Will cutting “waste” your newbie gains? Is adrenal fatigue real? Are knee sleeves necessary? Do I ever get bored of my workout routine? Should you take every set to failure? Can foam rolling help muscle growth? Should you increase energy flux? All that and more in this Q&A podcast. This podcast is a Q&A, but it’s a bit different from the kind you’ll typically find here on Muscle For Life. In my usual Q&A episodes, I take a question from email or Instagram and then fully answer it in an episode of the podcast every week. However, over on Instagram, …
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Steve MagnessHave we been thinking about _real_ toughness the wrong way? How can we reliably and practically build our resilience beyond “just pushing through” to overcome challenges? These are the questions Steve Hall explores in his latest book, [__Do Hard Things__](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GRDXXCP/?tag=mflweb-20), and it’s what we talk about in this interview. …
Research Roundup: Ginseng For Testosterone, Best Lifting Cues, Boost Your
Steps, and More
Sept. 5, 2022
Can adding a minimal amount of walking enhance your results by 50%? Does ginseng boost testosterone? Do artificial sweeteners enhance or inhibit weight loss? What type of lifting cues work best? I’m covering the latest research on these topics in this podcast. This podcast is another installment in my Research …
In this installment of the Best of Muscle For Life, you’ll hear hand-picked clips from three popular MFL episodes: an interview with Kyle Hunt on “powerbuilding” for getting bigger and stronger, a monologue on beating food cravings, and a book club episode with my top takeaways from Peak Performance. Some …
This podcast is a bit different because rather than interviewing a guest, I’m sharing an interview of me. Specifically, I recorded a webinar for students at Oxford Brookes University in the UK, in which I shared business advice for students who wish to start a health or fitness business or …
One of the most controversial topics in fitness is whether you should allow your knees to go over your toes during the squat. Some say that allowing your knees to extend beyond your toes will cause knee pain and injury, while others say preventing your knees from traveling forward is …
What’s my daily supplement regimen? How long does it take to go from skinny to jacked? How can you stay motivated during a long period of weight loss? What’s better, LISS or HIIT? Is it worth going to a chiropractor? Is 10,000 steps per day a good walking goal? All …
In this podcast, I interview Josh, who I coached through his weight loss journey to lose 50 pounds, get in the best shape of his life, and learn the skills and habits to stay that way for life. Josh has always struggled with his weight. He was one of the …
Research Roundup: Shortest Effective Workouts, Activity Trackers Inaccurate,
Foam Rolling for Recovery, and More
Aug. 22, 2022
What's the best training program if you have minimal time? Does foam rolling enhance recovery? Are activity trackers accurate enough to help you estimate calories burned? Do rack pulls (partial deadlifts) help you get stronger? I’m covering the latest research on these topics is in this podcast. This podcast is …
The bench press is a staple of strength training and hypertrophy programs. However, some people claim that it’s dangerous and that its benefits aren’t worth the risks, especially for the shoulders. Is that true though? Is the bench press an injury waiting to happen? In this podcast, I’ll answer that …
Breathing might sound like a boring topic. It’s our most basic biological function, and something we do unconsciously every day. So, it may seem shocking that [_a book_](https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost- Art/dp/0735213615/?tag=mflweb-20) with the title _Breath_ could become a _New York Times_ bestseller. The reality is breathing is a lot more fascinating than …
Many people believe a lot of different things can make them fat. Common culprits are stress, bad gut bacteria, hormones, genetics, slow metabolisms, insulin, large plates and bowls, alcohol, and even undereating. So what’s the real cause? What actually makes people fat? You’re going to find out in this podcast. …
How can dead hangs reduce shoulder pain? Is genetic testing worth it for health purposes? How can you get biceps veins and increase vascularity? Are there limits to progressive overload? Should you use a sauna before or after training? Does cryotherapy improve recovery? How can you stay satiated while on …
Whether you have lagging or weak muscle groups, or just want to focus your efforts and grow certain body parts faster than others, specialization routines can help you. These specialization training blocks involve prioritizing specific muscle groups to get them to grow faster while maintaining your size and strength in …
These are my key takeaways and notes from Gary Chapman’s _The Five Love Languages_. “Can you recommend a book for…?” “What are you reading right now?” “What are your favorite books?” I get asked those types of questions a lot and, as an avid reader and all- around bibliophile, I’m …
The Best of Muscle For Life: Nutrition for Athletes, How Fast You Can Lose
Fat, & Cold Showers
Aug. 5, 2022
In this installment of the Best of Muscle For Life, you’ll hear hand-picked clips from three popular MFL episodes: an interview with Dr. Susan Kleiner on “power eating” and sports nutrition, a monologue on how fast you can “safely” lose body fat, and a motivational piece explaining why I took …
Are all body fat scales equally inaccurate? Are some accurate enough to actually be useful when tracking our body composition? That’s what Dr. Grant Tinsley wanted to test in the latest study out of his lab, and he’s discussing the surprising results in this interview. Many fitness enthusiasts want to …
Do women actually prefer dad bods? Is it ok to bend your back on deadlifts? What’s the best way to lose visceral fat? Do electrical muscle stimulators work? Can a high-protein diet lower your testosterone? Who do I idolize? When can kids start lifting? All that and more in this …
Remote voluntary contraction sounds like technical mumbo jumbo, but is actually a pretty simple concept to understand and very practical. You'll immediately be able to use this whenever your next workout is to perform better in the gym. What's more, you’ll be able to use remote voluntary contraction regardless of …
Research Roundup: Hyperventilating Helps Lifting, Low-Carb Lowers
Testosterone, Exercise Variations Improve Gains, and More
July 29, 2022
Does hyperventilating between sets help you get more reps? Does using exercise variations help you gain muscle and strength faster? Can low-carb dieting actually reduce your testosterone levels? Are expensive forms of creatine actually effective? Answers from the latest research on these topics is in this podcast. This podcast is …