In the ever growing world of science-based training... is your training scientific enough?  How scientific is "scientific enough"?  In today's podcast we discuss how to properly balance a scientific approach to ensure you're getting the best results possible!

Want to lose body fat and have a leaner physique for your wedding?  If so, today's podcast can help!  In today's podcast I discuss how to set up your diet and training to ensure you'll be in your dream shape for your dream day!!!

Are you stuck?  Do you want to get bigger, but, you also want to be leaner?  Which should you do first?  We provide that answer in today's podcast!!!

Does what you think you want match your daily thoughts, words, and actions?  Often people "say" what they want, but, what they DO doesn't always match, and this opposition often leads to failure.  How can we avoid this trap and ensure we achieve success?  Listen in to find out!!!

Meredith competed in her second show this year, NPC Carolina State Championships, over the weekend!!!  In today's podcast we recap the experience; the good, the bad, and the totally unexpected haha, and talk about our next steps towards Nationals in December!

Are you struggling with poor recovery?  Poor digestion?  Low hunger?  Poor sleep quality?  If you're a strength or muscle building athlete low intensity cardio can help all of these issues!!!  In today's podcast I discuss the benefits of cardio for strength and muscle building athletes as well as discuss the best method for including cardio without lessening your workout performance!!!

How many calories should you eat on a training day vs a non-training day?  This is a great question to ensure you're properly fueling your training performance and adaptations without eating an unnecessary surplus of calories.  In today's podcast I share two methods you can use to determine the proper caloric intake based on your daily activity level!

What are the BEST 10 exercises for gaining muscle and getting jacked?  If you want to know, you'll have to listen!!!  In today's podcast I share my top 10 list as well as give an explanation for each choice!!!

What is "easy pain"?  It's the familiar discomfort, the familiar effort that you often repeat in hopes of achieving a specific goal BUT unfortunately never seems to work, at least not long-term.  When you want to achieve a goal, and you've tried the same approach multiple times, it may be time to try a new approach.  In today's podcast I discuss how we can overcome our hesitations towards new approaches to increase our chances of success!

When switching from offseason to pre-contest training, what considerations should be made in regards to exercise selections?  Should you use the same exercises that you used in the offseason, or, if the diet is changing from surplus to a deficit, should your training change as well?  Listen to today's podcast to find out!