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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

Abel Csabai

I teach ambitious trainees to achieve and maintain their goal physique in the most sustainable way.
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - How To Bulk With NO Fat - Gain - The Truth

How To Bulk With NO Fat - Gain - The Truth

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07/09/21 • 17 min

In this video I'll discuss the realities of lean bulking and gaining muscle without gianing any body-fat whatsoever. Is it doable? If so, how? 0:00 - intro 0:43 - gaining muscle without fat-gain vs bulking without fat-gain 1:39 - Is it actually doable to bulk without fat-gain? 2:55 - How you would do a 100% lean bulk in theory 3:25 - Issues with nailing down your calories - energy expenditure fluctuations, food label errors, etc 6:54 - Going by rate of weight-gain - is it better? 8:17 - Why it's so hard to gain weight VERY slowly 10:39 - Final issues - muscle growth is non-linear 13:44 - Conclusion Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - Strength standards - For looking like you lift

Strength standards - For looking like you lift

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08/29/21 • 32 min

In todays video we talk in depth abotu the topic of strength standards - how strong should you get on various lifts, such as the bench press, overhead press, chin up, the romanian deadlift and the squat, if you want to have a physique that looks like that of someone who lifts? 0:00 - other strength standards out there and how I went about making mine 2:05 - The 3 strength/physique levels explained 5:18 - The good and the bad side of strength standards in general 12:37 - The lifts that we will evaluate The results: 12:48 - Bench press averages 14:35 - Overhead press 16:05 - Chin up 17:31 - Some added notes on chin ups 20:18 - Romanian Deadlift 22:26 - Squat 23:33 - Summary and my rough strength standards 28:39 - My philosophy about strength standards 29:55 - Strength standards on machines? 31:36 - Concluding remarks Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssdabel Rotating handle I recommend: Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - The most reliable way to Build Muscle

The most reliable way to Build Muscle

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06/14/21 • 23 min

In today's video I'll talk about how you can set your training up in a way so that the likelihood that you'll ACTUALLY build muscle is the greatest it can be. 0:00 - why is there so much disagreement over how to train optimally? 1:04 - the limitations of training studies 1:56 - the limitations of anecdotes 2:35 - measuring muscle growth is hard 4:39 - Think of setting up your training like an investor (not like a gambler) 8:13 - Where research, anecdotes and common sense overlaps 12:38 - Optimizing for trackability 17:57 - Only add more complexity when necessary 22:19 - Conclusion Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - Life under 10% body-fat - My experience after 2 months

Life under 10% body-fat - My experience after 2 months

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06/05/21 • 28 min

In today's video we'll take an objective look at how well I managed to settle at a low body-fat percentage after doing pretty much everything "right" in terms of what I preach about settling at a leaner physique. I won't be vague here, we'll rate all the various aspects of life that can change in response to being leaner or fatter, and then we'll come up with a verdict. 0:00 - intro 1:32 - How I evaluate if this body-fat is sustainable 2:24 - Appetite management 4:21 - Sleep 7:12 - Energy levels 9:25 - Libido 11:26 - Mood 14:00 - Training performance 16:39 - Life flexibility 20:21 - Final verdict and conclusion 25:25 - Plans going forward Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel
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In todays episode I talk with Dr. Eric Helms on body-fat settling point, sustainable fat-loss, and realistic goals about staying lean. We delve into both the physiolgoy and the psychology of this - it will be an informative and rather philosophical episode. 0:00 - podcasting challenges as a host and as a guest 8:32 - Eric's current body-composition 10:58 - The high and low end of your settling point and what it takes to get there 16:03 - Is Eric really 6 foot tall? :O 18:52 - How lean you can maintain without feeling restrained 27:07 - The role of habituating to a leaner physique and having a healthy relationship with food 44:08 - People who shouldn't attempt to get leaner NOW 57:24 - The mindfuck of trying to stay shredded year round 1:12:52 - The importance of having a strong "why" for staying lean To apply to the new round of group coaching, you can book a time at: https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/ssd-transformation Or drop me an email to abel.csabai [at] gmail.com Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel Dr. Helms’ resources: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ Books. https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ Iron Culture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGGAs257niPVJ5BvXymVLQ
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - 5 Challenges that stop you from getting lean (The 5 categories)
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05/22/21 • 29 min

An important video about the barriers that stand in your way of getting lean. Not so much specific challenges, more so 5 types of challenges that could get in your way. Some important concepts covered here! 0:00 - intro 1:53 - 1st challenge 4:20 - 2nd challenge 7:25 - Disclaimer 9:37 - 3d challenge 16:59 - 4th challenge (which I forgot) 18:04 - 5th challenge 22:08 - and one more challenge To apply to the new round of group coaching, you can book a time at: https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/ssd-transformation Or drop me an email to abel.csabai [at] gmail.com Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel
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In today's episode, Geoffrey Verity Schoeifleld and I talk about the YouTube game, the challenges of being a content producer in the fitness sphere, and his recent saga with Greg Doucette. 0:00 - intro 1:15 - Geoff's background 3:44 - Quora vs YouTube vs Instagram for growing your following 13:41 - What makes people blow up on YouTube 30:33 - The G-Shred Saga - Geoff's incident with Greg Doucette 59:49 - The high prices of Greg Doucette and gimmicky marketing 1:17:42 - Why fitness influencers become "fake" 1:22:33 - Where can we find you? To apply to the new round of group coaching, you can book a time at: https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/ssd-transformation Or drop me an email to abel.csabai [at] gmail.com Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel Geoff's availability: https://www.verityfit.com/ Yt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObA5o3mcc1felIMAv6cukw Insta: @geoffreyverityschofield
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - Step Counts & Cardio for Fat-Loss - How much does it help? ft. Lyle McDonald
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05/03/21 • 86 min

Lyle McDonald and I talk through everything (or most of) what you should know about increasing your daily step count, doing more cardio, or doing anything in general to burn more calories. How much will it help to get and stay lean, and how should you implement it practically to your lifestyle? 0:00 - intro 1:14 - Moving more vs eating less for fat-loss: an overview 7:00 - Compensation after cardio - do you burn less calories later? 14:17 - Appetite and cardio - do you get hungrier if you burn more calories? 18:56 - Constrained energy expenditure (Pontzer model, and the Hadza studies) 31:02 - Join my coaching system! 31:47 - Do you burn less calories with cardio over time? 35:19 - Step counts and pedometers and their utility 44:50 - The caloric boost of doing more steps 1:00:30 - Getting a treadmill, using stimulants and ultra high step counts 1:14:35 - Summary of takeaways and practical tips 1:25:25 - Where can we find you? To apply to the new round of group coaching, you can book a time at: https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/ssd-transformation Or drop me an email to abel.csabai [at] gmail.com Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel Lyle's resources: Website: https://bodyrecomposition.com/ Bodyrecomposition Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/810890695609053
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - 4 Principles for Staying Lean ft. Brandon DaCruz

4 Principles for Staying Lean ft. Brandon DaCruz

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04/18/21 • 98 min

Today Brandon and I discuss 4 key principles that can help many people to maintain a lower body-fat. Hope you'll find them helpful! Brandon DaCruz is a fitness model, coach and supplement company representative. Be sure to check out his content, he puts out lots of great stuff! 0:00 - Brandon's background 6:40 - The luckiest and unluckiest start you can have in fitness 13:57 - How to create daily posts for instagram 21:00 - How Brandon stays 8-10% body-fat year round 30:21 - Join my coaching system! Principles for staying lean: 31:06 - Principle 1 44:57 - Principle 2 1:02:19 - Principle 3 1:09:48 - A full day of eating for Brandon 1:21:16 - Principle 4 1:37:18 To apply to the new round of group coaching, you can book a time at: https://calendly.com/abel-csabai/ssd-transformation Or drop me an email to abel.csabai [at] gmail.com Angles 90 grips: https://angles90-the-first-dynamic-training-grip-worldwide.myshopify.com/?rfsn=5301938.a3640b Coupon code for 10% off ABELC10 insta: @ssdabel Find Brandon here: insta: @brandondacruz_ Find Adam: https://www.healthmastery.co/ https://www.instagram.com/adammc192/
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast - Road to 10% body-fat: How Mo got ripped and stayed lean in a sustainable way
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12/11/21 • 52 min

Mo and I worked together and he applied many of the things I talk about on this YouTube channel very successfully. His journey to a very lean physique was a big success not just in terms of improving his body-comp, but also in terms of gaining useful life-hacks that he will be able to rely on in the future in his pursuits of staying lean! 0:00 - how/when we began working together with Mo 1:26 - What different methods you tried before for getting lean 9:26 - The approaches that many of us try for getting lean (fasting, keto, etc) 16:11 - The satiety index of your diet and why its important, and why a big food list is not required 18:30 - Rebounding after a diet to some extent 28:28 - Transitioning out of a diet - it's a skill to get good at over time 36:36 - Training frequency and full body routines, and why I recommend them 40:47 - The need for switching up your training split from time to time - is there such a need? Coaching and consultations: https://ssdabel.com/ insta: @ssd.abel
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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast currently has 309 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast?

The episode title 'Debating Refeeds and challenging Menno ft. Dave Maconi' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast is 49 minutes.

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Episodes of The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast are typically released every 3 days, 18 hours.

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The first episode of The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast was released on Oct 21, 2016.

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