Simultaneously gaining muscle and losing fat is the holy grail for most gym-goers. It’s known in the fitness industry as body recomposition. Body recomposition is a polarizing topic among experts. Some say it’s impossible for experienced lifter
Sleep is fascinating. We all know it is good for us, and most of us would like to get more, yet, according to research, 43.2% of adults are sleep deprived. That’s almost half the population wandering around like caffeine-addicted zombies with b
It’s common knowledge that we lose muscle mass and strength as we age. This is known as sarcopenia. As someone approaching their 40th birthday, I’m interested to know what the research shows about this syndrome. So, I dug into the research to s
In this episode, I’m delighted to join Tony Gentilcore to discuss how he charted his path within the fitness industry and has built a thriving business using coaching, writing, and educating. Tony was one of the co-founders of Cressey Sports
A mini-cut is a vital tool in your muscle-building toolbox. Sadly, it is often misunderstood or used recklessly. Used strategically, mini-cuts are one of the best ways to help you build the bigger, leaner body you want. A properly executed mini
In this episode, I sat down with my friend and colleague, Tarek Shuhaibar, to discuss the importance of stress management on our overall health, gym performance, and physical appearance. Stress is a taboo subject, especially amongst men who wan
In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Jamie Lewis to discuss the history of strength training. Incredibly the origins go back a couple of thousand years, and much of what people were doing back then still holds now. So there undoubtedl
Our guest, Yunus Barisik, explains exactly what it takes to produce elite-level athletes for ice hockey in this episode. He particularly highlights the need for increased strength and outlines exactly how he structures his athlete's training th
Steve Keane is the co-founder of Kraft Coaching, a coaching service specializing in helping regular people develop incredible physiques. I’m a big fan of Steve’s work and think of him as part coach, part fitness philosopher. Steve’s coaching jo
In this episode, I explain what diet periodization is, why you need it to take your physique to the next level, and the three simple questions you need to answer to design the perfect diet for your goals. Your training and diet should reflect y
In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome Rick Howard to the show. Rick is an expert in Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD). He wrote the paper on the subject by writing the NACA’s position stand in LTAD. This interview was truly eye-opening
Mike Tromello is back on the show, and in this short, sharp, content-packed episode, he explains: What your redline is: How to train yourself to withstand staying near or on top of your redline state in a workout Why all athletes (even bodybui
In this episode, I explain exactly how I think you should eat to build the most muscle possible. Most people train their asses off but build very little muscle. This result is because they are fighting only half the battle. While they focus all
Robert Linkul is the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year. Robert runs Be Stronger Fitness, a Strength and Conditioning facility that focuses on training an older clientele demographic. With t
Josh Henkin is a CSCS and Master RKC with twenty years of experience. His innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men's Health and the Wall Str
Joe Bennett, AKA the Hypertrophy Coach, is joining me. Joe has developed a thriving fitness business focused on his passion for muscle building and working with people he loves coaching. During the show, Joe maps out his journey from young me
Mike Tromello of Precision CrossFit was an accomplished athlete and is now a top class coach. He’s coached multiple CrossFit games, athletes, and medal-winning weightlifters. Mike explains the key principles that will help you build an elite Cr
Dan John is an athlete, coach, teacher, and writer. He’s been lifting weights and throwing discus for about 50 years and is still going strong in his 60s. He’s also the author of one of my favorite books - Never Let Go: A Philosophy of Lifting,
In today’s episode of the breaking muscle podcast, we are joined by Max Moldaschl. Max began his finance career, but found himself tired, stressed, overworked, and heading for burnout. Many of his friends and colleagues recommended he use CBD o
The word legend is thrown around too often, but in this episode, we are genuinely joined by a legend of strength sports – Odd Haugen. Odd was America’s Strongest Man in 1999, has broken multiple world records, competed, and won national titles
In this episode, Tom MacCormick explains exactly how he thinks you should train to build the most muscle possible. He explains what anabolic resistance is and why it means you must change your training strategy to keep growing. He identifies t
Ray “Cash” Care. Ray is a navy seal veteran who has leveraged his experience and passion to become an expert on self-improvement, team-building, and fitness. He is the founder of CONQUER, a leadership, and team-building program designed to push
Our guest is Andrew Coates. Andrew is a coach, writer, and podcast host. He works with athletes and gen-pop clients with a focus on education and enjoyment. This means their training, diet, and lifestyle are sustainable for long-term progress.
Our guest today is Mark Coles. Mark is a coach, bodybuilder, gym owner, educator, and fitness business mentor. He has also just released his book, Level Up – The Fitness Professional’s Road Map to Achieving Excellence, and reached the top of th
Our guest today is Tom Purvis. Tom competed as a bodybuilder, trained at Gold’s gym in the 90s with all the top pros, and has educated other fitness professionals with RTS since 1997. He has a wealth of experience and is name-checked as a mento