Dr Eric Helms is one of the most respected and influential educators in muscle building training and nutrition. Eric guests with detailed and nuanced answers about: -How much muscle can the average person expect to build in a year or across a lifetime -Are there differences between men’s and women’s ability to build muscle -Why some distrust has grown toward science and science backed muscle building communicators -Why we see a battle ground between old school bodybuilding and evidence based tribes -Thoughts on differences between natural and enhanced bodybuilding -Unhelpful ideas that come out of the bodybuilding world -Traditional bulking nutrition -Are there health risks associated with high protein diets -And much more 01:37 Muscle Building Expectations 05:28 Men vs. Women in Muscle Building 09:13 Genetic Potential and Training Response 26:36 The Role of Social Media in Fitness 41:54 The Evolution of Macro Tracking in Bodybuilding 43:08 Integrating Research with Practice in Sports Science 45:04 Challenges in Communicating Scientific Findings 47:45 Differences Between Enhanced and Natural Bodybuilders 51:13 The Impact of Training Protocols and Drugs on Recovery 01:03:19 Bulking and Cutting Cycles: Are They Necessary? 01:14:40 Debunking Myths About High Protein DietsI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitness Join My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.com Get the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRP Use Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/ Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/ Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10% Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
