Key Principles of Training and Nutrition

Posted by Jason Ferruggia

While fitness has changed a lot the past few years, the path to getting strong and ripped never will.

We’ve known for over a century now the few key principles of training and nutrition that will let any guy build muscle or lose fat. And no matter how many people I coach, or how many research articles come out, those truths remain the same.

What does change, however, is the best way to go about achieving those goals.

And throughout my 20+ years of getting guys jacked, I’ve uncovered the techniques that deliver optimal results.

In this episode, I go into detail on those exact concepts. The ones that let you stay lean and strong 365 days per year.

Today’s Topics Include:

  • 6:25: My biggest influences in training
  • 7:13: Lessons from a recent seminar with Dorian Yates
  • 8:43: What will forever be the biggest factor in building muscle
  • 10:38: How to customize your exercise selection for optimal strength gains
  • 15:21: Ultra low-carb diets and the minimum carbohydrate intake you nee
  • 19:25When you should use straps for pulling exercise
  • 21:23: How to modify workouts if you’re older and beat up
  • 27:58: When it’s okay to train to failure and when you can use drop sets, rest-pause reps, and other advanced technique.
  • 31:58: My ankle and hip mobility routine
  • 37:23: Do you need to count calories?
  • 38:40: The biggest nutrition mistake that keeps you from losing fat
  • 41:50: How to use your heart rate to monitor recovery
  • 45:08: My top 3 baby making songs
  • 50:06: Strength training tweaks for women
  • 51:29: Squats of trap bar deadlifts?

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Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

  • Breathe By Dr. Belisa Vranich: This is an incredible book on breathing techniques to help you boost your recovery, decrease lower back pain, and manage stress. I devote 30 minutes every morning to Dr. Belisa’s methods. They’re awesome.

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