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  • 70. Eric Helms: Food Choices & Nutrient Timing For Fat Loss

    I had the honour of having Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss fat loss:


    1:10 Does eating clean matter for fat loss?

    6:23 Fiber intake

    13:17 Nutrient timing: distributing carbs

    21:34 Post-workout nutrition

    26:07 Protein timing

    34:17 Bedtime nutrition

    39:24 Refeeds & diet breaks

    50:39 Adjusting macros


    Find Eric:

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @helms3dmj


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    Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I share evidence-based perspectives on natural bodybuilding, and see to help people achieve health, wealth, and happiness.


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    Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. 

    57 min
  • 69. Mike Israetel's Training Program Analysis

    I had Dr. Mike Israetel (co-founder of Renaissance Periodization and Team Full-ROM) back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss his current training set-up (during contest prep). We discuss:


    1:10 training split

    9:34 main movements, underrated exercises

    29:11 training volume

    38:45 intensity techniques

    53:57 progression & mesocycle design


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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

    Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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    Follow me on social media:


    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.


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    Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • 68. Eric Helms Pro Card Win | 2023 Season Recap

    Dr. Eric Helms is back on Swole Radio to recap his 2023 season, where he turned pro as a bodybuilder in the WNBF and competing in WNBF Worlds. We cover:


    1:08 Thought process behind planning prep

    6:50 Diet/macros in the off-season vs. prep

    11:22 Meal structure

    24:47 Rates of loss

    34:44 Diet manipulations to make prep easier

    43:38 Training for powerlifting & bodybuilding

    51:11 Training periodization techniques

    54:32 What was different about this prep?

    59:24 What changes does Eric expect and how will he achieve them?


    Find Eric:

    https://www.youtube.com/@Team3DMJ

    IG: @helms3dmj


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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

    Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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    Follow me on social media:


    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.


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    Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • 67. Jeff Alberts (The Godfather) - 5th in the World at Age 52

    I had Jeff Alberts (The Godfather) back on Swole Radio to discuss his 2023 prep and some natural bodybuilding wisdom.


    Find Jeff: 

    https://3dmusclejourney.com/

    IG: @3dmj_godfather


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    Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

    (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

    My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

    Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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    Follow me on social media:


    YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

    INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

    FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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    About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.


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    Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • 66. Max Coleman: Drop Sets, Rep Progression, Deloads

    I had Max Coleman on to speak about some new studies out of Brad Schoenfeld’s group. We cover these studies (and more):

    • Muscular adaptations in drop set vs. traditional training: a meta-analysis
    • Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations
    • The effects of a one-week deload period during supervised resistance training on muscular adaptations

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      Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

      (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

      My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

      Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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      Follow me on social media:


      YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

      FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

      TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share the female perspective on dating and relationships, and to inspire men to chase excellence and transform their lives.


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      Disclaimers: Opinions captured in these videos do not necessarily reflect the views of the creators. Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this video. 

      1 hr 2 min
    • 65. Eric Helms: Calories & Macros For Fat Loss

      I had Dr. Eric Helms back on the Swole Radio Podcast to discuss optimal calories and macros for fat loss. We discuss:


      0:35 Muscle and strength pyramids

      7:19 How do you find maintenance calories?

      15:06 Choosing a calorie deficit

      26:00 For more advanced bodybuilders, how fast can you lose fat without losing muscle?

      29:03 How will you know you’re losing muscle?

      32:04 Protein for fat loss

      37:53 Protein in the offseason vs. in contest prep

      40:17 Does speed of digestion matter for protein?

      42:37 Carbs for fat loss

      46:06 Minimum requirements for fat intake

      55:54 Contest prep update from Eric


      Find Eric:

      https://3dmusclejourney.com/

      IG: @helms3dmj


      New Bodybuilding Program Design Course:

      https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/bodybuilding-program-design


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      Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

      (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

      My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/

      Dream Physique Nutrition Course: https://dr-swole.thinkific.com/courses/dream-physique-nutrition


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      Follow me on social media:


      YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

      FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

      TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.


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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      1 hr 9 min
    • 64. Dr. Pak: Minimalist Training, Changes in Contest Prep, Deloading

      A great episode with Dr. Pak Androulakis-Korakakis - PhD, coach at Stronger by Science, and chief editor of the REPS Research Review. We talk about some new research on minimalist training, changes that happen in contest prep, and deloading. 


      Find Dr. Pak :

      https://linktr.ee/drpak

      On IG: @dr__pak


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      Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

      (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

      My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/


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      Follow me on social media:


      YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

      INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

      FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

      TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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      About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.


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      Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

      1 hr 1 min
    • 63. Milo Wolf: Practical Workshop On Training At Long Muscle Lengths

      Milo Wolf is a PHD candidate, online coach, as well as natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. Here we discuss training at long muscle lengths for hypertrophy. We discuss:

      • What’s unique about training in the lengthened position
      • How he’s training with lengthened partials and his experience
      • How to incorporate this type of training for each muscle group
      • Lengthened supersets and other techniques to try
      • New research on the accuracy of RIR/RPE
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        Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

        (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

        My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/


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        Follow me on social media:


        YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

        INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

        FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

        TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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        About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.


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        Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

        53 min
      • 62. Eric Helms - Planning Fat Loss Phases

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        Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

        (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

        My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/


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        Follow me on social media:


        YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

        INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

        FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

        TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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        About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.


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        Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.

        1 hr 9 min
      • 61. Big Ron Partlow (IFBB Pro) - Training Styles & Favorite Exercises

        I had Big Ron Partlow (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder) on the Swole Radio Podcast. Ron Partlow has a great deal of experience, having travelled all over the world checking out gyms in his Mutant On A Mission series, and as cofounder of the West Coast Iron Gym in Port Coquitlam (Canada).


        We discuss: 

        • His competition history
        • Training styles over the years
        • What he learned from visiting so many gyms
        • Most underrated/favorite exercises
        • Favorite intensity techniques
        • Tips on training sustainability

        • Find Ron on IG: @rep300


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          Take your knowledge to the next level with the MASS Research Review: http://bit.ly/drswoleMASS

          (This is an affiliate link - I’ll receive a small commission when you use it)

          My e-books: https://askdrswole.com/


          -------------------------------


          Follow me on social media:


          YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/DrSwole

          INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dr_swole

          FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drswole

          TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_swole/


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          About me: I'm a medical doctor and pro natural physique athlete based in Vancouver, Canada. I seek to share science-based perspectives to help people lose fat and gain muscle. These will reflect the current expert consensus in the scientific bodybuilding community. I‘m lifetime drug-free and have been training since 2012.


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          Disclaimers: Consider seeing a physician to assess your readiness before beginning any fitness program. Information presented here is to be applied intelligently in the individual context. I do not assume liability for any loss incurred by using information in this podcast.


          1 hr 1 min

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