Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits, FFMI, training, and nutrition

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04/30/20 • 106 min

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In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Jeff Nippard. Topics of discussion include genetic limits, fat-free mass index, high-frequency training, how Jeff’s training and nutrition approaches have evolved over the years, Jeff’s process for creating high-quality content, and the applications and limitations of EMG research.

TIME STAMPS

How does it feel to be fake natty? (discussion on FFMI and genetics and FFMI) (0:01:12).

How has your training evolved over the years? (0:13:55).

High-frequency training (0:36:12).

Jeff's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jD2WvvP0Jw.

What’s your diet history? (discussion on bulking, post-cut weight gain, etc.) (1:06:50).

The content side (discussion about Jeff’s process for creating content) (1:19:12).

Applications and limitations of EMG research (1:32:43).

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TIME STAMPS

How does it feel to be fake natty? (discussion on FFMI and genetics and FFMI) (0:01:12).

How has your training evolved over the years? (0:13:55).

High-frequency training (0:36:12).

Jeff's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jD2WvvP0Jw.

What’s your diet history? (discussion on bulking, post-cut weight gain, etc.) (1:06:50).

The content side (discussion about Jeff’s process for creating content) (1:19:12).

Applications and limitations of EMG research (1:32:43).

MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM

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BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.
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Previous Episode

Fireside Chat #5: Fitness myths, music, determinism, and the infamous 'Florida Man'

Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #5, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss fitness myths that they wish were true, music, determinism, and the infamous “Florida Man.”

If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa

Time Stamps

Eric makes announcements (and flexes) (0:00:30).

Links: https://www.nutritioncoachingglobal.com/.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00329/full.

Fitness myths we wish were true (0:03:11).

Music (0:17:24).

Eric's favorites: Radiohead, INTERPOL, the strokes, the black keys, wilco/rage against the machine, audioslave, dave rawlings & gillian welch.
Greg's favorites: Rise Against, Anberlin, Yellowcard, Silverstein. Harder stuff: RATM, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom. Mainstream stuff: Post Malone, Katy Perry (Teenage Dream), Taylor Swift (1989), Early BOB (adventures of bobby ray and strange clouds), Daft Punk, Muse, Kanye, Jay-Z, Eminem (super hit and miss), Borns, Chvrches, Kendrick, early Luda, Arctic Monkeys, J Cole. Slightly less popular: Coheed, Tech N9ne, Saosin, Run the Jewels, Shiny Toy Guns, Stormzy, Brother Ali, Freddie Gibbs. Older: Biggie, Billy Joel, Elton John, David Bowie, Earth Wind and Fire. While I’m working: classical guitar (John Williams, Andy McKee, Andres Segovia), or synthwave.

Determinism (0:26:33).

“Florida Man...” (0:45:12).

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Next Episode

Behavior Change and Eating Habits with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon. Topics of discussion include behavior change, how to change eating behaviors, common mistakes that dieters and nutrition coaches make, and how someone might assess (and potentially improve) their relationship with food.

Of course, this discussion is for educational purposes; if you suspect that you have disordered eating habits, you should consult with a qualified medical professional.

Time Stamps

Krista’s background (0:01:18).

Why is it so difficult to change behavior in general? (0:04:01).

Are eating habits particularly hard to change? How do we successfully change them? (0:09:12).

What are some big or common mistakes that nutrition coaches make with their clients? (0:28:42).

What are the biggest mistakes you see people make when they have an unsuccessful diet attempt? (0:32:08).

How do you make behavior change seem “sexy” or “exciting” to people? (0:38:12).

What exactly influences our relationship with food, and how might we go about improving it? (0:47:51).

The importance of cooking (0:58:00).

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Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches.
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.
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BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.
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