Muscle for Life

In this podcast I talk about what it really takes to get that "six pack," including how to build your core muscles properly, how to lose belly fat, and how to beat bloating. The Ultimate Ab Workouts: The 5 Best Ab Exercises for Getting a Six Pack: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ab-workouts/ The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How the Afterburn Effect Actually Works (And Why It’s Overrated): http://www.muscleforlife.com/afterburn-effect/ Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is Unnecessary and Even Unhealthy: http://www.muscleforlife.com/why-gluten-free-diet/ The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Refeed Day: When Dieting Should Include Overeating and Why: http://www.muscleforlife.com/refeed/ How to Prevent Overtraining With the Deload Week: http://ww

In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of various fad diets like Paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb (1:33) as well as how to create effective meal plans (29:38). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Which Weight Loss Pills Actually Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-weight-loss-pills-actually-work/ Why Gluten Free? A Balanced Look at the Benefits and Drawbacks: https://legionathletics.com/why-gluten-free/ How to Get the Body You Want With Flexible Dieting: https://legionathletics.com/flexible-dieting/ 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/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lo

In this podcast I take a few questions from listeners regarding changing up your workout routine (1:09), dealing with tight muscles due to too much sitting (30:56), and tips for starting a fitness business (42:45). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Muscle Hypertrophy (Muscle Growth): http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-muscle-hypertrophy-muscle-growth/ How Much Muscle Can You Build Naturally? http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-muscle-can-you-build-naturally/ The Ultimate Chest Workout: Chest Exercises for Awesome Pecs: http://www.muscleforlife.com/chest-workout-best-chest-exercises/ The Definitive Guide to Mobility Exercises: Improve Flexibility, Function, and Strength: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mobility-exercises/ How to Improve Flexibility and Mobility for Squatting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-improve-flexibility-and-mobility-for-squatting/ 5 Foam Roller

In this live Q&A I answer questions about my upcoming supplements, how to recover from workout injuries, the "choice" between being really strong and being really lean, and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: https://legionathletics.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: When cutting do you cycle or take a break from supplements eg. Forge and Phoenix? If so, when and for how long? Tell us more about GENESIS, your new green supplement. Can't wait for it! Deload VS. Week off? When will Stacked be released? Hey brother, been on your book for about a year. Best results ever... BUT, with shoulders, side raises, I feel I work my traps more than my shoulders, Tips? Read your book and you recommend taking 1.2g of protein/lb during cutting. I find it hard to stick to that? Any recommendation? I'm curious, which professional athlete do you admire most and why? Will fat gain during a bulk be more evenly redistributed? Or will stubborn areas gain fat first? Do you feel that

In this podcast I take two questions from readers and dive into how energy expenditure changes when you're cutting and what you need to do to keep the scale moving down and the health implications of cutting and bulking for long periods of time (28:36). Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting” (And How to Do It Right): http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ How to Accurately Measure Body Fat Percentage: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-measure-body-fat-percentage/ 4 Strategies for Losing Stubborn Fat for Good: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-truth-about-stubborn-fat-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strengt

In this podcast I interview author and coach George Fear on how to get and stay lean using a habit-based approach as opposed to counting and tracking. GEORGIE'S WEBSITE: http://askgeorgie.com/ ORDER GEORGIE'S BOOK: http://amzn.to/1cAjWUe ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Warning: You’re Making Life Harder by Not Using Mini-Habits: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mini-habits/ How I Use Calorie Cycling to Build Muscle and Stay Lean: http://www.muscleforlife.com/calorie-cycling/ The Definitive Guide to Leptin and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ The Definitive Guide to Reverse Dieting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/reverse-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-musc

In this live Q&A I answer questions about what do to when you are gaining strength but not size, how long you should stay in a calorie deficit, and more! If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: www.legionsupplements.com/qa/ QUESTIONS FROM THIS Q&A: When's the sleeping product and fish oil coming out? When are the new flavors of Whey+ coming out? Mike, BLS focuses exclusively on the 4-6 rep range. But if you follow Brad Schoenfeld (who I learned about from you), his plan cycles between a "strength phase" (like BLS 4-6 rep), a "metabolic phase" (15-20 reps) and a "muscle phase" (6-8) reps. He insists that this rep cycling is how to MAXIMIZE hypertrophy. Your thoughts? How often should you do abs? In your book you recommend taking 2-3 grams of Omega-3. My question is, is it best to take all 2-3 grams at once or can I take 1/2 with lunch and 1/2 with dinner? Is it possible that I'm making strength gains, while the size of my muscles remain the same? Do you have an esti

In this podcast I interview author and founder of Evidence Magazine Armi Legge on why “clean eating” is overrated, how to keep your diet in check without planning/tracking food intake, metabolic adaptation, and more! ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Make the “If It Fits Your Macros” Diet Work For You: http://www.muscleforlife.com/what-is-if-it-fits-your-macros-and-does-it-work/ Why “Clean Eating” Isn’t the Key to Weight Loss or Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/clean-eating-and-weight-loss/ How to Stop Binge Eating (Even If You Love Food): http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-stop-binge-eating/ How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/ 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 YouTube superstar and all-around cool guy Scott Herman on how to train for obstacle courses like Tough Mudder, how much muscle you can build naturally, how to break through weightlifting plateaus, and more! SCOTT'S WEBSITE: http://muscularstrength.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/ How Much Cardio You Should Do (and How Much Is Too Much): http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-cardio/ 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/ 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 creator of SEALFIT Mark Divine and we talk about overcoming mental inertia, keeping a mental edge over the long term, getting back on track after falling off the wagon, and more... MARK'S WEBSITE: http://sealfit.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Prevent and Recover From Workout Injuries: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-prevent-and-recover-from-workout-injuries/ Warning: You’re Making Life Harder by Not Using Mini-Habits: http://www.muscleforlife.com/mini-habits/ Workout Motivation: The Power of Habit: http://www.muscleforlife.com/workout-motivation-part-1-the-power-of-habit/ Get Workout Motivation: 7 Ways to Get Fired Up: http://www.muscleforlife.com/workout-motivation/ 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. Spencer Nadolsky from Examine.com and we talk boosting testosterone levels naturally (5:00), low-carb vs. high-carb dieting (12:25), supplements that actually work (26:30), and more... SPENCER'S WEBSITE: http://drspencer.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/ The Definitive Guide to the Multivitamin Supplement: What Is and Isn’t Worth Your Money and Why: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-multivitamin/ The Definitive Guide to Leptin and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/leptin-and-weight-loss/ How to Speed Up Your Metabolism for Easier Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-speed-up-metabolism/ The Ultimate Guide to the Best Prot

In this podcast I interview coach and bikini competitor Dell Farrell and we talk clean eating vs. flexible dieting, feeling intimidated at the gym (12:35), dealing with water retention (27:08), and more... DELL'S WEBSITE: http://icecreamgal.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Women: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-ultimate-fitness-plan-for-women/ Does CrossFit Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/ The Definitive Guide to the Paleo Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ 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/ The Science of Stress, Cortisol, and Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/stress-cortisol-weight-loss/ Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-rete

In this podcast I interview Mark Rippetoe and we talk about how training changes in your middle and even later years, how to keep joints healthy (34:35), how to avoid injuries and overtraining (45:09), and more... MARKS'S WEBSITE: http://startingstrength.com/ FIND A STARTING STRENGTH COACH: http://startingstrength.org/ ORDER MARK'S BOOK: http://amzn.to/1Hug9UQ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: The Definitive Guide to Muscle Recovery: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-definitive-guide-to-muscle-recovery-and-muscle-growth/ Does CrossFit Work? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-crossfit-work/ How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/ 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/ Debunking the Myth of Weightlifting and Joint Problems: http://www.muscleforlife.com/weightlifting-joint-problems/ Why the BCAA Supplement is Overrated: http://www.muscleforlife.com/bcaa-supplement/ W

In this podcast I interview the one and only Dr. Layne Norton and we talk contest/photo shoot prep, how to maximize fat loss and minimize muscle loss while cutting, reverse dieting, and more... LAYNE'S WEBSITE: http://www.biolayne.com/ ORDER THE REVERSE DIETING BOOK: http://reversedietingbook.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/ Why Rapid Weight Loss Is Superior to “Slow Cutting” (And How to Do It Right): http://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/ The Absolute Best and Worst Ways to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/best-way-to-build-muscle/ The Best Way to Gain Muscle Without Getting Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-best-way-to-gain-muscle-not-fat/ 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 give you several diet and training tips for maintaining muscle and strength and minimizing fat gain while traveling and some simple, powerful advice from Warren Buffet on setting and pursuing goals in life (34:50). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: How to Stay in Shape When You’re Traveling: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-stay-in-shape-when-youre-traveling/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Does Alcohol Consumption Affect Weight Loss and Muscle Growth? http://www.muscleforlife.com/does-alcohol-consumption-affect-weight-loss-and-muscle-growth/ How Much Protein is Needed to Build Muscle: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-much-protein-build-muscle/ How to Enjoy “Cheat Meals” Without Ruining Your Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/cheat-meal/ How to Change Your Body Weight Set Point: http://www.muscleforlife.com/body-weight-set-point/ The Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting: http://www.muscleforlife.c

In this podcast I talk about how to properly reduce your food intake to keep fat loss going, whether or not you can train when you're sore (26:05), why eating carbs late at night isn't an issue (31:50), and more. Join my book launch here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/ Want to submit questions for me to answer? Go here: http://www.muscleforlife.com/ask-mike-anything/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/8-signs-of-overtraining/ Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? http://www.muscleforlife.com/water-retention-and-weight-loss/ Why and How I Use Fasted Cardio to Lose Fat as Quickly as Possible: http://www.muscleforlife.com/fasted-cardio/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ The Top 4 Scientifically Proven Benefits of a High-Protein Diet: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-protein-diet/ How to Reduce Muscle Soreness: http://www.mu

In this podcast I talk about my new books and what sets them apart from their previous (first) editions, what "clinically effective dosages" really means (24:33), and why I'm not a fan of "mini bulks" and "mini cuts" (37:34). JOIN MY BOOK LAUNCH HERE: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/ MY PRE-WORKOUT PULSE: https://legionsupplements.com/products/supplements/pulse/ MY FAT BURNER PHOENIX: https://legionsupplements.com/products/supplements/phoenix/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: Examine: http://examine.com/ 3 Calorie Counting “Secrets” Every Dieter Should Know: http://www.muscleforlife.com/counting-calories/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ 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 the one and only Brad Schoenfeld and we talk about the rock-bottom fundamentals of building muscle and strength and losing fat, the myth of "functional" training, and more! JOIN MY BOOK LAUNCH: http://www.muscleforlife.com/launch/ ORDER THE M.A.X. MUSCLE PLAN: http://amzn.to/1EpHo0M BRAD'S WEBSITE: http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/ ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: “Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/muscle-memory/ 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.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ How Training Frequency Can Help or Hurt Your Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-frequency/ The Definitive Guide on How to Build a Workout Routine: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-build-a-workout-routine/ The Definitive Guide to Post-Workout Nutrition: http://www.muscleforlife.com/guide-to-post-work

In this podcast I talk about who can and can't build muscle and lose fat simultaneously and how to do it and some of my big business lessons I've learned over the last couple of years (32:16). ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO: “Muscle Memory” is Real and Here’s How It Works: http://www.muscleforlife.com/muscle-memory/ The Definitive Guide to Effective Meal Planning: http://www.muscleforlife.com/healthy-meal-planning-tips/ Acute energy deprivation affects skeletal muscle protein synthesis: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20164371 The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ How Training Frequency Can Help or Hurt Your Muscle Growth: http://www.muscleforlife.com/training-frequency/ The Definitive Guide on How to Build a Workout Routine: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-build-a-workout-routine/ Which Form of Creatine is Most Effective? http://www.muscleforlife.com/which-form-of-creatine-is-most-effective/ How to Take Workout Supplements for

In this podcast I talk with Andrew Steele from DNAFit about my test results and about genetic testing in general and how you can use it to optimize your health and performance. ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS PODCAST: How Insulin Really Works: It Causes Fat Storage…But Doesn’t Make You Fat: http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-insulin-works/ The Definitive Guide to Why Low-Carb Dieting Sucks: http://www.muscleforlife.com/low-carb-diet/ Carbohydrates and Weight Loss: Should You Go Low-Carb? http://www.muscleforlife.com/carbohydrates-and-weight-loss-should-you-go-low-carb/ 5 Powerful Vitamin D Benefits That Make It a “Super-Vitamin”: http://www.muscleforlife.com/vitamin-d-benefits/ Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is Unnecessary and Even Unhealthy: http://www.muscleforlife.com/why-gluten-free-diet/ Why High-Intensity Interval Training is Best For Weight Loss: http://www.muscleforlife.com/high-intensity-interval-training-and-weight-loss/ Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster