Episode 58. Stress: The Silent Gains Killer

Ep #58 – Stress: The Silent Gains Killer

We all know that stress can have negative effects on our health but to what extent does it play a role in our ability to gain muscles and lose fat?  In this episode, we explain why stress is the silent gains killer and provide some real-world practical tips on how to better manage your stress…

Routine and Quarantine: your mental and physical health NOW and MOVING FORWARD

by Audrey Wright   Routine: a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program* Routine is the practical application of DISCIPLINE whether the MOTIVATION is there or not (see the Muscles by Brussels podcast episode 56: MOTIVATION IS BS – DISCIPLINE IS EVERYTHING*).     Routines are the gears keeping your mental and physical machines…
Episode 57. Are Macros All That Matter?

Ep #57 – Are Macros All That Matter?

In the past five years or so, the fitness community has placed a very strong emphasis on macronutrients. Are macros all that matter? Should they be the core focus of a sound nutrition plan? And are they the end all be all to reach your strength and physique based goals as a vegan athlete?  …
Episode 56. Motivation Is BS - Discipline Is Everything

Ep #56 – Motivation Is BS. Discipline Is Everything

Why is it that we always see rapid transformations that never last long term?  It’s because motivation can get just about anyone started to make a change but discipline is what gets those changes to stick.  In this episode, we discuss why it is important to focus on your discipline and not some hype that…