The Mind Muscle Connection

Episode 190: Dr. Eric Helms- Body Fat Set Point, Weight Gain For Muscle Growth, and more.


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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Eric Helms  He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.

He also has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals. 

Lastly, he is a Coach at 3DMJ, a writer at MASS, and cohost of the podcast Iron Culture.

What we talked about: 

- (0:00)His fitness background. 
-(12:35) New research that he is doing.
-(16:00) General consensus on weight gain rates for muscle growth. 
-(21:50) His current training/nutrition goals. 
-(38:10) Body fat set point overview. 
-(1:00:00) Can you change your body fat set point?
-(1:08:05) Take home points of body fat set point. 


Where to find Eric: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/
Podcast: https://ironculture.libsyn.com/
MASS research review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
Article referenced: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/stay-shredded/

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