Ever wondered why bodybuilders train differently than powerlifters? Wouldn't training that gets you super strong, also make you super jacked? Or are they seperate goals entirely? Back as our first three-peat guest, Dr. Eric Helms breaks down the difference between training for strength and training for muscle growth. If you have seen any of Eric's work, you will know he know's his shit. And especially so when it comes to the literature on strength and hypertrophy. As a current powerlifter competitor and world class natural bodybuilder, Eric also has as stack of years in the trenches to ba ..read more

Why do some claim that they couldn't be healthy eating just plants? While others seem to thrive? I'm chatting all things dietary balance with Accredited Practicing Dietitian Melissa D'Elia.  We Cover: What does it mean to be healthy? Why do people claim they weren't healthy on a plant-only diet? What are the signs of an unbalanced diet? Key components of a balanced diet. Vitamins & minerals of interest. Do you have to eat only whole foods? How to practice balance today. Check out Mel's work. Connect with Mel on IG. Are you ready to finally  understand how to build muscle, l ..read more

Ohhh it's a big one today friends… The Plant Strong Dietitian, Leah Higl, is back to grace your ears once again with her deep knowledge of all things vegan nutrition.  And today, it's all about fat loss. Specifially we cover: Is fat loss positive or negative? The most important aspect of goal setting. Fat loss methods vs. principles. How to create a calorie deficit. The truth about macros. Does meal timing matter? Accepting that fat loss is hard, and you will get hungry. How to combat hunger to improve adherence.  Why you probably need a diet break.  To cardio? Or not to card ..read more

Everything you thought you knew about back pain, posture and technique is wrong. (Or at least maybe a little misguided). Like any industry, there are great physios, and there are poor physios.  I wanted to bring Andrew on to provide some insight, some perspective, and some practical take homes so you feel better equipped at knowing who to trust. We cover: What's missing in physiotherapy education. Why your core is not the problem. How to address hamstring "tightness". An updated perspective on posture. Why your technique is probably OK. The role of genetics in sport. How to pick a phy ..read more

On today’s show, we’re answering the question… what does the future of our protein look like? I am sure you are well aware of the current state of our climate and the huge obstacles we face as a species if we want to continue to call this place home. Where we source our protein is an incredibly important component of this issue, and in recent years there have been some super exciting new technologies that have the potential to disrupt our food systems for the better. Some you may have heard of such as lab or cultivated meat. Others may be new to you such as precision fermentation.  In thi ..read more

Social media is a tricky space to navigate, especially in the fitness industry. For the budding fitness enthusiast or novice trainee, looking for content on social platforms around what to do in the gym and how to eat for results, will more often than not lead them to a plethora of influencers with large followings. However this doesn't always mean their content will be helpful, or even effective. And often, it can even be harmful, specifically to their mental health. In todays episode I am chatting with Harry Moore, from the YouTube channel - Team ForNever Lean. Harry (or Harold as he's ..read more

On today’s show… we hit you with the most common nutrition errors in plant based nutrition. Specifially we cover:- What it means to be a science-based, vegan dietitian. - How Leah changed her relationship with food. - The problem with “Clean Eating” and strictly whole food approaches. - Common nutrition errors: Protein. - Common nutrition errors: Gut issues. - Common nutrition errors: Blood checks. Check out Leah here. Keep up to date with me here. Coaching enquires here. See ya in the next one, plant friends.  Support the show Are you ready to finally understand how to build muscle ..read more

On today’s show… It’s finally time to talk about Creatine. Should vegans bother with it? Is it safe? And what about hair loss and weight gain? I have the Creatine Godfather himself, Darren Candow PhD, to rip into this one and provide clear, evidence based information on what creatine is, how it works and how to supplement with it. Plus, we touch on an aspect of creatine supplementation not often talked about in mainstream circles - do vegans need more or less creatine than omnivores?  Grab your creatine, and let's go. Links: Follow Darren's work on Instagram  If you enjoy thi ..read more

Is just getting enough protein the best recommendation for optimising your results on a plant based diet? Or do we need to dive a little deeper and make our food selections based on specific amino acids? On today's episode I've got the brilliant mind of Dr. Eric Trexler joining me to break down the latest research on plant protein vs. animal protein.  Eric, well know for his work within the MASS research review team and work alongside Greg Knuckles over at Stronger By Science, is about as rational and nuanced as they come, and his understanding of the current research on plant protein a ..read more

I cannot believe another year has just gone! But I am also immensely proud of the content from the the 2021 season. I hope you gain as much from listening to these episodes as I do recording them. This year, I couldn't possibly include a piece from every guest in this summary episode, so instead, I have taken a short clip from sections I think you may find interesting or practically helpful. Of course, if any of these pieces are of interest to you, be sure to go back and give the full episode a listen again or for the first time. For ease of access, I have linked each one below for you ..read more