Physique Mastery

In episode 27 of the Physique Mastery Podcast we're joined by one of our clients, Marci Nevin who shares her thoughts on the muscle building process and how the fear of fat gain has held her back in the past. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

Building muscle over 40 is all about refinement. The days of slabbing on large amounts of mass are behind us. But please don't mistake this for settling or lowering your expectations. It's quite the opposite. Building muscle over 40 is more of an art form. Appreciating the small and subtle changes. Improving the quality of mass and the chiseled details. Embracing the process and finding joy in the journey. Having fun with the little nuances in the training experience. As you'll hear, this is a topic that Bryan Krahn and I are quite passionate about. Enjoy the discussion in episode 26 of the Physique Mastery Podcast. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

Quality form is crucial when you're looking forward to lifting over the long-term and continuously improving your physique. Yet, there's a time and a place for using a little body english or cheat a little with your reps. In episode 25 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn​ share the appropriate time and strategy for utilizing the benefits of cheat reps. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

Should you track calories? How about counting macros? Is it better to eat intuitively? In episode 24 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the best nutrition tracking practices to help you adhere to your diet plan. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

In episode 23 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus cheat meals. - How often should you have a cheat meal? - Are cheat days ok? - Do you even need cheat meals? - Should you include cheat meals in a muscle build phase. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

Should you change your workout plan every 4 weeks or stick with it until you're no longer making progress with it? What variables should you manipulate when you are ready to change your workout plan? In episode 22 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn address these questions while providing an optimal big picture approach to program design. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

A meal plan that suits your personality, preferences, and lifestyle is one of the most important factors in your fat loss success. It all boils down to compliance. A plan that you can actually stick with and dare I say, enjoy while remaining in a caloric deficit. It’s a delicate balance between structure and the optimal amount of flexibility. Which largely depends on you, the individual. In episode 21 of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the intricacies of meal planning based on their decades of coaching experience. You’ll hear about; - How structure is good, and why rigid plans often fail. - Why you don’t learn anything when following a meal plan. - Adapting your diet to fit your lifestyle rather than forcing your lifestyle to fit your diet. - The optimal approach to structuring your caloric deficit. - Setting yourself up to successfully maintain your lean physique. - Why you should never worry about the minutia until you near the end of a cutting phase. …And s

Many of us physique minded bros always seem to be chasing big goals. Whether it’s getting shredded or packing on muscle mass, we have this need to see a drastic change in appearance in order to feel a great sense of achievement. The thought of maintenance just does not seem to sit well with us. But what if… what if that uncomfortable pit in our stomach is a sign that maintenance should be the very goal we need to strive for. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn are joined by Paul Thiel to discus the the benefits of chasing maintenance. You’ll hear about; - The successful 46 week bulking phase Paul went through last year. - What Paul will do different during his next muscle building phase. - What made his cutting phase feel so effortless. - The catalyst for embarking on his journey of maintenance. - What he’s learned from 10 weeks of chasing maintenance and how his body has responded. - Establishing a new body weight set point. - Rediscovering the joy of

In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the workout and nutrition strategies that Scott has been applying during his 12 week cutting phase. Here's what you'll hear; - What makes a fat loss phase easier. - How the accountability with weekly physique updates skyrockets motivation. - Why radical changes from regular eating patterns aren't necessary. - How you can enjoy your favourite foods while getting ripped. - Managing cheat days, cheat meals, and alcohol. - How to avoid the rebound weight gain at the end of a cutting phase. - What foods to add to a diet when a cutting phase ends - How doing just a handful of things consistently well is the key to a successful body transformation. - How to structure your workouts during a 12 week fat loss phase. - Why the timing of your cutting phase is important. ...And so much more! Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future epis

In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus why they no longer write workout plans and why you should stop following them. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share the best gift ideas for the bros in your life. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the importance of setting process oriented goals. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

A new year is upon us and the holiday gatherings are in full effect. For many physique focused bros, the resolution to get ripped has already been planted in their mind. The thought of working toward getting cut and jacked come January 1st has you all fired up. But what now? You still have two weeks of 2016 remaining. What will you do with this time? Do you over indulge with all the festivities going on? Telling yourself, "I may as well get it out of my system now since I'll be dieting in two weeks." You certainly wouldn't be alone if you made that decision. I know I've been there and done that countless times in the past. Funny thing is, I convinced myself that it was a smart move each time. That somehow pigging out on junk and alcohol would make my upcoming diet much easier. This couldn't be further from the truth! Which is why Bryan and I have dedicated this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast to sharing pre-diet strategies that will allow you to enjoy your holidays while setting you up for success

Bryan just got back from a trip to Venice Beach California where he ran into two bodybuilding legends. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robbie Robinson. Obviously both Arnold and Robbie were blessed with some great genetics. And both of them made the most out the gifts they were given while having an absolute blast in the process. But looking at the two of them today, Arnold (69) and Robbie (70), you can see that lifestyle is an even bigger factor than genetics when it comes to building a ripped and muscular body. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast we share our insights into genetic and lifestyle advantages as well as why you should take them into consideration when comparing yourself to other bodybuilders. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scott@metabolicmasterpiece.com

The holidays are not a time to hold yourself to a ridiculous standard of ‘perfect’ nutrition. But it’s also not a free pass to gluttony. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus; * How to structure your nutrition during the holiday season. * Food baggage and cravings. * Why the last thing you should do is put your nutrition on autopilot between now and January 1st. * The risk of trying negative associations to nutrition and exercise when you do them out of guilt. * Don’t piss all over a good time. * If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. * Executing at a high level while having patience. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com

The traditional methods of bulking and cutting are far from optimal for aesthetic minded bros over 40 that have years of lifting under their belt. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Bryan Krahn and Scott Tousignant discus; * How lean you should get before entering a muscle building phase and why you should use caution when attempting to get get super lean. * The increased importance of taking a slow and steady approach to building muscle over 40. * Why you should spend as little time in a deficit as possible. * Setting different goals other than scale weight. * Why progress doesn’t mean you need to continue gaining weight year after year. * The importance of sticking with a structured nutrition plan when going off a diet. * How we’re always learning through experience. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com

Gradually increasing training volume over time is the most important factor for long term physique development. Trouble is, some bros make the mistake of constantly working out with high volume while failing to include low volume phases throughout the year. The culprit often times is doubt. That inner voice questioning whether your muscles are getting enough stimulation to grow from the low volume work. Always thinking more is better. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share; - Why training volume is misunderstood. - Junk volume that is holding you back. - Marketing messages that are responsible for creating the "More is better" mindset. - Various methods for including low volume work into your training plan. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com

Pumping Iron was a catalyst that sparked the bodybuilding movement. Decades later this cult classic continues to inspire physique athletes while stirring up feelings of unity, belonging, and a sense of normalcy in a world where many view us as freaks. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn share the impact that Arnold Schwarzenegger and the film Pumping Iron has had on their life and training. Maybe it’s because of our experience under the bar and greater appreciation for the art of body sculpting, but even after having watched the film dozens of times, we still manage to takeaway priceless insights from Arnold and the Pumping Iron crew to this day. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com

It's important to follow a structured workout program and progress with it from week to week. But there are times when it's necessary and even beneficial to deviate from the plan. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn respond to a concern from a member in the Physique Mastery Movement who was worried that they had fallen behind because they were only able to complete 4 of the 5 planned workouts for the week. They also discus the importance of designing a minimal dose workout plan to suit your lifestyle with bonus workouts for those times when life allows more opportunities to train. Your workout program should enhance your life and bring you joy. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com

Body part specialized training isn't just for lagging body parts. Even if you have a symmetrical and proportional physique, periodized body part specialization is a smart approach to building muscle. In this episode of the Physique Mastery Podcast coaches Scott Tousignant and Bryan Krahn discus the ins and outs of body part specialization; Who should use body part specialized training. When to use body part specialized training. How to structure your body part specialized training plan. How to maximize the benefits of body part specialized training. Visit the Jacked After 40 website https://www.jackedafter40.com/ Do you have a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Send it to scotttousignant@gmail.com