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  • Overrated or underrated for muscle growth - With Pro Bodybuilder Steve Hall - Ep. 222

    Overrated or underrated for muscle growth - With Pro Bodybuilder Steve Hall - Ep. 222
    Oct 16 2026

    In this episode, bodybuilding coach and pro natural bodybuilder Steve Hall and I play a game of Overrated, Underrated, and Appropriately Rated, discussing a variety of nutrition and training concepts and their benefits for muscle growth.


    Links and resources:


    Follow Steve on Instagram @revivestronger: https://www.instagram.com/revivestronger/


    Listen to the Revive Stronger podcast: https://revivestronger.com/podcast/


    Visit the Revive Stronger website for their coaching, podcast, and other content: http://revivestronger.com/


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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  • Sustainable vs aggressive fat loss - Ep. 221

    Sustainable vs aggressive fat loss - Ep. 221
    Oct 9 2026

    Is an aggressive calorie deficit always unsustainable?


    And if a moderate deficit feels too slow, could a more aggressive approach actually make your fat loss diet more sustainable? Tune into this solo episode to find out.


    Links and resources:


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    17 min
  • 20% vs 120% more volume: which causes more growth? - With PhD Student Dakota Tiede - Ep. 220

    20% vs 120% more volume: which causes more growth? - With PhD Student Dakota Tiede - Ep. 220
    Oct 2 2026

    PhD student and fellow coach Dakota Tiede joins me on the show to discuss a study he has recently contributed to.

    If you increase volume by 20% or 120%, which increase yields the greatest gains? Tune in to find out.

    Links and resources:


    Follow Dakota on Instagram @dakota.tiede: https://www.instagram.com/dakota.tiede/


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    55 min
  • How you think about food defines your success - 3 nutrition beliefs I’ve changed my mind about - Ep. 219

    How you think about food defines your success - 3 nutrition beliefs I’ve changed my mind about - Ep. 219
    Sep 25 2026

    In this solo episode, I’m going to cover how my thoughts have changed regarding the importance of your mindset around food, IIFYM, and using a surplus to bulk.


    Links and resources:


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    20 min
  • Hot off the press: Is auto-regulating volume better for hypertrophy? - With Dr. Jake Remmert - Ep. 218

    Hot off the press: Is auto-regulating volume better for hypertrophy? - With Dr. Jake Remmert - Ep. 218
    Sep 18 2026

    Dr. Jake Remmert returns to the podcast to discuss autoregulation and its effect on hypertrophy, the topic of his PhD dissertation.


    Is autoregulating how many sets you perform in a session better than performing a fixed set number for hypertrophy? Tune in to find out.


    Links and resources:


    Connect with Jake on IG @jake.remmert.phd: https://www.instagram.com/jake.remmert.phd/


    Visit his website: https://www.jakeremmert.com/


    Listen to the Training Arc Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrainingArcPodcast/videos


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    1 ora e 11 min
  • When the fear of recovery holds you back - 3 training beliefs I’ve changed my mind about - Ep. 217

    When the fear of recovery holds you back - 3 training beliefs I’ve changed my mind about - Ep. 217
    Sep 11 2026

    In this solo episode, I’m going to walk you through how I used to think about deloads, proximity to failure, technique, and range of motion; what I do differently now; and why those changes have led to better results for me and for the people I coach.


    Links and resources:


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    17 min
  • 6 of the most common reasons for fat loss plateaus - The Fat Loss Files - Ep. 216

    6 of the most common reasons for fat loss plateaus - The Fat Loss Files - Ep. 216
    Sep 4 2026

    In this new Fat Loss Files episode, I’ll cover six of the most common reasons for fat loss plateaus I’ve had experienced with my clients, including their solutions.


    Links and resources:


    YouTube video: “Stop Guessing Your Maintenance Calories | Trans Edition” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUV6Xjxj_PA


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    16 min
  • Evidence-based body recomposition strategies for beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters - Pt. 2 - With Dr. Eric Helms - Ep. 215

    Evidence-based body recomposition strategies for beginner, intermediate, and advanced lifters - Pt. 2 - With Dr. Eric Helms - Ep. 215
    Aug 28 2026

    Welcome to the second part of this interview on body recomposition with Dr. Eric Helms!


    Here’s what we covered across this two-part interview:


    • The current state of the scientific literature on body recomposition
    • Evidence-based strategies that make this possible at any stage of your lifting career
    • The answer to the million-dollar question: “Should you bulk or recomp as a more advanced lifter?”


    Links and resources:


    Purchase Eric’s Nutrition & Strength Pyramid books (3rd edition): https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/


    Check out the MASS Research Review: ⁠https://massresearchreview.com⁠


    Visit the 3DMJ website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/


    Purchase Eric’s books here: https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/


    Follow Eric on IG @helms3mdj: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/


    Sign up for one-on-one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠


    Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠


    Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠


    Sign up for my free newsletter and get your free copy of The Masc/Fem Physique Blueprint: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠


    Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nikias_fittotransform


    Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠


    Take my free “Should You Cut or Bulk First?” quiz: https://nikias-dddr9p81.scoreapp.com/

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    47 min