Ep 167 Muscle for Life ft. Mike Matthews

05/08/21 • 70 min

This episode is for all those muscle loving guys and gals!

Building lean muscle and getting into the best shape of your life isn’t as complicated as the fitness industry often makes it sound.

Regardless of your genetics and exercise discipline, there are a few constants that cannot be overlooked for most men and women.

Strength Coach at Critical Bench and co-host of the Strong by Design podcast, Chris Wilson, explores all things MUSCLE with bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger and host of the #1 podcast, Muscle for Life, Mike Matthews.

Listen in as Mike gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever!

"Your body's muscle building machinery doesn't work well when the body is under slept." -Mike Matthews

Time Stamps

0:04 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:50 – Host Chris Wilson and guest Mike Matthews share their thoughts on the COVID-19 situation

9:14 – COVID-19: Understanding your risk profile

13:42 – Get to know Legion Athletics’ CEO Mike Matthews, and how he got into the fitness industry

15:40 – The origins of ‘Bigger Leaner Stronger’

24:31 – The connection between sleep and muscle growth

31:59 – Effects of sleep deprivation on the physiology of muscle building

36:15 – De-load Week: What is it and why is it important?

40:00 – The difference between training in your 20s, 30s and 40s

49:25 – Mike on how to overcome fitness challenges

53:40 – Muscle and strength gain: Why it is important to start training in your 20s

55:00 – Mike on building muscle in your 30s, 40s and beyond

1:02:28 – How genetics affect your fitness and health goals

1:05:36 – Connect with Mike Matthews through his social media channels, official website

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This episode is for all those muscle loving guys and gals!

Building lean muscle and getting into the best shape of your life isn’t as complicated as the fitness industry often makes it sound.

Regardless of your genetics and exercise discipline, there are a few constants that cannot be overlooked for most men and women.

Listen in as Mike gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever!

"Your body's muscle building machinery doesn't work well when the body is under slept." -Mike Matthews

Time Stamps

0:04 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

1:50 – Host Chris Wilson and guest Mike Matthews share their thoughts on the COVID-19 situation

9:14 – COVID-19: Understanding your risk profile

13:42 – Get to know Legion Athletics’ CEO Mike Matthews, and how he got into the fitness industry

15:40 – The origins of ‘Bigger Leaner Stronger’

24:31 – The connection between sleep and muscle growth

31:59 – Effects of sleep deprivation on the physiology of muscle building

36:15 – De-load Week: What is it and why is it important?

40:00 – The difference between training in your 20s, 30s and 40s

49:25 – Mike on how to overcome fitness challenges

53:40 – Muscle and strength gain: Why it is important to start training in your 20s

55:00 – Mike on building muscle in your 30s, 40s and beyond

1:02:28 – How genetics affect your fitness and health goals

1:05:36 – Connect with Mike Matthews through his social media channels, official website

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Ep 166 Manhood, Malehood & the Order of Man ft. Ryan Michler

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How would you define manhood?

Ask 10 people that simple question and you’ll get 10 different answers. Men today are confused about what it means to be manly.

Sadly, masculinity, which is a good and necessary thing, is under attack. But the world needs strong men to step up and be the leaders of their families, work places and communities. To set things right in a world filled with confusion, lies and naysayers.

In today’s episode coach Chris Wilson speaks with Order of Man’s Ryan Michler about the importance of men in society, defending our significance in the home, professional environment and in all relationships.

"You don't need to say biological male, it's redundant, a male is by its very definition biologically male...And I had people push back on that." -Ryan Michler

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

2:05 – Meet Ryan Michler, Founder of Order of Man

6:22 – The evolution of masculinity

8:00 – Discover how growing up without a permanent father figure inspired him to start ‘Order of Man’

12:10 – Ryan on placing the concept of fatherhood on a pedestal

18:29 – Rising above the victim mentality

24:00 – The importance of having a strong support system

28:30 – Ryan on dealing with changing relationships

35:06 – Malehood vs Manhood: What’s the difference?

41:33 – Ryan on toxic masculinity, and what does it mean to be a man

48:29 – Ryan talks about oppressive patriarchy

55:28 – The downside of social media activism

1:02:28 – Where you can go to learn more about Ryan Michler’s ‘Order of Man’

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Ep 168 Stay in Your Lane to WIN in Business (and in Life) ft. Adam Linkenauger

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What are you personally genius in? Is it storytelling, writing, making others laugh, inspiring others to be great leaders or maybe it’s art, painting, sports or listening?

What is that thing you do better than just about anyone else you know? And other people have noticed this about you for years. It’s time for reflection. Because once you have that figured out and focus your efforts there, life changes forever.

Nearly all people have strengths in one or more things in life. So, stop spreading your greatness so thin into other areas that don’t suit you as well. Stay in your lane in business and in life and find a way to devote most of your time and energy into those things you’re amazing in.

Today’s podcast is with co-host Chris Wilson and Adam Linkenauger, video marketing guru, online business coach and creator of I Love Basketball TV on YouTube.

"I think the mistake that people make is they'll get started and stay consistent but lack the learning aspect...so they will consistently do the wrong things." -Adam Linkenauger

Time Stamps

0:25 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast

3:03 – Meet Adam Linkenauger, owner of the world's largest basketball training community

11:00 – Why consistency is the key to success

13:35 – Adam shares key strategies for growing a business

18:40 – The benefits of being patient

22:17 – Adam shares the winning formula for a successful business

28:14 – Adam on the importance of staying in your lane

34:22 – The power of having a mentor

39:57 – Where you can go to connect with Adam Linkenauger

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