In this Q&A, we have a WIDE range of training and nutrition topics that are going to be very applicable to so many of you! Cody starts by diving into some TCM content updates as well as a breakdown of his current fat loss phase. Then we dive into "finding your calling", based on a listener's question around knowing they're here for a bigger reason but unsure what that may be... it's an "out there" question, but so many of you will resonate with the answer provided.

Then we cruise through the questions, discussing the false hope of HMB supplements, top exercises to build side glutes (as well as better all around glutes), certifications for powerlifting (and trainers in general), and finally how to decrease appetite while dieting.

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Timestamps:

12:40 - I feel like I’m meant for “more”... but not sure what more is. Any advice?

23:00 - Recently I’ve seen more and more promoting HMB supplements. It’s not one that I’m familiar with but they said it’s backed by science. Curious to your thoughts on this supplement. And what exactly is it.

26:35 - What exercises would you suggest are best to work the side glute?

32:10 - Best certs for strength training & powerlifting??

36;30 - How to decrease appetite. I know how to adjust volume/macro density with food choices but if I'm eating high volume at maintenance I'm in trouble when I want to cut!

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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In this Q&A we start by talking about the problem with online macro and calorie calculators, as well as how to actually determine how to set up your intake based on your goals. Then we get into training abs, the WRONG way - while of course explaining a better approach to developing your core. And finally we finish off with a discussion on stress and how chronically elevated cortisol levels can disrupt testosterone levels.

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Timestamps:

7:30 - In an online macro calculator I don’t know whether to put fat loss or muscle gain when calculating macros… I want both, so which way should I go?

17:15 - Thoughts on doing abs between sets of larger muscle group exercises, like squats and other compound lifts?

26:00 - Can chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels decrease testosterone levels?

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Dr. Mike Israetel, PhD, strength coach, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, is arguably the leading expert in all things hypertrophy. So today, we talk about all things hypertrophy!

Find Mike on instagram @rpdrmike and check out their YouTube channel for more educational content, at Renaissance Periodization

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Timestamps:

3:37 - Order of importance when training for hypertrophy.

5:15 - Stimulus Fatigue Ratio

13:05 - Setting up training with stimulus fatigue ratio

19:50 - Muscle damage as a proxy for hypertrophic stimulus 

23:55 - Ways to measure fatigue

32:33 - Periodization and specificity for hypertrophy

40:55 - Debate on training muscle groups 2-3 per week

44:22 - Where to find Mike and all of his content

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Having a designated phase or period of time to prioritize muscle growth, is imperative to long term health, performance, AND fat loss (yes, even for fat loss). But understanding how to do this correctly makes all the difference, which is what I dive into today.

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Timestamps:

3:00 - Why a lean gain phase is important.

11:20 - Periodization timeline

19:30 - Rate of monthly weight gain

27:20 - Gaining at maintenance, first.

31:35- Macros ratios for muscle growth

31:00 - Training, sleep, cardio, and nutrient timing

35:55 - Entering into a surplus

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Does cardio have the same effect that a diet does on fat loss? Is it required during a fat loss phase? No and No, but it can be useful at times and in this episode we'll teach you when to use it, how to use it, and why it might be effective (as well as when it WON'T be effective for fat loss). Then we'll dig into specialization training cycles, to bring up lagging body parts, and how to know when you should cut or bulk, as a newbie.

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Timestamps:

1:15 - How much cardio should I be doing to drop body fat %? I have an active lifestyle and resistance train 6 days a week, right now.

10:50 - If you want to increase arm size, should you dedicate one day for arms?

20:25 - New to lifting and have about 15lbs to lose. Should I cut before bulking?

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How We Coach: Client Case Study Article

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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In this episode I will show you EXACTLY how to burn body fat WHILE building muscle, to achieve the ultimate body recomposition. Now, there's some caveats and situational factors that lead to whether or not it's possible OR just how it can become possible…

For example, did you just start training and dieting? Have you been on training leave due to injury or illness (or life)? Are you ready to make some dramatic changes to your routine for the first time? Are we attempting to achieve these two simultaneously or overtime with a properly periodized plan? Or are you an advanced individual who's simply willing to commit 110%?

We'll cover each scenario as I go explain what body recomposition is and exactly how it can be possible, for you!

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Is there an ideal time to change up your training? More or less frequently? What should you expect to see when you do change them up? All that and more, answered today in just the FIRST question of this podcast episode! Then we dive into tracking supplements while dieting and what it means if you're NOT feeling hungry, despite being in a deficit (as well as how to AVOID feeling hunger while in a deficit, too).

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Timestamps:

1:00 - How often should you switch up your workout? Is it better to change up workouts periodically or better to focus on increasing reps/volume over time?

12:50 - I recently started taking a few supplements (fish oil , Joint Movement Glucosamine and Biotin) which increased my daily calories by 65. Accordingly, I reduced my calories by that amount in food. Is this an over reaction and it can’t be that detrimental? Calories are calories… thoughts?

17:15 - can you actually be in a deficit without feeling hunger? Or does not being hungry mean you’re not actually in a deficit? I have become an expert in volume low calorie food when cutting but sometimes I struggle with feeling like if I’m not hungry, it means I’m not really burning fat. I want to know if it is possible to be burning fat without actually being that hungry.

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How We Coach: Client Case Study Article

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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WOW! This was a good one for ANYONE who wants to dive deep into how to program a diet. We tackled 3 listener questions around planning nutrition out that really summed up a lot of what you need to know.

First, Cody broke down how to map out a maintenance phase and why you'd want to implement this before jumping into a cut. We then applied that to the chronic dieter and expanded on the thought process of programming a diet all together, for someone who has been dieting for far too long. Then we touched on deloads and diet breaks, explaining why you should NOT take them at the same time. Finally, we finished with some advice on how to continue gaining muscle as the years go on and you progress in age.

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Timestamps:

2:25 - Do you have a minimum period of time that you like to see someone at maintenance before starting a cut?

12:50 - For a client who has been chronic dieting, would you schedule in more frequent diet breaks potentially vs someone who has never dieted before?

18:00 - Why shouldn't you do a deload week and a refeed at the same time? Can you touch on the separate benefits of both and why you should space doing those two methods out instead of doing them at the same time?

23:50 - Can someone still gain muscle after 40? How much do potential gains drop off with age?

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD and the Designer of Curriculum at Precision Nutrition, comes on the show to deep dive into nutrition coaching with me. We discuss over-eating and why we as humans struggle with ending the vicious cycle, how to build sustainable nutrition habits, what genetic testing can do for us (and the results we see), and so much more. This was an unbelievable discussion!

Follow her at @Stumptious and PN @precisionnutrition

THINGS MENTIONED:

- Precision Nutrition

- Genetics Testing (E-Book)

- Why Me Want Eat (Book)

- Nutrition Coaching

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Timestamps: 

4:30 - Who is Krista Scott Dixion 

5:25-  What started Krista into Nutrition

8:50 - How did the evolution of your relationship with Precision Nutrition get started?

12:40 - Krista explaining all aspects of over eating.

16:40 - What are some main reasons for over eating?

20:50 - How ITFYM can lead to over eating.

29:05 - Using Macros as an educational tool and not a diet.

37:30 - Specific Lifestyle, Environmental, or Stress Management habits that can help with over eating.

46:45 - Importance and understanding genetics. How it relates and plays a role in weight loss

57:20 - Top 3 ways Krista sees people mess up their nutrition

1:05:35 - Where you can find Krista and all of her and Precision Nutrition content

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- Training FAQ

- My Story

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Today's episodes kind of seems like a myth buster, in a way... we're going to dive into superfoods and whether they're legit or not, discuss food intolerances that are actually present vs. the ones that are all in your head, why you would or would not want to add a weight vest into your training, and finally - we crush the idea that short rest intervals are a good idea (while also slamming the poorly programmed influencer training plans out there on instagram).

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Timestamps:

4:00 - I'd love your opinion on 'timed' training ... I'm following an awesome trainer on YouTube (Caroline Girvan) and her programs are fantastically challenging but I'm wondering if I'm completing enough volume particularly as the rest in-between sets is often 20-30 seconds so I have to choose my weight accordingly just to 'survive' the workout.

13:00 - Thoughts on using a weighted vest on leg days to add weight as opposed to increasing weight of dumbbells ... two reasons for this, I only have up to 10kg dumbbells and can't afford heavier ones right now, plus think my grip/arms will fail/tire as I find at times my forearms hurt already with the 10kgs.

18:40 - I hate tracking things like flax seeds, chia seeds, greens powders, and such so I pretty much avoid them. Am I missing out on some important superfoods or are they overrated anyways?

21:30? - What are some breakfast ideas if I can’t have eggs, oatmeal, wheat, breads, protein powders, due to those things causing me bloat.

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How We Coach: Client Case Study Article

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- Nutrition FAQ

- Training FAQ

- My Story

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