Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
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How should you deal with workout slumps? Is reverse pyramid training better than standard pyramid training? Should you do cardio while bulking? Are ashwagandha and tongkat ali supplements worth taking? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.
Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)
So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!
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.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
1:40 - What are your thoughts on plasma donations to pay for Legion products?
2:09 - Does your carb intake and fat intake matter when you are on a weight loss plan?
6:00 - What is better for progression, reverse pyramid training or standard pyramid training?
11:20 - What are your thoughts on metabolic eating?
12:47 - Do you have a favorite song on your playlist?
14:21 - Is retinol okay to use? Will it have adverse effects on my training?
15:22 - Do magnesium supplements help with sleep?
16:13 - What are your thoughts on Elon Musk and Twitter?
18:03 - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
18:51 - Do you still get workout slumps?
29:51 - Does walking provide the same health benefits of cardio?
31:22 - What’s the update on your Legion probiotic?
32:26 - Should I prioritize training or sleep when sleep deprived?
34:31 - How does alcohol affect building muscle?
35:33 - What are your personal and fitness goals for 2023?
41:12 - How useful is cardio during a bulk?
42:37 - What is the update on BLS 4th edition?
44:24 - Do you have any advice for getting picked up as a new author?
45:59 - What are your thoughts on ashwagandha and tongkat ali?
47:23 - What are your thoughts on myo-reps?
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Mentioned on the Show:
Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready, including free fitness plans, coaching, books, and more: mikematthews.co/yt
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How should you deal with workout slumps? Is reverse pyramid training better than standard pyramid training? Should you do cardio while bulking? Are ashwagandha and tongkat ali supplements worth taking? All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.
Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)
So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!
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.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!
1:40 - What are your thoughts on plasma donations to pay for Legion products?
2:09 - Does your carb intake and fat intake matter when you are on a weight loss plan?
6:00 - What is better for progression, reverse pyramid training or standard pyramid training?
11:20 - What are your thoughts on metabolic eating?
12:47 - Do you have a favorite song on your playlist?
14:21 - Is retinol okay to use? Will it have adverse effects on my training?
15:22 - Do magnesium supplements help with sleep?
16:13 - What are your thoughts on Elon Musk and Twitter?
18:03 - Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You: www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
18:51 - Do you still get workout slumps?
29:51 - Does walking provide the same health benefits of cardio?
31:22 - What’s the update on your Legion probiotic?
32:26 - Should I prioritize training or sleep when sleep deprived?
34:31 - How does alcohol affect building muscle?
35:33 - What are your personal and fitness goals for 2023?
41:12 - How useful is cardio during a bulk?
42:37 - What is the update on BLS 4th edition?
44:24 - Do you have any advice for getting picked up as a new author?
45:59 - What are your thoughts on ashwagandha and tongkat ali?
47:23 - What are your thoughts on myo-reps?
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Mentioned on the Show:
Find the Perfect Strength Training Program for You in Just 60 Seconds: http://www.muscleforlife.show/trainingquiz
