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If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser…faster than you ever thought possible…then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever.
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In this podcast, I answer a handful of questions I'm often asked about teenage weightlifting and bodybuilding, like does it stunt growth or make girls bulky, is it dangerous, what is appropriate for different ages, supplementation, and much more.
3:26 - Will weightlifting stunt your growth?
4:27 - Will weightlifting make girls bulky?
11:44 - Is weightlifting dangerous for teenagers?
14:47 - What age should teenagers start weightlifting?
17:57 - Why teenagers shouldn't try and get super lean.
21:59 - The ideal teenage diet.
25:18 - Dieting for overweight teens.
29:11 - My recommended training method for teenagers.
37:40 - Teenagers and steroid use.
42:57 - The safe and healthy supplements for teenagers.
49:54 - Sleep needs of teenagers.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST:
How I Use Calorie Cycling to Build Muscle and Stay Lean: http://www.muscleforlife.com/calorie-cycling/
The Ultimate Bodyweight Workout Routine: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-ultimate-bodyweight-workout-routine/
A Simple and Accurate Macronutrient Calculator: http://www.muscleforlife.com/macronutrient-calculator/
6 Things You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Steroids: http://www.muscleforlife.com/side-effects-of-steroids/
The Definitive Guide to Strength Training: https://legionathletics.com/strength-training/
How Many Grams of Fat Should You Eat Per Day? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-many-grams-of-fat-per-day/
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The multivitamin supplement is a staple in many people’s lives, but is it really necessary? Can it even harmful? I break it all down in this episode of the podcast.
04:15 - A multivitamin sounds great...in theory.
08:19 - What's wrong with most multivitamins.
16:56 - Supplements vs. real food.
19:33 - Which multivitamin ingredients you are wasting money on?
26:22 - The multivitamin I take and why.
35:28 - The serving size tells you a lot.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
The Definitive Guide to the Multivitamin Supplement: What Is and Isn’t Worth Your Money and Why: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-multivitamin/
The Definitive Guide to Vitamins and Minerals: http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-vitamins-and-minerals/
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This podcast is a recording of the latest live Q&A I did over at Legion, and this time we're talking artificial sweeteners, ephedrine, weight gainers, doing research, myofascial release, and much more. If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: https://legionathletics.com/qa/
03:31 – Is this good HIIT cardio: Incline at 7.5 with 10 mph on a treadmill for 10 minutes.
06:24 – When I take creatine monohydrate I get bad insomnia and have to pee 10 times a night. Is there a different form I can take?
07:50 – I just had surgery and was looking at your joint supplement Fortify. Could you comment on the effectiveness it might have after surgery?
10:27 – Most bodybuilders rag on the Bowflex, is there anything wrong with the actual system if someone is still doing low reps, heavy weights, proper form?
11:42 – What do you consider to be the ideal Carbs/Protein/Fat percentage when cutting for a female?
18:36 – How can I avoid forearm pain during bicep curls?
20:01 – When are you going to come to the dark side and do a powerlifting meet?
22:33 – Could you please address problems with artificial sweeteners?
25:47 – What's the "healthiest" way to get drunk?
28:10 – Can you comment on the use of Ephedrine HCL?
29:50 – What's your go-to method for cooking chicken?
30:32 – When carrying out research for articles, what is your go to reference for trusted information?
32:42 – Is there a certain downside to using mass gainers?
35:29 – Did you work with researchers/scientists to come up with your Legion protein?
37:26 – What's your opinion on taking cleansing diet pills for cutting?
40:03 – What's the ideal amount of time to fast for IF?
40:16 – Do you take into account the afterburn affect of HIIT when counting macros?
41:04 – What are your thoughts on myofascial release?
41:25 – Why wont you go vegan?
43:37 – If you could only shave one part of your body for your next photo shoot, what would it be?
44:06 – What do you think of Tim Ferriss and the whole life hack fitness industry?
45:47 – How often should macros be adjusted as you're cutting?
46:29 – Can women follow the Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger program?
50:02 – Can you explain some guidelines for LISS cardio instead of HIIT?
51:14 – Any news on your app (beta) release?
53:03 – What do you think of yoga for mobility?
53:38 – Can you tell us a bit more about your affiliate programs for 2016?
57:30 – What are your thoughts on the Chest Dumbbell Pullover as a chest building exercise.
58:22 – What are your thoughts on using accessories such as wrist/lift straps, belt, knee sleeves?
1:01:41 – Any advice for dating German girls?
1:02:10 – What are your current max lifts for side lateral raises, squats, deadlifts, bench and overhead press?
1:06:24 – I'm a female NPC competitor at 16 % body fat and have been working out for almost 3 years now. Any exercise that would help my quads show?
1:10:25 – Let's say I put together a a protein bar that tastes better than Quest Bars. What is the first step to bring this product to market?
1:13:06 – Is it ALWAYS calories in vs calories out, or is it true that when people get older their metabolism lags?
1:15:09 – Why have you never been DEXA scanned?
1:18:02 – At what point in your life did you realize you wanted to start a career in the fitness industry?
1:25:04 – Is it possible for a hernia surgery to mess up the abdominal wall?
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In this episode I talk about some of the things I think are crucial to succeeding in the fitness industry, such as having a great physique (6:02), being educated (10:24), knowing how to get results (16:15), being helpful (24:09), and much more.
Have questions for me?
Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mike-matthews-ask-me-anything/
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This episode is a recording of my last live Q&A I did over at Legion and in it I take questions on how much fat you can gain in one meal, my way of dealing with haters, what's in store for Legion and MFL in 2016, and more...
QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A:
04:12 - Creatine or no creatine? Loading vs non loading?
05:53 - Are you going to do a contest this year?
07:59 - Is there a limit to how many calories the body can store from one single meal?
13:31 - Any underwear advice? Anything that fits my waist rides up on my thighs.
14:26 - In relation to bulking, what would you consider "too small" of a surplus?
21:24 - What's your best advice if you get sick with food poisoning?
23:04 - Any plans on coming out with new or seasonal flavors of Legion Whey?
24:27 - Can probiotic supplements diminish weight gain?
26:04 - How do you spot fake female natties? Not just steroid use, but if a woman has booty implants or just amazing genetics and sound training? (I.e. Jen Selter, J Lo, etc.)
28:30 - Is 70g fat considered low enough for a high-carb cheat day/meal?
32:58 - What type of music pumps you up in the gym?
34:11 - When you are reverse dieting can you still have a cheat meal?
35:04 - Can you talk about how to best go about prep for a show or photoshoot?
37:58 - On dumbbell bench press Sergio Oliva Sr. and Ronnie Coleman stopped short of the top because they felt it worked triceps more than chest. What is your technique and why?
39:35 - What ratio of weight gain should be muscle if lean bulking correctly?
40:02 - Updated on the Stacked workout app?
40:54 - I recently moved my workouts to the morning so I could lift fasted with Forge. Deadlifts seem much harder, any tips?
42:38 - I've been getting some nagging soreness in my elbow post workout. What supplements would you recommend?
46:17 - What do you think about energy drinks?
48:17 - What is your advice on training clients that want to train one day a week?
50:33 - Does alcohol on the weekend screw up results?
51:47 - How do you keep your fat as low as possible? How low-fat can you go?
52:44 - What's your foot position for the Leg Press?
54:21 - What's your lowest round of golf?
55:06 - What's your max ass to grass squat?
56:10 - Can I make muscle gains if I train fasted and do not eat until 5 hours after my workout?
57:26 - How do you deal with family or friends hating on you?
1:00:10 - I'm hitting all my macros but I'm waking up in the morning bloated. Is it from carbs late at night?
1:00:43 - What do you recommend if you "mess up" on bulking by overeating?
1:03:06 - Have you ever encountered any problems with getting lightheaded during a workout?
1:03:59 - When bulking will you eventually have to up your cals?
1:04:57 - For a female following your plan what do we do when we reach a plateau on the heaviness of weights?
1:05:38 - I'm having issues keeping my calories low enough to cut at this time of year, any suggestions?
1:07:03 - Will your supplements ever go into retail?
1:08:37 - What are your plans for Legion and Muscle for Life for 2016?
1:11:04 - What advice do you have for weightlifting on a Ketogenic Diet?
1:11:40 - You are on a desert island and you find a huge supply of either peanut butter or Nutella. Which do you choose?
1:12:16 - What are some tips to improve sleep?
1:14:27 - What are your thoughts on diet breaks?
1:15:07 - What do you think about moving straight back to maintenance after a cut vs reverse dieting?
1:16:27 - What should I
In this podcast I interview Dr. Spencer Nadolsky about various medicines and medical issues that make it hard to lose weight, like birth control (18:50), antidepressants (7:45), PCOS (30:15), hypothyroidism (34:45), menopause (41:08), and more!
SPENCER'S WEBSITE: http://docswholift.com/
ORDER SPENCER'S BOOK: http://goo.gl/2KahIO
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In this episode I talk about all the popular post-workout supplements like protein, BCAAs, dextrose, beta-alanine, and more, and explain which are worth the money and which aren't and why.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
How to Lose Fat Faster With Fasted Cardio (and Keep Your Muscle): https://legionathletics.com/fasted-cardio/
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Protein Powders: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-protein-powders/
How Insulin Really Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-insulin-works/
The Definitive Guide to Beta-Alanine Supplementation: https://legionathletics.com/beta-alanine/
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In this podcast I talk about all things protein powder: which types I like and recommend, which I don't, how to avoid "amino spiked" powders, and more.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
The Top 4 Scientifically Proven Benefits of a High-Protein Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-protein-diet/
How to Make Meal Plans That Work For Any Diet: https://legionathletics.com/diet-meal-plans/
How Many Calories You Should Eat (with a Calculator): https://legionathletics.com/how-many-calories-should-i-eat/
How Much Protein Do I Need? The Definitive (and Science-Based) Answer: https://legionathletics.com/how-much-protein-do-i-need/
How to Find the Best Protein Powder For You: https://legionathletics.com/best-protein-powder/
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In this podcast I talk about what it takes to keep making gains after the "newbie phase" and how to avoid getting stuck in a rut and more!
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/
The Definitive Guide to Mobility Exercises: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mobility-exercises/
The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/
How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week: http://www.muscleforlife.com/deload-week/
How Training to Failure Can Help You Build More Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-to-failure/
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This episode is a recording of my latest Legion live Q&A and in it...in my awesome Halloween costume...I take questions on carb sensitivity, increasing T, fasted training, and much much more... If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: legionathletics.com/qa/
QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A:
01:20 – When finishing a bulk, should any "slowing down" be done before cutting?
03:26 – How long did it take you to start noticing viewers to your website?
06:20 – What role does Jeremy play within the company?
09:35 – I'm 22 years old and had my testosterone tested at 332 ng/dl which I think is pretty low. What do you think I should do?
14:57 – How long does it take to get a new "body fat set point?"
22:21 – When bulking, should I continue to eat a surplus of calories during the week I am deloading?
23:27 – When bulking, you recommend a deload week about every 8 weeks. I've reached the 10 week mark since my last week off and I'm really in a groove right now. Would you still recommend a deload?
24:43 – The second you release your app the sales for all your supplements and books will go through the roof. What are you planning to do with all the money?
28:13 – What do you think about knee sleeves?
30:54 – Will Stacked be available in the UK store? 31:36 – When will you establish international distribution?
34:28 – Mike how did you get your eyes so blue? Is there a special supplement stack you are taking for that?
34:52 – Can you address waist size after cutting and then reverse dieting?
40:32 – What should my pre-workout nutrition be for bulking if I workout very early in the morning?
42:59 – I'm repping 355 on deadlifts, and 90 lbs on weighted pull-ups. But I only bench 205. Is that sort of imbalance something to worry about?
47:44 – I am pretty carb sensitive. How should I adjust my carb intake on days I don't lift?
50:23 – Is there a surefire way to see if your metabolism is damaged?
51:16 – I don't notice a difference between fasted lifting and eating a bunch of carbs, is this weird?
51:55 – Pendlay rows vs bent-over rows?
52:22 – Is Christopher Walker whoever that (censored) Mike had on his podcast right when he says the hops in beer raise estrogen/lower testosterone?
53:06 – What type of exercises do you recommend for a 14 year old teenage boy who is playing hockey 4-5 x a week?
54:42 – Once you reached a muscle size you want how do you keep on gaining strength without increasing muscle size?
57:22 – What do you think about fitness trackers like Fitbit or Jawbone?
58:19 – Have you seen the new research on meat causes cancer?
59:40 – I am under the constraints of a low budget and my current gym is limited to smith machines for my compound exercises. Can I follow your BLS program under these constraints until a suitable gym is found?
1:01:26 – Have you ever supplemented with breast milk? 1:01:57 – What can I do about lower back pain during deadlifts?
1:04:28 – How fast can you put on muscle while eating at maintenance?
1:06:25 – What would be qualifications for individuals who'd be interested in working for you?
1:08:59 – What is the max amount of fat that can be gained in one sitting?
1:12:28 – Would you recommend incorporating Olympic lifts such as Hang Cleans into BLS?
1:14:11 – If I have to eat something like pancakes or French fries, is it important to eat extra protein before sleep or is not going over my calories more important?
1:15:06 – Will you have a training regimen for pre-competition bodybuilding?
1:17:54 – How do we get Mike to yell "It's Morphing Time!" and do karate?
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