The Mind Muscle Connection – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!

Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!

Topics:

• Is Intermittent Fasting a Tool You Can Use For Muscle Gain or Fat Loss?
• Do I Need to Train Abs in a Fat Loss Phase?
• Not Overweight but I need to Lose This Last 10-15 Pounds. Is This Going to be More Diet Or Training Related?

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today’s solo episode, I will talk about Why you aren’t happy with your look as you lose weight.

Many of you have experienced the frustration of losing weight without achieving the look you desire. We'll explore the surprising reasons behind this common dilemma and why the scale might be misleading you and what other factors play an important role in shaping your appearance during weight loss.

So, if you ever found yourself dropping pounds but still feeling unsatisfied with your reflection — this episode is a must listen!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Common issues for those who have done fat loss phases
• #1 Dropping weight too quickly
• #2 You don’t lift
• #3 Not eating enough protein
• #4 Poor sleep
• #5 Haven’t built much muscle 
• #6 Focusing on scale weight
• #7 You’re depleted
• Final takeaways

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FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE
Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE
Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE
How You Can Work With Me?: HERE
Coaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, I get real about my own experiences with Fitness in my 20s versus my 30s.

I'll share the mistakes I made when I was younger, like obsessing over getting big and neglecting important things like cardio and overall health. Then I'll dive into how my approach has evolved, focusing on long-term health and sustainable habits.

Whether you're in your 20s and want to avoid common pitfalls, or you're in your 30s and feeling lost about how to adapt your fitness routine, this episode is for you.

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Fitness in my 30s VS my 20s
• Forcing a look
• Gaining weight
• Didn’t care about Cardio
• No structured training
• Not being active out of the gym
• Fitness in 30s
• Conclusion

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FREE 30 Min Strategy Call: HERE
Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE
Nutrition Periodization Masterclass: HERE
How You Can Work With Me?: HERE
Coaching application: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, titled 'How To Have a Successful Fat Loss Phase in 2024,' I gave some tips you can use so you start the New Year right! 

I talked about 9 things you can consider as guides and tips so you can successfully lose body fat. I hope that you give this episode a listen so that you have an idea on what steps to take instead of freezing and not doing anything for your fat loss goals! 

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• How to have a successful fat loss phase in 2024
• #1 Don’t drop weight too quickly  
• #2 Make sure your macros are balanced 
• #3 Break weight loss up into chunks/utilize diet breaks 
• #4 Lift weights 
• #5 Don’t rely on exercise for fat loss 
• #6 Dial in sleep 
• #7 Make sure you have a game plan for after the diet 
• #8 Don’t plan on trying to fat loss diet the entire year 
• #9 Consider a body recomp approach instead of a fat loss 
• Conclusion

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

We have Dr. Eric Helms again as our guest for today’s episode. We have had him in the podcast four or five times now, and as always, he has a lot of valuable information to share with us! 

Dr. Eric Helms talks about his WNBF training, specialization phase, what’s next for him, optimal weight gain for muscle growth, surplus, and so much more! 

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction and a recap from Dr. Eric Helms on his WNBF competition 
• Dr. Eric Helms’ prep in the final eight weeks of his WNBF competition 
• Specialization Phase 
• Volume in relation to Specialization Phase 
• How was it for Dr. Eric Helms for his first professional show and what’s next for him
• What Dr. Eric Helms will be focusing on from the training or nutrition standpoint during his off-season 
• Dr. Eric Helms’ tip on pairing the right rep range with movements 
• Dr. Eric Helms on Surplus based on his weight gain study and his own weight gain 
• Dr. Eric Helms on maintenance 
• Dr. Eric Helms’ study changing his mindset on weight gain 
• Dr. Eric Helms on the statement “You can build muscle at your maintenance” 
• Conclusion 

You may find more about Dr. Eric Helms HERE
Dr. Eric Helms’ Instagram: @helms3dmj

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!

Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!

Topics:

• Options if I gained too much during a build but want to continue 
• Do you think there's a limit to how many sets you should do for one single exercise? 
• Thoughts on using a meal prep service

Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_

Coaching application: HERE

Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE

Coaching Consultation: HERE

How You Can Work With Me?: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, titled 'Chest Training Tips for Muscle Growth,' I delved into the nuances of chest training, drawing from my own experiences and reflecting on my journey from the beginning. 

I meticulously broke down eight essential tips, providing detailed insights and offering advice to enhance your training regimen. If you're currently engaged in chest training and aspire to achieve your fitness goals, this episode is tailored specifically for you!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Chest Training tips for muscle growth
• #1  Use more dumbbells, cables, and machines vs barbell bench 
• #2 Don’t neglect the bottom portion of the range of motion
• #3 Utilize progressive overload
• #4 Train with 1-2 reps in reserve
• #5 Train 1-3 times per week
• #6 Do 6 to 15 sets per week
• #7 Do a flat press, an incline press, and a fly variation
• #8 Train the chest at the 6-12 rep range

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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Mike Nelson for the second time around!

Dr Mike delves into the intriguing topics of how long it takes to lose fitness adaptations, the impact of cannabis on health, performance, and pain. He provides a thorough and in-depth explanation, exploring the pros and cons, and shedding light on how these factors can significantly influence your overall health. 

If this piques your interest, stay tuned for an insightful discussion that could reshape your perspective.

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction about Dr Mike Nelson
• Dr. Mike’s training 
• Endurance, strength, and hypertrophy
• Genetics
• Cannabis
• Impact on health of Cannabis
• Long-term pros and cons
• Studies on THC 
• Timing and food
• Where to find Dr. Mike

Website: miketnelson.com
Instagram: @drmiketnelson
Podcast: Flex Diet Podcast | Dr. Mike T Nelson

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Coaching application: HERE
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Coaching Consultation: HERE
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Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection podcast!

Today I will be answering questions from my Instagram audience. Every Monday, I do a Q and A and my answers will be based on science so you can build a leaner, stronger, and confident self!

Topics:

• How did your clients’ HRV improve?
• Can I gaintain forever?
• If you could pick one chest exercise to do for an entire year, what would it be?

Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_

Coaching application: HERE

Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE

Coaching Consultation: HERE

How You Can Work With Me?: HERE

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, I delved into the intriguing topic as to Why You Struggle To Build Muscle If You Enjoy/Have A Cardio/Endurance Background.

I went through all the possible reasons that could be holding you back and gave practical insights on what you can do about it. If you're facing challenges in building muscle, this episode provides straightforward explanations and useful tips to help you understand and address the obstacles. 

Give it a listen for clear guidance on overcoming the hurdles and achieving your muscle-building goals!

Let’s talk about:

• Introduction
• Why You Struggle To Build Muscle If You Enjoy/Have A Cardio/Endurance Background 
• #1 Poor Strength/Muscle-building training
• #2 Too much high-intensity cardio work
• #3 Don’t eat enough protein
• #4 Don’t eat enough overall and/or nutrient-dense food
• #5 Poor meal timing around workout
• #6 Poor recovery
• #7 Not taking any lighter weeks from endurance
• My client’s story 

Follow me on Instagram for more information and education:  jeffhoehn_

Coaching application: HERE

Body Recomp Masterclass: HERE

Coaching Consultation: HERE

How You Can Work With Me?: HERE