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Angela is joined for a bitesize episode by personal trainer and best-selling author Mike Matthews. Together, they discuss the common misconceptions surrounding women's fitness, particularly the fear of becoming "bulky" from weightlifting. Mike stresses the significance of body composition, explaining how women can achieve a toned and athletic look by managing body fat levels while building muscle KEY TAKEAWAYS Maintaining mitochondrial efficiency is crucial for high energy levels and overall health, especially as we age. Urolithin A, a postbiotic, can significantly support mitochondrial function and is difficult to obtain through diet alone. Women often fear becoming bulky from weightlifting due to misconceptions about body composition. The key to achieving a fit appearance lies in reducing body fat levels while building muscle, rather than simply focusing on weight. For most women, an optimal body fat percentage for a healthy and maintainable physique is between 18% to 25%. This range allows for a balance of muscle definition and a feminine appearance without the extremes of competitive bodybuilding. Achieving and maintaining fitness does not require perfection. It's important to focus on doing the most important things mostly right, allowing for flexibility in workouts and nutrition without feeling guilty for occasional deviations BEST MOMENTS "You do not have to be perfect. You don't have to beat yourself up for skipping a workout or missing a workout or having a cheat meal." "The key to being strong and looking fit as a woman... is in the body fat levels." "If you don't bring your body fat level down to a more optimal range, yes, you will just get bigger and bulkier." "Most women do not want to get bigger. And that experience can turn a lot of women off of resistance training." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for 10% off your order with Timeline ABOUT THE GUEST Mike Matthews is a certified personal trainer and bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, as well as the founder of the #1 brand of all-natural sports supplements in the world, Legion. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has helped tens of thousands of people build their best body ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.
Mike Matthews is a certified personal trainer and bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and Muscle for Life, as well as the founder of the #1 brand of all-natural sports supplements, Legion. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has helped tens of thousands of people build their best body ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. Work with RAPID Health Optimization Legion Supplements Mike Matthews on X Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram
In this episode, I discuss whether you should prioritize sleep or training when sleep-deprived, shoulder impingement fixes, strategies to make stubborn muscles grow, and lots more. As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode! If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don't like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better. Timestamps: (3:41) Should I work out on 5-to-6 hours of sleep or prioritize sleep and do fewer workouts per week? (9:28) Why is Thinner Leaner Stronger recommended for women under 40? (10:20) I've been drinking salt water during my workouts. What are the signs I'm consuming too much salt? (11:18) How can I grow stubborn muscles? (17:40) What are your thoughts on training calves unilaterally? (22:36) Can using an air fryer help control calorie intake? (24:47) What's the best way to fix shoulder impingement? (25:52) Do you do AMRAP sets for most of your main exercises? (28:15) I just had ACL surgery and will be sidelined for a bit. How do I maintain my muscle? (29:00) Do you have any book recommendations on time management? (29:35) Is it bad to do sauna after heavy lifting phases for lean gaining? (31:31) The bar isn't touching my shins during deadlifts. Is that a problem? (33:13) What's the best way to boost my immune system to avoid catching colds from my kids? (35:24) Since we shouldn't eat ultra-processed foods, how healthy are whey protein and other supplements? (40:55) Any thoughts on natural tea supplements that use ingredients like tongkat ali, boron, and magnesium? Mentioned on the Show: Buy Legion Pulse Buy Legion Phoenix Bigger Leaner Stronger Thinner Leaner Stronger Legion One-on-One Coaching
The glowing reception of the new program. (1:44) Reflecting on the change in attitude towards fitness for women. (2:52) How CrossFit opened the door for strength training for women. (6:22) The Muscle Mommy Revolution is here! (8:29) Understanding health as more than just your looks. (11:57) Working with your metabolism and not against it. (13:54) The MASSIVE misconception around how irrelevant scale weight is. (19:34) Doing what's right is ALWAYS easier. (25:45) How the hormone balancing effects of strength training also influence how you store body fat. (29:18) Let's keep this revolution going! Post on all social media #MAPSMuscleMommy (32:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, if you get a CPT certification through NASM, you can add on additional education courses for FREE! Mind Pump # 1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights Mind Pump # 1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Metabolic Consequences of Weight Reduction Mind Pump # 1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to strength training, you actually need a lot less than you think. (2:05) We look scruffy. (11:00) Tirzepetide updates. (12:19) As good as a protein cookie can be. (18:24) A kiddie pool debacle. (20:25) Highlighting people's abuse of power. (23:41) Speculating on a potential black swan event. (28:07) Twilight Zone favorites. (34:12) First-time parent fears. (42:50) Return on investment for degrees. (49:54) Shout out to the 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom book. (56:44) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is an appropriate training program for me to be able to play as much golf as I'd like? (1:00:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for reintroducing a sport after many years away from it? (1:09:19) #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there specific stretches or mobility exercises I can do to alleviate the pain in my hamstrings, so I can go heavier when targeting that muscle growth? (1:21:32) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is my fat intake hindering my aesthetic goals? (1:30:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Listen to the Dr. John Delony Show wherever you get your podcasts or click the link here Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Not Only The Hottest On Record, Summer 2023 Was Hottest For 2,000 Years 'Best ever UFO footage' on film has had its authenticity confirmed The 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom Many master's degrees aren't worth the investment, research shows Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** MAPS Performance Advanced MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise - YouTube How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don't have weak ass feet! (2:18) Our dependence on electronics and the guys' love of old cars. (17:29) Not so much fun. (25:24) The one-time Sal got mistaken for an actor. (33:04) Justin's marathon dental appointment. (34:07) Walkie-talkies for the apocalypse. (37:40) Interesting statistics on margarine. (39:08) The fascinating science of CRISPR technology. (41:56) Pro/con life support? (44:07) The best salesperson for Entera Skincare. (50:30) What's happening in Canada?! (52:46) Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (55:22) #Quah question #1 - Is interval sprinting good for fat loss? If so, how much time sprinting vs walking and for how long? (56:36) #Quah question #2 - Any benefit to using the power plate machine for mobility work vs regular stretches? (1:01:31) #Quah question #3 - Do you recommend creatine for women? I heard that creatine is hard on the digestive system. (1:07:40) #Quah question #4 - Does undereating affect joint health or is that more of a vitamin thing? (1:10:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** Mind Pump #2042: The Essential Habits You Need To Move Freely & Live Fully With Kelly & Juliet Starrett Born to Run - Secrets of the Tarahumara - Runner's World The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR Funtropolous | Family Fun Center, Play Structure, Arcade Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** CRISPR restores some vision to blind patients in clinical trial Study reveals patients with brain injuries who died after withdrawal of life support may have recovered ‘Polio Paul,' who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78 Canada's new Online Harms Act (C-63): what you need to know Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Free for a Year offer: Choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! ** Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Creatine benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
His background and how he got into the field of pornography. (1:57) The silent epidemic of pornography. (3:49) Tapping into something that is so biologically wired into us. (8:43) The deeper the hooks go, the harder it is to get out of it. (10:29) How this can mold a child's brain. (13:58) At what moment did he notice a problem and how did he stop? (17:02) Is there an archetype that tends to be addicted? (20:06) What's on the other side of this? (21:17) Porn vs. video game addiction. (23:38) What drives someone to stop? (27:40) Why porn is an intimacy disorder. (30:39) The 3 Pillars of Recovery. #1 - Emotional fitness. (32:19) #2 – Transformation of the heart. (33:03) #3 – Identity shifting. (33:30) How the things that we watch bring clues to our trauma. (34:36) The need for more protection for minors. (40:48) The four major effects on the brain. (44:47) Porn and ADHD. (48:50) Common triggers connected to pornography addiction. (49:49) The pressure on women with body image issues. (53:38) Fast food intimacy. (56:59) Sobriety vs. freedom. (1:00:35) Getting in touch with your future self. (1:05:52) Casting a new vision to stay motivated. (1:08:26) Porn, the modern-day cigarette. (1:11:29) Is there a cultural shift? (1:12:53) Some examples of the craziest situations he has helped people through. (1:13:45) The benefits of quitting porn. (1:17:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** The Last Relapse: Realize Your Potential, Reclaim Intimacy, and Resolve the Root Issues of Porn Addiction How Many People Actually Watch Porn? | Psychology Today Mind Pump #2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson This Is Why Many Women Watch Porn | Psychology Today If You Ignore Porn, You Aren't Teaching Sex Ed - The New York Times Watch Money Shot: The Pornhub Story | Netflix Official Site The association between problematic pornography use and eating disorder symptoms among heterosexual and sexual minority men Billie Eilish says watching porn from age 11 'really destroyed ... - CNN Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong - TED Pornography consumption as existential escape from boredom Can Excessive Masturbation Cause Infertility - Birla Fertility & IVF Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Sathiya Sam (@sathiyamesam) Instagram Website Podcast Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Johann Hari (@johann.hari) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Create a world you can THRIVE in! (2:45) Fascinating statistics on married men. (11:46) Sleep's effect on your chance of getting injured. (19:16) Happy Mother's Day. (25:37) Medical malpractice. (35:57) New partnership alert! Welcoming Xero Shoes. (38:50) MAPS Muscle Mommy is here! (42:22) Scary statistics on declining birth rates. (44:17) GLP-1s have fully gone mainstream. (49:14) Peptide updates. (54:22) Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (56:57) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a difference between doing the slow and controlled carries, and the faster strongman style carry? (58:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – What can a big, bulky guy do to slim down and get smaller? (1:05:15) #ListenerLive question #3 - If you have a client, male or female, and they are not losing weight, what blood tests should I send them to look for that could be affecting their weight loss? (1:17:34) #ListenerLive question #4 - How should someone feel during a cut? (1:34:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Stay cool this summer with Eight Sleep, now shipping within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia! ** Visit Xero Shoes for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** Is There a Male Marital Wage Premium? New Evidence from the United States Sleep and Injury Risk - PubMed Mind Pump #2325: Why Marriages Fail & What To Do About It With Dr. John Delony "Vampire facials" at an unlicensed spa infected three people with HIV, CDC finds Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Birth rates are shrinking in Japan - and elsewhere TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Get your free Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase! And if you're an LMNT INSIDER, you have first access to LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks For An Insanely Strong Grip Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away The Scale! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
Introducing MAPS Muscle Mommy. (1:12) How the industry has lied to women the most and has shifted. (3:53) The importance of the sustainability piece. (7:50) The INCREDIBLE side effects of proper strength training. (11:02) Muscle vs. body fat. (14:25) What is this program geared towards? (19:19) Understanding metabolic flexibility. (20:39) Feeling empowered. (26:05) Breaking down the programming and what it includes. (28:30) How to get the program today! (39:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew's THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew's THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
In today's episode, I have the utmost pleasure of talking to the one and only Mike Matthews, a legend in the fitness industry, a bestselling author, and a successful entrepreneur who has helped countless people transform their bodies and health with his no-nonsense, science-based advice. You'll learn about his fitness philosophy and advice on topics from training for older lifters to nutrition and hormonal health, cardio, and more. Mike is the founder and CEO of Legion, a coaching and supplement company, with the highest ethical standards. He is the author of several influential books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and Muscle for Life.Mike's Muscle for Life Podcast, with 25M+ downloads, features health, fitness, and lifestyle tips from experts and celebrities. Mike has been training for 20 years and is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals.I discovered Mike in 2020 through his book and podcast. Through him, I learned the science of fitness with online calculators, articles, and guest appearances, so I'm grateful to have the chance to sit down with Mike and have this conversation.__________Click here to apply for coaching!__________Today you'll learn all about:[2:30] Mike's evolution as an authority in fitness[10:08] On getting started with training and diet[16:07] Factors and expectations in achieving optimal fitness[20:33] Maintaining a calorie surplus for building muscle and strength[25:59] Energy availability, RED-S, hormone, and recovery[35:22] Training volume and progressive overload for optimal muscle and strength gains[40:42] Lifting program and equipment to start with and how to progress[44:24] Sleep's role in muscle and strength gain[48:56] Limiting the time spent on cardio for strength and recovery[58:03] On pursuing his passion for fitness and writing[1:06:36] Where to learn more about Mike[1:09:32] OutroEpisode resources:Mike's website: www.legionathletics.comMike on X: @muscleforlife and IG: @muscleforlifeThe Know Your Bill of Rights Book Support the showApply for 1-on-1 coaching ⬇️https://www.witsandweights.com/apply-for-coachingOr schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip ⬇️https://witsandweights.com/free-callAsk Philip anything ⬇️ IG: @witsandweights Email: philip@witsandweights.com Podcast: Q&A voicemail
Is a glass of wine every day harmful if you account for the calories? What books have had a lasting impact on me? What are my favorite front delt exercises? Is watching porn unhealthy? Can you use machines instead of free weights? Is it ok to cut for 5 months? What happens after you reach your genetic potential? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast. Over on Instagram, I've started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I'm going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :) So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast! If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don't like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! 1:34 - Is a glass of wine okay every night so long as I count the calories? 5:09 - If you have reached your maximum muscle genetic potential, what's the point of pursuing more? 16:24 - Is watching porn unhealthy? Why? 17:20 - Can you make a “day in the life” video? 25:09 - My free meal planning tool: buylegion.com/mealplan 26:36 - Is it a bad idea to do the chest press with equipment rather than free weights? 29:29 - What are your favorite exercises for front delts? 30:36 - If I'm maintaining but still losing weight, how would I adjust my macros? 32:15 - What are some books that left a permanent impact on the way you think? 34:52 - Am I inferior for clinging to bro splits? 35:53 - How should I decide between the Thinner Leaner Stronger 3, 4, and 5 day split? 39:43 - What are your thoughts on masculinity these days? 40:19 - What made you decide to build a home from scratch? 47:58 - If I wanted to go on a slower cut for 5 months, is it okay to be in a calorie deficit for that long? --- Mentioned on the Show: Want a free meal planning tool that figures out your calories, macros, and micros, and allows you to create custom meal plans for cutting, lean gaining, and maintaining in under 5 minutes? Go to https://buylegion.com/mealplan and download the tool for free!
In this podcast, I interview Emily, who read my book Thinner Leaner Stronger and joined my one-on-one coaching program to take her health into her own hands, lose 25 pounds, and get leaner and stronger than ever before. Before she found my work, she was 175 pounds and felt skinny fat. She didn't feel like she knew what she was doing, especially when it came to nutrition, and was spinning her wheels. As a result, she decided to invest in herself, join my coaching program, and now she's transformed herself into a lean, strong, and confident person. After a 3-month cut, she dropped 25 pounds, 10% body fat, and now she maintains around 160 pounds with a completely overhauled body composition. And the best part is she realized that once she had the knowledge, she had the power to make a change. Despite dealing with disordered eating in the past, she learned about what it really takes to lose weight without feeling hungry, fixed her relationship with food, and gained the confidence to know she can get results on command. So in this episode you're going to learn how Emily navigated challenges like preparing for an ultramarathon while strength training and dropping body fat, what she learned about protein and why she changed her vegetarian diet, how she avoided derailing her progress while on vacation or during cheat meals, and more. So, if you're looking for motivation and inspiration, make sure to tune in to this episode. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip 5:23 - Where were you with your fitness journey before you found Legion coaching? 9:28 - What was your body composition like when you started our coaching program? 10:58 - How did your body composition change over your coaching period? 16:14 - Did you stay vegetarian while doing the coaching program? 22:12 - How was your coaching experience? 25:10 - Is there anything else about nutrition that surprised you? 32:12 - What was your diet like during their coaching program? 43:51 - What did your work schedule look like while you were getting coached? 49:10 - Is there anything you would like to add? --- Mentioned on the show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip
How can you break the habit of eating sweets? Should you sacrifice sleep to workout? Why haven't I started taking steroids? Is training 6 days per week too much? What's my business motivation and how would I deal with a huge financial failure? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast. Over on Instagram, I've started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I'm going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :) So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast! If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don't like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz 3:35 - What would you do if all of your money went into a project you worked on and failed? 15:05 - Is there anything in Thinner Leaner Stronger that you feel differently about now? 18:15 - How should I schedule my workouts as a beginner? 21:19 - What are your thoughts on upper and lower workouts six days a week? 23:33 - Can we consume creatine when not working out for a week? 25:39 - What are your thoughts on a post lifting 10 minute cardio finisher, 3 times per week? 26:48 - Who do you think will win, Russia or Ukraine? 27:10 - Who shot first, Han or Greedo? 28:21 - Besides your business, how do you invest your money? 31:48 - Should you reduce volume and weight during your sets by 20% to preserve strength in a cut? 34:07 - Why haven't you used steroids if you have reached your peak strength? 38:13 - What is some advice to stop eating sweets? 38:55 - As a mom, is it better to sacrifice sleep to workout? 40:29 - Why don't your calves grow despite your training? 42:46 - Besides your family, what is your motivation in business? --- Mentioned on the Show: Take this free quiz to get science-based answers to all of your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz
In this podcast, I interview Anne-Marie, who did three months of Legion's VIP one-on-one coaching program to get “unstuck” in her fitness journey, improve her body composition, and feel better and healthier at 45 than ever before. And the best part is she started my Thinner Leaner Stronger program in her 40s, so the lesson here is it's never too late to get started. Anne-Marie had always been relatively fit, but before she found my work, she did a lot of running and didn't know what to do in the weights section of the gym. Like many fitness folk who start without a plan, she wandered from machine to machine without much to show for it in terms of results. Then she read Thinner Leaner Stronger and things started to click. She finally knew what to do in the weight room and enjoyed tracking her lifts and seeing the progress over time. But like many other people in her shoes, there was a “missing piece” and she eventually got stuck in a training rut. It turns out that missing piece was nutrition and tracking her macros, which is why she decided to sign up or my VIP Coaching. Her coach taught her everything she needed to know and Anne-Marie immediately noticed the differences proper nutrition could make in her health and fitness. She made huge leaps in her body composition and even her sleep and mood have improved. Since then, Anne-Marie has gone on to start competing and she's had a lot of success so far, which we'll talk about in the interview. We also discuss her training history, how she planned workouts while caring for her young daughter, how proper training has changed her weight and body composition, her future competing plans, and more. So if you're looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 0:00 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://muscleforlife.show/vip 5:24 - Where were you with your fitness before you found me and my work? 8:01 - What was your previous diet? 9:05 - Are you doing more strength training than before? 10:43 - How did you find me and my work? 17:32 - How has your weight changed? 20:18 - Did you feel any intimidation going to the gym? 21:50 - How long did it take for you to get comfortable at the gym? 22:31 - How did you make time to workout 3 times a week when you first started? 30:03 - How was your diet and nutrition journey? 32:05 - How did your body react to higher protein intake? 39:24 - What made you want to compete? 41:14 - How did you prepare for the competition? 43:35 - How did the two shows go? 46:59 - Have you learned anything interesting that you would like to share to other women that want to compete? 50:01 - How were you feeling going into the competition? 52:08 - What was it like after competing? 57:49 - Where can people find you? Mentioned on the show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://muscleforlife.show/vip Thinner Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/
In today's episode, we speak with Mike Matthews, the Founder and CEO of Legion Athletics about the importance of health and wellness at any age, how to conquer the “mental game” of fitness and how to optimize your body composition while strength training and recovering.Mike Matthews is the author of a number of books, including a book for women (Thinner Leaner Stronger), a “flexible dieting” cookbook (The Shredded Chef), and a deep dive into the science and art of motivation (The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation). Altogether, his books have sold over a million copies, and his work has been featured in a number of publications like Women's Health, Men's Health, Muscle & Strength, Elle, Esquire, and more.In his newest fitness book, Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age!, he explores his science-based, doctor-approved formula for eating, exercising, and recovering that makes losing fat and building lean muscle a breeze for anyone at any age.In the Adjusted Reality podcast, well-known athletes, celebrities, actors, chiropractors, influencers in the wellness industry, and other podcasters will talk with host Dr. Sherry McAllister, president, F4CP, about their experiences with health and wellness. As a special gift for listening today visit f4cp.org/health to get a copy of our mind, body, spirit eBook which focuses on many ways to optimize your health and the ones you love without the use of drugs or surgery. Follow Adjusted Reality on Instagram.Find A Doctor of Chiropractic Near You.
In this podcast, I interview Laurie, who did three months of Legion's VIP one-on-one coaching program to get strong while improving her body composition. In fact, Laurie went from lifting just the bar on her squat and deadlift (and less than the bar on the bench press) to lifting more than double that on each lift with ease. And she did that all while losing 6 pounds and dropping nearly two pant sizes. Laurie had started to read Thinner Leaner Stronger, but was overwhelmed by nutrition and meal planning and didn't really know what to do in the gym. She was following random workouts from influences and didn't have a set program to follow, which led to a lot of gym intimidation. Ultimately, she decided to get a coach to handle her training programming and macros and help overcome her fear. In this interview, Laurie and I chat about her story, and the obstacles she navigated along the way, including how she started meal planning and prepping and learned to eat without weighing everything, how she increased her protein intake, how she overcame gym intimidation, how much her body changed despite only losing 6 pounds, why it's ok to work on your body and aim for self-improvement, what her long term plans are, and more. So if you're looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 0:00 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://buylegion.com/vip 5:37 - Where were you at before you found my training program? 10:48 - What did your numbers look like before and after my program? 16:32 - When you started training, were you concerned about getting bulky? 17:20 - How did you get used to the amount of protein? 21:05 - How do you make your shakes tasty? 22:29 - Were you practicing portion control while training or were you weighing and measuring your food? 25:38 - Are you still cutting? 29:59 - How did you feel about gym intimidation when you first started and how do you feel about it now? 34:41 - Once you got into the routine, was it different from what you expected? 37:42 - What are your long term goals and short term goals? 39:02 - What are your thoughts on people who think you have an unhealthy relationship with working out? 46:32 - After our coaching program, did you feel confident in moving forward on your own? Mentioned on the show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://buylegion.com/vip Thinner Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/
This podcast is all about creatine. Specifically, I'm talking with Dr. Darren Candow about common questions regarding creatine, myths, and even some of the latest research on how creatine might even benefit people who aren't looking to gain gobs of muscle or athletes looking to recover faster. While creatine isn't a new subject for the podcast or my content in general, Dr. Darren Candow is a fantastic guest to dive deeper on the topic. That's because he's studied it directly in the field. Not only is Darren a professor at the University of Regina, but his research is focused on creatine and resistance training, and he's produced 87 peer-reviewed studies and his work has been cited thousands of times. In other words, he knows a thing or two about science and evidence-based supplementation. In our discussion, we talk about . . . Whether creatine affects balding and hair loss How supplementation affects the body's natural production of creatine Cognitive and brain health benefits of creatine Whether kids and teens should take it Creatin and kidney health Bloating and upset stomachs Why you should probably separate your caffeine and creatine consumption And a lot more . . . So, if you're interested in learning more about one of the most-researched and best supplements we have available for getting fitter, stronger, and healthier, don't miss this podcast! Timestamps: 0:00 - Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger for just 99 cents! This week only: https://legionathletics.com/products/on-sale/ 6:21 - What is creatine and what does it do to the body? 11:29 - Does creatine cause hair loss? 19:25 - If you take creatine will your body stop producing it naturally? 21:38 - How much creatine should I take when starting out? 23:19 - Does creatine increase cognitive benefits? 28:06 - How much protein can I absorb in one sitting? 29:48 - Can children and teenagers take creatine? 33:42 - Can you combine creatine and caffeine? 39:50 - Is creatine better to take post workout? 42:46 - Does creatine cause bloating? 45:28 - What are some myths about how men and women react differently to creatine? 46:53 - Is creatine safe for the kidneys? 48:33 - Why are there many different forms of creatine? 51:43 - What can I do if creatine upsets my stomach? 52:37 - Is it okay to take creatine with food? 53:12 - Is creatine good for endurance training? 54:01 - How does creatine help with recovery? 56:02 - What are other common questions you get about creatine? 57:40 - Where can we find your work? Mentioned on the Show: Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger for just 99 cents! This week only: https://legionathletics.com/products/on-sale/ Dr. Candow's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/
This episode is part of a series that I have dubbed “Motivation Monday.” (Yes, I know, very creative of me. What can I say, I'm a genius…) Seriously though, the idea here is simple: Post a short and punchy episode that I hope gets you fired up to tackle the workouts, work, and everything else that you have planned for the week ahead. As we all know, it's one thing to know what you want to do, but it's something else altogether to actually make yourself do it, and I hope that this series gives you a jolt of inspiration, energy, and encouragement to get at it. So, if you like what you hear, then make sure to check back for the latest and greatest installment. Timestamps: 0:00 - Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast! 2:07 - Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger for just 99 cents! This week only: https://legionathletics.com/products/on-sale/ Mentioned on the Show: Get my best-selling books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger for just 99 cents! This week only: https://legionathletics.com/products/on-sale/
Reading great health and fitness books is one of the most effective ways to learn how to build your best body ever and a body you can proud of. There are many fitness books out there, but we only have so much time and energy to give to reading. We want to make sure we pick the ones that will have the highest return on our investment. So which books should you read? In this podcast, I'm going to share the nine best fitness books of all time (as of February 2022, at least). So if you're interested in getting at least a little bit better at losing fat, getting stronger, performing better, or getting healthier, this episode is for you. I'm going to share the books that have helped me do those things and that can help you as well. Timestamps: 0:00 - Our (new and improved) protein bars are back! Try them risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/bar and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points 4:24 - Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe 8:52 - Bigger Leaner Stronger by Mike Mathews 14:29 - Thinner Leaner Stronger by Mike Mathews 15:56 - A Guide To Flexible Dieting by Lyle McDonald 18:40 - Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success 21:32 - Triathletes Training Bible by Joe Friel 24:14 - 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler 28:07 - Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier 29:04 - All About Powerlifting by Tim Henriques Mentioned on the Show: Our (new and improved) protein bars are back! Try them risk-free today! Go to buylegion.com/bar and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points
Personal trainer and author Mike Matthews returns to talk about his newest release, Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age!. Best known for his book Bigger Leaner Stronger and its female-focused counterpart Thinner Leaner Stronger—both released in 2014—Mike has now trained his focus onto longevity for both men and women in their 40s and above who are relatively new to strength training. Mike is a staunch promoter of making fitness a lifestyle instead of a program. In his own words: “Instead of a 30-day plan, I want to show people how to create a 30-year plan.” Creating that 30-year plan for yourself requires going back to basics. Mike invokes the 80/20 rule, in which 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes. The rule certainly applies to fitness, where a few fundamental principles—four in particular—can be responsible for the majority of results. Those four fundamental principles, which he dives into in today's conversation, are controlling your calories, eating a high-protein diet, consuming relatively nutritious and unprocessed foods, and working out three-to-six hours a week. Asked for his overall view of the role of fitness in one's life, Mike says, “I try not to make fitness my life, an end unto itself.” Instead, he looks at fitness as a tool that he uses in service of the things that really matter, such as relationships and career. Follow Mike @muscleforlifefitness Follow Chase @chase_chewning Episode resources: Save 20% on your entire first purchase with code EVERFORWARD at www.LegionAthletics.com Get Mike's new book Muscle For Life at https://amzn.to/3JTz6VM Ep. 292 "Training and dieting basics" Ep. 460 "Why you don't need supplements" Learn more at https://chasechewning.com/podcasts/episode/565
We're scratching the surface here. If you don't already have the book, order it https://geni.us/bigger-leaner-book (here) or get the https://geni.us/bigger-free-audiobook (audiobook for free) on Amazon to learn the juicy details. Get the full transcript, infographic, PDF and more in our free app: https://www.getstoryshots.com (https://www.getstoryshots.com) About Michael MatthewsMichael Matthews is the bestselling fitness author of Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. He is also the founder of Legion Athletics. His simple, science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has helped him sell over a million books. His work has been featured in many popular outlets, including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. IntroductionBigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body focuses on the best tips for building muscle and losing fat. Michael Matthews gives you a blueprint for how you can start eating and exercising your way towards a bigger, leaner, and stronger body. He claims this book should offer the advice required to gain 10 to 15 pounds of lean mass in just 8-12 weeks. StoryShot #1: Progressive Tension Overload Michael Matthews believes that progressive tension overload is fundamental to growing and sustaining a highly muscular body. He defines progressive tension overload as the practice of incrementally increasing the heaviness of the weights that you are lifting. As your muscles grow, using the same heaviness of weight will lower the tension placed on your muscle fibers. But to continue to grow your muscles, you must continue to increase this tension level by increasing the heaviness of your weights. Michael Matthews advises that even if you listen to all the other advice in this book, you'll still fail to build muscle if you do not progressively overload. So always add another rep or a little bit of weight compared to your last workout. Matthews explains that the concept of progressive overload is not solely a modern one. Instead, the ancient Greek hero Milo was said to have carried a cow on his back daily from childhood. But over the years, the cow grew in size. Crucially, as the cow grew, so did Milo's physique. Milo's strength grew in proportion to the increase in weight he had to carry. Finally, progressive overload can be a highly effective motivator. If you notice progress in the weight you can lift, you notice progress even if progress is not yet visible on your body. Track what you lift, so you beat that weight every workout. Achieving incremental goals activates the reward center of the brain, which releases dopamine. Over time, these regular dopamine releases can change neural pathways to signal the expectation of rewards when it comes time to work out. This rewiring of the brain can improve workout stamina and motivation to hit the gym even on a tough day. StoryShot #2: Use Free Weights and Compound Lifting Resistance machines are commonly used because they seem less intimidating than holding dumbbells, bars, and plates. That said, Michael Matthews argues these machines are less effective at building muscle. By using free weights, you are better able to perform compound exercises. These exercises recruit multiple muscle groups rather than isolating a single muscle group. Although isolation exercises are valuable, they are only valuable for strengthening certain muscle groups. One of the greatest benefits of compound weightlifting is that it is associated with a greater release of anabolic hormones than resistance machines produce. These hormones, like testosterone and growth hormone, are essential for improving muscle growth. This was first published on 28/5/2021.
In this podcast, I interview Tara, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used what she learned to lose a total of 80 pounds, going from “morbidly obese” to super fit. She didn't just lose a ton of fat, either. Tara gained quite a bit of muscle and got super strong in the process. Before finding TLS, Tara was 204 pounds at 5'5”, and her doctor told her she needed to lose some weight. Like many people, Tara wanted to get in shape, but didn't know how to do it correctly. She didn't know what to eat or what to do in the gym, and like many women, started to do hours of cardio every day. She successfully lost over 60 pounds, but she was skinny fat and even more unhappy with her body than before. Fortunately, she found my work through a conversation she overheard at the gym, and she read TLS. She learned all about macros and lifting weights, and started to train. The weight continued to fall off, and now Tara's body composition was improving. She was getting stronger and gaining muscle, and her loose skin started to fill out. Now she's about 127 pounds and in the best shape of her life. She's followed the Year One Challenge For Women for 3 years and she went from being unable to lift the bar off her chest to barbell bench pressing triple digits. In this interview, Tara and I chat about her story, and the obstacles she navigated along the way, including how she changed her diet and training and overcame intimidation and fears of getting bulky, how her mindset has transformed, how her strength has progressed, what she's working toward now, and more. So if you're looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 5:42 - Where was your health and fitness at before and after finding my work? 10:36 - How did you get back into fitness after getting burned out? 19:32 - How did you get over the fear of getting bulky from lifting weights? 30:13 - How has your strength progressed on the program? 48:21 - What are your plans from here? Future goals? Mentioned on the Show: Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/ Thinner Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/ The Shredded Chef: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/the-shredded-chef/ The Year One Challenge For Women: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/the-year-one-challenge-for-women/ Bigger Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/bigger-leaner-stronger/ Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/beyond-bigger-leaner-stronger/
In this episode, I interview Sara, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used what she learned to go from obese (with a BMI of 32) to ripped at 18% body fat, while getting significantly stronger in the process. Before finding TLS, Sara was 190 pounds and a size 16 after having 4 kids, and was at her heaviest. She wanted to get in shape, but didn't know the best way to go about it. She started to learn about calories and tracking her food intake through Noom, and the weight started to come off. Once a friend introduced her to TLS, though, she deepend her understanding of nutrition and most importantly, started to learn how to train. She stopped doing heaps of cardio, learned about progressive overload, and actually started to gain muscle and improve her body composition. Now she's 135 pounds at 18% body fat, and significantly stronger than before with visible abs for the first time in her life. In this interview, Sara and I chat about her story, and the obstacles she navigated along the way, including how she changed her training and learned proper form, dealing with gym intimidation, why she reduced her cardio, what she's working toward now, and more. So if you're looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 5:19 - Where were you before you found me and my work? 9:06 - What were some of those behavioral changes that you experienced with NuMe? 15:15 - How did it go at the beginning of the program? 19:09 - How was your first few months in the gym? 35:43 - Were there any unforeseen obstacles that I didn't mention in the book? 41:14 - Where do you want to go from here? Mentioned on the Show: Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/mike Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/
Another Say Anything Saturday with Kayli and Julie where they answer some listener questions and they do overrated, underrated or properly rated on the topics of Twilight and stringer tanks. The questions they answer are: How many steps do you recommend per day?, What protein powder do you recommend for smoothies? and How long did it take you to reach your goals and what were your setbacks? Mentioned in the show: Click here to order Legion Protein Powder and other supplements "Bigger Leaner Stronger" book by Mike Matthews (This book is targeted to men, but Julie has completed this program) "Thinner Leaner Stronger" book by Mike Matthews (This book is targeted to women, Kayli has completed the program and recommended it to clients. Follow Kayli: Instagram: @KayliMontoyaFitness Facebook: www.facebook.com/kayli.montoya Website: www.kaylimontoyafitness.com Follow Julie: Instagram: @Jules_No_Verne
In this episode, I interview Ann and Lo (also known as the Minny Hustlers on Instagram), who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used what they learned to dramatically change their physiques and lives. Before finding TLS, Ann and Lo focused on what many women do--lots of cardio and lifting light weights. While they managed to prevent weight gain (the dreaded “freshman 15”...or 20...or 30), they didn't know how to build the bodies they really wanted with toned arms and glorious glutes. Ever since they read the book in 2015 and learned what really moves the needle in terms of body composition, they've totally transformed their physiques, adding muscle in all the right places while stripping away fat, and building their strength to levels they had never seen before. And the best part is by working together, Ann and Lo were able to keep each other accountable and motivate one another to push through the tough times. They also used what they learned in the book to become Legion Athletes and launch their own Instagram page, which they use to educate and motivate other women to finally get their dream bodies and improve their own lives. In this interview, we talk about . . . The struggles of bulking Dealing with body image issues Tips that helped them transition to cutting while staying satisfied How flexible dieting changed the game for them How gyms shutting down affected their cut And more . . . So if you're looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 5:01 - What does your before and after look like? 6:13 - What results did you get from mostly cardio and low intensity weightlifting? 12:47 - What has changed in the past couple years? Where are you currently in your fitness journey? 14:48 - What were the bulking struggles that you experienced? 17:16 - How did you deal with body image and bulking? 25:51 - How did your first cut go? 32:35 - Where do you want to go from here? 37:10 - Any advice on supplements? Mentioned on the Show: Minny Hustlers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minnyhustlers/ Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/mike Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/
In this episode, I interview Anna, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used what she learned to lose over 85 pounds of fat while gaining 20 pounds of muscle and getting significantly stronger. Before finding TLS, Anna was 200 pounds, in pain from being overweight, displaying symptoms of pre-diabetes, and didn’t know how to lose fat. She wanted to make a change, but didn’t know where to start. Luckily, her brother was familiar with my work and convinced her to read TLS. That’s when she learned all about what to do in the gym, how to eat properly, and most importantly for her, flexible dieting. Now she knew what to do, but she was filled with self-doubt and didn’t know if she could accomplish her goals. She smartly set a smaller, attainable goal of getting down to 170 pounds as a benchmark. Once she started applying what she learned and saw progress, she gained confidence. She started to feel like she was in control and could actually set even bigger goals and reach those too. Now, Anna is 135 pounds, having gained 20 pounds of muscle while losing 85 pounds of fat, and more than tripled her strength on many lifts. This process has not only transformed her body, but her whole mindset. As you’ll hear in the interview, Anna is confident and fearless. :) In this interview, Anna and I chat about her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way, including her childhood and how she became overweight, what convinced her to start going to the gym, how she’s incorporating cardio and diet breaks, what she’s working toward now, and more. So if you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, definitely listen to this episode. Timestamps: 6:57 - What does your before and after look like? 10:42 - How did you find me and my work? 12:56 - How did you deal with being overweight as a child? 17:37 - What did your meal plan look like? 22:25 - What did your training look like? 29:26 - Have you done any cardio? 31:54 - How have you set up your deficit periods and diet breaks? Mentioned on the Show: Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/ Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/
The Blueprint to an Effective and Sustainable Workout Program!!! There is a lot of noise in the fitness industry about what works best with regard to weight loss, muscle building, and transformation. There are so many different workout programs, cleanses, and information that it can be challenging to decipher between what actually works long term and what doesn't With that said, I wanted to have a conversation with someone that is one of the most knowledgable, respected, and successful experts in this space. Today's guest is Mike Matthews. Mike is the best selling author of books like “Bigger Leaner Stronger” and "Thinner Leaner Stronger." He is also the host of the "Muscle for Life Podcast" and founder of the #1 best-selling all-natural sports supplement brand, Legion athletics. More importantly, Mike is a “go to” for all things muscle building, fat loss, and body transformation having helped tens of thousands of people change their lives via health and fitness. Check out his IG page for some of these before and after photos. It's quite inspirational. Believe it or not, most of his clientele is the normal everyday person who is “unfit” and looking to become “fit” that doesn't have hours upon hours to spend at the gym everyday. So if you are that person who is struggling to get started, keep “starting and stopping,” have hit a plateau, or just looking to up your fitness game then this episode is for you. This episode is going to provide you the blueprint for a workout program that is effective, sustainable and help you create the ultimate health transformation. We chat about the staples that are necessary for a successful fitness program that includes what to eat, what to do in the gym and the importance of protein. Mike and I discuss other things like how to not fall into the trap of making your body an idol or your identity, how to break through a plateau and how much time is REALLY necessary to spend in the gym to get results and how to maximize it. We chat about the staples that are necessary for a successful fitness program that includes what to eat, what to do in the gym and the importance of protein. Mike and I discuss other things like how to not fall into the trap of making your body an idol or your identity, how to break through a plateau and how much time is REALLY necessary to spend in the gym to get results and how to maximize it. We also talk about why he thinks so many people quit on themselves and more! Topics discussed: The common themes of successful health transformations What to eat to optimize your health and body How to allocate time in the gym and what to do How much cardio is necessary? How to get started if you "start and stop" often Why is protein is so important? Why starting small leads to big changes How to not create an identity around your body Why people quit on themselves so soon The importance of results Connect with Mike: Website: https://legionathletics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muscleforlifefitness Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscle-for-life-with-mike-matthews/id671863400 Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/690686891674188 More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order
In this episode, I interview Nicole, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used what she learned to lose over 100 pounds while gaining significant amounts of muscle. After having her third child, Nicole was over 260 pounds and embarrassed by letting herself get to that point. She got fed up and decided to make a change, but she wasn’t sure what to do to get fit. Like many women, she was intimidated by weightlifters in the gym and ended up spending her time in the cardio section. It didn’t help that she was taught by misguided trainers that she needed to “tone” and lifting weights would make her bulky. She was also following heavily-restricted fad diets, which lead to a lot of binge eating. She eventually lost some weight, but she still wasn’t happy with her physique. She was skinny fat. Luckily, a google search on building muscle helped her find my book Thinner Leaner Stronger, and after implementing what she learned about macros and strength training, she’s now 156 pounds, wearing size 4 jeans, and has visible abs. What’s more, her awesome transformation has inspired her husband to join a gym, and he’s also lost 100 pounds! In this interview, Nicole and I chat about her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way, including how what she was doing before finding TLS, how macros transformed her eating and ability to stick to her diet, how she overcame gym intimidation, how she’s inspired her kids to eat healthier, what she’s working toward now, and more. So if you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. 5:23 - Where were you before you met me and my work and where are you now? 12:04 - Before you met me, what was working for you and what wasn’t working for you? 17:01 - How did it make you feel knowing you lost the weight you wanted but you still weren’t satisfied with how you looked? 18:04 - How did you find me? 23:43 - How was the gym intimidation factor? 26:14 - When did you start to feel more comfortable? 29:07 - Since you’ve gained some muscle how has that changed your physique? 35:56 - Where do you want to go next? What are you working towards? 41:49 - How has what you’re doing rubbed off on your kids? Mentioned on The Show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://buylegion.com/vip Thinner Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/ Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/
Imagine you’re on the fence about going to college, spending 4 years there, and earning a degree. OR… You take your own risks, follow what you enjoy doing, and combine that with lots of hard work. The latter decision leads to you writing 9 books and building an 8 figure fitness empire! That’s what fitness legend, Mike Matthews, did. Mike is the founder and CEO of Legion as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. Plus, his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. Get ready for this DYNAMIC conversation with Mike Matthews! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: His passion for reading, writing, and how that led to writing 9 books How he built an 8-figure fitness empire without going to college A full-detailed day in the life of Mike Matthews from sun up to hitting the sack Mikes training, nutrition, cardio, sleep habits, and hacks If you’re interested in learning how to build a fitness empire…Tune in
Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. His company Legion is the #1 bestselling brand of all-natural sports supplements in the world, with over 300,000 customers served and 2 million bottles sold. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.
Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. His company Legion is the #1 bestselling brand of all-natural sports supplements in the world, with over 300,000 customers served and 2 million bottles sold. Mike's simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold over a million books and helped thousands of people build their best bodies ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com). This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us. This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.
To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Mike Matthews at his website https://legionathletics.com/, and on Instagram @muscleforlifefitness Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion sports supplement company as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold nearly two million books and helped thousands of people build their best body ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. In this episode, we talk about the simple truth behind counting calories, how to choose supplements to benefit your nutrition and exercise goals, cardio mistakes and how to redesign your training weeks to maximize muscle gains, and much more! “No foods cause fat loss, but certain foods are more conducive to losing fat than others.” Mike Matthews Top Takeaways: Top 3 mistakes when going into a diet Mike’s top 5 supplement choices How to better understand the effective dose of multivitamins Mike’s 4 recommended exercises to prioritize in the gym Today’s Questions: What do you think are the top 3 mistakes people are making when they go on a diet? If you had to pick your top 5 supplement recommendations (individual supplements), what would they be and why? What do you think are the top 3 mistakes people are making with their training? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel gives a breakdown of today’s episode topics surrounding diet, exercise and supplements with guest Mike Matthews @muscleforlifefitness [1:00] To help grow the show please leave a review on itunes, share it out to a friend or screenshot it and tag @rachelgregory.cns [2:00] Rachel introduces Mike Matthews @muscleforlifefitness to the listeners! [3:00] Mike dives into his fitness background and writing his first book [3:30] Bigger Leaner Stronger [9:30] Check out Mike’s book collection HERE [11:00] Legion Workout Supplements [12:30] Question: What do you think are the top 3 mistakes people are making when they go on a diet? [13:00] Calculating a calorie deficit [19:30] Protein Protein Protein! [22:00] Average amount of daily protein intake- one gram per pound body weight or 40% calories from protein [37:00] Question: If you had to pick your top 5 supplement recommendations (individual supplements), what would they be and why? [39:00] Vitamin K and Vitamin D [50:00] Omega Three Supplement [51:00] Benefits of creatine [53:00] Question: What do you think are the top 3 mistakes people are making with their training? [1:09:30] Question: is there anything that you've personally changed your mind about in the past year? And why and it can be nutrition training, anything in your life? [1:11:30] Conjugate Periodization Model [1:17:30] You can check Mike out at https://legionathletics.com/, https://legionathletics.com/podcast/ and on instagram @muscleforlifefitness or email mike@muscleforlife.com [1:19:00] To help grow the show please leave a review on itunes, share it out to a friend or screenshot it and tag @rachelgregory.cns [1:19:30] Stay tuned for announcements coming! If you haven’t subscribed to newsletter go to www.metflexlife.com/newsletter --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).
Mike Matthews from Legion Athletics and I discuss the supplements industry, motivation, productivity, entrepreneurship, and some viewer Q&A while we were on the front page of Twitch in April 2019. ============================== TIME STAMPS: 0:01:53 -- How do we know who is evidence based?0:11:40 -- What are some red flags with supplement companies?0:21:00 -- Explain the process of creating a supplement start to finish0:23:00 -- Tell us about the dark side of the supplement space0:38:45 -- Whey protein worth it?0:42:15 -- Grass fed whey protein have any benefits?0:45:45 -- For every successful Mike Matthews, how many people failed to make it?0:52:45 -- What reality checks do you have for an entrepreneur?0:59:40 -- What advice to you have for people lacking a passion?1:08:20 -- What are your tips for staying productive?1:13:30 -- Sleep hygieneQ&A1:21:50 -- How do you troubleshoot a weightloss plateau?1:29:00 -- What are the biggest bottlenecks affecting your team?1:33:08 -- What's the strategy behind Mike's podcast?1:34:33 -- What's the best innovative idea your team has come up with lately?1:37:00 -- Any advice for people needing to restrict carb intake due to medical conditions? 1:41:40 -- Micellar Casein vs. Calcium Caseinate? ==============================Mike Matthews is an author with over a million books sold and the founder of Legion Athletics, a supplements company. Mike is a self-made millionaire. He started off like an average joe working a day job. He got in shape and wanted to write the book he wish he had starting off in the gym. He wrote it on nights and weekends and it became a success in the Kindle store. He used his success to create the supplements company he always wanted. He's been disrupting the supplements industry with no proprietary formulas and actually good formulations. He's sharp, inspirational, and a walking encyclopedia of information. His books include Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, The Shredded Chef, and The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation. Mike's Social Media and Website:https://buylegion.com/tomhttps://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/legionath/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/muscleforlife============================== About Me: My name is Tom Talks and 10 years ago I was so crippled with back pain I could barely walk. Sometimes my sciatica was so bad I had to crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night. When my back did get better and I was able to lift weights, my body didn’t change very much and I didn’t know what I was doing. Through educating myself over the years, I’ve learned how simple diet and training can be. You don’t need to kill yourself with cardio or eat an awful diet that is not sustainable. You can achieve a healthy, fit lifestyle while still having time for the things you love. Stop by my Twitch Stream when I’m live and I will help you get started with free Q&A! https://www.twitch.tv/tominationtime Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/tominationtime Website ► http://www.tominationtime.com Twitter ► https://twitter.com/TominationTime Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/tominationtime Twitter (Helen) ► https://twitter.com/WaifuNationTime Instagram (Helen) ► https://www.instagram.com/waifunationtime Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TominationTime/ Music | Sappheiros - Lights fanlink.to/QY3
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! This week we sat down and talked about some of our favorite products on our Holiday Wish Lists that we’ve discovered and have helped us make our lives and other better. Some of these we talk about products are: ❄️ @artezaofficial Paint Pens for all your creative doodling needs. Cal loves these for her #paintedrockproject with the kiddos ❄️ @4ocean Bracelets: Every bracelet pulls one pound of plastic out of the ocean! ❄️ @experience_soar CBD stick to soothe those inevitable body aches and pains ❄️ @meetned CBD Sleep Holiday Gift Set. Full Spectrum CBD products to help you get a restful nights sleep. The gift set comes with a cute lil mug that says “Plants over Pills” how can you not love that? ☕️ [Thank you @mindpumpmedia for 15% off using code MINDPUMP] ❄️ @erincondren has the cutest versatile notebooks and planners for all your creative planning needs! ❄️ @legionath Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger book by Mike Matthews for a clear cut and easy to follow guide all about fitness, nutrition and supplements (Leanne recommends this book to clients and refer back to it frequently) $10.50 on Amazon right now?!! ❄️ @jerryseinfeld Is This Anything? book for lols from the man himself ❄️ @everlywell Food Sensitivity Test to learn which foods don’t cooperate with you without having to go through months of Elimination Dieting [Thank you @mindpumpmedia for 15% off using code MINDPUMP] ❄️ @wakingupapp Cal’s new favorite Meditation App from @samharrisorg with programs to help you learn what your brain is actually doing while meditating amongst many others! ❄️ @tabletopicsinc: an HTC favorite, giving you questions to help get the conversation started! Thank you to all these companies making products that help make our lives better in some way! Thank you @clay_hatten for the cameo & Christmas spirit
We’re fast-approaching Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, which for many of us, means spending time with family. Well, I don’t trust 2020 the slightest bit, so I’m going to beat it to the punch and spend some time with my mom before it’s expected. (It’s never a bad idea to keep father time on his toes and rattle expectations in such an unpredictable year). Jokes aside, on this episode I’m indeed chatting with my own mother, Laura Matthews, and discussing how her fitness has changed since following my programs. Before Thinner Leaner Stronger, she was athletic and doing ballet, but she wasn’t entirely happy with her physique. After reading my book and following the program, she’s lost fat while gaining muscle and is now in the best shape of her life at the age of 61. In this interview, we talk about her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way, including what she was doing exercise-wise before reading TLS, how understanding and changing her diet lead to big changes, how she doubled her strength while losing body fat in her first six months, the importance of regular deloads, and more. So if you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. 9:09 - What were your numbers before and after you read my book? 20:21 - What were some of the diet and exercise obstacles that you had to overcome? 25:21 - Did you notice any positive or negative effects from flipping the carbs and the fat? 28:05 - Did you have to make any adjustments during cutting? --- Mentioned on The Show: Thinner Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/ Legion Black Friday Sale: legionathletics.com/shop/ --- Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for men and women: legionathletics.com/text-sign-up/
Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold over a million books and helped thousands of people build their best bodies ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men’s Health, Elle, Women’s Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. Legion Athletics Whey Protein, Creatine, and Pre-Workout - Save 20% using code “SHRUGGED” In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What you need in the first 5 years of training. How to continue getting stronger as you train longer. What veterans of strength know but the newbies don’t Mike’s brand new book Why it is so hard to find good supplements Legion Athletics and building a supplement line. Mike Matthews on Instagram Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram ———————————————— Training Programs to Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/34zcGVw Nutrition Programs to Lose Fat and Build Muscle: https://bit.ly/3eiW8FF Nutrition and Training Bundles to Save 67%: https://bit.ly/2yaxQxa ———————————————— Please Support Our Sponsors Legion Athletics Whey Protein, Creatine, and Pre-Workout - Save 20% using code “SHRUGGED” Shadow Creative Studios - Save $200 + Free Consult to start you podcast using code” “Shrugged” at podcast.shadowstud.io Organifi - Save 20% using code: “Shrugged” at organifi.com/shrugged www.masszymes.com/shruggedfree - for FREE bottle of BiOptimizers Masszymes Garage Gym Equipment and Accessories: https://bit.ly/3b6GZFj Save 5% using the coupon code “Shrugged”
I was excited to finally have this handsome guy on the podcast, and even more excited to share our conversation with you all today. For the two people who are unaware, Mike Matthews is the founder and CEO of Legion Athletics as well as a bestselling fitness author of several books, including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold over a million books, helped thousands of people build their best bodies ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men's Health, Elle, Women's Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. In this episode, Mike covered his back story of how he went from an "average guy" to building an 8-figure company, being a best-selling author, and much more. Beyond the story, I really wanted to dive into how Mike thinks — how he makes decisions, if he has any mentors, his best tactics for learning and retaining new information (to which he gave an incredible answer), how he decides what's worth doing (or not doing), what drives him on a daily basis, plus others. Towards the end of the podcast, we even get into what Mike plans on doing when he retires, what excites him about the future, and... his pseudonym, for when he creates short stories and video games? It's a fun one, so I hope you enjoy! Connect With Mike: Instagram: @muscleforlifefitness All Links: https://linktr.ee/muscleforlifefitness Connect With Matt: [Free] 30-Day Ultimate Physique Development Manual: https://bit.ly/UltimatePhysiqueDevelopment Hire Matt For Coaching: https://mattmcleod.org/online-coaching Instagram: @mattmcleod6 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattmcleod6 Website: https://mattmcleod.org **PS: If you could rate and review the podcast, it would mean the world to me and it would help get the word out to others just like us so we can continue building this amazing, one-of-a-kind community.** ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2020 Matt McLeod
In this episode, I interview Jamie, who read Thinner Leaner Stronger and used my coaching program to bulk up from an underweight 93 pounds, to lean and muscular at 105 pounds. At 5”1’, Jamie has always been petite. Somewhere along the way, though, she got up to 125 pounds and 33% body fat, and decided to make a change. She wanted to lose some weight, so she did what most people do: a lot of cardio and restricted her food intake. Unfortunately, this lead to a lot of yo yo dieting, bingeing, and even anorexia, without much progress in the way of body composition. It also lead to low bone density, which spiraled into full-blown osteoporosis. Doctors told her she had to gain weight, and luckily, Jamie discovered strength training and found my books. This transformed her understanding of what it takes to gain muscle and eat well, which lit a fire under her to lift weights and improve her diet. Given her history, however, Jamie was terrified to gain weight. So, after buying herself a home gym, Jamie signed up for my coaching program to help assuage her fears of bulking and get on the right track. And in about 6 months of bulking, she gained 7 pounds of muscle. And after 10 months, a DEXA scan showed she improved her bone density by 5%, which is very impressive! In this interview, Jamie and I talk about her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way, including how what she was doing before finding TLS, how misconceptions about “good” and “bad” foods lead to bingeing, how she overcame the fear of gaining weight, and more. So if you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. 5:48 - How has quarantine been for you and your fitness journey? 8:37 - How has your lean bulk been going? 11:36 - Where were you before you found me and my work? 26:36 - How did our personal training plan work for you? 27:37 - How was training for you psychologically? 28:55 - How did training impact your bone density? 35:52 - How was the experience from maintaining to a deliberate surplus? 46:21 - Where are your fitness goals from here? --- Mentioned on The Show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: legionathletics.com/coaching/ Jamie's Online Yoga Studios: poweryogabuffalo.com/ --- 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: www.legionathletics.com/signup/
Mike Matthews is a bestselling fitness author of Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and The Shredded Chef, as well the founder of Legion Athletics. His simple and science-based approach to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy has sold over a million books and helped thousands of people build their best bodies ever, and his work has been featured in many popular outlets including Esquire, Men’s Health, Elle, Women’s Health, Muscle & Strength, and more, as well as on FOX and ABC. In today’s episode we talked about Mike’s story and his journey to put on 40+ lbs of muscle in his lifetime. We talked about the realistic expectations men and women should have around muscle gains and the main laws of muscle growth people should follow to see results. As the founder of Legion Athletics, we also dove into what it takes to build a supplement brand and what supplement companies don’t tell you about the quality of their products. Mike’s Book Recommendations War of Art by Steven Pressfield The One Thing by Gary Keller Meditations by Marcus Aurelius How to connect with Mike? On instagram @muscleforlifefitness https://www.instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness/ His Podcast https://legionathletics.com/podcast/ His Blog https://legionathletics.com/blog/ To connect with me: To download my COVID-19 Survival Guide tap here On Instagram www.instagram.com/andresayesta and if you want to stay-up-to-date on these episodes www.instagram.com/vivenutrition On Youtube www.youtube.com/c/vivenutrition On Facebook www.facebook.com/vivenutrition For nutrition coaching apply at www.vive-nutrition.com/online-coaching If you want to get a FREE gift from me, make sure you subscribe a leave a review :) miles@legionsupplements.com
In this episode, I interview Cheri, who read my book Thinner Leaner Stronger and used it to completely change her body and life. When she first started on her journey, Cheri was 187 pounds and well over 30% body fat. She tried everything to lose weight, including low- and high-volume training programs and even the HCG diet. After years of frustration, she read my book and got started with proper training and nutrition. And she started seeing results almost immediately. In the span of about a year, she not only dropped to 141 pounds and 12 sizes but also completely transformed her body composition. By adding muscle in all the right places, she learned firsthand why what you see in the mirror is far more important than on the scale. In fact, Cheri was so happy with her results that she’s gotten several other women to start the Thinner Leaner Stronger program and has even created a “Fit Over 50” Facebook group for like-minded women to join a community and hold each other accountable. In this interview, Cheri and I chat about her story and the important lessons she’s learned along the way, including how she learned to use gym equipment properly, how she found a balanced approach to her diet, why she became a certified personal trainer, and more. So if you’re looking for a jolt of inspiration and like motivational stories, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. 5:57 - What was your health and fitness like before Legion? 10:24 - What type of shots were you getting in the stomach? 11:29 - Did you start with diet or exercise? 13:50 - How did exercising go in the beginning? 17:40 - How long have you been properly training? 25:44 - Was there a point when you realized that the training program was working? 28:09 - What obstacles did you have to overcome? 38:26 - What are your numbers now? --- Mentioned on the show: Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: legionathletics.com/coaching/ Cheri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherilynn_livethelifeyoulove/ Cheri's Email: iknowmikematthews@gmail.com --- 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: www.legionathletics.com/signup/
I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years. And that means I’ve fielded a ton of questions. As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers. So, in this round, I answer the following four questions: 1. What is the best way to get ripped for a photoshoot or event? (2:32) 2. Is it harmful to eat below your basal metabolic rate? (8:09) 3. How can Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger be modified for intermediate and advanced weightlifters? (13:23) 4. Should I stop eating red meat? (21:46) If you have a question you’d like me to answer, leave a comment below or if you want a faster response, send an email to mike@muscleforlife.com. Recommended reading for this episode: A Simple and Accurate BMR Calculator (and How to Use It) Is Red Meat Really as Bad For You as “They” Say? --- Mentioned on The Show: Shop Legion Supplements Here: legionathletics.com/shop/ --- 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: www.legionathletics.com/signup/
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Thinner Leaner Stronger The Simple Science of Building The Ultimate Female Body Show Guest: Michael Matthews Losing fat and building lean muscle isn't as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe Imagine...just 12 weeks from now...being constantly complimented on how you look and asked what the heck you're doing to see such startling improvements in your physique. Imagine enjoying the added benefits of high energy levels, fewer aches and pains, better spirits, and knowing that you're getting healthier every day. Imagine looking in the mirror and thinking “I’m glad I did” and not “I wish I had.” The bottom line is you CAN achieve that "Hollywood babe body” without having your life revolve around it. In Michael Matthew's latest book: Thinner Leaner Stronger The Simple Science of Building The Ultimate Female Body, you will find the exact formula of exercise and eating that makes losing 10 to 15 pounds of fat while building lean, sexy muscle a breeze.
In this episode, I interview Meaghan, who used my Thinner Leaner Stronger program to completely transform her body and life. Before finding my work, Meaghan was 160 pounds, 28% body fat, and didn’t know what to do in the kitchen or gym. Then she found my book for women, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and now she’s about 40 pounds lighter and whole helluva lot stronger. Meaghan also has a much better relationship with food and fitness and truly enjoys her new sustainable lifestyle, which she knows can keep her fit and healthy for the rest of her life. Not only that, but she’s now paying it forward by coaching other women to follow in her footsteps and transform their bodies and lives too. In this interview, Meaghan and I chat about her story and some of the key lessons she has learned along the way, including the importance of consistency, overcoming gym intimidation, staying in shape while traveling, and more. 6:16 - Who is Meaghan Janisse? 10:05 - What was your diet and fitness like before and after our program? 16:40 - What was it like managing your weight through energy balance? 19:56 - What were some of the difficulties you had to overcome? 30:33 - What are some tips and tricks to stay fit while traveling? 42:04 - What advice do you have for women who are about to start resistance training? 51:07 - What are your next fitness and business goals? 59:45 - Where can people find you and your work? 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.legionathletics.com/signup/
Last month, I flew out to Wichita Falls, Texas, to hang out with Mr. Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe, and go on his podcast, Starting Strength Radio. I’ve been a fan of Mark’s work for a long time, I’ve had him on my podcast a number of times, and over the years, we’ve become buddies. Mark even wrote the foreword to the latest editions of my books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which I think is pretty cool as Starting Strength was the first book to turn me onto proper training techniques. Now, in this interview we go all over the place, ranging from writing to how I lost close to a million dollars in Amazon sales, Google’s aggressive algorithm updates, the women’s soccer pay “scandal,” and more, so if you’re here strictly for practical and educational material, this isn’t for you. But if you’re interested in hearing Mark and I chew the fat for a bit, tell some jokes, share some war stories, and the like, keep listening. 4:09 - Tell us about your new books 14:21 - How’s your business doing? 16:32 - What happened to Pulse on Amazon? 19:44 - Tell us about Google’s updates and how they’ve affected the health and fitness space. 21:49 - What are your thoughts on Planet Fitness? 31:48 - What should people be doing in the gym? 37:47 - What’s a simple way to easily start losing weight? 40:49 - What’s the most pervasive problem in body composition? 44:29 - What’s your take on vegan bodybuilding? 46:00 - Fake natties and FFMI 51:52 - Why are steroids illegal? 54:31 - What do you think of the equal pay soccer scandal? 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.legionathletics.com/signup/
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the books because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBooks are currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. Apple Watch Series 4 Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller Bose Soundsport Headphones NoBull training shoes And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway ends on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.biggerleanerstronger.com/launch or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it!
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the books because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBooks are currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . - An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. - Apple Watch Series 4 - Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Bose Soundsport Headphones - NoBull training shoes - And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway end on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.biggerleanerstronger.com/launch or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it! 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/
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the books because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBooks are currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . - An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. - Apple Watch Series 4 - Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Bose Soundsport Headphones - NoBull training shoes - And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway end on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.biggerleanerstronger.com/launch or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it! 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/
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the books because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBooks are currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . - An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. - Apple Watch Series 4 - Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Bose Soundsport Headphones - NoBull training shoes - And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway end on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.biggerleanerstronger.com/launch or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it! 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/
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness books Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the books because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBooks are currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . - An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. - Apple Watch Series 4 - Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Bose Soundsport Headphones - NoBull training shoes - And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway end on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.biggerleanerstronger.com/launch or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it! 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/
This episode is one of the 37 chapters of the new third edition of my bestselling fitness book Thinner Leaner Stronger, which is now live everywhere you can buy books online. I’m thrilled to release this new edition of the book because it has been in the making for about four years now, and has been reorganized and rewritten from scratch to make it as clear, practical, and effective as possible. Even more exciting, however, is the eBook is currently on sale on Amazon for just 99 cents and when you forward your purchase receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com, you’ll be entered to win over $6,000 in free prizes, including . . . - An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. - Apple Watch Series 4 - Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller - Bose Soundsport Headphones - NoBull training shoes - And more... To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. Then, buy the book for just 99 cents and forward your receipt to launch@muscleforlife.com and you’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway. You have to act fast, though, because the sale and giveaway end on July 22nd, so don’t put it off for later and then forget! Head over to Amazon now! Oh and you can also gain additional entries in the giveaway by helping spread the word on social media. You can learn more about that at www.thinnerleanerstronger.com/launch. Alright, let’s get to the episode. I hope you like it! 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/
Today is the day. Today is the official launch day for my new fitness books, the third editions of Bigger Leaner Stronger (men) and Thinner Leaner Stronger (women). Books that have helped thousands of men and women gain and lose tens of thousands of pounds of muscle and fat. And even better, to celebrate this momentous occasion, the books (eBooks) are on sale for just 99 cents. And no, there are no strings attached. For the next few days, you can get exact, step-by-step blueprints for building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy faster than you ever thought possible for less than a buck. To get in on this deal, search your local Amazon site for Bigger Leaner Stronger or Thinner Leaner Stronger and navigate to the Kindle book or simply go to www.biggerleanerstronger.com or www.thinnerleanerstronger.com and you’ll be automatically forwarded to it. (Protip: When you buy an eBook on Amazon, you can add the audiobook for just $7.49 and listen along.) It gets even better, too. I’m also giving away over $6,000 of glorious goodies to make the pot even sweeter, including... An all-expenses-paid trip to meet me and my team in Washington DC. Apple Watch Series 4 Vyper 2.0 High-Intensity Vibrating Fitness Roller Bose Soundsport Headphones NoBull training shoes And more... All you have to do for a chance to win is… Buy a book (BLS or TLS or both, any formats) Forward the receipt email to launch@muscleforlife.com ...and voila, you’re entered to win. (You can also gain extra entries by sharing the contest on social media.) Visit this link to learn more about the giveaway: www.legionathletics.com/new-third-editions/
I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years. And that means I’ve fielded a ton of questions. As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers. So, in this round, I answer the following four questions: 1. Why do I recommend women start lifting in the 8-to-10-rep range in Thinner Leaner Stronger but men start lifting in the 4-to-6-rep range in Bigger Leaner Stronger? 2. Should you just track macros when cutting or calories too? And what if your calories and macros don’t match? 3. How should you modify Bigger Leaner Stronger if you’re no longer a beginner? 4. How should you get back into working out after taking a long time off? If you have a question you’d like me to answer, leave a comment below or if you want a faster response, send an email to mike@muscleforlife.com. 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/
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nursing Department talks about a way to achieve a better and healthier body. Our guest today is Michael Matthews. He is the author of two books... Bigger Leaner Stronger, and Thinner Leaner Stronger, and a cookbook called The Shredded Chef. He has helped thousands of people achieve their health and fitness goals.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nursing Department talks about a way to achieve a better and healthier body. Our guest today is Michael Matthews. He is the author of two books... Bigger Leaner Stronger, and Thinner Leaner Stronger, and a cookbook called The Shredded Chef. He has helped thousands of people achieve their health and fitness goals.
“When’s your next book coming out?” “What kind of supplements are you going to release next?” “What would you name your boat if you had one?” I’m asked questions like these all the time and so I thought I’d start doing monthly updates about what’s new and exciting here at Legion and MFL HQ. So here’s a quick hosedown of what me and my jolly band of pirates and bums have been up to lately. Enjoy! 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/
My books for men and women—Bigger Leaner Stronger and Thinner Leaner Stronger—include an entire section on the “mental game” of getting fit. I’ve also recently published an entire book on the topic called The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation. The reason I’ve put a lot of time into discussing the “softer” side of fitness is just knowing what to isn’t enough. You also need a strong enough why—strong enough to help you persevere through the struggles and setbacks, pick yourself up when you fall, and ultimately see your goals through to completion. Fortunately, you don’t need a psychology degree to accomplish this, either. It mostly boils down to understanding and applying a few powerful mental strategies that effectively combat many of the mental hobgoblins that can sabotage you. If you can overcome these obstacles, you’ll probably get the body you really want, and if you can’t, you probably won’t. It’s really that simple. All that is why I invited my friend and fellow fitness professional, Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump Media, on the show. Sal’s a bit of a specialist on the inner game of getting fit because he spent the better part of a couple decades in the trenches helping normal, everyday people get into great shape and he knows what the real issues are and what really solves them and what doesn’t. In this show, we talk about . . . - The psychology of “food addiction” - How you can prevent and fix intense cravings and binging - How to resolve body image insecurities - The benefits and drawbacks of prolonged fasts - And more. So . . . if you’re curious how you can conquer the mental demons that so often demoralize dieters, this episode is for you. 19:01 - What is the psychology behind food and why is it hard to break bad eating habits? 21:17 - What are some of your strategies to help break people’s attachment to food? 54:17 - How have you dealt with the high expectations of body standards? 58:58 - Do you still have body insecurities? 1:14:246 - Where can people find you and your work? 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/
This week Meagan and Sue are going in depth on nutrition and strength training, and giving some tips and tricks for fat loss and muscle growth. Full Show Notes and Resources: Always consult your doctor before beginning any diet or exercise routine Diet protocols: IIFYM (If it fits your macros), Paleo, Keto, Vegan/vegetarian, Carnivore, LeanGains, Intuitive eating, or just plain old calorie counting, etc. There are ways to optimize virtually any diet, as long as you’re getting a minimum amount of protein & lifting Boosting fat loss: substituting water for all beverages (especially cold water), adding in cardio (has diminishing returns but can be helpful), intermittent fasting, meal timing for insulin sensitivity (higher carb foods in morning when sensitivity is highest, lower carb foods in the evening), carb cycling based on workouts (because insulin sensitivity is higher after workout), green tea been shown to increase fat burning by as much as 33%, cold showers to boost brown adipose tissue (fat burning in stomach area), vibration therapy Boosting muscle synthesis: protein timing (spread out throughout the day, about 20-40g per meal, Vitamin D & sun exposure promotes muscle synthesis, heat shock proteins improve muscle synthesis (sauna post-workout, heat exposure), SLEEP is imperative - muscles are broken down in the gym and re-built while you sleep - aim for at least 8 hours every night, post-workout massage has been shown to be effective treatment for DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), creatine has been shown to be effective and safe supplement for lifting performance - have to take it every day to see results, intermittent fasting has been shown to boost natural levels of human growth hormone Weight plateaus: Check your current TDEE, check your menstrual cycle (water retention occurs during ovulation and again before menstruation), weight lifting can also cause water retention as does carbohydrate intake and salt intake. Increase in activity? Are you sleeping enough? Drinking enough water? Are you taking measurements, how are clothes fitting? Are you taking progress photos? Remember weight loss is not linear. You will have ups and downs, even while following a nutrition plan to the letter - there is a woosh effect, especially true for women! Check out the Libra app to see how weight trends over time. Lifting routines: Get a trainer if possible to show you the lifts and proper form Learn the major compound lifts: Squats, Deadlifts, Bench press, Overhead press with barbells Accessory work for hypertrophy (bigger muscles) - machines, dumbbells, bodyweight, kettlebells, etc Beginner routines: Starting Strength, StrongLifts, Ketogains, Thinner Leaner Stronger, Strong Curves Full body routines can be done 3x per week with rest day between each workout for beginners Bodypart splits for intermediate lifters: Push-Pull-Legs (PPL, Day 1: Push, Day 2: Pull, Day 3: Legs, Day 4: Rest, repeat) or Upper-Lower Splits (Day 1: Upper, Day 2: Lower, Day 3: Rest, repeat) Hit each muscle group at least twice per week, 4-5 sets of 3-5 reps on compound lifts, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps for accessory work, Rest for 3-5 minutes for compound lifts, 1-3 minutes for accessory lifts Rest is just as important to lifting as it is to running - it is during the rest period when the muscles grow!
Getting into awesome shape isn’t nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe.Getting into awesome shape isn’t nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. You don’t need to starve yourself with very-low-calorie diets to lose fat and keep it off. In fact, this is how you ruin your metabolism and ensure that any weight lost will come back with a vengeance. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars per month on the worthless supplements and fat loss pills that fitness models shill in advertisements. You don’t need to constantly change up your exercise routines to “confuse” your muscles. I’m pretty sure that muscles lack cognitive abilities, so this approach is a good way to just confuse yourself instead. You don’t need to toil away in the gym for a couple of hours per day doing tons of sets, super-sets, drop sets, giant sets, etc. (As a matter of fact, this is a great way to stunt your gains and get nowhere.) You don’t need to grind out hours and hours of boring cardio every week to shed ugly belly fat and love handles and get the body you desire. (How many flabby treadmillers have you come across over the years?) You don’t need to completely abstain from “cheat” foods while bringing your body fat percentage down to ideal levels. To the contrary, if you cheat correctly, you can accelerate fat loss. Those are just a few of the harmful lies and myths that keep women from ever achieving the lean, sexy, strong, and healthy bodies they truly desire.Listen as Mike Matthews joins host Lisa Davis to share more about female fitness. Next week, Mike will discuss male fitness (Bigger, Leaner, Stronger).
In this episode, I interview Wendy, who’s a recent graduate of my 90-day transformation coaching service, which helped her cut fat, gain muscle and strength, and significantly transform the shape of her body in just a few months. Before finding her way to me and my work, she had been working out for years and had tried many different things, and most recently had spent 9 months working with an in-person trainer only to see no real change in her body. At that point, she was frustrated and disappointed and feared that she simply couldn’t get the type of body that she really wanted--that her genetics wouldn’t allow it. Then, she found my book for women, Thinner Leaner Stronger, gave it a read, liked what it had to say, learned about my coaching service, and signed up, figuring that she might as well go all-in if she’s going to try at all. She had her doubts going in, of course, and was actually pretty sure it wouldn’t work, just as everything else she had done hadn’t worked, but she decided to hang in there and see how it panned out. Well, as you’ll hear in the interview, my team put together a custom diet and exercise program specifically for her and his goals, and within the first 4 weeks, she knew that she had a made a great choice. She was starting to see real changes in her body and realized that all she had to do to reach her ultimate goal was keep showing up and putting in the work. In this interview, Wendy walks us through the whole story and shares the big lessons she learned along the way, including how she overcame her initial reluctance to go to the “scary” side of the gym--the free weights section, so if you’re in the middle of your own transformation, then I think you’re going to find it encouraging and motivating. 4:48 - What was your health and fitness background before you started our coaching service? 8:36 - How has our coaching helped you? 9:49 - At what point in the program did you start seeing results? 11:16 - What did your customized diet and exercise plan consist of? 14:10 - What kind of meal plan did we put together for you? 14:43 - What were your sources of protein? 15:50 - What were your cheat meals? 20:29 - At what point did you stop being self conscious in the gym? 27:18 - What’s your fitness plan for the future? 28:34 - Why did you choose to bulk? 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, Sal, Adam & Justin interview best selling author, fellow podcaster and business savvy fitness entrepreneur, Mike Matthews. Mike is a prolific writer, having written a dozen books including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, The Shredded Chef and more. Mike shares a similar philosophy on fitness and nutrition and reveals all in this podcast about his philosophies and the inner workings of his business. You can find Mike at www.muscleforlife.com, www.legionathletics.com and you can also check out his podcast Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews. By the way, there is another full recording with Mike on his podcast with entirely new content. Finally, this podcast was filmed and the video from this podcast will be on Mind Pump TV (YouTube) Guys talk their experiences with marijuana (3:10) Adam getting into medical marijuana business Sal talks about his family member who used cannabinoids for his cancer diagnosis Sal used to cure severe gut issues (CBD) Justin talks about using CBD to recall memories (early football years) Guys talk about big businesses getting into the industry (17:00) Do you think everyone should smoke weed? (21:55) Anything can be overused/become addicted A Band-Aid Use to run away from things Brain development Guys talk supplement industry (29:00) Expensive to launch Optimize for growth What advice would you give for someone wanting to buy supplements? (33:30) Do own research about the company/brand Serving size to protein ratio How widespread is the shenanigans in the supplement manufacturer side? (43:19) Mike talks about Legion (48:40) Supplement industry changing? (51:10) Ingredients Organic Non-GMO Getting organic products from China Did Mike ever think about not getting into this industry? (59:40) Make the best stuff Confident in his execution Mike gives examples of successes and failures recently? (1:03:45) Unflavored whey protein App Guys talk business and revenue of success (1:09:25) Have good systems in place Find great people Culture Self-image vs. Body image (1:21:10) Changing actions Being aware Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
In this podcast, I interview Lisa J., who followed my Thinner Leaner Stronger program for 9 months and lost just 3 pounds but completely upgraded her physique. Before finding TLS, Lisa had felt "skinny fat" for as long as she could remember, and now she has guys coming up to compliment her on her strength and ask for weightlifting advice. Hah! In the interview, we talk about Lisa's journey and what key lessons she learned along the way, what obstacles she had to overcome as a working mom and how she made it work, how she overcame a wrist injury, and more. 6:25 - How was your training and diet before BLS? 8:34 - What is your exercise and fitness history? 9:35 - How did you hear about Mike Matthews? 10:19 - What were your expectations for the program? 12:30 - What were your thoughts after a few weeks? 14:27 - What have the results been up until now? 19:03 - What obstacles did you run into on the program? 21:03 - How do you make time for your workouts? 23:06 - Were there any sticking points on the program? 25:20 - How did you mentally get over your injury? 27:30 - What has helped you stay motivated? 29:30 - What are your goals from here? 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/
Mike Matthews is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books including Bigger Leaner Stronger for men and Thinner Leaner Stronger for women. He blogs at MuscleforLife.com and LegionAthletics.com with over 1 Million visitors every month. Mike always thought, “Why isn't there a book out there that actually teaches you what you really need […] The post 84: The Book That Birthed a Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Company with Mike Matthews appeared first on TCK Publishing.
E heti témánk: Az egészséges életmód és táplálkozás. Thinner Leaner Stronger.
In this podcast I answer more reader questions, and this time they're regarding the reverse pyramid style of weightlifting (1:33), determining our genetic potential (11:06), organic vs. conventional food (29:35), and more... Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: http://muscleforlife.com/bbls/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: 6 “Everyday” Weightlifting Mistakes That Keep People Small, Weak, and Frustrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-mistakes/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ Do Actors Use Steroids to Prepare for Movie Roles? http://www.muscleforlife.com/do-actors-use-steroids-for-movies/ Thinner Leaner Stronger: http://www.muscleforlife.com/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/ 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/
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