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, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)

So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

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Timestamps 

3:46 - Do you train abs in BBLS?
                           
6:06 - What do you think about pyramid sets?

7:09 - Are you living your best life?
   
7:41 - Tips for making healthy food while dealing with budget/inflation issues.
     
8:55 - Tips for genetically challenged biceps?

10:45 - Best exercise for chest without having a bench?
   
11:09 - Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J?

11:29 - Should diet breaks be times to coincide with deloads?

12:33 - How much cardio should be done in a deficit?

13:00 - Should I avoid sex before working out?

13:23 - Does it make sense and is it safe to take creatine all year long?
  
13:42 - Are higher reps better for growing smaller muscle groups?
     
15:51 - How are Legion supplements tested for purity?

16:30 - How to handle sweaty crotch in gym?

16:54 - What would you tell Sal Di Stefano about his 15k in book sales
      
 17:26 - Do you still believe those not getting vaccinated are bringing us closer to the abyss?

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Mentioned on the Show:

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 

Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com

Q&A: Sex Before Working Out, Developing Stubborn Muscles, Pyramid Training, and More

ROAD RUNNER (Prod.ambrison)

No matter how bad your life becomes, even if you lose everything... Keep in mind, when all is lost, all you can do is gain.

Voice over by: Loyal Thomas Ruddell

Gain

SkinnyDean - Off Tha Rip (prod by sixkills)

In this podcast, I chat with scientist and friend Dr. Bill Campbell about a new study on rapid fat loss that came out of his lab.
 
In case you’re not familiar with Dr. Campbell, he’s a professor of Exercise Science and the Director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida, who’s also published more than 150 scientific papers.
 
In other words, Dr. Campbell is busy conducting studies that test questions many of us have with answers we all want to know.
 
His latest study on rapid fat loss is a prime example. While most of us want to strip away fat as quickly as possible, we also don’t want to lose our hard-earned muscle in the process. So the question is, how aggressive should we be during a cutting phase to maximize our fat loss benefits and minimize any negative consequences of being in a deficit.
 
And that’s exactly what Dr. Campbell’s latest study looked at and the results actually changed his mind about rapid fat loss. In this episode, Dr. Campbell describes the study, the results, practical tips you can implement to lose fat as quickly as possible, and what future studies on this topic might look like.
 
So, if you want to learn about the latest research on losing fat fast without shriveling into an atrophied raisin of your former self, don’t miss this episode! Press play and let me know what you think.
 
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Timestamps:

15:28 - Why did the study you conducted change your mind about rapid fat loss?                                 

16:21 - How big of a deficit can you go into and for how long?                                

17:30 - What do you consider to be an aggressive deficit?                              

24:15 - What were the results of the study?                          

29:52 - What were the effects on RMR?         

32:32 - How does this compare to protein-sparing modified fasts? What is a practical use for this rapid fat loss?                             

40:44 - What is the constrained energy model?                           

47:44 - What did training look like in your study?              

49:10 - How was compliance among participants?                             

50:17 - How did people feel on the diet?    

57:47 - Where would you implement this rapid fat loss in a cutting phase? At the beginning of a fat loss phase? Near the end?                               
                             
1:02:02 - Where can people find you and your work?     

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Mentioned on the Show:

Bill Campbell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billcampbellphd/

Building Your Ultimate Body: https://cleanhealth.edu.au/shop/bill-campbell-building-your-ultimate-body/

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! 
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Dr. Bill Campbell on Re-Evaluating the Science of Rapid Fat Loss

I’ve written and recorded a lot of evidence-based content over the years on just about everything you can imagine related to building muscle, losing fat, and getting healthy.

I’ve also worked with thousands of men and women of all ages and circumstances and helped them get into the best shape of their lives.

That doesn’t mean you should blindly swallow everything I say, though, because let’s face it—nobody is always right about everything. And especially in fields like diet and exercise, which are constantly evolving thanks to the efforts of honest and hardworking researchers and thought leaders.

This is why I’m always happy to hear from people who disagree with me, especially when they have good arguments and evidence to back up their assertions.

Sometimes I can’t get on board with their positions, but sometimes I end up learning something, and either way, I always appreciate the discussion.

That gave me the idea for this series of podcast episodes: publicly addressing things people disagree with me on and sharing my perspective.

Think of it like a spicier version of a Q&A.

So, here’s what I’m doing:

Every couple of weeks, I’m asking my Instagram followers what they disagree with me on, and then picking the more common or interesting contentions to address here on the podcast.

And in this episode, I’ll be tackling the following . . .

Sugar is addictive in the same way that hard drugs like cocaine and heroin are.

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Timestamps:

5:11 - What do people mean when they say they're "addicted" to sugar?                              

6:48 - What is the argument for sugar addiction?                            

8:11 - What do scientific studies say about sugar addiction?                                 

12:57 - Do rats show signs of withdrawal from sugar?                          

14:25 - Does sugar cause a similar neurochemical dopamine response to drugs?                                    

15:33 - What does human research say about sugar addiction?      

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Mentioned on the Show: 

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/mike

Says You! Sugar Is Actually Addictive

Kennyn S. - Black Host Podcast #1

2 COULD PLAY AT THAT GAME 
WE GON GET EVEN

Even

Even X Zo3fromthird

Rabbi Jonathan Klein, rabbi at Temple Beth El in Bakersfield, CA (how to gain and retain the employees you need to grow your business), guides on the number one question sent to us on social media for the third year in a row: "Is it morally okay to have a financially successful business?" In addition, we talk about, how to overcome a merger that doesn't go well, and...with which hand do you light a menorah?

Episode #159, Rabbi Jonathan Klein, Temple Beth El, Gain/Retain Employees to Grow Your Business

TO KEEP YOU OFF MY MIND

THE VERY FIRST NIGHT

I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years.

And that means I’ve fielded a ton of questions.

As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers.

So, in this round, I answer the following question:

Does turkesterone safely and effectively boost muscle growth?

If you have a question you’d like me to answer, leave a comment below or if you want a faster response, send an email to mike@muscleforlife.com.

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Timestamps

3:31 - What is turkesterone?
5:26 - What do companies selling turkesterone claim?
7:16 - What does human research say about ecdysteroids?
11:10 - How might these ecdysteroids work in the body?
12:41 - Are ecdysterone supplement labels accurate?
14:26 - What's my position on turkesterone?

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Mentioned on the Show:

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com

Is Turkesterone a Safe and Effective “Natural Steroid”?

ramen

Something I'm working on.... It's like Ibuprofen for the soul..... Ease that pain... make it go away...

©2021 11/30/21 Composition a WIP by Tamara Kachelmeier

https://www.tamarazara.com

No Pain No Gain

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, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)

So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

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Timestamps:

3:40 - Are explosive reps better for glute growth than normal or slower tempos?                                  

6:23 - What is the most effective sales communication that resonates with me?                                     

7:34 - Do you think there will be an economic collapse?                                   

8:39 - How to naturally boost your testosterone                                     

9:33 - Would you ever use a sun bed?                                  

10:03 - Getting started seems hard                           

10:50 - Are you getting easier or cheaper distribution to the UK any time soon?                                

11:34 - How do you get rid of love handles?                                   

12:39 - Does foam rolling help recovery?                                    

13:45 - When shit hits the fan in the US, where are you going?                                    

14:06 - Does masturbating stunt gains?                                 

14:55 - Best mobility exercises                                    

15:37 - Have you always had the same political views as now?                                    

16:39 - Is fasting or keto beneficial for longevity?                                 

18:31 - What exercises should be avoided with disc herniation?                                   

19:12 - Have you ever shit yourself while squatting?                        

19:35 - How many 6 year olds could you beat in a fight?                                    

20:40 - Do stomach vacuums flatten your belly?                              

20:59 - Is a Fitbit a good method of estimating your total daily energy expenditure?         

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Mentioned on the Show:

Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/

Q&A: Sunbeds, Stomach Vacuums, Fasting and Keto, and More

DIMZ - Thay Lòng - Tùng Gain Remix

Download on Pumpyoursound : https://bit.ly/3oiJcGM
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Tung Gain

Thay Lòng - Tùng Gain Final

SOMETHING ABOUT YOU

Experienced composer from The Netherlands, who works for film, TV, games, commercials, New Media and everything that requires a melody.

Originality, Groove and Emotion, 3 words that can define Kennyn. A lover of E-Music since his childhood, he plays and produces his tracks thinking about the track, but without losing the concept, with sets transiting between Techno and Tech-House, always seeks to innovate and please the public above all else.

Originalidade, Groove e Emoção, 3 palavras que podem definir Kennyn. Amante da E-Music desde sua infância, toca e produz suas tracks pensando na pista, mas sem perder o conceito, com sets transitando entre o Techno e Tech-House, sempre busca inovar e agradar ao público acima de tudo. 
Bookings: kennynsilva@icloud.com

Join the discord for more beats that haven't been released. 
https://discord.gg/8BQduC
Download tagged beats for FREE with a soundcloud follow + Purchase licenses & untagged MP3+WAV's @ www.sixkills.com/beatstore 

If trackouts are not available on my beatstore they are available upon request at an additional cost.

Tamara Kachelmeier is an active composer, instructor, film mixer, audio engineer, vocalist, and pianist. She is an imagineering musician, a dreamer of infrasonic schemes.

Hey! My name is Mike Matthews and I'm a bestselling health and fitness author, and creator of MuscleForLife.com. My mission is to empower people to take control of their health and fitness by following a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle that not only gives them the body they've always wanted, but enables them to live a long, vital, disease-free life.

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