Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this episode, I interview Katherine, a 60-year-old massage therapist who had struggled with her body composition until deciding to get in stage shape as a birthday challenge.  Even though she’s no stranger to fitness and had competed before, stress and lack of consistency caused her nutrition and training to suffer

If you spend time in gyms or follow fitness influencers, you've likely encountered the mindset that more is better when it comes to training volume.  More sets, more reps, more time in the gym equals faster results. Right? Not necessarily. As with many areas of fitness and nutrition, the truth is more nuanced. Enter th

Starting a running routine can be daunting, whether you’re a beginner, someone looking to lose weight, or a former athlete.  In this episode, you’ll learn the essentials of starting a running program. We discuss the relationship between resistance training and running, address the interference effect, and provide a det

Are you considering reducing your training volume as you dive deeper into a cutting phase?  Curious about the difference between brown and white fat, or the hybrid athlete trend? In this episode, I'll discuss these topics and many more, giving you the insights you need to adjust your fitness routine effectively while e

Can you think your way to bigger muscles? The mind-muscle connection isn’t just a buzzword — it's a crucial element of successful resistance training and bodybuilding.  In this interview episode of Muscle For Life, Chris Barakat shares his expert insights on how a focused and intentional connection with your muscles ca

Ever been curious about different ways to hit your protein targets when you're always on the move?  Or perhaps you've considered GABA supplements for stress and anxiety? In this episode, I delve into these questions and many others that come directly from my dedicated followers. As always, these questions come directly