In episode 27 of the Physique Mastery Podcast we’re joined by one of our clients, Marci Nevin who shares her thoughts on the muscle building process and how the fear of fat gain has held her back in the past.
Expectations For Muscle Gains Over 40
Building muscle over 40 is all about refinement. The days of slabbing on large amounts of mass are behind us. But please don’t mistake this for settling or lowering your expectations. It’s quite the opposite.
Building muscle over 40 is more of an art form. Appreciating the small and subtle changes. Improving the quality of mass and the chiseled details. Embracing the process and finding joy in the journey. Having fun with the little nuances in the training experience.
As you’ll hear, this is a topic that Bryan Krahn and I are quite passionate about.
Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Fat Loss
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase, “There’s no better time than now” in reference to starting your fat loss journey.
The intent is to get you to take immediate action and is often directed toward those who are procrastinating or waiting for a perfect time to begin the process.
But the truth is, there are better times to start a fat loss journey than others.
If your life is insanely busy, you’re not sleeping well, and you’re stressed to the max, embarking on a fat loss journey will only add more stress to your life. Making it much more difficult to strip fat from your body while causing feelings of frustration and doubt.
This is where I was 15 years ago when I wanted to lose the 50 pounds of excess fat that I had gained as a result of crappy lifestyle choices.
I was attempting to lose weight while working 16 hour days running my personal training studio, learning how to build an online fitness business, and spending time with my wife and young children.
For nearly 10 years this was my battle.
I knew what to do, but I just couldn’t execute the plan consistently. It wasn’t my fault. The timing to get ripped just sucked. View Full Post… Click Here!
Cheat Reps vs Strict Form
Quality form is crucial when you’re looking forward to lifting over the long-term and continuously improving your physique. Yet, there’s a time and a place for using a little body english or cheat a little with your reps.
In episode 25 of the Physique Mastery Podcast Bryan Krahn and I share the appropriate time and strategy for utilizing the benefits of cheat reps.
Best Nutrition Tracking Practices
Should you track calories? How about counting macros? Would tracking portion sizes be easier? Is it better to eat intuitively?
In episode 24 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the best nutrition tracking practices to help you adhere to your diet plan.
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Cheat Meal Mastery
In episode 23 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus cheat meals.
- How often should you have a cheat meal?
- Are cheat days ok?
- Do you even need cheat meals?
- Should you include cheat meals in a muscle build phase.
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