This week is our monthly listener Q&A episode which is a favorite for all of us. This months question topics range from signs of overtraining, early morning pre/post training meals, improving sleep quality, flywheel training, and when warrants changing training for a client in a deficit. Thanks to all who sent in questions! Training hard, but don't look ... Show More
Aug 28
August 2026 Instagram Q&A | ETP#225
Another month, another batch of questions pulled straight from the Instagram audience. This one runs the full range, from how to build a bro split around daily cardio, to the zone 2 discourse currently making the rounds, to a couple of surprisingly good questions from Bryan's nin ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2023
Ep. #1073: Q&A: Protein, Carb, and Creatine Timing, Fasted Training, Workout Routines (4- Vs. 5-Day), & More
<p>Does protein before bed impact your sleep? How do you prevent muscle breakdown if you can only train fasted in the morning before breakfast?</p>
<p>Will training 5 days per week give better results than 4 days per week? Are gluten allergies and intolerance real, or just anothe ... Show More
32m 37s
Jan 2022
Ep. #861: Q&A: Early Morning Training, BCAAs and EAAs, X3 Bar System, and More
<p>This podcast is a Q&A, but it’s a bit different from the kind you’ll typically find here on Muscle For Life.</p><p>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.</p><p>However, over ... Show More
28m 24s
Feb 2022
Ep. #864: Q&A: Squat Depth, Bitcoin, Microwaving Food, Liver King, and More
<p>This podcast is a Q&A, but it’s a bit different from the kind you’ll typically find here on Muscle For Life.</p><p>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.</p><p>However, over ... Show More
26m 18s
Aug 2023
Ep. #1103: Q&A: Current Training Goals, Lower Back Pain, My 5 Favorite HIIT Workouts, & More
<p>How should you train if you can’t progressively overload anymore? </p>
<p>What are my current training goals?</p>
<p>Is walking or HIIT better for weight loss?</p>
<p>In this episode, I take on these questions and more, sourced from my Instagram followers who participate in my ... Show More
32m 54s
Feb 2024
Ep. #1138: Q&A: Optimal Cardio for Heart Health, Intermittent Fasting Update, How to Find Your Passion, & More
<p>In this episode, I answer your questions about optimizing strength and hypertrophy phases, whether the latest research changes my view on intermittent fasting, and how much cardio is ideal for heart health. </p>
<p>Plus, I offer advice for new personal trainers, discuss my tho ... Show More
40m 36s
Jul 2021
Ep 85. Training Hard, Exercise Selection, Lower Back Pain, Building Phase.
Today we talk about all things gym and training. This includes; how we handle unsolicited gym advice, how we push for leg days, lower back pain when training core, massage VS exercise rehab, using the smith machine and cardio in a building phase. We love receiving questions from ... Show More
34m 39s