Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this podcast episode, author and entrepreneur Jonathan Goodman discusses his latest book, 'The Obvious Choice'. Topics include defining your unique game, using storytelling to build trust, focusing on problems rather than likes or algorithms, and the power of community, specificity, simplicity, and consistency for success.

January 15, 2025

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Matt, a busy professional in his 50s, lost 24 pounds in 24 weeks with a body transformation coaching program despite challenges such as surgery recovery, job demands, and frequent travel. He shares strategies for consistency, overcoming setbacks, and building sustainable habits.

January 09, 2025

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

This podcast discusses fitness and health questions from followers such as whether to consider TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy), the benefits of sauna use for recovery and overall health, colonstrum supplementation's effectiveness, and more.

January 01, 2025

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Holiday greetings are shared, followed by a glimpse into Legion's plans for 2025, including new products and upgrades.

December 25, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this episode, Pat Flynn discusses his new book and shares tips on making kettlebell training fun and functional, performing 'The Big 6' exercises safely and effectively, building strength and endurance using kettlebells, integrating kettlebells into workouts, understanding their mobility benefits, and a simplified diet plan. Pat Flynn is an award-winning author and trainer for special forces and professional athletes.

December 19, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

What’s the secret to a sustainable diet that actually works? And how can you successfully integrate fitness into your busy schedule? Stan Efferding, acclaimed powerlifter, coach, and creator of The Vertical Diet, returns to the podcast to reveal how simple, realistic habits can transform your health. If you’re not familiar with Stan, he’s a two-time holder of all-time raw world powerlifting records and famously dubbed the “world’s strongest bodybuilder.” He’s also a sought-after coach who’s worked with elite athletes like Hafthor Björnsson, Ed Coan, Ben Smith, Flex Wheeler, and Jon Jones. In this episode, Stan shares his straightforward approach to health and fitness, focusing on practical strategies that work in real life. In this interview, you’ll learn . . . How to fit nutrition and fitness into a busy life The importance of sustainable habits over extreme programs The role of micronutrients and gut-friendly foods in overall health The surprising benefits of small, frequent movement throughout the day over long, intense exercise sessions Why consistency, not perfection, is the key to long-term success And more . . . So, if you want to make fitness simpler and more sustainable, click play and join the conversation. --- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (09:29) Enjoy your workouts (15:44) 10-min vs 30-min walks (17:18) Walks after meals (25:01) Why exercise isn’t for weight loss (31:37) Macronutrients for goals (44:28) Do we need fruits/veggies? (55:41) Multivitamins: yes or no? (57:23) Easy-to-digest foods --- Mentioned on the Show: Creatine Gummies The Shredded Chef Stan Efferding The Vertical Diet Stan Efferding YouTube Stan Efferding Instagram

December 11, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

This podcast features an interview with fitness expert Brad Schoenfeld discussing optimal rest periods for muscle and strength gain based on exercise type, training intensity, and fitness level.

December 04, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Discussion on optimal sodium-potassium ratio, best lifting belts, strategies for overcoming motivation slumps, training with and without belted squats, the effect of diet on injuries/recovery, recommended training schedules, interrupted workouts, benefits of Legion Vitamin C, pseudoscience success and more.

November 27, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this podcast episode, Dr. Bill Campbell discusses benefits and pitfalls of food and body weight tracking in relation to fitnessjourneys. He explains common criticisms, the importance of calorie tracking for weight loss, practical ways to avoid the pitfalls, effects of regular body weigh-ins, his personal experiences, macronutrient considerations, protein goals vs. calorie limits, and impacts on body image.

November 20, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this podcast episode, host Mike discusses natural muscle growth and its relation to genetics, his daily supplement stack from Legion, optimal gym timing, high versus low reps for fatigue, the utility of deadlifts, BLS exercises, the comparison between alternating and simultaneous curls, whether extra lateral raises are overkilling it, weightlifting belts, managing shoulder impingement, and best workout timings.

November 13, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Mark Divine discusses the warrior mindset for personal growth via strategies to build emotional control and cope with self-doubt, harness intuition, cultivate daily habits for focus/resilience, break negative patterns, blend mindfulness & discipline, align heart & mind, manage emotions, explore past life traumas' impact & metacognition. He shares insights from his latest book 'Uncommon'. Discussion also touched on individualism, spiritual use of drugs, and the role of intuition.

November 06, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this podcast, Mike discusses topics like regression during a cut, training with lower back injuries, ideal body fat percentage for health, nutrition strategies, front squat form, reverse dieting, agility after 50, hack squat machine, healthcare system, winter appetite, creatine supplement, bicep injury update, EMFs from devices.

October 30, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Michael shares his inspiring journey of losing weight from 244 pounds to 214 pounds in a few months using Legion's Body Transformation Coaching service, highlighting the impact of expert guidance on nutrition, training, and mindset. He speaks about the struggles faced during the transformation and its unexpected benefits like higher energy levels and improved outlook.

October 23, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Discusses practical strategies to engage and motivate young people, focusing on social status, balancing high standards with support, reframing stress for better performance, essential mindsets for parents, mentors, and educators, and stress management.

October 16, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Discussion on benefits of fasted training for muscle growth, pros and cons of aggressive dieting, optimal leg day frequency, supplements like sea moss, hydrogen water, and topics like Bench press form, using belts for lifts, multiple leg days benefits, elevated heels for squats, minimalist program and arms, Ozempic thoughts, and BPC 157 safety.

October 09, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Discussion on Ozempic, a GLP-1 drug initially for diabetes now used for weight loss, with author Johann Hari sharing insights from his book Magic Pill. The episode covers its effects on appetite, potential risks and side effects for long-term use, possible exacerbation of eating disorders, challenges, and the link between processed foods and obesity.

October 02, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this podcast, Dr. Andy Galpin speaks about why recreational athletes should incorporate strength training to prevent injuries, boost performance, and improve overall health in sports like tennis, golf, and martial arts. He shares practical tips on implementing weightlifting into routines without compromising desired sports practice.

September 25, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

What's the secret to becoming a super communicator? How can you navigate the three layers of conversation? And how is technology changing the way we communicate? In this episode, I sit down with Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the bestselling book Super Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Charles explains the keys to effective communication and how we can all improve our ability to connect with others, at home or in the office. In this interview, you'll learn . . . The three layers of conversation: practical, emotional, and social How to effectively transition between emotional and practical conversations The role of storytelling in super communication Strategies for adapting your communication style to different situations and people How technology is reshaping our communication habits and what it means for personal connections And more . . . So, if you want to enhance your communication skills and build stronger connections in both your personal and professional life, click play and join the conversation. --- Timestamps: (04:02) Why did you choose "Super Communicators" as the title of your book? (07:30) What skills are essential for becoming a super communicator? (08:34) Can you explain the three layers of conversation: practical, emotional, and social? (10:56) What is an effective way to transition from an emotional conversation to a practical one? (14:14) What advice do you have for better managing our emotions? (20:47) How does storytelling fit into the framework of super communication? (25:45) How is technology shaping the way people communicate? (31:28) Are there specific types of conversations that should be avoided over email? (35:36) Is it important to adapt to the mood of the conversation? (36:48) What tips do you have for communicating with new people? --- Mentioned on the Show: Muscle for Life Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change Triton Legion Training Quiz

September 18, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

In this episode, I discuss how to improve barbell row strength, strategies for supersetting, my new book release, and lots more. As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode! If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better. **** --- Timestamps: (4:12) When is the next book coming out? (06:30) Tips for improving barbell row strength? (07:35) Is lifting 5 times per week better than 4 for results? (08:34) Is the deadlift primarily a back or leg exercise? (10:21) Should cardio be cut out during a clean bulk? (11:40) Thoughts on mouth taping and jaw exercisers? (13:00) Is rucking effective for cardio and muscle strength? (14:32) Are supersets with opposing muscle groups beneficial? (19:10) Top tips for improving sleep quality? (26:48) How does the hip thrust complement deadlift performance? (27:12) Strategies for politely ending gym conversations between sets? (29:16) Is daily red meat consumption harmful? (30:12) After a deload week, should I return to heavier weights or maintain? (30:38) Is the absence of a burning sensation during heavy lifts detrimental to hypertrophy? (32:05) Is additional cardio necessary if I already log thousands of steps at work? (32:53) Why recommend bulking before cutting for skinny-fat individuals? --- Mentioned on the Show: Stronger Than Yesterday The Shredded Chef Lunar Progressive Overload Training Whey+ Legion Diet Quiz

September 11, 2024

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

Entrepreneur Adam Schafer, co-founder of the #1 rated fitness podcast with over 2 million downloads per month, shares insights into turning setbacks into opportunities for growth, the importance of networking, extreme ownership, hiring and team management for sustainable business growth, and transforming past mistakes into valuable lessons. The interview also touches upon personal traits and friendship in the context of success.

September 04, 2024