The Business Athlete Show

#211: Simple Training Principles That Build Muscle and Reduce Body Fat

The Business Athlete Show

Show Notes

In this episode, I break down the simple training principles that build muscle and reduce body fat.

We cover:

Why your body changes through the stimulus → recovery → adaptation cycle

Why not all gym sets are equal (and why hard sets matter most)

The best rep ranges for muscle growth

The truth about training volume and frequency

How progressive overload actually works

The difference between single progression and double progression

If you’re a busy professional who wants to build muscle, lose belly fat, and stay strong long-term, this episode will simplify how you should be training.

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