Brains And Gains With Dr. David Maconi

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...

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 0:40- Charity explanation 1:50- Does increasing volume over time matter? 8:40- Optimizing different fiber type growth 14:00- DC training 21:00- Going to true failure 24:00- Genetic being the ultimate factor 36:00- Specialization phases 51:30- Has Lyle considered steroids?Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.y

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the all-around impressive Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro of Renaissance Periodization. We discuss counting chemicals, the ability to manipulate the gut microbiome, the effect of artificial and "natural" sweeteners, and more!Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, CISSN, CHC, is a Renaissance Periodization coach, ISSN-certified sport nutritionist, and ACE-certified health coach. She is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Georgia Gwinnett College, and holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech as well as a BS in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education from Radford University. She is currently completing requirements towards the Registered Dietitian credential as a participant in the Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway of the Dietetic Internship Program of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Furkids Charity: https://furkids.org/Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro's IG: https://www.instag

Miguel has a Bachelors in nutritional science and is a Masters student at Columbia University, where he conducts biomedical research. He is also a research assistant at the Yale School of Medicine. In the fitness world he has worked with Menno Henselman, Layne Norton, Jeff Nippard, Alan Aragon, and others. He was a coach with Revive Stronger and continues to provide educational content for them.  1:15- Charity explanation (Safe Horizon) 2:00- Miguel’s background 13:00- Evidence against failure training 18:00- Why most studies use beginners 24:20- Ability to train to failure 26:00- Partials vs full range of motion 29:55- All about CBD Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Miguel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mblacutt/CBD Article: https://revivestronger.com/cbd-oil-wo...Safe Horizon Charity: https://www.safehorizon.org/donate/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-P...

Myself, Jacob Schepis, and Steve Hall discuss adjusting training and eating when on vacation or during particularly stressful periods        1:00- Adjusting training to life stress 8:00- Neurological vs muscular adaptations 13:50- Training recommendations during holiday/vacation 24:00- Nutrition recommendations during holiday/vacationJacob's channel for part 2: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6a...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...

Brad Loomis is a professional natural bodybuilder and powerlifter. While he has been successful in both of these areas he considers his best talent to be his ability to coach. He is an esteemed coach with 3DMJ and has coached many athletes to the bodybuilding stage and powerlifting platform. Today we discuss numerous topics including why he now leans more towards powerlifting, how to get around injuries, mental hurdles involved in competitive lifting, and more.0:30- St. Jude’s Charity donation1:00- Brad coming back from surgery 4:40- Best lifts vs current lifts9:00- How to come back from an injury14:00- Psychologically handling not being at your best18:15- Nutrition during a recovery period20:40- Changes and accompanying changesPart 2 can be found on the 3DMJ channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJWebsite and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/

Andrew Vigotsky is currently getting his PhD in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. He is a respected colleague among many of the well known science-based practitioners in the fitness community and is continuing to help publish relevant research in the field.   0:30- Andrew’s background  4:00- Does hypertrophy truly contribute to strength?  10:40- What factors contribute to getting stronger?  15:30- Moment arms and biomechanics  28:00- Future researchVariable gearing in pennate muscles: https://www.pnas.org/content/105/5/1745Some of Andrew's papers mentioned:https://peerj.com/articles/5071/https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fu...https://link.springer.com/article/10....https://peerj.com/articles/1462/Today's donation will go towards Operation Smile, to help provide surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate deformities. Website and Coaching: https://drdavemaconi.com/Smile Fund: https://secure.operationsmile.org/sit...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave_maconi/Youtube Homepa