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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 interview Dr. Spencer Nadolsky from Examine.com and we talk boosting testosterone levels naturally (5:00), low-carb vs. high-carb dieting (12:25), supplements that actually work (26:30), and more...
SPENCER'S WEBSITE: http://drspencer.com/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/
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 Leptin and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/
How to Speed Up Your Metabolism for Easier Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-speed-up-metabolism/
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Protein Powders: Whey, Casein, Egg, Soy, and More… http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-protein-powders/
How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/
Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-form-of-creatine-is-most-effective/
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In this podcast I interview coach and bikini competitor Dell Farrell and we talk clean eating vs. flexible dieting, feeling intimidated at the gym (12:35), dealing with water retention (27:08), and more...
DELL'S WEBSITE: http://icecreamgal.com/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Women: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-ultimate-fitness-plan-for-women/
Does CrossFit Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/
The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
The Definitive Guide to the “If It Fits Your Macros” Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/
The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/
Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/
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In this podcast I interview Mark Rippetoe and we talk about how training changes in your middle and even later years, how to keep joints healthy (34:35), how to avoid injuries and overtraining (45:09), and more...
MARKS'S WEBSITE: http://startingstrength.com/
FIND A STARTING STRENGTH COACH: http://startingstrength.org/
ORDER MARK'S BOOK: http://amzn.to/1Hug9UQ
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
The Definitive Guide to Muscle Recovery: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-muscle-recovery-and-muscle-growth/
Does CrossFit Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/
How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/
8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/
Debunking the Myth of Weightlifting and Joint Problems: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-joint-problems/
Why the BCAA Supplement is Overrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/bcaa-supplement/
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In this podcast I interview the one and only Dr. Layne Norton and we talk contest/photo shoot prep, how to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss while cutting, reverse dieting, and more...
LAYNE'S WEBSITE: http://www.biolayne.com/
ORDER THE REVERSE DIETING BOOK: http://reversedietingbook.com/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/
Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting” (And How to Do It Right): http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/
The Absolute Best and Worst Ways to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-way-to-build-muscle/
The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/
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In this podcast I give you several diet and training tips for maintaining muscle and strength and minimizing fat gain while traveling and some simple, powerful advice from Warren Buffet on setting and pursuing goals in life (34:50).
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
How to Stay in Shape When You’re Traveling: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-stay-in-shape-when-youre-traveling/
The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/
Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/
How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/
How to Enjoy “Cheat Meals” Without Ruining Your Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/cheat-meal/
How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/
The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/
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In this podcast I talk about how to properly reduce your food intake to keep fat loss going, whether or not you can train when you're sore (26:05), why eating carbs late at night isn't an issue (31:50), and more. Join my book launch here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/
Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/
Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/
Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
The Top 4 Scientifically Proven Benefits of a High-Protein Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-protein-diet/
How to Reduce Muscle Soreness: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reduce-muscle-soreness/
Does Carb Backloading Work? A Scientific Review: http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-carb-backloading-work/
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In this podcast I talk about my new books and what sets them apart from their previous (first) editions, what "clinically effective dosages" really means (24:33), and why I'm not a fan of "mini bulks" and "mini cuts" (37:34).
JOIN MY BOOK LAUNCH HERE: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/
MY PRE-WORKOUT PULSE: https://legionsupplements.com/products/supplements/pulse/
MY FAT BURNER PHOENIX: https://legionsupplements.com/products/supplements/phoenix/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
Examine: http://examine.com/
3 Calorie Counting “Secrets” Every Dieter Should Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/counting-calories/
The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/
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In this podcast I interview the one and only Brad Schoenfeld and we talk about the rock-bottom fundamentals of building muscle and strength and losing fat, the myth of "functional" training, and more!
JOIN MY BOOK LAUNCH: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/
ORDER THE M.A.X. MUSCLE PLAN: http://amzn.to/1EpHo0M
BRAD'S WEBSITE: http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
“Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/muscle-memory/
The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
How Training Frequency Can Help or Hurt Your Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-frequency/
The Definitive Guide on How to Build a Workout Routine: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-build-a-workout-routine/
The Definitive Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-post-workout-nutrition/
The Definitive Guide to the “If It Fits Your Macros” Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/
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In this podcast I talk about who can and can't build muscle and lose fat simultaneously and how to do it and some of my big business lessons I've learned over the last couple of years (32:16).
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO:
“Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/muscle-memory/
The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/
Acute energy deprivation affects skeletal muscle protein synthesis: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20164371
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
How Training Frequency Can Help or Hurt Your Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-frequency/
The Definitive Guide on How to Build a Workout Routine: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-build-a-workout-routine/
Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-form-of-creatine-is-most-effective/
How to Take Workout Supplements for Maximum Results: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-take-workout-supplements/
The Steve Martin Method of Achieving Your Goals: http://www.muscleforlife.com/achieving-your-goals/
Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow: http://amzn.to/1zq7Mm6
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In this podcast I talk with Andrew Steele from DNAFit about my test results and about genetic testing in general and how you can use it to optimize your health and performance.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST:
How Insulin Really Works: It Causes Fat Storage…But Doesn’t Make You Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-insulin-works/
The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/
Carbohydrates and Weight Loss: Should You Go Low-Carb? http://www.muscleforlife.com/carbohydrates-and-weight-loss-should-you-go-low-carb/
5 Powerful Vitamin D Benefits That Make It a “Super-Vitamin”: http://www.muscleforlife.com/vitamin-d-benefits/
Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is Unnecessary and Even Unhealthy: http://www.muscleforlife.com/why-gluten-free-diet/
Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/
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