COACHING ROUNDTABLE Q&A: PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT DETERMINE FAT LOSS READINESS, HOW TO IMPROVE RECOVERY & REDUCE SORENESS WITH JEFF HOEHN OF THE MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION | EP. 204
Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness PodcastShow Notes
On this episode of the Chasing Clarity Health & Fitness Podcast, Jeff Hoehn and I kick off a new monthly collaboration series where we break down listener questions and dive into the strategies that actually move the needle for physique progress, fat loss, recovery & long-term health.
We start with personal updates, then move into one of the most important conversations in physique coaching — why most people try to diet before their body and lifestyle are ready.
THIS EPISODE COVERS: JEFF’S “HOLDING PHASE” APPROACH TO TRAINING & HEALTH BRANDON’S 24–28 WEEK BUILDING PHASE, TRAINING SPLIT & CALORIE INTAKE WHY A PRIMER PHASE IS CRITICAL BEFORE FAT LOSS PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT DETERMINE FAT LOSS READINESS METABOLIC ADAPTATION & DIETING HISTORY HUNGER & APPETITE REGULATION BEFORE DIETING THE NEED FOR TIME OUT OF A DEFICIT BUILDING MUSCLE BEFORE GETTING LEAN MANAGING A TIGHT SCHEDULE WHILE TRAINING CIRCADIAN RHYTHM, MEAL TIMING & EVENING TRAINING ADVICE FOR TAKING BETTER CHECK-IN PHOTOS HOW TO IMPROVE RECOVERY & REDUCE SORENESS PERI-WORKOUT NUTRITION & PERFORMANCE RECOVERY WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A HIGH-QUALITY SUPPLEMENT COMPANY THIRD-PARTY TESTING, LABEL TRANSPARENCY & GMP STANDARDS
If you’re someone who wants to approach fat loss, physique development & performance with a health-centric, evidence-based strategy, this series is for you.
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