In this solo episode, I spill the beans on the four phases of physique transformation I employ with all my clients when I design their physique and lifestyle transformation plan.

Not only do I delve into these phases in plenty of detail.

I also cover an imaginary year-long physique transformation plan for two imaginary clients with very different goals in order to give you a practical example of what your own plan may look like.

If you want to plan your own 2025 physique and lifestyle journey, don’t miss out on this episode!

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The episode you need this festive season if you struggle with over-eating at social meals.

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Coach Laura Savino is the founder of online coaching company Elevated Pursuit Nutrition (EPN).

In this episode, we delve into the science and practical application of setting up and executing a muscle-building phase in a surplus, including:

Links and resources:

Follow Laura on Instagram @laurajustinesavino: https://www.instagram.com/laurajustinesavino/ 

Follow her company @elevatedpursuitnutrition: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedpursuitnutrition/ 

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This solo episode covers four ways to think about nutrition that make a big impact, but aren’t often discussed:

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In this episode, I cover some research to help you put holiday weight changes into perspective, and my top strategies to navigate the festive season successfully.

Links and resources:

Research paper: “Effect of the Holiday Season on Weight Gain: A Narrative Review” by Díaz-Zavala et al. (2017) - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5514330/ 

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Dr. Eric Helms is back to discuss the findings and practical applications of a recent scientific paper on the effects of volume and frequency on muscle hypertrophy.

We talked about:

Links and resources:

“The Resistance Training Dose-Response: Meta-Regressions Exploring the Effects of Weekly Volume and Frequency on Muscle Hypertrophy and Strength Gain” by Pelland and colleagues - ⁠https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/460/967⁠ 

Check out the MASS Research Review: https://massresearchreview.com

Visit the 3DMJ website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ 

Follow Eric on IG @helms3mdj: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ 

Fit to Transform Podcast Ep. 8: “Evidence-based programming for hypertrophy - With Dr. Eric Helms” - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/Evidence-based-programming-for-hypertrophy---With-Dr--Eric-Helms---Ep--8-e1n71ka⁠ 

Check out the Data Driven Strength Podcast: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/datadrivenstrength⁠⁠ 

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Two weeks ago, I flew to New York to spend the week with one of my younger brothers. In this episode, I use this trip as an example to illustrate how you can apply the travel tips from ep. 122 and 123 in a real-life scenario.

Links and resources:

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Coach Brandon DaCruz is back on the podcast for a two-part episode on fat loss and travelling.

Whether you’re away for a weekend or embarking on a longer trip, be it for leisure or for business, these two episodes will provide you with a step-by-step guide to the mindset you to adopt and the choices to make in order to set yourself up for success before you leave, during your travels, and when you come back home.

Links and resources:

Listen to Brandon’s first podcast appearance: “How to prime yourself for fat loss - With Brandon DaCruz - Part 1 - Ep. 18” - https://anchor.fm/fit-to-transform/episodes/How-to-prime-yourself-for-fat-loss---With-Brandon-DaCruz---Part-1---Ep--18-e1qi2cf

Email Brandon at [email protected] 

Check out his IG @brandondacruz_: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ 

Tune into his podcast, the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WXEsuAYJ9lThUaObHoSAi 

Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠

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Coach Brandon DaCruz is back on the podcast for a two-part episode on fat loss and travelling.

Whether you’re away for a weekend or embarking on a longer trip, be it for leisure or for business, these two episodes will provide you with a step-by-step guide to the mindset you to adopt and the choices to make in order to set yourself up for success before you leave, during your travels, and when you come back home.

Links and resources:

Listen to Brandon’s first podcast appearance: “How to prime yourself for fat loss - With Brandon DaCruz - Part 1 - Ep. 18” - https://anchor.fm/fit-to-transform/episodes/How-to-prime-yourself-for-fat-loss---With-Brandon-DaCruz---Part-1---Ep--18-e1qi2cf

Email Brandon at [email protected] 

Check out his IG @brandondacruz_: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ 

Tune into his podcast, the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WXEsuAYJ9lThUaObHoSAi 

Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠

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In this Q&A episode about nutrition, I’m covering the following questions:

Links and resources:

Ep. 116: “How fat loss impacts muscle growth - With Dr. Eric Trexler”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/How-fat-loss-impacts-muscle-growth---With-Dr--Eric-Trexler---Ep--116-e2o4sl2 

Ep. 53: “Why you stop sticking to your diet (and what to do about it)” - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fit-to-transform/episodes/Why-you-stop-sticking-to-your-diet-and-what-to-do-about-it---Ep--53-e26rl1t 

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