S2E6: Nutrition For Bodybuilders, Hypertrophy and Physique-Focused Athletes w Dr. Eric Helms PhD

SEASON 2, EPISODE #6

Dr. Bubbs chats with expert strength and hypertrophy researcher Dr. Eric Helms PhD to talk nutritional strategies for bodybuilders and physique-focused athletes.  In this episode, Eric outlines how protein requirements shift depending on training phase, effective weekly targets for weight loss, the key role of carbohydrates for bodybuilders and suggested intake ranges, as well as how contest prep impacts testosterone levels, evidence-based supplements to potentially add to your arsenal and the importance of using your eyes and ears to monitor progress.

About Dr. Eric Helms

An active researcher in the areas of maximum strength development, fat loss, hypertrophy and competitive physique and strength sport. He is the co-founder and regular contributor to the Monthly Applications in Strength Sport research review and is the author of the Muscle & Strength Nutrition and Training Pyramids books. Eric also coaches a handful of drug free strength and physique athletes through 3D Muscle Journey LLC, which he co-founded in 2009.

Research Link

Evidence-based recommendations for natural bodybuilding contest preparation: Nutrition and supplementation. May 2014 Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 11(1):20 

S2E5: Strength Training for Women - CrossFit, Olympic & Powerlifting w Isabel Lahela

SEASON 2, EPISODE #5

Dr. Bubbs sits down with Canadian National Powerlifting Record Holder and Olympic Weightlifter Isabel Lahela to talk training for women. Isabel shares her insights on CrossFit, Olympic lifting and Powerlifting, the benefits of adding lean muscle for women’s physique, as well as talking about her background in dance, and previous battles with an eating disorder while in the dance community. Her message is to promote positive body image, self-love, and confidence through strength training and she provides plenty of actionable tips to help you achieve your goals in this episode.

About Isabel Lahela

A multi strength sport athlete and personal trainer whose aim is to promote positive body image, self-love, and confidence through strength training. While not a self-confessed natural-born athlete, Isabel is currently a Canadian National Powerlifting Record Holder as well as Canadian National Olympic Weightlifter. She works hard and stays consistent with her training and lifestyle, aiming to show others that fitness is truly a way of life, as well as a total mind and body remedy. Follow Isabel on Instagram.

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