The TOP FOODS to Build Muscle, Burn Body Fat & PREVENT DISEASE | Stan Efferding

Stan Efferding is the founder and co-author of The Vertical Diet and co-founder of The Vertical Diet Meal Prep company & the Vertical Tracker app.

He is an IFBB professional bodybuilder and multiple world record setting powerlifter who holds the title of Mr. Olympia’s World Strongest Pro Body Builder.

Today we’re discussing putting on muscle for someone who’s trying to get stronger and bigger and losing fat to get to an ideal body size.

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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Nutrition & sleep play a key role in muscle recovery
02:30 - The biggest mistakes Stan made along his bodybuilding journey
07:09 - The difference between bodybuilding vs.powerlifting
09:51 - How to gain weight/bulk up in a healthy way
17:05 - How much protein do you really need each day?
20:25 - Carbohydrates don’t need to be demonized
26:00 - Should you eat carbs before bed?
28:07 - How to get blood testing done online
30:56 - Consuming carbs when training can improve performance
34:22 - Early vs. late time-restricted feeding
38:27 - Why Stan works out in the morning + what he eats in a day
42:51 - Stan’s thoughts on protein powder + what he recommends
46:26 - The best time to eat protein when training
49:19 - Take a 10 minute walk after each meal
55:57 - Exercise recommendations for people 55+
58:46 - Why Stan focuses on lower fatigue movements for longevity
1:02:04 - Redefining your health & fitness goals as you age
1:05:39 - Stan’s experience with performance-enhancing drugs
1:09:00 - The evolution of performance-enhancing drugs in the fitness industry
1:11:11 - How to naturally raise your testosterone level
1:14:49 - How to lose weight
1:20:45 - The top foods on the satiety index
1:23:58 - Stan’s supplement recommendations
1:24:54 - At what age should kids start working out?
1:29:38 - Gaining muscle doesn’t happen overnight

Show notes: https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/513

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Jesse Chappus has in-depth conversations with health and wellness leaders from around the world. Topics include lifestyle, nutrition, fitness, self-help, sleep, meditation, spirituality and so much more. Tune in weekly to take your health to the next level!