Podcast appearances and mentions of andrea valdez

Humanity's transition to life online is disorienting, but perhaps not without comparison. According to the researcher danah boyd, people faced similar challenges in the transition to city life, meaning that the history of urbanization can offer lessons for humankind's more recent mass digital migration. And if the rules and ways of cities have become clearer over the years, maybe there's hope that the same can be said for life online. Boyd's work is the focus of a recent episode of The Atlantic's podcast How to Know What's Real, with co-hosts Megan Garber and Andrea Valdez. This week, Radio Atlantic is showcasing that episode, with an introduction by host Hanna Rosin. Listen and subscribe to How to Know What's Real at any of these links:  Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Games can serve as an escape from reality—but they can also shape our understanding of trust, collaboration, and what might be possible IRL. Megan Garber talks with C. Thi Nguyen, an associate philosophy professor at the University of Utah, to better understand how games can help us safely explore our current reality and shape new realities, too. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com.  Music by Forever Sunset (“Spring Dance”), baegel (“Cyber Wham”), Etienne Roussel (“Twilight”), Dip Diet (“Sidelined”), Ben Elson (“Darkwave”), and Rob Smierciak (“Whistle Jazz”). How to Know What's Real is produced by Natalie Brennan. Our editors are Claudine Ebeid and Jocelyn Frank. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Our engineer is Rob Smierciak. The executive producer of audio is Claudine Ebeid, and the managing editor of audio is Andrea Valdez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is “real life,” now that the internet and AI are integrated into so much that we do? In the new season of The Atlantic's popular How To series, co-hosts Megan Garber and Andrea Valdez explore deepfakes, illusions, and misinformation, and how to make sense of where things are really happening. How to Know What's Real examines how technology has altered our sense of connectedness and how to determine what is authentic and true. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before laptops allowed us to take the office home and smartphones could light up with notifications at any hour, work time and “life” time had clearer boundaries. Today, work is not done exclusively in the workplace, and that makes it harder to leave work at work.  Co-hosts Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost examine the habits that shrink our available time, and Ignacio Sánchez Prado, a professor of Latin American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, offers his reflections on American culture and shares suggestions for how to use the time we do have, for life.  This episode was co-hosted by Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost. Becca Rashid also produces the show. Editing by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smierciak. The managing editor of How to Keep Time is Andrea Valdez. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com.  Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us complain about being too busy—and about not having enough time to do the things we really want to do. But has busyness become an excuse for our inability to focus on what matters?  According to Neeru Paharia, a marketing professor at Arizona State University, time is a sort of luxury good—the more of it you have, the more valuable you are. But her research also revealed that, for many Americans, having less time and being busy can be a status symbol for others to notice. And when it comes to the signals we create for ourselves, sociologist Melissa Mazmanian reveals a few myths that may be keeping us from living the lives we want with the meaningful connections we crave.  Music by Dylan Sitts (“On the Fritz”) and Rob Smierciak (“Slow Money,” “Guitar Time,” “Ambient Time”). This episode was co-hosted by Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost. Becca Rashid also produces the show. Editing by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smierciak. The managing editor of How to Keep Time is Andrea Valdez. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com.  Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost explore our relationship with time and how to reclaim it. Why is it so important to be productive? Why can it feel like there's never enough time in a day? Why are so many of us conditioned to believe that being more productive makes us better people? This episode was co-hosted by Becca Rashid and Ian Bogost. Becca Rashid also produces the show. Editing by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smierciak. The managing editor of How to Keep Time is Andrea Valdez. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com.  Music from by Dylan Sitts (“On the Fritz”), Gavin Luke (“Time Zones”), Martin Guaffin (“The Time”), and Rob Smierciak (“Slow Money,” “Guitar Time”). Want to share unlimited access to The Atlantic with your loved ones? Give a gift today at theatlantic.com/podgift. For a limited time, select new subscriptions will come with the bold Atlantic tote bag as a free holiday bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 When Jenisha Watts, a senior editor at The Atlantic, went home to Kentucky to interview her family, she was “looking to get rid of the shame.” She had a son now, and she wanted to be able to tell him the truth about her upbringing—both the good and the bad. But she was not quite prepared for what Jenisha the journalist would dig up about Jenisha from Kentucky. This episode of Radio Atlantic was produced by Jocelyn Frank and edited by Claudine Ebeid. It was engineered by Rob Smierciak and fact checked by Michelle Ciarrocca. The managing editor of Atlantic Audio is Andrea Valdez.  If you or someone you know are looking for support please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 The Atlantic's September 2023 cover story "I Never Called Her Momma," was written by Jenisha Watts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael spent years fighting isolation, depression, and despair. Then he met Sam.  If you're having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the Crisis Text Line. For that, text TALK to 741741. This episode of Radio Atlantic was reported and produced by Ethan Brooks and edited by Theo Balcomb and Jocelyn Frank. It was mixed by Rob Smierciak and fact-checked by Yvonne Kim. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid. The managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people are plagued by the feeling that society used to be better, that neighbors were more helpful, that strangers once talked to you. Some people channel that belief into political action, as in the Make America Great Again movement. A new study explains why the sense that people and the culture have gotten worse is a psychological illusion. This special episode features Julie Beck, the host of How to Talk to People. Subscribe and discover a full season of great episodes waiting for you! This episode was produced by Becca Rashid. Editing by Jocelyn Frank. Fact checked by Isabel Cristo. Engineering is by Rob Smierciak. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid. The managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The values of individualism that encourage us to go it alone are in constant tension with the desire for community that many people crave. But when attempting to do things on our own, we may miss out on the joys of coming together. This season's finale conversation features writer Mia Birdsong, who highlights the cultural and philosophical roots of Americans' struggle to build community. In a culture pushing us to put our own oxygen mask on first, Mia argues for the quiet radicalness of asking for help and showing up for others. This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Julie Beck. Editing by Jocelyn Frank. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smerciak. Special thanks to A.C. Valdez. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid; the managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. Be part of How to Talk to People. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Music by Arthur Benson (“Organized Chaos,” “Charmed Encounter”), Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip,” “Just Manners”), Bomull (“Latte”), Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”), and Yonder Dale (“Simple Gestures”).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are commitment issues impacting our ability to connect with the people who live around us? Relationship building may involve a commitment to the belief that neighbors are worthy of getting to know. In this episode of How to Talk to People, author Pete Davis makes the case for building relationships with your neighbors and wider community and offers some practical advice for how to take the first steps.  This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Julie Beck. Editing by Jocelyn Frank. Fact Check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smerciak. Special thanks to A.C. Valdez. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid, the managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. We don't need you to bring along flowers or baked goods to be a part of the How to Talk to People neighborhood. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Music by Bomull (“Latte”), Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”), Arthur Benson (“Organized Chaos,” “Charmed Encounters”), Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip”). Click here to listen to more full-length episodes in The Atlantic's How To series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What motivated two families to engage in the organized chaos of shared living and how did they learn to talk through, and shape, new expectations for their family life at home? In this episode of How to Talk to People, we hear from Deborah Tepley and Luke Jackson, who remember when they first asked their best friends to buy a house with them. The Flemings—soon to be expecting their first child—didn't hesitate to say yes. Their real estate agent and extended families warned against the decision, but the families shared a vision of a home where the values of community could flourish in practice.  This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Julie Beck. Editing by Jocelyn Frank. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smerciak. Special thanks to A.C. Valdez. The executive producer of Audio is Claudine Ebeid; the managing editor of Audio is Andrea Valdez. Be part of the How to Talk to People family. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Music by Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip”), Arthur Benson (“Organized Chaos,” “Charmed Encounter”), Bomull (“Latte”), and Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”).  Click here to listen to more full-length episodes in The Atlantic's How To series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The terms of friendship are both voluntary and vague—yet people often find themselves disappointed by unmet expectations. In this episode of How to Talk to People, we explore how to have the difficult conversations that can make our friendships richer and how to set expectations in a relationship defined by choice. This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Julie Beck. Editing by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smierciak. Special thanks to A.C. Valdez. The managing editor of How to Talk to People is Andrea Valdez. Be friends with How to Talk to People. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Music by Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip”), Arthur Benson (“Charmed Encounter,” “She Is Whimsical,” “Organized Chaos”), Bomull (“Latte”), and Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”). Click here to listen to additional episodes in The Atlantic's How To series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee shops, churches, libraries, and concert venues are all shared spaces where mingling can take place. Yet the hustle and bustle of modern social life can pose challenges to relationship-building—even in spaces designed for exactly that.  In this episode of How to Talk to People, we analyze how American efficiency culture holds us back from connecting in public, whether social spaces create a culture of interaction, and what it takes to actively participate in a community.  Hosted by Julie Beck, produced by Rebecca Rashid, edited by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Managing editor is Andrea Valdez. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado, and engineering by Rob Smierciak. Special thanks to AC Valdez. Music by Alexandra Woodward (“A Little Tip”), Arthur Benson (“Charmed Encounter,” “She Is Whimsical,” “Organized Chaos”), Gavin Luke (“Nadir”), Ryan James Carr (“Botanist Boogie Breakdown”), Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”), Dust Follows (“Willet”), Auxjack (“Mellow Soul”). Build community with us! …via email. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Click here to listen to additional seasons in The Atlantic's How To series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making small talk can be hard—especially when you're not sure whether you're doing it well. But conversations are a central part of relationship-building.  In this first episode of How to Talk to People, we explore the psychological barriers to making good small talk and unravel the complexities of the mutual discomfort that comes with talking to people we don't know well.  The social scientist Ty Tashiro and the hairstylists Erin Derosa and Mimi Craft help us understand what it means to integrate awkwardness into our pursuit of relationships. This episode is hosted by Julie Beck, produced by Rebecca Rashid, and edited by Jocelyn Frank and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Rob Smierciak. The managing editor is Andrea Valdez. Special thanks to AC Valdez. Music by Tellsonic (“The Whistle Funk”), Ryan James Carr (“Botanist Boogie Breakdown”), and Arthur Benson (“Organized Chaos,” “She Is Whimsical”).  Talk to How to Talk to People—by “talk,” we mean write to us—at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Taliban forces seized control of Kabul last year, many Afghans faced life-changing choices. One family's decision led to a harrowing journey for a young woman and her sister. Related Links Bushra Seddique wrote about her escape from the Taliban for the September 2022 issue And she's reported on "What Afghans Want the Rest of the World to Know" This episode was hosted by Claudine Ebeid and produced by Kevin Townsend with editing from Theo Balcomb. Art by Sally Deng. Fact check by Stephanie Hayes. The managing editor is Andrea Valdez and the executive editor for The Atlantic is Adrienne LaFrance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Valdez (Coordinadora Ciudadanía Corporativa, Sustentabilidad y Fundación PepsiCo Argentina, Uruguay y Paraguay) @FSustentable

In a society dominated by romantic couples, it can be hard to accept your unpartnered state for what it is. But for the “single at heart,” the desire for partnership is nonexistent—replaced with a sense of self-sufficiency, satisfaction, and robust friendships.  In this episode of How to Start Over, we explore misconceptions about singlehood and what explains a broad perception of it as an unwelcome fate. We also talk about how social and economic structures orient themselves around couples, and discuss arguments for why stigmas against solo living and single life are long overdue for a change.  This episode was produced by Rebecca Rashid and is hosted by Olga Khazan. Editing by A.C. Valdez and Claudine Ebeid. Fact-check by Ena Alvarado. Engineering by Matthew Simonson. Special thanks to managing editor Andrea Valdez and Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor of The Atlantic.  Be part of How to Start Over. Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com. To support this podcast, and get unlimited access to all of The Atlantic's journalism, become a subscriber. Music by FLYIN (“Being Nostalgic”), Timothy Infinite (“Rapid Years”), and Matt Large ("Value Every Moment" “The Marathon Will Continue [For Nipsey]”). Click here to listen to more full-length episodes in The Atlantic's How To series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Muscle and Strength Training Pyramid Navigating the available fitness information online can be confusing and time-consuming at best, and a minefield of misinformation at worst. One inherent problem is that information online is always presented as supremely important and as the next ‘big thing,' without context or any understanding of priorities. Enter The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books. The foundational concept of these books is understanding priorities and context, so you can take all the pieces of the puzzle and fit them together into an actionable plan. The chief author of the books, Dr. Eric Helms, has not only the academic understanding of training and nutrition as an active researcher but also extensive practical experience. He has been a personal trainer, powerlifting and bodybuilding coach since 2005, helping hundreds bridge the gap between science and practice to reach their goals. In addition, he has the minds of Andrea Valdez, and Andy Morgan to ensure the concepts are communicated clearly and effectively and no stone is left unturned. Andrea is a lifelong athlete with extensive coaching experience and her Masters in Exercise Physiology, and Andy is a successful writer and consultant for body composition change with a unique grasp of how to communicate topics to diverse groups, as he produces content for both the Japanese and English speaking fitness communities. Together, they bring you The Muscle and Strength Training Pyramid, the hierarchical, comprehensive, evidence-based guide that is a must-have for every serious lifter or trainer.  https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ If you'd like to support the podcast you can by following the link below to buy us a cup of coffee ☕ it's good karma

Muy buenas! Hoy hablamos con Alberto Álvarez conocido en redes sociales como @themacrowizard. Alberto lleva un estilo de vida peculiar sin ataduras de tiempo y lugar, con el veremos qué ha hecho para llegar a esa vida. Me encanta escuchar a Alberto y su forma de pensar, por lo que te recomiendo a parte de este podcast escuchar su propio podcast "Ethos podcast" para conocerle un poquito más. Estas son sus recomendaciones de libros: • “Hábitos Atómicos” de James Clear. • “Will” de Mark Manson y Will Smith. • “Atrévete a no gustar” de Ichiro Kishimi y Fumitake Koga. • “Un Mago en la Cocina” de Alberto Alvarez. • “Atrévete a comer” de Alberto Alvarez. • “Las Pirámides de Nutrición y Entrenamiento” de Eric Helms, Andy Morgan, Andrea Valdez, Víctor Reyes, Jose Carlos de Francisco y Alberto Alvarez. • “La semana laboral de 4 horas” de Tim Ferriss. • “Armas de Titanes” de Tim Ferriss. • “Vagabonding” con Fernando Alonso en Píldoras del Conocimiento, un episodio del podcast sobre vivir viajando de forma semi permanente. Espero que disfrutes del episodio. Un abrazo familia! Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

John and David are joined by Andrea Valdez of The Atlantic to discuss New York Mayor Andrew Cuomo refusing to resign, the survival of the eviction moratorium and the arrival of vaccine passports. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Annie Lowery for the Atlantic: “The Time Tax” Here's this week's chatter: Andrea: Planet Money: “Three Reasons for the Housing Shortage”; Jerusalem Demsa for Vox: “Homeownership Can Bring Out the Worst in You” John: Jason Kottke for Kottke.org: “This App Identifies Birds by Their Songs”; Merlin Bird ID app David: Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America, by Angie Schmitt; The @FrogandToadbot Twitter account  Listener chatter from Noah Lieberman: David Gilbert for Vice: “‘I'm a Parkland Shooting Survivor. QAnon Convinced My Dad It Was All a Hoax.'” Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and David are joined by Andrea Valdez of The Atlantic to discuss New York Mayor Andrew Cuomo refusing to resign, the survival of the eviction moratorium and the arrival of vaccine passports. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Annie Lowery for the Atlantic: “The Time Tax” Here's this week's chatter: Andrea: Planet Money: “Three Reasons for the Housing Shortage”; Jerusalem Demsa for Vox: “Homeownership Can Bring Out the Worst in You” John: Jason Kottke for Kottke.org: “This App Identifies Birds by Their Songs”; Merlin Bird ID app David: Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America, by Angie Schmitt; The @FrogandToadbot Twitter account  Listener chatter from Noah Lieberman: David Gilbert for Vice: “‘I'm a Parkland Shooting Survivor. QAnon Convinced My Dad It Was All a Hoax.'” Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Morgan is the founder of RippedBody.com and an online coach. He co-authored the Muscle & Strength Pyramids books along with Dr. Eric Helms and Andrea Valdez. He has published a host of excellent nutrition and training resources in the form of ebooks, articles and podcasts, which can be found on the Ripped Body website. He recently released the third edition of the Diet Adjustments Manual. You can find the show notes to this episode at: sigmanutrition.com/episode382

Emily, David and guest host Andrea Valdez discuss the fourth wave of the virus, Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, and fixing the U.S.’s caregiving infrastructure. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: How to Be a Texan: The Manual, by Andrea Valdez Ko Bragg for the 19th: “Four Girls Testified in the Derek Chauvin Trial. Here’s What They Told the Jury.” The University Will Require All Students to Be Vaccinated Before Arriving on Campus in the Fall, Rutgers University March 21, 2021 Bill Chappell for NPR, ”I Believe I Witnessed A Murder,' Witness Says Of 911 Call In Chauvin Case Here’s this week’s chatter: Andrea: Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly: “The Larry McMurtry I Knew”; Paula Mejía for Texas Monthly: “Selena at 50: Celebrating the Life, Art, and Influence of a Tejano Legend” Emily: Elie Mystal for the Nation: “The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control” David: City Cast Chicago podcast, hosted by Jacoby Cochran. Listener chatter from Wally Vinovskis: Theresa Machemer for Smithsonian Magazine: “This High Schooler Invented Color-Changing Sutures to Detect Infection" Slate Plus members get great bonus content from Slate, a special segment on the Gabfest each week, and access to special bonus episodes throughout the year. Sign up now to listen and support our show. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Andrea, David, and Emily discuss running a media startup.  Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest, or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily, David and guest host Andrea Valdez discuss the fourth wave of the virus, Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, and fixing the U.S.’s caregiving infrastructure. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: How to Be a Texan: The Manual, by Andrea Valdez Ko Bragg for the 19th: “Four Girls Testified in the Derek Chauvin Trial. Here’s What They Told the Jury.” The University Will Require All Students to Be Vaccinated Before Arriving on Campus in the Fall, Rutgers University March 21, 2021 Bill Chappell for NPR, ”I Believe I Witnessed A Murder,' Witness Says Of 911 Call In Chauvin Case Here’s this week’s chatter: Andrea: Skip Hollandsworth for Texas Monthly: “The Larry McMurtry I Knew”; Paula Mejía for Texas Monthly: “Selena at 50: Celebrating the Life, Art, and Influence of a Tejano Legend” Emily: Elie Mystal for the Nation: “The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control” David: City Cast Chicago podcast, hosted by Jacoby Cochran. Listener chatter from Wally Vinovskis: Theresa Machemer for Smithsonian Magazine: “This High Schooler Invented Color-Changing Sutures to Detect Infection" Slate Plus members get great bonus content from Slate, a special segment on the Gabfest each week, and access to special bonus episodes throughout the year. Sign up now to listen and support our show. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Andrea, David, and Emily discuss running a media startup.  Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest, or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a little kid, did you look at people who were older and wondered about how their hair turned gray? Andrea did. Then she grew up to become a gerontologist because she loved to really study them. She ended up serving that vulnerable section of our society with so much heart and authenticity. Now she lives in Georgia working as a Marketing Director for a local Hospice agency. She shares her story with us today. 

Hoy entenderás tu cuerpo.⠀⁣ Lo que verdaderamente importa está aquí. ¿Quieres verte mejor? ¿Quieres tener una buena salud?⠀⁣ Respeta esto, ten clara tus prioridades y el resto vendrá rodado. Hoy os dejo la pirámide del libro "Las pirámides de la nutrición" de Eric Helms (@helms3dmj), Andy Morgan (@andy_rippedbody) y Andrea Valdez (@iamandreavaldez)ellos crearon esta representación gráfica de las prioridades para la composición corporal. Ambientado y traducido por @themacrowizard y @fitnessrealoficial. A mí me encanta y está genial explicado.⠀⁣ ⁣ Primero necesitas saber y tener claro el estilo de vida que quieres, que lo que comas te guste y que te aporte la energía y nutrientes suficientes para tu día a día; preocuparse de otras cosas es secundario.⁣ ⁣ Lo importante no es hacer 6 comidas al día, ni comer alimentos orgánicos o light, ni tomar proteína en polvo ni nada de eso, fíjate detalladamente en las prioridades, ahí tienes todas las claves. LO QUE REALMENTE IMPORTA PARA VERTE MEJOR DESNUDO ES: “¿Será que no estoy comiendo lo suficientemente “limpio”?” “¿Quizás es que ceno carbohidratos por la noche?” ”¿Será que tengo que tomar proteína whey aislada?” ”Creo que es porque no hago ayuno intermitente de ese que está tanto de moda ahora.” “Ya sé, tengo que hacer 6 comidas al día, por eso no consigo mi objetivo. Voy a comprar tuppers. ¿Te sientes identificado con alguno de los mensajes de arriba? Yo sí. Durante años estuve convencido de que debía hacer un montón de las cosas que he mencionado para simplemente verme mejor sin camiseta, algo que mucha gente tiene como objetivo. Olvídalo. ¿Quieres verte mejor? RESPETA LAS PRIORIDADES Y TENLAS CLARAS. ⁣ Consigue todo lo que te propones, ten claras tus preferencias y ordena tu cabeza. Puedes comer absolutamente de todo y conseguir todo lo que tienes en mente, solo tienes que respetar los principios básicos de la alimentación.⁣ Antón.

Maria and Julio are joined by Andrea Valdez, editor-in-chief at The 19th, and Errin Haines, editor-at-large for The 19th. They reflect on the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a feminist icon who was a leading advocate for women’s rights and whose work helped push forward equity for the LGBTQ+ community. They also dive into the vulnerability of reproductive rights in this country and discuss the power of the Latina electorate and the Black women’s vote. ITT Staff Picks: “Ruth Bader Ginsburg matters, now as much as she ever has, but her survival alone couldn’t have saved us, any more than getting rid of Donald Trump will save us,” writes Rebecca Traister for The Cut.In a roundup for Prism, Ashton Lattimore writes about how reproductive injustice is woven into America's history, from immigration, to prisons, and in healthcare. In Julio’s latest for Latino Rebels, he digs deep into the Biden campaign’s Latino outreach.Photo Credit: AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before there was powerlifting, bodybuilding, weightlifting, and strongman, there was the iron game, and it all overlapped. Before that, there was the physical culture movement. During this era, you couldn’t find a strongman or woman who didn’t do hand balancing, calisthenics, or tumbling as a part of their training. Gymnastics has a long history, but today it is its own sport and embedded in some national sport systems to build a foundation for young athletes‘ careers. Further, it’s a major component of CrossFit. Finally, you ever see the delts on a gymnast?? In today’s episode, we explore these relationships, roles, the history of Gymnastics, and the new evolution of sports science within it. To do so we’re joined by Eric’s 3DMJ teammate Andrea Valdez, a former gymnastics coach and young gymnast who has returned to the sport as an adult, and Dr. Dave Tilley who is leading the modern, evidence-based charge in the sport.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, troublemaking and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Andrea Valdez is the editor-in-chief of The 19th*.“You know how sometimes you hear a song and you think, Gosh, it feels like that song has always existed and an artist just plucked it out of the air and played it and now it’s a part of our musical canon? I really hope that The 19th* is a news organization where it feels like it has always been, should have always been, and will always be there.” Thanks to Mailchimp for sponsoring this week's episode. Show Notes @andreamvaldez 00:30 The 19th* 1:30 Valdez's archive at Texas Monthly 17:50 Valdez's archive at Wired 25:15 Valdez's archive at The Texas Observer 32:00 "America’s First Female Recession" (Chabeli Carrazana • The 19th* • July 2020) 32:00 "Black Female Voters Say They Want What They’re Owed: Power" (Errin Haines • The 19th* • July 2020) 33:00 "Kamala Harris Applauds Biden’s “Audacity to Choose a Black Woman to Be His Running Mate”" (Shefali Luthra • The 19th* • August 2020) 37:45 "Breonna Taylor’s Death Looms Over Kentucky’s Primary Election (Errin Haines • The 19th* • June 2020) 41:00 "The Newsroom Where Politics Is Not About Men" (Angelina Chapin • The Cut • Aug 2020)  

I nævnt rækkefølge: 1. Layne Norton (BioLayne, PhD) 2. Morten Elsøe (Dansk sundhedsdebattør - bullshit debunker) 3. Brad Schoenfeld (Metaanalyser, studier) 4. Bret Contreras ("The Glute Guy") 5. Ben Carpenter (God formidling, infographics) 6. Boris Sheiko (Anerkendt professional Powerlifting-coach) 7. Ed Coan (Powerlifter, +71 verdensrekorder) 8. Australian Strength Coach (Sebastian Oreb, træner pt. verdens stærkeste mand - Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson ) 9. Team 3DMJ (Alberto Nuñez, Jeff Alberts, Andrea Valdez, Eric Helms, Brad Loomis - alle professionelle og naturlige bodybuildere) 10. Team Revive Stronger (Steve Hall, Pascal Flor, Harry Smith, Ryan Solomon, Jess Dalglish, Michael Challis) 11. Squat University (Dr. Aaron Horschig) 12. Jeff Nippard (Evidensbaseret træning og kost på YouTube, podcast) 13. MASS - Monthly Applications in Strength Sport (Månedligt research-review paper/blad)   Følg showet: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derkores/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/derkores Vores sociale medier: Morten NP:  https://www.instagram.com/mortennp/ Peter Bendtsen: https://www.instagram.com/peterbendtsen7/ Niklas Vestergaard: https://www.instagram.com/niklas.vestergaard/ Daniel Risgaard: https://www.instagram.com/danielrisgaard/ Frederik Ipsen aka Theis P Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/ipsenfitness/ Produceret af Anders aka ForGrimtilTV fra Emptyhead Production: https://instagram.com/forgrimtiltv

Today's guest is 3DMJ's Coach, Chief Media Officer, Organizer... Andrea wears a lot of hats! And she has an impressive athletic background. She's been a competitive cheerleader, figure competitor, powerlifter, gymnast, and has even jumped into crossfit. All the while, coaching others to do the same. She's part of an extremely impactful team and it's an honor to have another 3DMJ guest on the show. Follow and tag her on IG @andreavaldez This show is brought to you by our proud sponsors, Top Notch Nutrition. "Visit the link below to check out Top Notch Nutrition Supplements and save 10-15% off your entire purchase! HERE Apply for our World Renowned Coaching Program, RIGHT HERE. Remember to join our private FB community, RIGHT HERE. ---- Timestamps:   7:35- How Andrea got started with 3DMJ 16:35 - Experience with first prep 23:40 - Dangers of bad preps 29:55 - Recovering from a bad prep 41:50 - How to prepare an athlete for a prep 47:40 - Andrea's shift into Crossfit 55:30 - Building connection and trust with clients 1:06:05 - Where you can find Andrea and all of her content ---- Apply For Coaching: bit.ly/Coaching-App Get Your Free Copy of The Nutrition Hierarchy, HERE Learn How We Coach: Read This Case Study Article Top 4 Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story ---- You can get access to ALL of our content in one place, now: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/links/ Join The Tailored Trainer (TCM's Membership Site) to receive exclusive content and interviews, monthly training programs, bonus eBooks, the private coaching forum, and more by visiting https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/tailored-trainer/ ASK BOOM-BOOM YOUR QUESTION HERE! Check out all of our e-books by visiting www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/products/ Tailored Coaching Method Coaching Info: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/online-coaching/ ---- Social Links: Blog – www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com
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Andrea Valdez from Uni... all the way to now... We discuss pretty much everything that makes andrea a great person in our industry, Uni education, physique coaching and competing The GRID?!?!!? how has her training evolved from then until now? enjoying your training. coping after a competition ... the 2 years to get back to eating "normally" whats the future... what podcasts does she do... who is the best out of the 3dmj guys oh an what does eat...

This time, Andrea Valdez from 3DMUSCLEJOURNEY joins us for a Q&A. Andrea talks about psychological aspects of being a successful physique athlete, body-fat distribution and how to overcome challenges in life. Andrea Valdez; figure competitor, powerlifter, bodybuilding coach (for 3DMJ) and well a hell of a lot more. 3DMJ YouTube/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ Muscle & Strength Pyramids: http://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/av_fit Timestamps: 02:34 Lessons Andrea learned over the time being a physique competitor 06:12 Andrea talks about balancing life & bodybuilding 11:48 Andrea shares her thoughts on how to learn to periodise flexibility/rigidity 20:46 Andrea take on the mindset you need to have a successful offseason 28:06 Andrea response to a quote she posted on Twitter 35.52 Andrea answer the question on what challenges she has seen as a woman in the fitness industry and how to overcome them? 48:07 Andreas take on how to deal with clients who are already on a severely low calorie intake 52:43 Andreas speaks about body-fat distribution after cyclical gaining/cutting phases 55:31 Andrea opinion on psychology to adhere for physique athletes 1:00:00 Andrea answers the question what made her go into physique sport? Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: http://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: http://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ggUiQfnhM __ Stay up to date with the latest research! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • http://bit.ly/2vSuSub __ Books we recommend! RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 Scientific Principles of Strength Training • http://bit.ly/2w3th4D Renaissance Periodization Diet Ebook • http://bit.ly/2wGuuMU Understanding Healthy Eating • http://bit.ly/2uAxFZ8 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: http://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

In this episode of the JPS podcast, Jacob interviews Andrea Valdez of 3DMJ.

Andy Morgan is back on the show to discuss a whole host of topics related to coaching, fitness and learning. Andy is the founder of RippedBody.com and an online coach. He co-authored the Muscle & Strength Pyramids books along with Dr. Eric Helms and Andrea Valdez. He has published a host of excellent nutrition and training resources in the form of ebooks, articles and podcasts, which can be found on the Ripped Body website. Born in the UK, Andy has been living in Japan for over a decade, currently residing in Tokyo. In This Episode We Discuss: Current projects Andy is working on Characteristics of great coaches Developing a framework for client success Learning from experiences regardless of outcome How excitement and philosophies change with experience in fitness Interpreting studies more effectively Lessons learned from Mike Tuchscherer How past experiences and culture have influenced Andy as a coach and person. This episode is brought to you by Health IQ. To see if you qualify, get your free quote today at healthiq.com/sigma or mention the promo code SIGMA when you talk to a Health IQ agent.

Andrea Valdez has been an athlete her entire life. As a former competitive gymnast and long-time coach in the sport, she developed a discipline and respect for the powers that strong minds and bodies can achieve. This led her to continued success in competitive cheerleading and bodybuilding throughout her journey in higher level education. She received a Kinesiology degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with an emphasis in Sports Management and a Minor in Business Administration. Upon graduation, she worked as a Marketing Intern for a Major League Soccer organization, the Houston Dynamo. Andrea then continued on to teach and research at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Her scholarly development and professional experiences in training, coaching, teaching and mentoring lead her to begin a career as an author and video content provider for her own personal website and YouTube channel, both of which began in 2012. Andrea became a 3DMJ athlete for her next figure season in 2013 and for powerlifting in 2014. She continued her journey with the team by teaching alongside the other 3DMJ coaches at posing clinics, and helping to create digital products and content for the 3D Muscle Journey website. After months of collaborating as a project manager and writer, she was officially added as the fifth 3DMJ coach in September 2015. Also in 2015, she had the pleasure of co-authoring a pair of books with Eric Helms and Andy Morgan titled The Muscle and Strength Pyramids. These nutrition and training guides have become the industry standard for anyone trying to gain strength or manipulate body composition. During her current figure off-season, Andrea has begun training in Olympic weightlifting and gymnastics-based movements to pursue competition in a new sport called GRID. She continues to journal her athletic experiences on all of her social media platforms and throughout her personal website at AndreaValdez.com.

Episode 40 of the Sustainable Self-Development podcast brings you 3DMJ coach and fitness personality Andrea Valdez. Andrea has a masters degree in exercise phisiology, is a member of the legendary 3D MuscleJourney team, and is the host of her own podcast. She always brings new lines of thinking into discussions over bodybuilding and physique sports, and has her fair share of stories on how to evolve your perspectives and outlook on life as an upcoming fitness enthusiast. In this podcast we talked about how her ways of thinking and mindset changed over the years, how she learnt to be more relaxed and more process oriented as an athlete and competitor. Among other things, we talked about how she balances precise tracking and body-composition and being laid back & enjoying life. We also delved into her personal story, how she became a member of 3DMJ, and at the end we touched on personal development, books, habits, and all that good stuff. Some resources mentioned here: Team 3DMJ: http://3dmusclejourney.com/ Muscle&Strength Pyramids: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Andrea's site: http://andreavaldez.com/ Books we mentioned: 1.) The subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark Manson 2.) The Dip by Seth Godin

  Propane Podcast Episode 73 Show Notes Is CrossFit good for hypertrophy? You'd think not - but on further examination.. it's not a bad shout. Have we lost our minds? Our special guest (emphasis on special) Chris is back from the forays into the Crossfit cave to tell the tale. By the end of the podcast, it's firmly on the Propane bucket list.   Time Stamps 01:01    A would you Rather? preamble 06:45 Chris on going over to the Crossfit Darkside 13:20 Crossfit's bad rep - bad execution or just bad coaching? 19:45 Chris on Crossfit's fatal attraction 28:52 Work Ethic - Crossfit versus Powerlifting 34:57 Win Hoff & Stan Groff - masters of hyperventilation 47:50 Taking bets on who will cry in Yoga 55:25 Yusef on Mutant Mass and sudden vomiting 70:10 How to be competitive in Crossfit - performance v condition 76:10 More would you rather? & wrap up   Propane Picks It's that time of the week again where we sift through the content of the Fitness World and select our favourite pieces for your reading, listening and viewing pleasure. If you'd like to be considered for a future Pick List drop us a line here. Our Number 1 pick this week is -   Degrees of Nutritional Adherence – Accuracy, Flexibility, and Consistency - Andrea Valdez In this article Andrea Valdez discusses how athletes should approach their off-season nutritional habits in a manner that allows for rest and recovery, while keeping their goals in the long view. The rest of the list is pretty awesome too!   Smarter Training, Accelerated Learning, & Better Living with Luka Hocevar - Jason Ferruggia Hardgainers? What We Know About Non-Responders - Greg Nukols, Stonger by Science Guide To Your 1st Powerlifting Meet - Juggernaught Training Systems 5 Steps to Beat Your Nagging Thoughts (Even If They Are Sticky) - Pick The Brain Better Sleep, Better Sex - Andy Peloquin, Breaking Muscle 4 Step Guide to Letting Go of the Past - Leo Babuata, Zen Habits The 4 Ps of Successful Nutrition - The Athletic Way Is The Glycemic Index Dead? - Lawrence Judd, Shredded by Science Stop Exercising While Sitting Down - Dr John Rusin  

Unlike many other sports, bodybuilding is something one can not only compete competitively in, but arguably peak at, well into their 40's and sometimes 50's. In today's podcast, Andrea Valdez sits down with Brad Loomis and Jeff Alberts, to discuss what it's like training and bodybuilding at the age of 45, compared to years prior. […] The post #41: Bodybuilding in Your 40's appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode of the JPS podcast, director Jacob interviewed Andrea Valdez of 3DMJ. Andrea has a degree in kinesiology and masters in physiology and is an accomplished athlete in a number of disciplines such as bodybuilding, powerlifting and gymnastics.

In this episode, Brad Loomis, Alberto Nunez, and Andrea Valdez chat about what they do on show day and meet day for our athletes. BODYBUILDING-SPECIFIC questions that are addressed: How do they pick shows for athletes when we can? How do they manipulate the physique in accordance with certain judging criteria? What planning protocols do they feel like people miss? How do they make themselves useful back stage in terms of physical and emotional management of the athlete? POWERLIFTING-SPECIFIC questions that are addressed: How do they select attempts before the meet day, and what would cause them to change our mind? When does the total matter more than a certain weight lifted and vice versa? What is their role on the platform, and how do they become the "soccer mom" for all athletes at big meets? How does this entire planning process change based on athletes experience level and whether or not they've competed before? Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #38: Competition Coaching for Bodybuilding & Powerlifting appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Andrea is a member of the 3D Muscle Journey bodybuilding and powerlifting coaching team. She is a bodybuilder, Grid competitor, and is my co-author on the Muscle and Strength Pyramid books. Today's conversation covers three main topics: 1. Coaching philosophy and building the coach-client relationship. 2. The importance of getting "un-lean" after competing when moving into a muscle gain phase. 3. How training for another sport has made her a better bodybuilder and may be something worth consideration. At the end of the podcast, we went a little off topic with Andrea schooling me on how to use Instagram and Snapchat. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the absolute bundle of energy that is... Andrea Valdez! :) Show notes - Why Andrea believes 3DMJ is one of the best coaching teams in the industry." [5'30] - The story of how Andrea brought us together to write The Muscle and Strength Pyramid books came about. [10'00] - Coaching philosophy and building the coach-client relationship. [16'00] - "I learned this coaching 10-year-olds and it is the same with adults, but you get to ask the hard questions." [22'00] - Why people need to get "un-lean" during the off-season. [30'00] - Andrea explains her sport, Grid. [40'00] - Why having another physical hobby has been the best thing for her bodybuilding. [44'00] - Client selection and the different coaching packages that 3DMJ offer. [52'00] - Andrea educates Andy on Snapchat and Instagram [58'00] For links to the resources talked about in the podcast, check out the show notes here: http://rippedbody.com/podcast-andrea-valdez/

In this episode, Brad Loomis, Jeff Alberts, and Andrea Valdez chat about how to lose a bodybuilding show. No, they are not telling you to suck or to be a bad athlete, but they are actually talking about how they handle losses in a sport built on subjectivity. The bulk of this conversation revolves around Andrea picking apart the most individually devastating losses in both of the lives of her more experienced colleagues. Because Jeff and Brad have had so many highs and lows throughout their decades as physique athletes, they are able to give us some unique insight on the anger, disappointment, depression, and hurt that can come from unrealistic expectations or self-inflicted ultimatums. The coaches also talk about the difference in competitive attitudes and approaches when going from an amateur to a pro athlete, and how they have learned to continue enjoying a sport that can often leave a bitter taste in your mouth if you feel robbed or cheated out of your would-be successes. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #37: How to Lose in Bodybuilding appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Eric Helms, Alberto Nunez, and Andrea Valdez give their insight and feedback regarding the many shifts happening within natural bodybuilding's competitive structure over the past 5 to 10 years. With every new division that is created, combined with the continual sweep towards further subjectivity in our sport, the athletes are becoming more and more green while the judging criteria becomes increasingly gray. As you can imagine, with 3DMJ being coaches attempting to promote healthy relationships between their athletes and the stage, our coaches are finding the industry's' changes to be a bit counterproductive towards their efforts. And since 3DMJ is fortunate enough to have a podcast and platform that serves this amazing community, they decided that it was one of their responsibilities to create a discussion around these organizational changes and the many issues that come along with them. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #36: Contemporary Issues in Natural Physique Sports appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Jeff Alberts, Alberto Nunez, and Andrea Valdez discuss all the ways contest prep can be (and should be) a terribly difficult experience for bodybuilders to go through. The trio talks about the physical, social, mental, and emotional tolls that an elongated fat loss phase can take on an individual. Sure, there are things we can do as athletes and coaches to make this just a little more bearable, but there comes a point in every prep where things get dark and you have to suffer a bit. The coaches discuss our hard times with food, sleep, hunger, libido, relationships, marriage, body image, stretch marks, and much more. But not to fear, it's not all sad and depressing, the crew ends the episode with all the things they love about the sport. They take a few minutes to talk why they have decided to endure all the painful negatives, and how they can appreciate those rough times for all that they have contributed to their lives. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #35: Why Prep Sucks appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

   Propane Picks It’s that time of the week again where we sift through the fitness world and pick out top 10 favourite pieces for your reading, viewing and listening pleasure. If you’d like to be considered for us to include you on this list OR if you’d like to write for us, please send an email to admin@propanefitness.com. Anyway, on with the list! Our Number 1 Pick this week is More Questions than Answers – How to avoid the two most common traps new and experienced coaches or trainers fall into all too easily. by Marc Keys for Cast Iron Strength. Here's an excerpt: The fitness industry, strength and conditioning, sports science and nutrition industry are funny places they straddle science and bullshit almost like no other field or industry.  On one side we have those who are bound by science and won’t lift a finger unless it’s been shown in at least one peer-reviewed study to be effective.  On the other side we have whole sections of people who deliberately muddy the water and pedal complete and utter bullshit like Herbalife or bulletproof coffees.  Only in the field of nutrition could someone become a millionaire by telling people to put butter in coffee and have them under the pretence that it’s in some way “healthy” if you can spin the right words people are absolute cretins when it comes to diet and exercise. The rest of the list is pretty awesome too! Optimizing Sleep with Doctor Kirk Parsley - Jason Ferruggia How Tim Walked his way to a 50 pound weight loss - Nerd Fitness How to become a powerlifter - Jen Sinkler Squatting with Patellar Tendinopathy - Jason Eure for Strength Theory True or False: A High Protein Intake Nullifies the Benefits of Diet-Induced Weight Loss (10%) on Glucose Metabolism - Adele Moussa for SuppVersity How Supersets Might Be Sabotaging Your Max Strength and Power - Kyle Arsenault for The Athletic Way Should you weigh your meats cooked or uncooked? - Andrea Valdez for 3D Muscle Journey Everything You Need to Know About Reverse Dieting - Ben Johnson for Ben Trained Sciatica and Hip Pain: Deal With It - Bethany Eanes for Breaking Muscle Podcast Episode 65 Show Notes Part 2 of Jonny and Yusef's interview with Mike Tuchscherer, Author and founder of Reactive Training Systems,  the man behind the popularization of RPE, IPF 120kg World Chamption and Multiple World Record Holder. They talk work life balance and find out more about how Rate of Perceived Exertion can be incorporated into powerlifting programming. If you like the Propane Fitness Podcast we'd love it if you subscribed and gave us a review on iTunes. Time Stamps 00:35        How do you programme assistance using an RPE System? 08:00 The most unusual variations of exercises that Mike has programmed. 09:20 Mike on his back injury - how he trains to stay pain free. 13:00 Mike's approach to diet and nutrition. 20:10 How Mike balances training with family life. 27:50 Mike's recommendations for honing and perfecting powerlifting technique.    

In this episode, Jeff Alberts, Alberto Nunez, and Andrea Valdez discuss all the ways contest prep can be (and should be) a terribly difficult experience for bodybuilders to go through. The trio talks about the physical, social, mental, and emotional tolls that an elongated fat loss phase can take on an individual. Sure, there are things we can do as athletes and coaches to make this just a little more bearable, but there comes a point in every prep where things get dark and you have to suffer a bit. The coaches discuss our hard times with food, sleep, hunger, libido, relationships, marriage, body image, stretch marks, and much more. But not to fear, it's not all sad and depressing, the crew ends the episode with all the things they love about the sport. They take a few minutes to talk why they have decided to endure all the painful negatives, and how they can appreciate those rough times for all that they have contributed to their lives. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #34: All About Cardio appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

This is our fifth and last of our one-on-one team interviews, featuring Andrea Valdez. As it is now December 2016, we'd like to close out the year with some "state of the coach" addresses, if you will. Basically, we're asking the same questions to each 3D coach to see where they stand through this annual change, and it's something we plan on doing every year. In this fifth episode with Andrea, we will discuss our lives as athletes and professionals in this industry. We talk about what a typical day looks like for each coach, where they stand in their athletic journey, what they diet and training looks like right now, and if there are any major lessons learned in 2016 along the way. We also ask Andrea about some of her coaching milestones this past year, and what other professional endeavors she plans to chase in 2017. We'll then end the interviews on a personal note, discussing any other resolutions, hobbies, favorite things, and ambitions for the year ahead. As mentioned, this will carry on each week with every coach getting their own time in the spotlight. Because we started our podcast the individual 3DMJ Origins episode that were so well-received, it's really cool to hear how much we've changed in just the past few months. More importantly, these episodes will carry a lot of value for the listeners in that they display how incredibly different the five of us are as athletes and individuals. We have different routines, we eat differently, and we train differently, all while carrying the same core values of discipline, dedication, and desire which keep us united as family. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #33: Coach’s Spotlight 2016 - Andrea Valdez appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Team 3DMJ welcomes their second guest ever, Dr. Mike Zourdos. He joins Eric Helms and Andrea Valdez to discuss the recent past and distant future of strength training research. Dr. Mike is an assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he leads the Muscle Physiology Lab in Boca Raton. This discussion starts by covering quite a bit of ground in regards to academic and career paths within strength and conditioning realm. The trio then dives into some of Dr. Mike's previous research findings in regards to programming and periodization, followed by a glimpse into the future studies and methods that his lab aims to test over the next few years. You'll find out how Dr. Mike coaches his athletes, some of his personal insight in regards to his own training, and why Eric has been living in Florida for the past few weeks collecting data in the FAU labs for his own PhD thesis. While this episode might sound a bit nerdier than some of the team's other shows, the coaches still dive into the practical applications of all this research. They don't just talk about studies, but also about what that data means and how it can be useful for anyone interested in building strength training programs for themselves or the athletes they coach. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #28: Dr. Mike Zourdos and The Future of Strength Training appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Brad Loomis, Alberto Nunez, and Andrea Valdez talk about how to deal with lagging body parts. Whether these be true weakness or perceived weaknesses, it can be difficult to navigate through the endless recommendations on how to deal with them. In this episode the coaches talk about what qualifies a body part as lagging, when to address this in your program, and how to manipulate volume in attempts to even out a physique for improved symmetry for the stage. So if you have some areas you'd like to bring up, or have some areas who seem to over-power others, this episode should give you some insight on where to go from here. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #27: Lagging Body Parts appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Jeff Alberts, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez talk about how to eat intuitively as a strength or physique athlete. They discuss their own current eating habits, both in and out of season, and go over some typical ways they have coached people out of strict fat loss diets and into some of these more maintainable off-season structures. You'll hear about 3DMJ's tiered system of dietary adherence, and some of the mental and physical tactics they use to move through those steps while still keeping their athlete's long term goals in check. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #26: Intuitive Eating appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Jeff Alberts, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez talk about when to quit as a physique or strength athlete. While most content on the internet is about how to get motivated or how to commit yourself in the long-term, this week's episode focuses on the flip side of that. Nothing is forever, but some things can definitely be cut short or taken too far if you're not paying attention to the right things. Eric, Jeff, and Andrea go over the common "make it or break it" points of the many athletes that they've dealt with over the years. Jeff discusses his multiple retirements as a bodybuilder, all 3 coaches discuss the times that each of them have quit our own competition seasons early, and why they think some people are able to maintain lifetime careers as athletes, while many others cannot. If you've ever wondered how much longer you can last, or even whether or not this whole getting on stage thing is for you, you'll really get a lot of valuable decision-making ammunition from this episode. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #25: When to Quit appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Sound quality on my end is poor, BUT Andrea's is very good, so bear with it please as there is some gold here. Huge pleasure to have my friend Andrea Valdez from 3DMJ on the podcast today, we talk a lot about the psychology of the athlete: 04:20 Building the coach & client relationship 12:55 Importance of having a structure for responses 17:20 The importance of educating your clients 26:10 How to keep clients process orientated 33:30 Different flexible dieting approaches 37:50 Different weighing strategies 42:50 How to get clients to open up 51:20 Why it's OK not to compete as planned 55:00 How Andrea stays up with the latest fitness info 1:07:20 Who does Andrea trust for good info? ~ 3DMJ YouTube/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ Muscle & Strength Pyramids: http://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/av_fit ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com SNAPCHAT: www.snapchat.com/add/revivestronger FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/revivestephenhall TWITTER: www.twitter.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/revivestronger MYFITNESSPAL: www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/snhall1990

In this episode, Alberto Nunez, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez deliver some experience and insight on how to "make it" in the fitness industry. As a team, 3DMJ gets a lot of of request and inquiries about this topic. Usually it's about becoming a coach, sometimes it's about becoming some other type of internet entrepreneur, but collectively it seems that many of our listeners would appreciate some of 3DMJ's input and advice on how to make it as a fitness professional. The three coaches start by talking about the one job they all had in common as personal trainers at some point, then venture into many other professional endeavors and contributing factors that have lead them to where they are today. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #24: Finding Your Fitness Career appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Andrea is a figure competitor, powerlifter, and natural bodybuilding coach working with the 3D Muscle Journey team, who I’ve been interviewing one after another because, well, they’re great. When I reached out to Andrea, she proposed that we talk about something I myself have been wanting to comment on: the state of the online coaching space. With Instagram, Snapchat, and fitness getting more and more popular, everyone and their brother is a coach these days, and unfortunately, many of these people have no idea what they’re doing, and many others are outright frauds. Just because someone looks good themselves doesn’t mean they can help others get there, and just because they post impressive before and after shots of “clients” doesn’t mean those shots weren’t just swiped from the Internet. And I say all this based on firsthand experience, because I hear every week from people working with one coach or another that hate their diets and workout programs and are frustrated with their lack of results. Well, in this interview, Andrea and I talk about the state of online coaching and what some of the big problems are, as well as what people should look for when considering hiring a coach, some tips for new and aspiring coaches to get a jump start and then establish a reputation as being credible and competent, and more. So if you’re looking for a coach or are considering hiring one, or if you are a coach or want to become one, then I think you’re going to really find this helpful. And if none of that applies to you, well, you still might find it interesting. Here it is... 6:21 - Is the rise of online coaching a good thing? 10:17 - What are the problems with online coaching? 16:52 - How do you help people get through problems outside of fitness that interfere with their progress? 19:01 - What are the red flags when looking at online coaches? 27:19 - How do you become a coach and do it right? 28:25 - How do you get educated? 31:26 - Do you have to look the part? 36:21 - Do you need credentials? 40:08 - How do you stay credible as the space grows? 46:38 - Where can people find more about you and what you're doing? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this episode, Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez talk about auto regulation, RPE, and training by feel. Basically, how should training feel, and how do we use these "feels" to navigate through our programming in attempts to increase our fitness while managing fatigue. The coaches hit on quite a few misconceptions about auto-regulated training, and discuss many of the tools that can help us keep track of our progress over time, even when your 1RM isn't going up. This episode will be EXTREMELY useful for athletes and coaches who would like to learn more about how to use their body's feedback as a tool for continued growth. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #22: Training By Feel appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez talk about how to invest in a proper natural bodybuilding off-season. Many people find it quite easy to determine how to get someone shredded, right? You do the best you can to lose body fat while maintaining muscle. Pretty straightforward. But what to do afterwards or between those dieting seasons is what people really struggle with. How do you make sure to get the most out of your hard work? What are some strategies and practices that you can use to ensure that all of your food and training are being accounted for? How do you INVEST in your off-season rather than SPENDING your time spinning your wheels? The coaches talk about ways you can keep yourself from either gaining too much fat or keeping calories so limited that you are unable to actually make any measurable progress. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #21: Off-Season Programming appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Eric Helms, Jeff Alberts, and Andrea Valdez talk about the post-contest recovery diet phase. In particular, the coaches discuss the various effects of the sport that begin to occur immediately after you get off of a bodybuilding stage, all the way through the weeks, months, and sometimes years following the competition season. (For the general prescription of what the 3DMJ coaches do with their athletes during their recovery diet, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDKhDjuPfbU ) Within this episode, the coaches dive further into their personal post-contest season phases and many of the ways they've continued to get better at it over the years. They also cover the following topics as it pertains to the end of a bodybuilding season: - Body fat distribution - Libido for men and women - Healing the athlete's relationships with food - Psychological distractions from weight gain - The amount of body fat one should expect to put on - How your reason for competing effects the way you recover - How the coaches judge when someone is fully recovered and ready to begin their extended off-season Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #20: The Recovery Diet appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode, Brad Loomis, Jeff Alberts, and Andrea Valdez talk about competition day stresses and how to deal with them. Sure, getting an ultra lean physique is definitely the hardest part of natural bodybuilding. But for first time competitors or those who lose their cool pretty easily, getting on stage can be quite a traumatic experience. Throughout this episode, we discuss our personal show-day blunders both logistically and emotionally. We also go into some of the stupid things we did in terms of our nutritional ignorance, improper planning skills, lack of research, and negative perspectives. We also go into the different mindsets associated with contest prep, and how we separate the grind of the gym from the celebration of our work. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #19: Show Day Stresses appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

In this episode I am joined by Andrea Valdez, a coach with 3D muscle journey.  We cover the following topics.   Topic 1: The mental aspect of bodybuilding    Q1. People often think as bodybuilding as purely physical, What are the main mental strains bodybuilding places on an athlete, in particular beginner competitive bodybuilding.    Q2. How do we balance our bodybuilding goals our relationship /social goals?   Topic 2: Coaching as an art form & a science.    Q3. A major trend towards evidence based practice has occurred in bodybuilding & coaching as a whole. Can coaches fall into the trap of relying too much on the science and have forgotten the true meaning of coaching, that is to emotional connect with people and relate with them to achieve their goals?   How important is emotional intelligence in coaching How  important is knowledge of psychology/ motivation for a coach How important is experience/ instinct in coaching etc. Email the show: David@hpadvancement.com

Alberto Nunez, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez talk about embracing the suck and sacrificing to win. Bodybuilding is an extreme sport. And although recent generations have found more efficient and practical ways to go about it, we can't forget that the shit gets difficult. At some point, it will hurt...a lot. The coaches discuss some terrible times, some pleasant times, and some of the times that they suffered unnecessarily. They also go into strategies on how to deal with hunger, when to eat out, and when it's time to make drastic changes in your life in order to reach your bodybuilding goals. If you've ever wondered what it takes to be a competitor, this episode is definitely for you. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #18: Sacrifice to Win appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez discuss all about bodybuilding INJURIES. This particular episode definitely did not end up how the coaches thought it would, but it took an unexpected turn for the better. Brad, Berto, and Andrea start with the physical injuries. They dive into prevention, warm-up, and all the other normal stuff you'd expect on an episode about injuries. But somewhere in the middle, they actually dive into mental, psychological, or behavioral "injuries" that can come in various forms, as these are what often-times wind up being the reason people do not complete a contest prep. And of course, the coaches discuss their own current aches and pains, how they've learned to deal with them, and why they expect they will never fully go away. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #17: All About Injuries appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Jeff Alberts, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez discuss how to be a more selfish athlete Now although selfish usually has a negative connotation within our society, throughout this podcast we talk about both sides of the coin. Yes, we actually think that being selfish can be a good thing, and is sometimes absolutely necessary in order to achieve goals and live a fulfilled life. But how selfish is too selfish? How do the three of these coaches differ in their own definitions of self care? And how does that affect them as athletes, family members, significant others and friends? These are just a few of the ways we look at this topic, and the coaches also touch on the ways that they have seen certain selfish behaviors make or break some of the athletes they have coached over the years as well. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #16: How To Be Selfish appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Jeff Alberts, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez discuss how Team 3DMJ has continued to thrive as one of the longest-standing online natural bodybuilding teams to date. Jeff, Eric and Andrea talk about the reasons the group was formed, the reasons they think it has stuck together, and what they actively do to ensure the future of 3DMJ. Although the focus is on teams and partnerships, this episode will also be useful for any individuals who are trying to make it as personal trainers and coaches as well, because they discuss a lot the business methods that are used on a daily basis. As we all know, even sole entrepreneurs have to deal with clients, athletes, contractors, assistants, staff, and other professionals their field, and the coaches make sure to discuss how they do all those things as well. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #15: How To Run A Coaching Team appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez discuss the role of Social Media in bodybuilding, and how we have seen the rise of the internet affect our sport. We go over the benefits and the costs, as we've seen them from an athlete perspective and a coaching perspective. How have we found social to be useful, and how have we found it to be detrimental to ourselves and the clients we work with on a daily basis? Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com The post #14: Social Media and Bodybuilding appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Eric Helms, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez discuss the role of science in the 3DMJ coaching practice. How does 3DMJ stay up to date on the latest practical research for our athletes? How do we ignore the fluff and stick with what is actually useful for our coaching needs? And how much science do you even need to know to produce successful athletes? The coaches go over their own personal learning methods, and discuss some ways that new coaches can learn to spot sound, credible sources from the tons of training, nutrition, and supplement, and fitness marketing articles written online every day. Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #13: How Much Does Science Matter? appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Episode 44 Show Notes Part 2 of Jonny & Yusef's interview with Andy Morgan of rippedbody.com, in which they discuss Karate, life changing experiences, ways to accurately measure fat loss and how to get into good habits for better body composition. If you like the Propane Podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on iTunes   Time Stamps and References 01:00        A life changing experience - why Andy Morgan took up Karate. 05:08 "Chiselling the Pebble" - The early days of training and lack of results. 11:20 Why big guys often attract unwanted attention & how to diffuse a potentially aggressive situation. 16:02 "The Last Shred" - accurate fat-loss measurement & how to deal with stalling weight loss. 21:49 Poo is a real thing! How food in the gut and constipation affects your weight. 24:34 The role of the coach in teaching clients to see the bigger picture. 28:11 Why you shouldn't ignore the scales. 32:26 Getting into good habits - how to track progress like a pro for better body composition. 34:12 Andy on Muscle and Strength Pyramids with Eric Helms & Andrea Valdez   Muscle and Strength Pyramids The Last Shred      

Alberto Nunez, Jeff Alberts, and Andrea Valdez discuss what it takes to win bodybuilding shows. What are the physical characteristics? What are the judges looking for? When does conditioning matter over size? Why would be STOP a client from losing more fat? What are the mental and emotional traits that champions possess? How do some people with favorable genetics still lose their shows? What are the signs we look for in career athletes? And so much more.... Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #12: What Makes A Successful Bodybuilder? appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Brad Loomis, Jeff Alberts, and Andrea Valdez discuss what it means to be flexible. How is it that they can coach athletes of different ages, genders, mindsets, nationalities, and emotional states? What effect do those things have on these coaches' abilities to deliver messages to their athletes? What are the common errors that the feel inexperienced coaches make? How do you drill the ACTUAL practice of coaching, rather than just absorbing advice about it? What are the coaches and mentors who have influenced Brad, Jeff, and Andrea through the years? Join the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #11: The Art of Coaching Physique Athletes Pt. 2 appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Alberto Nunez, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez discuss their predictions and hopes for the organizational structure of natural bodybuilding. The coaches reveal their opinions on scoring systems, judging criteria, classes and categories, and what they think could benefit the sport going forth. Feel free to add the conversation by leaving comments, reviews, and insights throughout any and all social media outlets using the handle @team3dmj . For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #10: The Evolution of Natural Bodybuilding appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

For the fifth and final 3DMJ Coach interview, Eric Helms leads the episode to learn more about our usual host, Andrea Valdez. She tells all about her personal, professional, academic, and athletic history. Andrea reveals how she became the only addition to Team 3DMJ since it's creation in 2009. She also discusses her not-so-common experiences while earning a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, her previous battles with depression and social isolation in her first few years as a natural bodybuilder, and how she has developed a career as a lifelong athlete and coach in various individuals sports for over the past 20+ years. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #9: 3DMJ ORIGINS – Andrea Valdez appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis, and Andrea Valdez discuss what it means to be a professional physique athlete. How is a pro different from an amateur? How do you get a "pro card"? How do we treat pro athletes differently as coaches? Is it genetics or hard work that makes the difference? Is the money even "worth it"? This episode dives into these conversations and much more about professional vs. amateur athletes in the sport of natural bodybuilding. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #8: Pro vs. Amateur Bodybuilding appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Eric Helms, Jeff Alberts, Alberto Nunez, Brad Loomis and Andrea Valdez! We go through the lectures that both tom and dan were at all weekend. Learning about the lives of these coaches and athletes, with great topics - Implementing Flexible Dieting - Stress, the Impact of Contest Prep - Strategic Nutrition for Bodybuilding Champions - Dynamic Training and Programming for Contest Prep - The Psychology of Physique

Brad Loomis, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez discuss the ins and outs of how we coach 3DMJ powerlifting athletes. How does their training differ from that of a physique athlete? How do we cut weight for a meet? How do we coach dual athletes, competing in both bodybuilding AND powerlifting ? What do we track week to week? What is the role of abdominal training, and when/how do we recommend it? This episode dives into these conversations and much more about coaching powerlifters vs. bodybuilders, and how we handle individuals who chase progress in both sports. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #6: Coaching Powerlifters & Dual Athletes appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Jeff Alberts, Eric Helms, and Andrea Valdez discuss the mental battles and internal struggles that accompany the sport of bodybuilding. How do we overcome neuroses? What is a "healthy" contest prep mindset? How do we deal with off-season? What are some of the 3DMJ coaches' personal battles? How do we define "emotional patience", and why is it so important? This episode dives into these conversations and much more about the psychological traits and tribulations of physique athletes. For the full video interview, show notes, and links discussed throughout in this episode, visit our site at 3DMuscleJourney.com. The post #4: Emotional Growth & The Physique Athlete appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

On this week's episode Jeff Alberts, Alberto Nunez and Andrea Valdez discuss the often overlooked aspects of coaching physique athletes, and how although knowing the science and having an evidenced based approach is important, the way in which it is applied is even more critical. Coaching physique athletes is more than just adjusting macros, and […] The post #2: The Art of Coaching Physique Athletes appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

To kick-off Team 3D Muscle Journey's first ever podcast, coaches Andrea Valdez and Eric Helms discuss Eric's background and how he got to where he is today. The two start their discussion covering Eric's childhood, what sports he was involved in, and how a childhood dream of working for the FBI lead him to join […] The post #1: 3DMJ ORIGINS – Eric Helms appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.

Texas is very innovative in a lot of ways but also holds tight to its past and its traditions. Some Texan traditions are obvious, but others took some digging, like drawing on water dousing skills to find water during contemporary droughts. We ask Andrea Valdez what research she conducted to write an authoritative how-to manual on Texas life, how she feels about certain Texas stereotypes, and why engaging in these activities enhanced her sense of self.

I was taking a look over my friend Andrea Valdez's ebook Beyond the Build and in the process was coming up with many notes on my first experience competing as a bodybuilding. Here are 28 tips in no particular order - 15 yesterday, and 13 today. Enjoy!  

I was taking a look over my friend Andrea Valdez's ebook Beyond the Build and in the process was coming up with many notes on my first experience competing as a bodybuilding. Here are 28 tips in no particular order - 15 yesterday, and 13 today. Enjoy!

I was taking a look over my friend Andrea Valdez's ebook Beyond the Build and in the process was coming up with many notes on my first experience competing as a bodybuilding. Here are 30 tips in no particular order - 15 today, and 15 tomorrow. Enjoy!