Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

Latest Episodes:

The Physique Masterclass Mar 16, 2023

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In this episode, Martin will be doing another solo podcast and answering questions from viewers. He discussed various topics and tips that can help you accomplish your dream body. There are some gems and knowledge that you can surely use for Optimising Your Body.

Martin talked about topics such as the difference between exercising and training, plateau, calories and nutrition, changing your physique, the difference between physique development and weight loss, and much more.

Continue to listen to know more about how to achieve your dream body and become more knowledgeable with maintaining it.

“It doesn't matter what you achieve with your body or your health and fitness. If you can't sustain it, or maintain what you've built, then you're always going to be fighting a losing battle, right? There's nothing worse than getting in shape and then losing it.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

2:06 – Introduction.

4:45 – People don’t know what to do.

5:33 – Exercising vs. training.

5:53 – Calories and nutrition.

6:01 – Hitting a plateau.

6:57 – What are you unsure about when it comes to changing your physique?

8:19 – Understanding the process.

10:48 – Coaching the person, not the process.

11:50 – Paying attention.

12:01 – Integration.

15:51 – How to gauge the intensity of your training?

20:52 – The fundamental difference between physique development an weight loss.

32:13 – Why you need to have a process for overcoming a plateau

34:37 – Is it better to have two meals per day whilst intermittent fasting?

39:58 – Get better results by slowing down your reps

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7 Fitness Myths Debunked Mar 08, 2023

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Martin shares years of wisdom on this solo episode. When it comes to your nutrition or fitness, many people readily believe what other people say. In this episode, Martin debunks seven common misconceptions about the fitness industry.

Martin will talk about common misconceptions about Cardio for fat loss, carbs causing fat gain, salt, meat, sleep, strength training, muscle gain, highly processed foods and more!

Continue to listen to learn more about the various beliefs and how to improve the quality of your life.

“If you want to get results, you have to train smart.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:49 – Introduction.

1:29 – First myth (Carbs)

4:36 – Second myth (Cardio)

11:15 – Third myth (Lifting Weights)

15:25 – Fourth myth (Sleep)

17:56 – Fifth myth (Meat)

21:27 – Sixth myth (Salt)

28:44 – What does it mean to be lean?

29:33 – Strength Training for maximum results

31:22 – The best insurance policy you can have against life

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Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss, How to Overcome a Plateau, the Carnivore Diet for Weight Loss, Intermittent Fasting Methods, How to Grow your Glutes, Benefits of Carbs on Training days and more! {Live Q & A} Mar 01, 2023

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Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss , How to Overcome a Plateau, the Carnivore Diet for Weight Loss, Intermittent Fasting Methods, How to Grow your Glutes, Benefits of Carbs on Training days and more! {Live Q & A}

Martin will respond to queries from his Instagram audience in this episode. He typically concentrates on a single subject, although he has covered a wide range of topics, such as diet, body improvement, and losing weight.

He also talked about the best way to develop your glutes, calorie deficit, the importance of carbs on training days, the carnivore diet being good or bad for sustainable weight loss, the best way to break through a plateau, and much more.

Continue listening to learn more about Optimising Your Body and how to get the results that you want.

Timestamps

1:37 – Introduction.

4:48 – How to break a plateau.

8:05 – Managing stress and sleep.

9:15 – Is the carnivore diet good for sustainable weight loss?

12:24 – Should you do a 24 hour fast?

17:19 – How to develop glutes?

20:26 – Glute kickbacks are overrated for glutes

23:24 – What is the importance of carbs on training days?

28:16 – Why cardio is not good for sustainable fat loss.

28:46 – The beauty of weight training.

29:56 – Speeding up your metabolism.

30:18 – Building muscle.

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The Fight Dietician- How to Get Lean and Achieve Peak Performance Feb 22, 2023

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Jordan Sullivan- The Fight Dietician- How to Get Lean and Achieve Peak Performance

In this episode, Martin will be joined by Jordan Sullivan. He is the founder of The Fight Dietitian, a Nutrition and Dietetics company specializing in Combat Sports Nutrition and Performance. Almost 85% of professional combat athletes from Australia and New Zealand, including two reigning UFC World Champions, receive their nutrition from TFD.

Midway through 2018, TFD launched, and the combat sports nutrition community quickly embraced it. Since then, the most accomplished fighters from Australia and New Zealand have joined team TFD's clientele, including UFC World Champions, Olympians, and National, State, and Local Champions.

Martin and Jordan talked about playing sports such as rugby and boxing, distinguishing a top athlete from someone who is not, how stress plays a part in weight loss, and much more. Stay tuned to know more about The Fight Dietitian.

“Working with elite athletes provides great insight into what works and what doesn't in terms of training, nutrition, and supplementation.” – Jordan Sullivan

Timestamps

0:15 – Who is Jordan Sullivan?

1:15 – Jordan’s experience in jujitsu.

2:40 – Growing up playing rugby and boxing.

5:17 – The difference between knowing something and knowing what to do with it.

6:09 – Learning how to talk to people on a level they can relate to.

7:22 – Fasting.

10:06 – Not all carbs are treated equally.

12:20 – Are highly processed foods designed to make us eat more?

16:07 – What’s the difference between a top-level athlete and someone who’s not?

19:06 – What’s the most important thing you can do for your health?

22:35 – How stress plays a part in weight loss.

25:53 – Protein is key if you want to lose weight.

26:13 – A hormone called CCK.

29:48 – Eating more whole foods overall.

40:14 – What works and what doesn’t in nutrition.

43:19 – The pressure of working with the UFC’s biggest stars.

Resources or Links Mentioned: (books, events, people mentioned - hyperlinked to the specific site)

TFD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/

TDF Website - https://thefightdietitian.com/

TFD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefightdietitian

Connect with Jordan Sullivan: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jordansullivan3864

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Jay Alderton- How to Use Stoicism to Deal With Difficult Situations Feb 15, 2023

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This episode with Jay Alderton was recorded at the beginning of 2020. We've had great feedback so we decided to re-share it.

Jamie Alderton is a best-selling author and social media expert who helps thousands of people develop their bodies, brain and business. He runs one of the top body transformation challenges in the UK and has broken world records with his feats of endurance with sled pushing, backward running and box jumping.

The main topic is about how to use Stoicism to deal with difficult situations. It is an excellent resource for learning about the psychology of people and how to create a better life. The podcast's most crucial point is that to be successful with fitness or business, you need to take time off to rest and recover. This is something that is often difficult for people to do, but it is essential for success.

Jamie shares his own experiences with using Stoicism to deal with difficult times and provides listeners with practical tips on how they can use Stoicism to improve their own mental toughness. So if you're looking for ways to improve your mental toughness and resilience, then be sure to listen to this episode

"The thing I like to say to people is this, I'm not an elite athlete. I just believe in what you can achieve if you commit to the things that you do."- Jamie Alderton

Time stamps:

00:12 – Introduction to Jamie Alderton

04:46 – 3 of Jamie' Biggest Passions

10:45 – Massive Transition

16:27 – Talking about the 2nd book

19:23 – The importance of taking time off

21:43 – Talking about social wealth

23:29 – The importance of connectivity

30:25 – Developing a habit

39:18 – Talking about discipline

51:24 – How Stoicism changed Jamie’' life

Resources or Links Mentioned:

Books: Meltdown and Mindset with Muscle – Amazon

Connect with Jamie Alderton: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayalderton/?hl=en
Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@jayalderton

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Sal Di Stefano- Optimising Your Body and Mindset Feb 10, 2023

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Sal Di Stefano- Optimising Your Body and Mindset

In this episode, Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer, is also the co-founder of Mind Pump Media and the co-host of Mind Pump, an internet radio program and podcast devoted to disseminating accurate fitness and health information. Additionally, he created the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS). Sal is committed to putting health before beauty and wants to change the fitness industry's focus from one based on aesthetics and insecurity to one based on self-love and self-care.

Sal picked up his first weight when he was 14 years old. He was a skinny teenager, self-conscious about his appearance and lack of strength and muscle. Sal used fitness to put in labor and effort toward reinventing and altering himself. Sal, a man of exceptional intelligence, read everything he could get his hands on in the fields of diet, physiology, and exercise.

Martin and Sal talked about things you can do to lose weight quicker, the incremental approach, tips to get a better night's sleep, the advantages of exercise and mindfulness, the distinction between recovery and adaptation processes, and much more. Continue listening to learn more about Sal and be knowledgeable about improving your health and body.

“Whatever you do to get in shape is what you have to do to stay in shape forever.” – Sal Di Stefano

Timestamps

0:09 – Introduction.

3:13 – What is the fastest way to lose weight?

7:25 – Losing weight doesn’t happen overnight.

12:44 – Why the incremental approach works the best.

15:45 – Managing stress.

15:53 – What can you do to improve your sleep?

18:45 – Sal’s opinion on caffeine.

22:30 – The benefits of mindfulness and exercise.

25:08 – Full Body Training vs. Split Routine Training.

57:17 – What is success for Sal?

49:12 – Sal’s divorce journey.

1:07:11 – Where does Sal see Mind Pump in 10 years time?

1:08:38 – The importance of abstinence and the psychological benefits.

Resources or Links Mentioned:

Mind Pump Website - https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/

Mind Pump Podcast - https://mindpumppodcast.com/

Connect with Sal Di Stefano: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mindpumpsal
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSalDiStefano/

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Nikki Drew- How I Dropped 20lbs and Transformed My Lifestyle {OYB Client} Jan 30, 2023

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Nikki Drew- How I Dropped 20lbs and Transformed My Lifestyle {OYB Client}

In this episode, Martin will be joined by his client and friend- Nikki Drew. Nikki Drew is a Personal Trainer at Nantucket and the owner of Right to the Core.

Martin and Nikki discussed various topics such as Nikki's battle with breast cancer, her struggle with self-love, her weight gain, and more. Stay tuned to hear about Nikki’s inspiring story and be inspired by her words.

“If you’re not at your best, you can’t give your best to your clients.” – Nikki Drew

Timestamps

0:37 – Nikki’s introduction.

2:26 – How breast cancer changed her life.

4:45 – Nikki’s struggle with self-love.

8:16 – How Nikki’s confidence and energy was affected.

11:53 – Her friend Roz’’ transformation with OYB and how it helped her.

14:18 – Nikki’s weight gain and how it affected her relationships.

16:29 – Taking action is a big step.

25:29 – Strength training is the best natural antidepressant.

31:04 – What Nikki was telling herself before starting the program.

33:08 – What did Nikki love about the program that she wasn’t expecting to like?

37:52 – What does Nikki wish she could tell her old self?

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https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/

Coaching Enquiry Form:

https://optimiseyourbody.typeform.com/to/lhjdMbYC?typeform-source=linktr.ee

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Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nikkidrew24/

Optimising Physique & Performance with James Batey & Sean Carroll Jan 25, 2023

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Optimising Physique & Performance with James Batey & Sean Carroll

James Batey and Sean Carroll, the hosts of the Rebuild Health and Fitness Podcast, will join Martin on this episode. They will work together and converse over a subject all about body optimization.

They talked about minimum and maximum non-negotiables, their opinion on cardio vs. weight training when it comes to sustainable fat loss, the negative effects of casual drinking, being consistent with your training, how gut health is so important, and much more.

Stay tuned to hear about all the interesting topics that James, Sean, and Martin will talk about and be inspired by their words.

“Character building, right? You should place more value on that than the progress, right? The progress that comes with it is the side effect.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:39 – Introduction.

2:49 – What does it mean to optimise your body?

4:34 – What is your opinion on time-restricted eating?

5:40 – Using fasting as a way to lose weight.

8:37 – The importance of protein synthesis and meal timing.

9:27 – Personal preference.

12:35 – The importance of getting your work done in the morning.

13:29 – Two states of stress.

14:19 – Taking a cold shower.

16:25 – Why you need to be consistent with your training.

19:22 – The best part of being a human is the challenge.

22:35 – The importance of volume and intensity in building muscle.

26:28 – Training splits are not for everyone.

32:26 – The negative effects of casual drinking.

47:45 – What’s the best way to keep yourself accountable?

1:08:30 – Giving people the power to do whatever they want with their bodies.

Resources or Links Mentioned: (books, events, people mentioned - hyperlinked to the specific site)

Rebuild Health and Fitness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rebuildhealthandfitness/

Rebuild Health and Fitness Website - https://rebuildhealthandfitness.com/

Connect with James Batey: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachjames_rebuild/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-batey-a32b3b1b0/

Connect with James Batey: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachsean_rebuild/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-carroll-1941a1207/

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Essential Principles of Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Jan 18, 2023

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In this episode, Martin will be discussing the basic science behind building muscle and losing body fat. You'll get a lot of knowledge in this episode as Martin discusses various topics about body fat loss and muscle growth and he’s going to break it down for you in a simple manner.

Martin discussed various topics, including how to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, the importance of adding muscle to your body, longevity, strength, eating foods high in protein, cardio, macros and calories, and much more.

Listen to the rest of the podcast to learn more about getting lean whilst building strength and muscle.

“You want to get to a point where your body is automatically burning calories for you with you not doing any extra work, right?” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:08 – Introduction.

1:26 – Muscle.

1:50 – Longevity and Strength.

4:21 – The difference between cardio and weights for metabolism and health.

6:58 – Muscle tissue is expensive tissue

8:30 – Why muscle tissue is expensive and fatty tissue is cheap.

9:54 – High protein.

12:44 – The importance of sunlight in the morning.

15:02 – How to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously.

17:50 – Simplify your macros and calories.

20:58 – You can do it.

22:56 – Things not to do in the gym.

25:13 – Movement, diet, and nutrition.

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Flexible Dieting vs. Clean Eating Jan 11, 2023

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Flexible Dieting vs. Clean Eating

In this episode, Martin will be comparing clean eating and flexible dieting. This topic will be very interesting, and you will have a lot of value from it.

Martin discussed various topics, including his experience, overcoming a poor relationship with food, advice and tips, having the right mindset, how having a flexible mind can help you, and much more.

Listen to the rest of the podcast to learn the difference between flexible and clean eating and be guided by Martin’s words.

“It all comes down to mindset, repetition, and adherence.” – Martin Silva

Timestamps

0:08 – Introduction.

0:19 – What is flexible eating?

1:21 – Clean eating.

2:30 – Martin’s experience with flexible dieting.

3:11 – An interesting study view.

4:42 – A 10-week study on both approaches.

6:56 – Flexible vs Rigid Dieting.

9:39 – How to overcome a poor relationship with food.

11:32 – Flexible mind.