The Breaking Muscle Podcast

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Better Athletes: From Cradle to the Grave May 17, 2021

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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, and Rick shattered many of the misconceptions people (myself included) have about LTAD.

Whether you are a parent, work with kids, coach adults, or want to develop and maintain your athleticism throughout your entire life then, this episode is packed with wisdom and principles you can apply.

You can find Rick on social media @rihoward41 and get access to the NACA LTAD SIG Facebook group here: FB/NSCA.YouthSIG

How To Redline For Results May 06, 2021

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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 bodybuilders and powerlifters) need conditioning work
The various heart rate zones you need to train to develop well-rounded conditioning.
The difference between VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold
How to program conditioning work to complement your training goals, whether that be CrossFit, sports performance, gaining strength, or muscle mass

If you're uncertain what role conditioning plays in meeting your goals, or you're confused about how to program it effectively, then this is a must-listen.

If you have any questions or comments about the show, please email me at tom@breakingmuscle.com or drop me a DM on Instagram @tommaccormick.

You can also find this podcast sitting on top of all my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the most excellent hypertrophy experts on the planet).

Or look for Breaking Muscle's channel and podcasts on the following services: iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM, PodBean.

Nutrition For Building The Most Muscle Possible Apr 18, 2021

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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 their energy on the training front, they get blindsided by the diet.

I made this mistake myself, and my results improved dramatically when I fixed it. I'll share how you can do the same and start to see far better results in this episode.

I outline how quickly you can build muscle, determine the number of calories you need to gain lean muscle, and pinpoint the two nutritional factors that deliver 80% of your results.

I also identify the hierarchy of needs when it comes to nutrition for muscle gain, and I take you step-by-step through each of these in order of importance:

By the end of this episode, you will have all the information you need to plan out your muscle-building diet plan.

These are the exact nutritional principles I use in my diet and those of my clients.

If you have any questions or comments about the show, please email me at tom@breakingmuscle.com or drop me a DM on Instagram @tommaccormick.

You can also find this podcast sitting on top of all my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the most excellent hypertrophy experts on the planet).

Or look for Breaking Muscle's channel and podcasts on the following services: iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM, PodBean.

How to Train an Older Adult Apr 08, 2021

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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 their skill set and experience, Robert and his team are uniquely qualified to provide proper strength training for the older adult.

They focus on developing nine critical components of fitness:

Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Cardiovascular Endurance
Coordination
Flexibility
Reaction Time
Change in Body Composition
Power Production
Balance

This episode was a ton of fun to record!

We discuss the main similarities and differences to consider when training the older adult, such as defining an older adult, how to get a client buy-in, and tests you can use to assess your biological age and strength levels.

If you have any questions or comments about the show, please email me at tom@breakingmuscle.com or drop me a DM on Instagram @tommaccormick.

You can also find this podcast sitting on top of all my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the most excellent hypertrophy experts on the planet).

Or look for Breaking Muscle's channel and podcasts on the following services: iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, PlayerFM, PodBean.

Dynamic Variable Resistance Training Is The Best Tool You're Not Using Mar 02, 2021

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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 Street Journal.

In this episode, we discuss the DVRT system, why sandbags are such a versatile tool and the importance of training modalities that challenge stability and develop sound movement mechanics.

If you enjoyed this podcast and took value from it, please rate and review to help us spread the word to motivate and inspire others to take their performance to the next level. For more podcasts like this, visit the Six Pack of Knowledge page.

Your host Tom MacCormick is a personal trainer and online coach whose goal is to be the curator of the greatest hypertrophy experts on the planet. If you are interested in working with Tom or finding out more about him then follow him on Instagram @tommaccormick or visit his website www.tommaccormick.com.

How To Develop A Coaching Career Doing What You Love Feb 16, 2021

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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 meathead to expert status.

If you want to build a career around your passion, find your niche, work with people you like, and have time for family life, you need to listen to this episode.

Joe doesn't offer short-cuts or hacks, but his advice is full of genuine advice that could help you develop the business and lifestyle you want.

Joe goes into tremendous detail on these key topics that will help you to level up your fitness business:

Leveraging your passion
Learning by doing
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Social media strategies to gain buyers, not just followers

Building a CrossFit Body Feb 02, 2021

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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 CrossFit athlete's physique. He also pinpoints what separates his athletes from their competitors.

This episode is a must-listen if you want to look and perform at your best!

The Guide to a Lifting Career Jan 26, 2021

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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, Living, And Learning.

We pick Dan's brain to help guide you to make smart decisions about your own training, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned veteran.

We cover the key assessments you can run on yourself to determine which areas need work. He also outlines how you should train in the three main brackets of your lifting career: 16-35, 35-55, 55 plus.

The Hemp Plant's Untapped Potential Jan 19, 2021

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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 oil to try and manage his stress. Despite initially being skeptical of CBD oil, he took the plunge and began using it.

His experience was so positive he began researching it extensively.

This eventually led him to co-found NaturalWorks. Their mission is to harness the hemp plant's vast untapped potential to create natural solutions to genuine challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is CBD?
How is it different from marijuana?
What are the potential health and fitness benefits?
How NaturalWorks is trying to remove CBD's stigma and build confidence and trust in their products.

You can follow NaturalWorks @naturalworksofficial and get access to their CBD knowledge base.

The World's Strongest 70 Year Old Dec 20, 2020

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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 bodybuilding, weightlifting, and powerlifting, and helped organize and judge numerous events worldwide. He coached Martins Licis to the 2019 Worlds' Strongest Man title. And if that wasn't enough, at the age of 70, he's stronger than you!

In this episode, we discuss the lessons he's learned over 60 years of training.

We discover the secrets to his amazing grip strength and lifting longevity.

This is a fascinating insight into what it takes to get to the top and stay there.

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