Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews
OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING! If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever. Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
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Q&A: Sleep Strategies for Late Nights, Skinny Leg Solution, Microdosing Caffeine, & More
In this episode, I tackle a variety of questions ranging from training and supplementation, to the threat of AI towards humanity. I discuss how to grow skinny legs efficiently, how to optimize your sleep and wake-up time after a late night, whether hyperextensions are a good exercise, and a lot more. As always, these
Mike Mentzer's high-intensity training (HIT) method has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity lately, but does the science support its effectiveness? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Mike Israetel to get his take on the pros and cons of Mentzer's Heavy Duty Workout approach. In case you're not familiar with Dr.
In this episode, I talk with Luke, who achieved a dramatic body transformation through Legion’s one-on-one coaching program. Luke had struggled with his weight for over a decade, experiencing short-term success through extreme dieting and cardio, only to regain the weight. However, working with his Legion coach, he l
How much protein can your body actually use in one sitting? Is there an upper limit to muscle protein synthesis? Does protein timing really matter? If you're serious about gaining muscle, you've likely asked these questions and many more like them. To help answer these questions, I interviewed Dr. Stuart Phillips, a w
Q&A: Training For Explosiveness, Genetics & Vascularity, Electrolyte Supplements, & More
In this episode, I tackle a diverse array of questions from my dedicated Instagram followers, ranging from optimizing muscle explosiveness, to the influence of genetics on vascularity. I’ll also get into the age-old debate of zone 2 cardio versus high-intensity interval training, the benefits of beetroot for exercise p
Are you doing everything right but still not seeing progress on the scale? If you're eating in a calorie deficit, training hard, and still not losing weight, don't worry—you're not alone. And more importantly, there are solutions. In this episode, I talk with Harry Barnes, who not only has 12 years of experience helpin