In this episode, Brad & Brock give a beginner's guide to fat loss.
They include the basics on what to do with your nutrition, training and sleep to give you all the tools you need to lose fat.
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discuss slow progress being better than no progress, Brad’s life rant (update), Ninja Creami recipes and the standard couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - Can I gain body fat whilst only eating whole foods?
Question #2 - Can I make changes to my physique at maintenance or do I need to cycle between cutting and bulking?
Question #3 - Will wearing a weighted vest throughout the day help with weight loss?
Question #4 - How important is meal timing?
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In this episode, Brock & Brad discuss protecting your time, the importance of communication and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - When training for strength, can I do a set of an opposing muscle group in my rest periods? For example, I’d be resting 3mins between shoulder presses but doing seated rows in between.
Question #2 - Do fat burners actually help with fat loss?
Question #3 - Is it better to add reps or weight to the last set for progressive overload?
Question #4 - Can the types of foods you eat affect your body’s energy balance, even if you eat the same number of calories?
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In this episode, Brad & Brock give 10 tips to save time in the gym.
The Tips include:
1. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode
2. Skip unnecessary warm-up & stretching
3. Follow a written plan
4. Prioritise bilateral compound lifts
5. Opt for cables/machines
6. Utilise supersets
7. Utilise AMRAP/EMOM & rest/pause
8. Set up the next exercise in rest periods
9. Go during less busy times
10. Be prepared
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discuss the simplest way to avoid quitting, Brock’s injury, a stat about a 100kg bench press, and share a couple of random facts.
After that, we answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - When it comes to sleep, which is more important, quality or duration?
Question #2 - How do I better engage my glutes when squatting?
Question #3 - Why do I feel lightheaded and dizzy right after my workouts?
Question #4 - How can I stop tracking everything after years of doing it and still build muscle and lose fat?
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In this episode, Brock & Brad discuss the importance of habits, a study on creatine and depression, the effects of social media/doom scrolling on sleep and the standard couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - Should I adjust training when starting a cut?
Question #2 - My body is feeling a little fatigued. What is the best way to reduce volume?
Question #3 - What are some great food ideas when you get bored of the same things every day? How do you guys mix it up?
Question #4 - Is it possible to naturally recomp your body from a body fat percentage of 30% or higher?
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discussed doing it for yourself, Brad’s big announcement, Brock’s upcoming race, and gave a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - If short on time in the gym, should I prioritise more sets and less reps or less sets and more reps if my goal is to build muscle?
Question #2 - Can you still make gains if you don’t consistently get enough protein in, or am I wasting my time in the gym?
Question #3 - When should I train to failure?
Question #4 - How do you use caffeine in your day-to-day?
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In today's episode, Brock & Brad list 6 of the most common forms of exercise. Their criteria for pros and cons include building muscle, losing fat, mobility and aging.
The list includes,
- Yoga
- Reformer pilates
- Running
- Cycle classes
- Strength group classes
- Strength training
- Walking as an honourable mention
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discuss wasting time, a fat loss hunger hack, a man who lost 44kgs in a year and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - When finishing a cut, how do you know how many calories to increase to return to maintenance?
Question #2 - How does a person with a full-time desk job and family find the time to get the appropriate amount of weights, steps, cardio and sleep in?
Question #3 - If I'm not hungry at the end of the day but haven't hit my calories or protein goals for the day, should I still eat?
Question #4 - I can’t hit my protein target on a whole food diet. Are foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder okay to include?
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“In today’s episode, Brock & Brad are breaking down eight of the most common supplements. They cover what they do, who they’re for, who should avoid them, and the right dosages backed by research. By the end, you’ll know which ones are worth it and which you can skip.
The eight they’ll cover are:
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In this episode, Brock & Brad discuss being “ready”, the Casandra complex, the future battle between big pharma & processed food companies and then gave a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - What are the best protein choices for someone looking to build muscle?
Question #2 - Is 500 calories of protein the same as 500 calories of carbs or fats?
Question #3 - Even though I weight training, I look 'skinny fat', what's the best way to rectify this?
Question #4 - How do you think you'd hold up in an apocalyptic situation? What would be your first moves?
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discuss the power of consistency and never giving up, Brock’s battle with sourdough bread and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - What is your best advice to help grow my legs?
Question #2 - What are the signs that your calories are too low?
Question #3 - Can you change your body composition at maintenance, or do I always have to cycle bulking and cutting to see change?
Question #4 - Does dieting make you depressed?
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In today’s episode, Brock & Brad break down underrated and underutilised exercises that deserve way more love.
These movements will improve your strength & mobility. They’ll fix your weak points, improve your movement pattern and make your training more well-rounded.
Exercises include:
1. Sled push/drag
2. Cossack squat (Landmine/DB)
3. Copenhagen side plank
4. Z-Press
5. Rear delt row (cable/machine/DB)
6. Trap 3 raise
7. Landmine rotations
8. Suitcase carry
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In this episode, Brock & Brad discuss loving the boring work, a study on detective dogs and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - I have never done a pull-up before. Where would you start someone coming from zero to do their first pull-up?
Question #2 - What is something I can do in between sets with long rest periods? I want to avoid using my phone other than for tracking my workout
Question #3 - How do I deal with Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Question #4 - What are some signs I’m in a deficit? I’m not feeling hungry or have any intense hunger sensations.
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In today’s episode, Brock & Brad discuss the 10 most common fat loss mistakes according to Brock's ChatGPT.
The Fat loss mistakes include:
1. Eating Too Many Calories (Even “Healthy” Ones)
2. Inconsistent Tracking or Estimating Intake
3. Lack of Strength Training
4. Poor Sleep Quality
5. High Stress and Cortisol
6. Too Many Liquid Calories
7. Not Moving Enough Outside of Exercise (Low NEAT)
8. “Weekend Binges” or Inconsistency
9. Overestimating Exercise Calories Burned
10. Unrealistic Expectations or Giving Up Too Soon
They delve deep into each topic and give actionable advice you can implement today to reach your goals.
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In this episode, Brock & Brad discuss believing in yourself, Brad’s safari trip, and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - How do you determine your maintenance calories?
Question #2 - Is there such a thing as training in too large a range of motion?
Question #3 - Do I need a personal trainer to get results?
Question #4 - Can I drink alcohol and still lose fat?
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In this episode, Brad & Brock discussed the power of consistency, the negative health effects of smoking, a study on the safety of seed oils and gave a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - How often should I change my training program?
Question #2 - When squatting with heavy weights, my knees turn in. Is this dangerous? And how can I stop it from happening?
Question #3 - Do I need to eat protein right after training?
Question #4 - What’s the best way to bring up a lagging body part?
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In this Q&A episode, Brad and Brock discuss taking the first step, Brad’s fat loss progress, the skill of goal setting, and share a few random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - You say you can average your total calories across the week. Can you do the same with protein intake?
Question #2 - Provided it doesn’t affect sleep quality, are there any negatives to taking naps?
Question #3 - Are high-protein diets harmful?
Question #4 - Will working out at night affect my sleep?
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In today’s episode, Brad and Brock spoke about the struggle of being a hard gainer and broke down what works when it comes to building muscle.
They covered how to train properly, how to eat in a way that supports growth, and why recovery, especially sleep, is often the missing link.
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In this Q&A episode, Brock & Brad discuss setting up systems to reach goals, men’s mental health month, the future of AI, and give a couple of random facts.
After that, they answered 4 listener questions.
Question #1 - I sometimes finish work late. Would I be better off missing my protein target and going to sleep straight away, or eating a meal, hitting my protein and then going to bed?
Question #2 - I struggle to connect to my glutes with squat or lunging exercises. Any tips for how to improve my mind-muscle connection?
Question #3 - Are fitness watches worth it?
Question #4 - When does fat loss plateau?
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