The Trainer's Scoop

We are so back baby. And to initiate the revamping of The Trainer's Scoop, we're bringing out one of the GOATED guests in the history of the podcast -- Coach Jorge Brites.

After a near-year hiatus from guest interviews, we're sitting down with Jorge—now an official coach and team member at Renaissance Periodization (RP)—for an in-depth, evidence-based masterclass on long-term physique development.

In this episode, Jorge breaks down how he optimized his daily routine using his home gym setup, and his step-by-step framework for muscle growth, and what to focus on when it comes to navigating the surplus of fitness information out there on the internet.

We took a deep dive into why "game-taining" falls short for intermediate and advanced lifters, how to manage systemic fatigue during long massing phases, and the physiological reasons staying relatively lean yields superior long-term muscle gains. Whether you're looking to optimize your home gym space or master the art of the mini-cut, you're going to love this episode.

Here are the time stamps:

• 00:00 – 03:55 - Welcome Back: Episode 94 Intro & Catching Up

• 03:55 – 08:26 - Building an Elite Home Gym Setup (Evopo Equipment Review)

• 08:26 – 10:02 - Optimizing Workouts at Home vs. Commercial Gym Machines

• 10:02 – 17:42 - Creative Exercise Hacks: Belt Squats & Loaded Sissy Squats

• 17:47 – 24:46 - Joining the Renaissance Periodization (RP) Team & Time Management

• 24:46 – 27:15 - Long-Term Natural Bodybuilding & Physique Goals

• 27:15 – 37:50 - Recapping the Cut, RP Meetup Photo Shoot, and Mass Phase

• 37:50 – 44:21 - Why "Game-Taining" Doesn't Work for Advanced Lifters

• 44:21 – 52:26 - The Physiology of Staying Lean: Fat Cells, Leptin & Ghrelin

• 52:26 – 56:43 - Knowing When to End a Mass Phase & Transitioning to a Mini-Cut

• 56:43 – 01:03:00 - Managing Systemic Fatigue, Joint Strain, and Volume Resensitization

• 01:03:00 – 01:06:06 -Inside Jorge's 6-Day LPL Template on the RP Hypertrophy App

• 01:06:06 – 01:12:04 - Navigating Social Media Comments as an Evidence-Based Practitioner

• 01:12:04 – RP Resources, Articles & Applying the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

Guess who’s back! 🎙️ After nearly a year of putting down the microphone for mortgage paperwork and studying...The Trainer's Scoop is officially out of retirement. This episode is a quick one where I touch base and let you all know what's next. While I haven’t been as active with the content, this year has been productive in growth in many other ways, which is what it’s all about.But the hiatus is over. We are back to talking evidence-based fitness, sustainable nutrition, and the reality of the grind. Tune in to hear what the new era of the podcast will look like, how I'm balancing the corporate world with bodybuilding, and what's coming next for Dmart Training.Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:15 - Welcome Back! 3:15 - 7:00 - The Evolution of Dmart Training 7:00 - 12:00 Biggest Lessons Learned 12:00 - 14:26 - What’s To Come! Thank you for checking out the pod! It would be a huge help if you liked the podcast, left a positive review, or shared it around! If you're interested in coaching, or a consultation so we can get you on the way to achieving your goals, fill out this form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oQVUNL6l_3_0EofjaeK3D_x35ss7fAmzxiM-dLQrdsc/edit

Thank you all for checking out the podcast! In episode 92 of The Trainer’s Scoop, I’m joined by the lovely Daniela Wright, and we explore the art of balancing fitness with a hectic lifestyle. 

We discuss effective time management strategies for the gym, the importance of setting priorities, and how to seamlessly integrate fitness into your daily routine. So whether you're struggling to find time for the gym or looking to enhance your fitness journey, this episode is packed with good tips for you! 

Here’s a breakdown of some of the things we discussed:   

0:00 - 1:30 - Welcome back Dani!

1:30 - 9:36 - Understanding Priorities and Unbalance

9:36 -  24:05 - Importance of Planning Consistency/Dealing w Setbacks

24:05 -29:46 - The 2025 Finish Strong Challenge

Q/A Segment: 

32:25 - 36:02 - Activewear Preferences 

36:02 - 40:39 - The Journey to Healthier Eating

40:39 - 46:57 - Who’s More Competitive? 

46:57 - 53:02 - How To Give Advice in the Gym/Femininity

53:02 - 1:00:01 - Debunking Influencers

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! 

If you’re interested in joining the 2025 Finish Strong Challenge, check out this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10x9YIFY5WQYk91B-0BiCngYvNugHZnqkkiUgofte2cs/edit

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In this episode of The Trainer’s Scoop, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Wright-Berryman — Ph.D. in Social Work and Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati — to talk about the connection between mental health and fitness.We explore how physical training can support emotional wellbeing, how cultivating intrinsic motivation can lead to better outcomes, and how to define progress beyond aesthetics or PRs. Dr. Wright-Berryman opens up about her own fitness journey and shares practical strategies for managing mental health — both as an athlete and as a coach guiding others through their own goals.Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:15 - Welcoming Jennifer02:15- 8:00 - Jennifer’s fitness background08:00- 16:00 - Habit Formation 16:00- 20:00 - Establishing your own intrinsic motivation 20:00- 33:00 - Fitness and mental health : Depression and Anxiety 33:00 - 41:00 - What is Progress/Emotional Health 41:00 - 56:00 - Strategies for Improving Mental Health & Fitness????56:00 - 1:04:00 - Importance of Brain Work 1:04:00 - 1:11:57 - Resources & Closing Thank you all so much for watching/listening! Please go follow Jennifer to see the great work she does! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlberry/Substack: https://thethrivemind.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-thrivemind-substack-f8a?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webHere are the links to some of the books we discussed!Mindset: Carol DweckGrit Angela Duckworth Emotional First Aid? Guy WinchAtlas of the Heart: Brene Brown Belonging: Geoffrey CohenTribe: Sebastian JungerShare this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me________________________________________________________________________________________________If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

Welcome to The Trainer’s Scoop! In Episode 90. I’m rejoined by Jack Quint, who is the perfect guest to address a topic that I see causing a lot of chatter in the fitness industry right now — “are science based training methodologies going too far?” 

We’ve seen a major uptick in people that claim to be science based both in the gym and online, and as great as it is to incorporate science into any pursuit, misunderstanding its application can result in some big issues with your progress toward achieving your fitness goals. 

So I wanted to answer the, “How do I use science to achieve my goals,” conversation with Jack, who has a Masters Degree in an Exercise Science, making him well versed in interpreting studies, and having conducted research himself. Our goal for the episode was to help you develop the framework that you can use to integrate science into your fitness, without losing the plot

Here’s the timestamps!

0:00 - 10:30 -  Continuing Education Programs for Trainers

10:30 - 23:30 - What is Evidence Based? 

23:30 - 35:00 - Has Science Based Gone Too Far? 

35:00 - 41:30 - Experience Is Important 

41:30 - 55:00 - Examining Various Camps in Fitness

55:00 - 1:04:00 - Does it Matter? 

1:04:00 - 1:15:00 - Good Practitioners 

1:15:00 - 1:28:30 - Keep THIS in Mind

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! 

Be sure to follow Jack: 

https://www.instagram.com/jackquintfitness/

Fitness Science Explained:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938895460/?bestFormat=true&k=fitness%20science%20explained&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_23&crid=2GRBQFI0GUSL4&sprefix=fitness%20science%20explain

Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! 

For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: 

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Welcome to The Trainer’s Scoop! In Episode 89, we’re welcoming a great guest back to the podcast, Daniel Courtney. Daniel is a former high level Gaelic Football athlete, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in a Exercise Science related field.In our discussion, Daniel and I debunk some of the misconceptions we’ve noticed both on social media, and that we’ve had in our past as well. There’s a ton of good takeaways and framework you can use for creating a system that works for you, so tune in and enjoy!Here’s the timestamps!0:00 - 9:00 - Do You Need A Surplus? 9:00 - 15:00 - Lifting/Life Balance15:00 - 27:30 - Does Muscle Damage Contribute to Growth?27:30 - 35:30 - Misconceptions from Socials35:30 - 47:00 - Our Dogmatic mistakes47:00 - 54:30 - The importance of developing sound technique54:30 - 1:05:00 - Sticking To The Plan 1:05:00 - 1:17:00 - Metabolites & Hypertrophy1:17:00 - 1:19:30 - There’s More To Discover 1:19:30 - 1:30:00 - How To Program 1:30:00 - 1:33:33 - Closing Thank you all so much for watching/listening!
Be sure to follow Daniel!https://www.instagram.com/science_basedphysiquetraining/Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me________________________________________________________________________________________________If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

Welcome to The Trainer’s Scoop! In Episode 88, I’m joined by a very dear friend, Hailey Thayer. Hailey is a former college swimmer, and currently is a dedicated gym goer (to the point where she has built a crazy home gym) that knows a thing or two about the commitment and effort that one must dedicate toward practice/training when it comes to being considered competitive at a high level. 

In our discussion, we examine a recent trend we’ve been seeing on social media, the switch to “hybrid athletes,” and how following trends can impact your ability to make significant progress toward a long term goal.

I hope you enjoy it, it was definitely a fun one for me! 

Here’s the timestamps!

0:00 - 10:00 - Who is Hailey Thayer 

10:00 - 20:30 - The evolution of our Training

20:30 - 34:00 - Hybrid Training?????

34:00 - 43:00 - Balancing Fun w/ Gains

43:00 - 56:54  - Home Gyms & Outro

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! 

Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me

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If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! 

For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

The Trainer’s Scoop Episode 87: Navigating Fitness & Relationships with Daniela Wright 

Welcome to The Trainer’s Scoop! I’m joined by a very special guest, to talk about a topic that can affect all of us that are passionate about the gym. So in this episode, you’ll hear my girlfriend Dani and I breaking down how we navigate the balance between fitness/the gym and having a healthy relationship. 

I really hope you enjoy the episode, this can be a tricky topic in some relationships, and the biggest piece of advice I have is to be open/honest and work together with your partner to find what works best for your unique relationship.

Here’s the timestamps!

0:00 - 3:00: Introducing Daniela Wright

3:00 - 7:00: Dating a Personal Trainer

7:00- 15:00: Training around an injury 

15:00 - 21:00: The Dmart Training App

21:00 - 32:00: Balancing Nutrition Goals & Relationships

32:00 - 38:00: Common Mistakes We See with nutrition 

38:00 - 44:00: Gym Couples/Dating a Personal Trainer

44:00 - 48:00:  Fitness couple Red Flags 

48:00 - 57:00: CreaTabs/Creatine 

57:00 - 59:17: Muscle Mommy Vs. Pilates Princess

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! 

Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me

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If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! 

For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

Thanks for checking out the podcast!

It’s the best weekend of the year! So stay tuned for Hunter and I’s 2025 Arnold Classic Picks!

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! If you aren’t already, go follow Hunter

@lifeofhl

https://www.instagram.com/lifeofhl/

Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me

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If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this!

For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

Welcome to The Trainer’s Scoop. We’re checking back in with Jack Quint, a returning guest of the podcast. Jack and I originally spoke in 2021, and it feels like time has flown since then, but Jack and I both have some really cool life progressions that we talk through in this discussion! 

It’s really cool how Jack has been involved in some awesome, fitness related career paths over the past few years, including his work with Exos, and now the University of Miami’s rec sports department. 

Jack has made some incredible progress, and I think you all will really enjoy hearing about his mindset through the evolution of his career in the fitness space!

Here’s the timestamps!

0:00 - 3:00 — Welcome Back Jack!

3:00 - 20:00 —  Jack’s Post-Grad Professions

20:00 - 30:00 — What is out there?

30:00 - 44:25  — Life and Work 

44:25 - 47:00 — Kenny’s Appearance 

47:00 - 57:00 — Gratitude Mindset 

57:00 - 1:07:00 — Jack’s Training

1:07:00 - 1:12:00 — My First Bodybuilding Show

1:12:00 - 1:23:00 — Our Goals 

1:23:00 - 1:33:02 — Jack’s Writing/Closing

Thank you all so much for watching/listening! If you aren’t already, go follow Jack

@Jackquintfitness

https://www.instagram.com/jackquintfitness/

Check out Jack’s piece on Body By Science: 

https://www.billcampbellphd.com/offers/z9QgjQy2/checkout 

Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

***If You Need Help Structuring A Training & Nutrition https://www.dmarttraining.com/work-with-me

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If you caught the ad in the podcast, I’m working with Raw Nutrition, a company that makes great supplements with the right dosing, great flavors, and business ethics. You can use my code DMARTIN070 at checkout for a 10% discount, which directly helps me put out podcasts like this! 

For more of The Trainer’s Scoop, follow me on IG: 

https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/