Strength Connect
Welcome to the ‘Strength Connect Podcast’ where Hayden, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist and Natural Bodybuilder brings you evidence based insights into the health and fitness industries. The slogan, ‘Rescuing Evidence Based Training”, reflects our mission to reclaim the integrity of the term in an era of online misinformation. Join us as we bring together the voices of athletes, researchers and thought leaders in the business of health and fitness to provide you with practical, science backed insights into resistance training and revitalise the concept of evidence based practice. #strengthconnected
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 83 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#18 Danny Schneider: Penrith Panthers Junior and Retired Police Officer Discussing Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Bodybuilding Success
After a severe head injury forced Danny Schneider to end a promising rugby league career with the Penrith Panthers, he threw himself into competitive natural bodybuilding.
On a friend's advice Schneid…
#17 Daniel Chapelle: Considerations of Energy Availability, Managing Female Athletes and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Daniel Chapelle is a contest preparation coach with BK Conditioning and a professional lifetime natural bodybuilder. He is renowned for his eye for detail, knowledge of exercise and sport science res…
#16 Nick Hannah: Managing Natural Bodybuilding with a Corporate 9-5 Job
Nick Hannah started his journey in the health and fitness industry over 10 years ago after suffering some serious injuries during his sport days.
Nick fell in love with the gym and training. Over a n…
#15 Dean McKillop: For What Benefit at What Cost? Considerations for Enhanced Bodybuilders & Manipulating for the Potential Interference Effect of Cardio on Hypertrophy
Dean McKillop along with his wife Lizzy Rawdah are co-founders at Flex Success, an online contest prep company. Dean has a Bachelor Degree in Human Movement and Exercise Science. He has been coaching…
#14 Evan Godbee: How are Bodybuilding Competitions Scored & The State of Natural Bodybuilding in Australia
Evan Godbee is a natural bodybuilder holding pro cards in the WNBF, NBA, ICN and PNBA federations. He has competed at the WNBF World Championships five times including three seasons as a professional…
#13 Kevin Yuan: Key Technical Cues to Nail your Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift, Tips for Novices and Navigating Injuries as a Powerlifter
Kevin Yuan is an elite level powerlifter, personal trainer, strength coach and educator. Kev specialises in strength development, human movement, muscle building and fat loss.
Kevin's fitness journe…
#12 Ryan Doris: Soft Skills for Success, The Hierarchy of Needs and Pilates a Compliment to Bodybuilding?
Ryan Doris is a highly respected natural bodybuilder and raw powerlifter who has made a significant impact in both disciplines. With a unique combination of strength and aesthetic development, Ryan h…
#11 Andrew Chappell: Citrulline Malate Effectiveness, Deception within the Supplement Industry and Psychological Traits Associated with Disordered Eating in Bodybuilding
Andrew Chappell has a PhD in Nutrition from the University of Birmingham and is a WNBF Professional Natural Bodybuilder. His research has addressed topics including the acute effects of citrulline ma…
#10 Jake Remmert: Data Driven Resistance Training - The Optimal Metrics to Track your Strength Progression
Jake Remmert is a PhD Candidate at Florida Atlantic University Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Coach at Data Driven Strength.
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#9 Steve Hall: Building Revive Stronger, Ranking Dieting Foods and Managing Injuries
Steve Hall is the founder of Revive Stronger an online coaching service, educational platform and content provider.
Revive stronger was spawned from Steve’s personal experiences in bodybuilding and ph…
#8 Eric Trexler: Optimal Protein Intake and Strategies for Muscle Preservation in an Energy Deficit
Dr Eric Trexler previously held a USAPL state squat record in powerlifting and earned his pro status as a drug free bodybuilder after coming from a background in baseball, football and wrestling thro…
#7 Martin Refalo: Trans Gender Athletes in Sport, Gender Variations in Hypertrophic Adaptations to Training, Pain Medications & Ideal Rest Periods for Muscle Growth
Over the past decade, Martin Refalo has spent most of his time working as a fitness coach and studying at university. Martin has a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and will very soon have a PhD in…
#6 Jack Radford-Smith: Fat Loading Experimentation, Vitamin C Supplementation & Peak Week Protocols
Jack Radford-Smith is the co-founder of The Bodybuilding Dietitians, as well as a physique athlete, dietitian professional and passionate coach. Jack has a number of qualifications in the health and …
#5 Eric Helms: Diet Breaks, Re-feeds & The Muscle & Strength Pyramid: Training
Eric is a Research Fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, focusing on strength and conditioning, sports physiology, and nutrition. He specializes in physique and strength sp…
#4 Mackenzie Baker: Accept & Respect - Low Energy Availability in Surfers & The Implications of Calorie Tracking
Mack is a Sport and Exercise Nutritionist that has been working with Fortitude Nutrition Coaching for about 5 years. He has a Masters Degree in Sports Nutrition with published research investigating …
#3 Eric Helms: How much training is right for YOU? Optimal training volume for bodybuilding
Eric is a Research Fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, focusing on strength and conditioning, sports physiology, and nutrition. He specialises in physique and strength sp…
#2 Luke Tulloch: Principles Over Programming - Values Based Coaching, Goal Setting & Mindfulness
Luke began as a personal trainer in Sydney 15 years ago and currently resides in Gothenburg, Sweden. He has roots in an education background attending university to study neuroscience and has combine…
#1 Brandon Kempter: The Paradigm Shift - Should You Be Training To Failure? Drug Free Bodybuilding In The Modern Era & Intensity Techniques
An absolute juggernaut in the natural bodybuilding space, Brandon Kempter joins us for episode 1 of the strength connect podcast.
Brandon is the founder of BK conditioning and a lifetime natural bodyb…