Macabolic Podcast

Ep 31. Dalton Franke On Artificial Sweetners And More by Macabolic Podcast

Ep 30. Chrissy Dask Want to build a 'toned' physique, but Instagram has you thinking a booty band, and a 'raw breakfast bowl', is the best way to do it? In episode 30, of the Macabolic Podcast, I'm joined by a fit female, who is showing the world that lifting big weights, can be a great, and healthy way to build a insta-fit physique. We discuss the benefits of power lifting training, with reference to ones mindset, self worth, motivation, progression and actual aesthetic results. Chrissy, is part of a small band of athletic looking powerlifting girls, who are proof that lifting weights won't give you that unattractive 'bulky' look, that fashion trainers scare people with. 'MACABOLIC PODCAST' on Itunes, or link in my bio.

Episode 29 - Geoff Goddard. In episode 29 of the Macabolic Podcast on itunes. I’m joined by Lord Geoff. Full time founder, owner and operator of Sydney’s @lordoftherig gym, and part time anti-fruit consumption zealot hunter. Geoff and I discus the harsh reality that almost all trainers come to, if they manage to survive their first 2 years in the industry. That all the fancy, smart shit you froth over, as a new trainer. Not only doesn't matter, but no one cares, or needs to know. We chat about providing service and advice with your audience and clientele in mind. And why many trainers are losing touch with reality by creating needless complication. Geoff explains how he built a thriving community with in Sydney’s highly saturated eastern suburbs. That provides what people really want, and need, from their gym. With an emphasis on a welcoming community, that keeps people injury free, enjoying their training and therefore keeps them showing up.

Will Berkman is a high level competitive power-lifer, a dietitian and a high level powerlifting coach. In episode 28, we recruit Will's love for data, and numbers to discuss the why and how it may, or may not be. A requirement of different lifters at different levels of their training career, to reach any form of notable goal. Weather that be strength, or physique related. Do you need a training program? Hope you learn something, Mac. Follow will on Instagram: @w.berkmanpt

In episode 27 (I forgot I did a 26th) I'm joined by Sarah Duffield. We discuss how adherence to the energy balance principal, is the single most important factor to consider when implementing a diet method for the goal of weight loss. We discuss why and how, an aggressive method of weight loss, can often be a great idea for appropriate individuals. We chat about some common myths associated with this controversial approach to losing weight. About Sarah, from the MNU website: "Sarah is Head of Nutrition at The Mac-Nutrition Collective and one of the lead tutors on MNU. She has a BSc from Loughborough University and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Leeds Metropolitan University. Sarah has previously worked as a nutrition and health advisor at the University of East Anglia, as well as a performance nutritionist for the Carnegie Institute for Sports Performance and Wellbeing where she supported a wide variety of both professional and amateur athletes. Sarah is also qualified kinanthropometrist and, before joining Mac-Nutrition, worked as part of the Powerade Sports Science team for 4 years supporting athletes with their nutritional preparations for events." If you're interested in MNU, see the link below. https://www.mac-nutritionuni.com/ Or just follow Sarah and Martin MacDonald on Instagram. @sarahduff_mn @martinnutrition

In episode 26. I covered my mini cut, and my first intake of online Macabolic mini cut participants. What I did, why I did it, why I like mini cuts and several take home messages and lessons. Debunking myths surrounding aggressive fat loss diets, what I did differently to the participants of the online challenge version, and if I'd implement any aspects of the more aggressive version I did myself. Hope you enjoy, and learn something. Mac

Ep 25 Rawdon Dubois & Luke Tulloch by Macabolic Podcast

Kombucha, fermented foods, probiotic supplements, potions, pills, herbs... Do they even do anything? Or is it all a bunch of bullshit that does sweet FA for anything? Is your PT or fav Insta guru an idiot, for making any gut health recommendations, considering how much the smartest gut health researches, even know about the gut? Should gut health be considered when aiming to achieving fat loss? Whats the actual relationship between gut health, and fat loss? What are the basic things, you can implement, that will actually make a difference to 'gut health'? I've fallen for just about all the 'gut health' bullshit there is, and I know so many others have also. So this ones a useful one. Enjoy Dalton on Insta: @dalton_franke Flex Success on Insta: @flex_success Myself on Insta: @mackenziebaker_

Didn't plan on making a podcast of this random Skype call with Dalton. But there was so much value here, it'd be rude not to. Follow Dalton @daltonfranke Follow Flex Success @flex_success Topics covered include; Quest bars, sneaky calories, food standards, governing bodies and food labeling errors. How to correctly approach scale weight to avoid being mislead by a number of mass. What does scale weight actually tell us and should we care? Daily scale weight fluctuation considerations and factors. Considerations for scale weight and the female menstrual cycle. How to work around it. Exercise selection - Rack pulls, floor presses, range of motion, and programming ROM within a training session. Why females shouldn't worry about getting massive. What training to failure really is & how the RIR (reps in reserve) model has it's drawbacks. Best practices to progress in training volume, load, reps and sets, and why it's a good idea to lift more load over time.

Genetics for becoming jacked and lean, and individual responses to training and diet. What are they? Do they matter? Should you even think about them? Follow the jacked dietitian Dalton @daltonfranke Follow Flex Success @flex_success