Brains And Gains With Dr. David Maconi

Copy of the recent podcast between myself and fellow podcaster and YouTuber Abel Csabai. We discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting everyone's lives, then delve into how significantly hunger can affect one's ability to get and stay lean as well as individual variation. Time stamps:0:00 - coronavirus and how things are going to be 08:10 - home workouts and what we've done so far13:40 - dieting is challenging when you're sitting around all day21:21 - Dave's history with low thyroid and high hunger levels28:00 - People with crazy high or crazy low levels of hunger37:27 - The hedonic response to food and how that's individual41:21 - Maintaining a new low body fat percentage44:33 - Cheat meals cheat days and your psychologyMy Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Abel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGV...Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW

Matty Fusaro is an online coach, fitness YouTuber and Instagrammer, and natural bodybuilder. 0:30- Charity Donation 2:00- Matty’s background 5:00- Delusional expectations in fitness 7:20- What “good genetics” really mean 10:00- False hope comparing to social media 20:00- Obsessive clients and lifters 31:30- The psychology behind steroid use 45:00- How do you stay motivated as an advanced trainee?Matty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyfusaro/Breast Cancer Foundation: https://ww5.komen.org/Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Beach season is around the corner and we have the industry's two Erics with us to debate who is the realist Eric and how to get lean the fastest and most efficient way possible. 0:20- Introduction to the Erics4:30- Why not just lose fat rapidly, then gain the muscle back later?25:15- Calorie ranges while bulking vs cutting 30:20- NEAT and relation to constrained energy model43:30- Coaching and taking on clients46:20- Metabolism / calorie expenditure changes with age 48:50- When to track calories1:09:30- Charity donationWalk MS: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

0:10- Do any of the studies showing high volume is superior use long rest times? 21:40- “Do you need to add weight to the bar to grow” 38:40- Genetics Training routine Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Paul Kanu is a bodybuilder as well as a YouTuber and Instagrammer. He has competed in several shows at this point, nearly going pro. Here we talk about his decision to go from natural to enhanced, training sessions with Mike Israetel, the importance of genetics, and the future of Paul's competition career.                  0:00- Bodybuilder Paul Kanu and his competition history 3:50- Making the decision to be enhanced 7:20- Training with Mike Israetel 12:45- Spending too much time on the science 20:00- Muscle shape / genetics 30:45- Where Paul is going from here https://www.instagram.com/kanulift/ https://www.youtube.com/user/2RBeastWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Lyle McDonald is back to discuss the new hip thrust vs squat study and his thoughts on Bret Contreras' feedback. We were unable to get Bret on at the same time but hopefully Bret can provide his own side as well at some point. I have not spoken to Bret directly at this point so I can't comment much on his thoughts here.  0:20- Charity donation to Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary 1:00- Controversy with Bret Contreras Link to charity: http://www.cottonbranch.org/give.htmlWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Repost of the podcast I recently did with Abel Csabai, great dicussion on current events in the fitness industry, genetic limitations (our favorite topic), and how aggressively to bulk Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Eric Trexler has a Bachelors in Exercise Science, a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and a PhD from UNC. He has numerous related publications and awards. Not only is he intelligent but he clearly demonstrates his passion about his research and bodybuilding on the whole. Today We get into his competition history, observations of post-contest bodybuilders, and numerous supplements. 0:10- Who is the real Eric1:20- GoFundMe for my friend’s father recently diagnosed with brain cancer1:45- Game Changers spoof 6:30- Preworkouts and Betaine  24:45- Why aren’t there longer studies?34:30- LeanGains Intermittent Fasting study 47:00- Using surrogate markers54:30- Going to failure https://www.gofundme.com/f/dabhhg-tea...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology.  He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. James is a published scientist, author, and speaker in the field of exercise and nutrition.  He has published research in prestigious scientific journals, including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the Journal of Applied Physiology.  In his previous lay publication, Weightology Weekly, he wrote over 70 articles per year covering the latest science in a manner that was friendly and easy to understand.  James is also the former science editor for Pure Power Magazine, and the former editor for Journal of Pure Power, both publications that delivered scientific, but lay-friendly, information on training and nutrition to athletes and coaches.  In addition, James has given over 75 lectures on fitness-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals, and has been a speaker at major

Martin MacDonald is a Clinical Performance Nutritionist and CEO of www.Mac-Nutrition.com, a nutrition consultancy company. He holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition. He is the founder of Mac-Nutrition Uni an evidence-based online nutrition course www.Mac-NutritionUni.com. 0:25- Martin’s background 6:00- Charity of choice7:40- How rapidly can we lose fat? Formula25:30- How training age effects fat loss rate 27:15- Long diet breaks 37:20- Lack of significant benefits in studies39:30- Curcumin and keto for anti-inflammatory effects52:40- Why we see benefits from low carb56:10- Alcohol recommendations 1:09:00- Where to find Martin + his petitionCharity of choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNwLj...Martin's Petition: https://www.change.org/p/privy-counci...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.yo

Today we talk with Mike Israetel and Steve Hall in a roundtable podcast discussing the following: 0:30 Appetite on antibiotics2:30- Debate with Greg Doucette14:45- Health issues with bulking up29:15- Keto bulking + cholesterol39:45- How to plan specialization phases 48:45- Neck trainingWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Dr. Greg Potter has a PhD in sleep, diet, and metabolic health. He has spoken at various locations such as the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, the SPARK/Biohacker Summit in Toronto, and a US Naval Special Warfare event. Article: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/0:00- Intro to the debate6:30- Sleep length relating to lifespan and cancer11:30- Is sleep data reliable?12:00- Sleep deprivation benefits16:00- Other errors pointed out in the article 30:30- Sleep’s effect on metabolic health, cognitive function, appetite, athletic performance 37:00- Breaking up sleep and compensating with naps 39:40- Sleep and testosterone / testicle size 48:45- Circadian rhythms 57:50- Follow up questions on sleep 59:30- Defining “short sleeper” and “long sleeper”1:02:50- How does exercise affect the need for sleep?Dr. Greg Potter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdmpotter/Dr. Greg Potter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GDMPotterWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit.

Steve Hall is the founder of ReviveStronger, a well respected coach, and a fellow podcaster. Here we delve into the following topics:                0:10- Appetite issues while bulking 8:20- Melatonin for reflux vs sleep 12:00- Making progress as an advanced lifter 15:00- Volume variations in a meso cycle 22:30- Time before changing exercises 27:00- Psychological vs physiological benefit 33:30- What exercises are most amenable to poor form 37:30- Genetic elite focusing on details vs genetically average 46:00- What factors will result in a client being turned away Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body. 1:00- Ray’s presentation (focusing on foods rather than macros) 27:30- Broken metabolism / “the right diet” 30:00- Fasting vs low calories        40:00- Cold stressWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Ray Cronise is a scientist focused on diet and nutrition advice. He helped Penn Jillette's lose 100lb with a plant-based diet. A former NASA scientist and Matthew Kenney Culinary graduate, he's teamed up with leading academic researchers at institutions such as Harvard and the National Institutes of Health to publish work at the intersection of healthspan and plant-based diets. He's been featured by Wired Magazine, TEDMED 2010, ABC Nightline,The Atlantic,The Daily Beast, Men's Journal, The Guardian, Presto, How I made 100 pounds magically disappear, and The 4-Hour Body. 0:00- Ray’s background and mission 12:20- Ray’s choice of charity 13:30- Fasting / intermittent fasting 27:00- Feeling different on different diets 34:00- Maximizing performance/physique vs maximizing health 38:00- Not lifting during fat loss phaseshttps://www.amazon.com/Raymond-J.-Cro...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d

Dr. Brad Dieter is a trained Exercise Physiologist, Molecular Biologist, and Biostatistician. He received his B.A. from Washington State University and a Masters of Science in Biomechanics at the University of Idaho, and  completed his PhD at the University of Idaho. He completed his a post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital where he studied how metabolism and inflammation regulate molecular mechanisms disease and is involved in discovering novel therapeutics for diabetic complications. In addition to his laboratory and biostatistics work, Dr. Dieter runs Macros Inc and is passionate about scientific outreach and educating the public through his role on Scientific Advisory Boards and regular writing on health, nutrition, and supplementation.2:00- Gamechangers documentary / vegan diets7:50- Bioavailability of nutrients 10:00- Genetics vs Diet13:00- Iron supplementation14:30- Carnivore diet 19:45- Red

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Dr. Scott Stevenson has a masters and PhD in exercise physiology. He is ACSM and NSCA certified, has a graduate certificate in gerontology and is a licensed acupuncturist. Scott has been training for over 30 years and has competed in bodybuilding extensively. 0:10- Who is Scott Stevenson3:50- Getting off electronics / stimulation early 9:15- Blue blocking glasses / Eliminating blue light18:45- Sleep as a recovery tool22:40- Are there any big breakthroughs on the horizon?28:00- Genetic manipulation41:30- Practical changes coaches are making Donation Link: https://www.thespring.org/donate-now/...Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Women's Sports Foundation: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.or...Lyle McDonald is well known in the fitness industry, having become interested in human performance and physiology from the time he competed in sports as a teenager. He studied Physiological Sciences from UCLA and has spent the better part of 2 decades studying human physiology, hypertrophy, fat loss, and related topics. A a coach Lyle has worked with endurance athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. Lyle has written many books which can be found on his website http://www.bodyrecomposition.com Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/0:00- Explanation of book and birth control16:20- Why does testosterone suppress natural production in men longer than birth control in women?19:30- Fat gain and loss on birth control28:30- Other aspects of athletic performance on birth controlSmile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...