Muscle for Life

In this podcast I talk about why I've never done drugs and never will, how a typical day of eating and training looks for me, and how to adjust your training if you have to miss workouts. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: 5 Huge Fitness Mistakes That Nearly Made Me Quit: http://www.muscleforlife.com/5-common-fitness-mistakes-to-avoid/ Bostin Loyd steroid transformation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MaaC6VD4ZA The Definitive Guide to Leptin and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ How to Stay in Shape When You’re Traveling: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-stay-in-shape-when-youre-traveling/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlif

In this podcast I answer reader questions about muscle vs. tendon and ligament recovery, how to preserve muscle when doing a lot of cardio, how much you can "fudge" your diet numbers, and more! Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ View my holiday deals: http://legionsupplements.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Debunking the Myth of Weightlifting and Joint Problems: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-joint-problems/ Cardio and Muscle Growth: Friends or Foes? http://www.muscleforlife.com/cardio-and-muscle-growth-friends-or-foes/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/ The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/ How Much Protein is Needed to Bui

In this podcast I talk about a few of the biggest diet and training mistakes people make that prevent them from achieving their fitness goals and how you can use "mini-habits" to, well, do anything. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: 7 Diet Mistakes That Make It Damn Hard to Lose Weight, Build Muscle, and Feel Good: http://www.muscleforlife.com/diet-mistakes/ 6 “Everyday” Weightlifting Mistakes That Keep People Small, Weak, and Frustrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-mistakes/ Warning: You’re Making Life Harder by Not Using Mini-Habits: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mini-habits/ How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-lose-weight-without-counting-calories/ How to Count Calories Correctly for Effortless Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-count-calories/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.musclefo

In this podcast I answers reader questions on how to make flexible dieting as "flexible" as possible (1:25), how to best work lifting and cardio into your schedule (11:22), and my recommendations on how women should work with weights (15:56). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/ Cardio and Muscle Growth: Friends or Foes? http://www.muscleforlife.com/cardio-and-muscle-growth-friends-or-foes/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Jimmy Smith, who specializes in training athletes, and we talk about how to use weight training, nutrition, and supplementation to maximize your sports performance. Jimmy's website: http://physiqueformuladiet.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Pre-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/pre-workout-nutrition/ The Definitive Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-post-workout-nutrition/ My supplement recommendations: http://www.muscleforlife.com/recommendation/supplements/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Sohee Lee and we talk about the ins and outs of protecting your metabolism while you lose fat, getting it to run as fast as possible, and more... How to Count Macros book: http://www.howtocountmacros.com/ Reverse Dieting book: http://reversedietingbook.com/ Sohee's website: http://www.soheefit.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: The Refeed Day: When Dieting Should Include Overeating and Why: http://www.muscleforlife.com/refeed/ How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-lose-weight-without-counting-calories/ How to Count Calories Correctly for Effortless Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-count-calories/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ How to Speed Up Your Metabolism for Easier Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-speed-up-metabolism/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up f

In this podcast I answer more reader questions, and this time they're regarding the reverse pyramid style of weightlifting (1:33), determining our genetic potential (11:06), organic vs. conventional food (29:35), and more... Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: http://muscleforlife.com/bbls/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: 6 “Everyday” Weightlifting Mistakes That Keep People Small, Weak, and Frustrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-mistakes/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ Do Actors Use Steroids to Prepare for Movie Roles? http://www.muscleforlife.com/do-actors-use-steroids-for-movies/ Thinner Leaner Stronger: http://www.muscleforlife.com/books/thinner-leaner-stronger/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscl

In this podcast I interview NYT bestselling author and Navy SEAL Mark Divine and we talk about how he developed an "unbeatable mind" that kept him alive on the battlefield and has helped him succeed as an entrepreneur. ORDER THE WAY OF THE SEAL: http://amzn.to/1tJVjGe ORDER THE UNBEATABLE MIND: http://amzn.to/1sm95Dv MARK'S WEBSITE: http://sealfit.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I answer a few more popular questions in my Google Moderator relating to sleep needs, work/life balance, the future of MFL, what I did before all this, and more... Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ Legion Supplements: http://legionsupplements.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Help, I Can’t Sleep! Effects of Sleep Deprivation and Natural Cures for Insomnia: http://www.muscleforlife.com/help-i-cant-sleep-effects-of-sleep-deprivation-and-natural-cures-for-insomnia/ The Great “Work-Life Balance” Dilemma: http://www.muscleforlife.com/work-life-balance/ The Simple Science of Effective (and Ineffective) Goal Setting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/goal-setting/ Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog? http://www.muscleforlife.com/fox-hedgehog-parable/ 5 Huge Fitness Mistakes That Nearly Made Me Quit: http://www.muscleforlife.com/5-common-fitness-mistakes-to-avoid/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and

In this podcast, I interview Mark Rippetoe and we talk about the failings of CrossFit, what's wrong with much of today's exercise science, natural strength potentials, and more... STARTING STRENGTH: http://amzn.to/YTXsqr MARK'S WEBSITE: http://startingstrength.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Does CrossFit Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/ How to Reduce Muscle Soreness: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reduce-muscle-soreness/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I answer questions from readers on how body types affect gains, how to make diets work when cooking for multiple people, why I like and dislike multivitamins, and more... Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Carbohydrates and Weight Loss: Should You Go Low-Carb? http://www.muscleforlife.com/carbohydrates-and-weight-loss-should-you-go-low-carb/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Ultimate Calves Workouts for Quickly Adding Size and Strength: http://www.muscleforlife.com/calves-workout/ How Training Frequency Can Help or Hurt Your Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-frequency/ My recipes: http://www.muscleforlife.com/category/food/ How to Enjoy “Cheat Meals” Without Ruining Your Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/cheat-meal/ Adi Gillespie: https://www.facebook.com/AdiGillespieFitness 8 Proven Ways to B

In this podcast I interview David Epstein, author of the NYT bestseller The Sports Gene, and we talk how genetics, talent, and practice relate to acquiring physical ability. ORDER THE SPORTS GENE: http://amzn.to/1uFWVUD DAVID'S WEBSITE: http://thesportsgene.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Dr. Richard Lee from Gene Solve and we talk about what genetic research is teaching us about how to achieve optimal levels of health and performance. GENE SOLVE: http://gene-solve.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about the big mistakes I see intermediate lifters making that prevent them from making progress and my thoughts on what it means to find the right work-life balance (27:06). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: http://muscleforlife.com/bbls/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/ Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting”: http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/ How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat…at the Same Time: http://www.muscleforlife.com/build-muscle-lose-fat/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The Definitive Guide to Pre-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/pre-workout-nutrition/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.c

In this podcast I talk about the 5 big mistakes I was making in my diet and training that kept me stuck in a rut and a great lesson on achieving goals that we can learn from epic funnyman Steve Martin (31:06). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: The Truth About Protein Absorption: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-truth-about-protein-absorption-how-often-you-should-eat-protein-to-build-muscle/ Meal Frequency: http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-meal-frequency-affect-weight-loss-metabolic-rate-and-appetite-control/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Kelly Starrett from MobilityWOD and we talk about the detrimental effects of sitting too much, various "little" lifestyle choices that can harm or help us in the long run, his new book that is launching in October, and more! KELLY'S WEBSITE: http://www.mobilitywod.com/ KELLY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: http://www.amazon.com/The-Talent-Code-Greatness-Grown/dp/055380684X/?tag=mflweb-20 http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Gene-Talent-Practice-Success-ebook/dp/B00AEDDQKE/?tag=mflweb-20 http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Cain-Protecting-Emotional-Life-ebook/dp/B0030CMK9Y/?tag=mflweb-20 Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I talk about the "If It Fits Your Macros" style of dieting--what it is, how it works, and what I do and don't like about it--as well as why I think being able to be a good "grinder" gives you a huge advantage in life (27:25). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: How to build muscle and lose fat at the same time: http://www.muscleforlife.com/build-muscle-lose-fat/ High-fat dieting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/clean-eating-and-weight-loss/ How to make a meal plan: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The truth about sugar: http://www.muscleforlife.com/sugar-facts/ The Definitive Guide to the "If It Fits Your Macros" Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/ My supplement recommendations: http://www.muscleforlife.com/recommendation/supplements/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview bestselling author and competitive triathlete Ben Greenfield and we talk about the difference between overtraining and overreaching, the easiest way to know when your body needs a break, effective recovery strategies beyond simple nutrition and rest, maintaining peak brain health, and more... BEN'S WEBSITE: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/ GET FIT GUY PODCAST: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/get-fit-guys-quick-dirty-tips/id371750376?mt=2 Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast I interview Jordan from The Art of Charm and we talk about how to increase confidence in dealing with others without being a douche and how to build genuine relationships that will improve your work, social, and love life. JORDAN'S WEBSITE: http://theartofcharm.com/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/

In this podcast, I talk about simple strategies that help you enjoy "cheat meals" without ruining your diet and a couple physically and mentally unhealthy aspects of the fitness culture that I really don't like (25:39). ARTICLE RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/