Listen to Episode 79 here: TheFitCast079.mp3 (Or Right Click and Save as to Download)

or Subscribe through iTunes!!!

Hosts:

Kevin Larrabee, Cassandra Forsythe, Jen Heath, and Jimmy Smith

FitCast Topics

• Due to request, I will continue 35% off The FitCast Insider sale until January 7th. Under $50
• Brijesh Patel coming on the show next week (Send Q’s t: “questions@thefitcast.com”

Q&A with Cassandra Forsythe

• The idea that women won’t become “muscle bound” with heavy training due to physiology is starting to gain more popularity but here in the UK it is still difficult to motivate women past that mindset. Do you use any other tips or motivational points besides the testosterone factor to encourage women to lift heavy? – Jon
• I heard that there are going to be a lot of similarities between the two books (NROL). Could you highlight the main differences, and possibly expand on them? (Natalia)
• I’m so glad to have Cass back on The FitCast (I’m a big fan!). I’m excited about NROL for Women and I’m wondering if the workouts are set up so that one can do them at home, or if a gym is required. I’ve also found that I lose weight and stay satisfied longer on a low carb diet (~10% calories from carbs). How is the meal plan set up in the book? Is this a book specifically for women looking to get cut or women looking to lose weight -and- learn how to get cut? I ask because I have about 25 pounds of fat to drop and I’m hoping this book will help me do that! Thanks so much! –Kim
• Is there any new information/research that has you reconsidering any of your current views on health, training, or nutrition? – Varner
• I am Deepak (D-pack) from Australia. thanks for the great show I have been listening to it since episode 2 and it is still as good as ever. Cass I would like to know what has been added to the diet section of NROL for women … like how much difference is there between a guys and girls nutrition when it comes to training ? Secondly apart from amazon (which does not let me use paypal) where can I buy this book.
• What is next for you Cass?

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Listen to Episode 78 here: TheFitCast078.mp3 (Or Right Click and Save-As)

or Subscribe through iTunes

Hosts: Kevin Larrabee and Jimmy Smith (Blog)

On this edition Jimmy and I answer some listener e-mails about training for hypertrophy, picking the right diet, and about where the show is going in the next year!

Right now I am using Turbulence Training Workouts over my winter break, and here is why.

I love Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training workouts because they are quick and most importantly, effective. My weapon of choice for my winter break from school is Turbulence Training: Fat-Loss, more precisely, 2K3, which is included in the manual. The 2K3 workout is my favorite workout in TT: FFL. I always leave the gym feeling strong, and with a good pump (who doesn’t like that). Also by combining the great weight training workout with intervals, I am able to take a break from eating 90% clean, and have some fun over my winter vacation.

I did bump it up to 4 weight training sessions per week, and swap between starting with a Deadlift or a Squat on my lower body days, but overall it is pretty much the same. This allows me to be in and out of the gym in about 50 minutes (including intervals) and get back to relaxing for a little bit. I think I deserve a little bit of a break after getting a 3.5 GPA this semester.

I even have my friend who is home for vacation as well doing Turbulence Training for the first time and he LOVES it! And to be honest he needs it as those college pounds were beginning to stack up.

Avoid the extra holiday weight this season, pick up Turbulence Training for Under $40, or do what I did back in the day and get the full package for $99 which comes with 5 manuals!

Listen to Episode 77 here: TheFitCast077.mp3 (Or Right Click and Save-As)

or Subscribe through iTunes

Hosts:

Kevin Larrabee, Mike Robertson (Blog), Jimmy Smith (Blog)

FitCast News

• The FitCast Insider- Volume 1 is 35% off until Friday (Last chance)
• Review of The Science Behind the Cycle Diet coming this week
• Deal with the holiday shows (there will be a show next week, then we are taking the week off)
• MBSC Seminar is January 26th, $99

Mailbag

• (For Jen) Hello Fitcast,I have a question regarding coaching women to help them reduce their body fat levels. I have noticed that in the first couple weeks of a program, everything goes according to plan and the women drop 3-5 pounds. But then when “that time of the month” happens and the women start their menstrual cycles, abdominal pain and mood swings prevent them from being able to exercise with any intensity. Do you have any advice on helping women to continue to lose weight over the course of their menstrual cycle? Perhaps Jen would be the best person to answer this question.

  Thanks guys. Love the show, keep it up.

  Brent
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Q&A

• Mike,I’m trying to do some prehab work and brink up my weak rotators so I’m doing side lying abduction raises. My right side is considerably weaker than my left and it fails in the middle of a set very quickly (not like normal when you grind out reps). What do you suggest to remedy this discrepancy and how can I bring up my work part, if it aggravates me to train it?

  Thanks,
  Elliot

• Plus a bunch more questions from the live audience!!

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Listen to Episode 76 here: TheFitCast076.mp3 (Or Right Click and Save-As)

or Subscribe Through iTunes!!!

Hosts: Kevin Larrabee, Jen Heath, Jimmy Smith (Blog) 

FitCast NEWS

• Welcome to the Live Show
• The FitCast Insider- Volume 1 is 35% off until next Friday Only!!
  
• Review of The Science Behind the Cycle Diet coming this week
• Happy Birthday Cass
• Polquin’s December Edition of Questions of Strength

Mailbag

• Jimmy- Have you read the latest study on Stevia in regards to their results: “The results showed that treatment with stevioside generates lesions in peripheral blood, liver, brain and spleen cells in different levels, the largest effect being in liver. Therefore, these undesired effects must be better understood, once the data present here point to possible stevioside mutagenic properties.” What are your thoughts on Stevia now? -Adam
• Other Q’s from the audience

Round Table

• Ways to stay fit during the holiday season

Sponsors

• TurbulenceTraining.com
  
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We had a successful test of the live show on Saturday night so we are good to go for tonight. For this episode we will follow the normal format but at the end for the “listener mail,” we will be taking questions from the TalkShoe audience. You can ask your questions via text through the chat window, or you can use a phone or a headset and call in and talk to us directly.

To join us all you have to do is head to TalkShoe.com, create a username and download the free TalkShoe client. After that head to the Live Show page through this link: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/10434

That is it. Everything you need to know will be explained to you in the sign in process. I hope many of you can join us for the first of many live episodes.

Please remember that you CAN download the show Sunday night when I have all of the editing done like any other show. And please if you listen live, also download the show as normal to keep our numbers the same, you mind as well keep a copy for yourself anyways.

Thanks for your time and hopefully we will talk Sunday night at 6PM EST!

Take Care,
Kevin

I am offering 35% OFF The FitCast Insider- Volume One for the next 14 days in celebration of the holidays, and that finals are almost over for me! Volume One comes with, count them, 21 INTERVIEWS from the best and brightest in the Fitness Industry. I was able to get them to divulge their INSIDE SECRETS to me in this interview series. From Alwyn Cosgrove, to Dr. John Berardi, to Eric Cressey to, Mike Boyle, well…you get the point! Again, only for the next 14 days, until December 21st at 11:59PM EST. Get yourself an early Christmas Present and some extra motivation going into the New Year! Get The FitCast Insider- Volume One at this great discount today! The discount will be applied at checkout.

Listen to Episode 75 here: TheFitcast075.mp3 (Right Click and Save-As)

or Subscribe through iTunes!!!

Host: Kevin Larrabee, Mike Boyle, and Jimmy Smith (Blog)

FitCast Topics

• Talked to Alwyn and Cass
• Live show next week with Jimmy and Jen (Subscribe to the Newsletter to get the info)
• FitCast Insider News

Interview with Mike Boyle

• My question is about the CNS experiment Mike talked about a bit last time he was on. I also purchased his CNS DVD. He spoke how he had tried some new methods with his athletes this past summer and I wondered what he had gotten for results and what he feel he learned from this experiment? Also how will this effect 2008’s training? -Ray

• You have said in your articles that one can’t have enough thoracic mobility. I’ve seen techniques outlined to increase t-spine mobility but have yet to come across a dedicated test for it. What are the indicators or tests you use to determine the degree of thoracic mobility in your athletes? What benchmarks do you set for that mobility? Thanks, Mike McChesney
• In 2008, the gym I work for is launching exercise programs and classes that target the child obesity epidemic. Do you have any advice or resources that could help make this project successful? Any tips on promoting to the community? The age range is 10 – 15 yr. olds -Jimi
• Can you tell us what StrengthCoach.com is all about, the forum, the articles, and the podcast?

Mailbag

• For the millions of people out there who are allergic to nuts (tree nuts), what is a good alternative to get your fats and other nut goodness? -Nollaig
• Jimmy in regards your blog post called “The Arms Race” can you just go over what you meant by your comments? -Pete

Links Mentioned

• StrengthCoach.com
• BodybyBoyle.com
• CharlesPoliquin.com Store

Sponsors

• TurbulenceTraining.com
  
• BlackStarLabs.com (Save 10% with “FIT10″ code in comments)
• RobertsonTrainingSystems.com - High Octane Corrective Exercise and Performance Enhancement