Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

By: Mike Matthews
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Dr. Bill Campbell on the Science of Food and Weight Tracking

    Dr. Bill Campbell on the Science of Food and Weight Tracking
    Nov 20 2024

    How can tracking food and body weight enhance your fitness journey? What are the proven benefits, and are there potential drawbacks?

    In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Bill Campbell, one of the world’s leading experts in exercise science and sports nutrition. If you’re not familiar with Dr. Campbell, he’s the director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at the University of South Florida, a former president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and has published over 200 scientific papers on diet and exercise.

    He also runs a research review that breaks down scientific papers into simple, practical insights.

    In this interview, you’ll learn:

    • Why tracking is often misunderstood and criticized

    • The proven benefits of tracking calories for weight loss

    • Practical ways to avoid the pitfalls of tracking

    • How tracking body weight regularly influences results

    • Dr. Campbell’s personal experiences with tracking

    And more...

    So, if you want to understand how food and weight tracking can impact your fitness journey, click play and join the conversation.

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Intro

    (06:30) Importance of food tracking

    (10:13) Criticism of tracking

    (17:20) Meal prep tips

    (22:11) Calorie tracking research

    (24:36) What tracking means

    (25:17) When to track long-term

    (31:08) Macro vs. calorie tracking

    (37:10) Protein goals vs. calorie limits

    (50:30) Tracking body weight

    (54:34) Weighing in maintenance

    (59:46) Weighing and body image

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    Mentioned on the Show:

    Bill Campbell Instagram

    Bigger Leaner Stronger

    Energy Drink
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The “Natty Limit,” the Best Time to Train, My Supplement Stack & More

    The “Natty Limit,” the Best Time to Train, My Supplement Stack & More
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode, I discuss the natural limits of muscle growth and how genetics play a role, my daily Legion supplement stack, the best time to go to the gym 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: (05:27) Natural gains (10:28) Reverse cardio after a cut? (11:49) High reps vs. low reps fatigue? (13:12) Deadlift utility? (16:39) BLS exercises (19:28) Alternating vs. simultaneous curls? (19:55) Supplement stack (21:44) Extra lateral raises: overkill? (23:08) Weightlifting belt (24:13) Shoulder impingement help? (24:43) Best training time — Mentioned on the Show: KSM-66® Ashwagandha The Shredded Chef Lunar Whey+ Plant+ Recharge Creatine Monohydrate Stim-free Pulse Pulse Triumph (men) Ascend Balance Fortify Triton Elevate
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    32 mins
  • Mark Divine on Becoming Uncommon In Body, Mind, and Soul

    Mark Divine on Becoming Uncommon In Body, Mind, and Soul
    Nov 6 2024

    How can being "uncommon" help us overcome challenges and grow personally? How can we build resilience, enhance emotional control, and lead with purpose?


    In this interview, I welcome back Mark Divine, a former Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and mindfulness expert, who shares his approach to cultivating mental toughness and inner strength.

    Mark dives into strategies to build confidence, develop emotional control, and embrace a warrior mindset for personal growth.

    He also discusses insights from his latest book, Uncommon, which offers readers a pathway to greater resilience and purpose.


    In this interview, you’ll learn . . .

    • How to build emotional control and overcome self-doubt

    • The power of intuition in decision-making and personal growth

    • Practical daily habits to improve focus, clarity, and resilience

    • Methods for breaking negative thought patterns and finding purpose

    • Tips for blending mindfulness and discipline in daily life

    And more . . .


    So, if you're ready to unlock your warrior mindset and gain tools for navigating life’s challenges, click play and join the conversation.

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    Timestamps:

    (07:58) Thoughts on individualism

    (10:23) Aligning heart & mind

    (19:00) Turning intuition into conviction

    (33:06) Using drugs for spiritual insight

    (40:16) Role of intuition

    (51:02) Managing emotions

    (58:53) Past life trauma's impact on present

    (01:00:51) Understanding metacognition


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    Mentioned on the Show:

    Creatine Monohydrate

    Thinner Leaner Stronger

    Uncommon: Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life
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    1 hr and 18 mins

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