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Send us Fan Mail Energy balance is the most important nutrition consideration in athletes. In this episode, we cover the physics of energy balance, as well as how gut chemistry determines how many of your gross calories

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Send us Fan Mail Energy balance is the most important nutrition consideration in athletes. In this episode, we cover the physics of energy balance, as well as how gut chemistry determines how many of your gross calories

Send us Fan Mail Body fat % — Elite athlete reference ranges Men Bodybuilder on-stage ~4% Elite marathon runner 6–9% Pro road cyclist 6–10% Elite 100m sprinter 7–10% Elite XC skier ~11% Elite CrossFit men 11.8% ±2.4 Elit

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover the nutrition hierarchy and why some factors are higher order than others. Here's an overview: ConsistencyEnergyMacronutrientsMicronutrientsTimingSupplements For each category,

Send us Fan Mail Fitness competition is more popular than ever. More people participate in bodybuilding shows, triathlons and hybrid fitness competitions every year. Of these three categories, hybrid fitness is the faste

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I tell stories about the value of coaching. --- Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you: Book an Intro Consult : This is the next step for athletes who want to work with

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: Terms The autonomic nervous system - anatomy and functionsAutonomic balanceSympathetic tone Types of Exercise and How each Affects Autonomic Balance Acutely and Chronically Aer

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the evolution of fitness sport over the last 10-15 years. We cover: professionalization - the maturation of the fitness sport ecosystemeducation - understanding of sport-speci

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we answer these common questions: Should I focus on bodybuilding/hypertrophy?How much can I condition and still get stronger/build muscle?How much Zone 2 should I do?What specific skill

Send us Fan Mail Most competitors know they need an offseason, but what does that really mean? In this episode, I cover the process I follow with my athletes every offseason. Key Takeaways: Most people show up to fitness

Send us Fan Mail "XENOM™ is the Decathlon of Fitness™, a 10-event, stadium-scale global competition that standardizes and scores total human performance on a points based index, creating the first repeatable global bench

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: The shift in programming trends for Quarterfinals and the AGOQWorkout Approach 101The 25% RuleTime requirements and work requirementsHow to approach workouts with tiebreakersWo

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover how nutrition goes deeper than "calories in, calories out." The body is governed by more than just physics, it is also governed by chemistry. Our goal is to fuel high amounts of

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we cover: The HPA Axis - what it is and what it doesWays to measure function of the HPA AxisCortisol isn't king, it's also not the enemyHow to recognize HPA Axis Dysfunction, burnout, an

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I cover the consensus statements of scientists, coaches and athletes from a recent, international conference "aimed at enhancing elite athletic performance and health". I also add contex

Send us Fan Mail The Competitor Lifecycle First workoutClasses/free resourcesCompetitor programInitial, fast progressOvertrainingInjury/sickness/stagnationHire a coachTrain less, get healthyFocus training, make gainsAcce

Send us Fan Mail Skill-intensive sports vs. Training-intensive sports Skill-intensive sports (e.g. golf, basketball) Competition conditions are less predictable (nearly impossible to replicate perfectly in training)Perfo

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my experience training with a conditioning bias, training with a strength bias, why I switched to bodybuilding and where I'm going next in my training. I talk about muscle growth

Send us Fan Mail Link to the full movement analysis: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSF-hQpEd2H/?hl=en&img_index=1 Most frequent Open movements (2021-2025): BurpeesDouble UndersThrusters Chest to BarBar Muscle UpsWall Walks

Send us Fan Mail To excel at a multiday fitness competition, you need to be prepared for an immense workload. Athletes who may perform incredibly on Event 1 are gassed by Event 8. While every athlete must be powerful, ha

Send us Fan Mail Gymnastics in Fitness Sport When you do gymnastics, you are exercising in what exercise physiologists call the extreme intensity domain, with very few exceptions. The most notable exceptions are the burp
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