Eat Train Prosper

Aaron Straker | Bryan Boorstein

Eat Train Prosper, by coaches Aaron Straker and Bryan Boorstein provides tangible advice about lifting, nutrition, and incorporating these into your lifestyle to achieve prosperity. Topics include sustainable training principles for increasing strength, building muscle, effective nutrition to get and stay lean, men's health, improving recovery, and practical lifestyle habits. Become the champion of your own health, both inside and out. read less

Setbacks + January Q&A Part 2 | ETP#103
14-02-2023
Setbacks + January Q&A Part 2 | ETP#103
This week we cover the ironic timing of lower body injuries we both sustained this past week and our immediate action plans for making the best of the situations. After that we round out the remaining questions from last week’s January Q&A episode.Instagram Questions:When doing cardio, should I do it by minutes or calories burned?How will this new approach to “cardio for healthspan” play into the spring cut?Do you really need to consume fewer carbs with insulin resistance or just fewer kcals?I’m an early lifter 5:30AM, I’ve started incorporating pre-carbs, do I need pre protein?When I travel with friends (eg skiing), it is hard to hit protein. Is it ok if protein is low for 3-4 days.Should we keep RIR and weekly volume per muscle the same in a meso? Or alter it every week?Rec on app or system to log workouts, reps, notes, RIR etc.. Tips get over the fear of the cut… Lose BF % and feel small, makes me want to bulk againHow the F is your HRV 227? What do I need to change in life?Do you do any hot/cold therapies?If so, how do you incorporate into hypertrophy? Can you explain why it’s better to hit the short muscle lengths first?What do you guys think is more significant when training if your goal is hypertrophy? Training the muscle until failure or time under tension? See a lotta back and forth around this and curious to hear your guys take! Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
January 2023 Instagram Q&A | ETP#102
07-02-2023
January 2023 Instagram Q&A | ETP#102
Today we have the first episode of our Instagram Q&A series for 2023. We cover a number of different topics ranging from low calorie sauces for dieting, to spotting poorly designed training programs, and what the best reasoning would be for a DB chest fly vs a seated machine fly. Next week we will cover Part 2!Instagram Questions:What are good upper body exercises on the Smith machine?Are Single Leg Extensions a good option for Hypertrophy? Thoughts on Programming horizontal pulls before vertical pulls in a FULL UPPER DAY?Realizing that volume is so individual, what is a good starting point of volume for a new client? (Reps/Exercises/Frequency)What are pros and cons of different progression schemes for hypertrophy? How to choose the right one for you?When are Aaron and Jenny publishing the fitfluencers guide to surviving Bali?What’s your fave low cal condiment? And favorite hot sauce? Key points to think about when programming / Red flags when looking at someone’s program? Update on NYE resolution of “eating more weed” Is there by any good reason why to use a DB fly instead of a fly machine? What should we do if we experience elbow pain when pushing? How to fix scapular winging / uneven shoulder? How do you rate the straddle lift for glute training at home? Hard to load heavy, and legs look wide? Why do I pee fast 3-4x during training? I train for 2 hours and drink 2-3 liters during.Best tips to approach RIR and training coming out of a deload? Why not go to 0-1 RIR the week after deload? Do you prioritize seasonal foods?How do you approach gym anxiety (Re: leg day hours prior; worried about waiting for machines in the crowded gym?)How do you pump yourself up for the gym? Is there any merit to increasing cals for a period to raise BMR? Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
November Instagram Q&A Part 2 | ETP#95
29-11-2022
November Instagram Q&A Part 2 | ETP#95
It is our Monthly Instagram Q&A episode! Today’s episode is PART 2 of two parts this month. This is definitely one of the most fun episodes we record each month and look forward to helping our listeners better understand various principles within the health, training, and nutrition space. We hope you learned something new this month!Instagram Questions:1. For shortened biased exercise, is it better to overload the short range the most, or have a drop-off in the short position to better facilitate a hold at that position? 2. How do you handle having the flu?3. How has your recovery been post-cut? 4. Palm towards or palm down for face pulls? 5. Results/thoughts on the one-arm training experiment so far?6. 8 weeks pulldowns, then changed to BB row for 8 weeks. Home gym based. Good idea? 7. Hypertrophy - what is the difference between mental failure on a rep and muscle failure? 8. What is the most optimal/effective for lateral raises… DB’s, cables or machines?9. Overhead Press and Lateral Delts. How much do they get worked? Meaningfully?10. Does colder weather increase NEAT / Brown fat activity? 11. Is there any accuracy to the notion that a walk after eating increases glucose uptake?12. What does tracking ALL macros give, that tracking just calories and protein doesn’t? Assume a healthy range.13. Leg Curls - Should I just do the seated version all the time, even if lying is programmed? What’s the deal with standing leg curls? Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
November Instagram Q&A Part 1 | ETP#94
22-11-2022
November Instagram Q&A Part 1 | ETP#94
It is our Monthly Instagram Q&A episode! Today’s episode is PART 1 of two parts this month. This is definitely one of the most fun episodes we record each month and look forward to helping our listeners better understand various principles within the health, training, and nutrition space. We hope you learned something new this month!Instagram Questions:1. What are your eating styles? How have these approaches impacted how we thrive and how we coach? How has it impacted your physique? 2. What is your session volume per body part? 3. Thoughts on using cuffs? Benefits and drawbacks? 4. Could you go more in-depth about how you might make intuitive training a successful approach? 5. Can you discuss whether shrugs are a good choice for the upper traps? Some say it isn’t optimal (I.e. Paul Carter)6. Better to always run mechanical tension mesos with deloads or implement different stimuli? 7. Do you have a vegetarian recipe book that you’d recommend to increase protein intake?8. Why did you drop RDL from your programming originally? 9. For lengthened partials only set, do you use a % of the weight and how many reps? Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
Arguments For & Against Biomechanics 2 | ETP#91
01-11-2022
Arguments For & Against Biomechanics 2 | ETP#91
Today on the podcast we are discussing arguments both FOR and AGAINST placing an emphasis on biomechanics in your training and programming. There are a lot of discussions surrounding biomechanics as it is a super hot topic right now. We found that many of the discussions were one-sided and didn’t quite portray both sides of the arguments equally. So that is exactly what we decided to try and do today for you. Keynotes from today's episode:Biomechanics/Anti-BiomechanicsBiomechanics is the study of the structure, function, and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs, cells, and cell organelles, using the methods of mechanics. Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics.Arguments against biomechanics:People have been getting yoked for decades with free weights If it worked for Arnold…Barbell basics Just work hard (feels like biomechanics sort of goes against the way it was “meant to be” or whatever nonsense, of just smashing weight)Pull-ups for back Biomechanic-optimized movements aren’t as “subjectively taxing”You need to do much fewer movements if you pick the big hitters. Isolating more stuff means you have to do more movements Arguments for biomechanics:Everything is biomechanics. Even if you try to optimize a barbell movement Long muscle lengths = need to find where it is most lengthened Minimizing joint issues / nonexistent since “switching”Learning/understanding why certain movements produce an incredible stimulus and others don’tIncreasing tension on the desired tissuesHow do you know people wouldn’t have been more jacked with better movements?Improved program design. Less redundancy, better volume distribution.Thanks for listening!  Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
Our Favorite Movements Per Body Part | ETP#90
25-10-2022
Our Favorite Movements Per Body Part | ETP#90
What are our all-time favorite movements for each muscle group and why?It’s been a while since we covered something like this back in episode #70 which was our favorite supersets per body part. So this one will be a little different.This is a banger of an episode that will be very informative. We cover our favorites, why each is our favorite, and then for most situations provide a secondary for when a particular piece of equipment may not be available.Thanks for listening! Here are Bryan's Favs:Chest: DB Fly/Press, cable Sterno/costal press (machine press if available and converges)Upper Back: Chest sup row (wide elbows) (T-bar, cable, DB), Wide pulldown (legs locked)Rear Delts: Chest sup Row (30-45 deg elbows) (T-bar, cable, DB)Lats: One arm Pulls (iliac, lumbar), neutral pulldown (legs locked)Lateral Delts: Single arm cable raise behind back, dual cable lateral raise Front Delts:Low to high cable raise, anterior delt press (cable, then DB) Quads: Pendulum, Leg Extensions (Resistance curve manipulation and/or use of Sissy squat) Hamstrings:45-Hip Ext + Leg curls (seated) OR B-stance RDL + Lying leg curlGlutes:RFESS, lunges (bridges and thrusts are an afterthought)Abs: Cable crunches, “Curl-ups”, Garhammer crunchesCalves:Deficit single leg DB calf raise (new: single leg deficit cable calf raise)Here are Aaron's Favs:Chest:Converging chest press machine. Selectorized. Upright dual cable version of #1Upper Back:Chest-supported upright machine row. Semi-pronated grip.Chest-supported plate-loaded row. Rear Delts:Seated cable row w/ a semi-pronated mag grip.Prone Incline Rear Delt DB Row.Lats:Unilaterally supported pulldown.Seated Cable Row. Lat Focus. (Lean forward / hollow core w/ neutral grip)Lateral Delts:Prone Incline Lateral Delt DB RaisesMedial Delt “KAS set” Anterior Delts:Anterior Delt DB Press.Cable Anterior Delt DB Press.Quads:Hack SquatLengthened Bias Leg Extension (rare.)Reverse heavy sled dragHams:Seated Hamstring CurlStiff Legged Deadlifts (off the ground.)Glutes:Bulgarian SS.Deficit Reverse Lunge.Abs:Weighted Swiss Ball CrunchAb WheelThanks for listening! Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST
October Instagram Q&A | ETP#89
18-10-2022
October Instagram Q&A | ETP#89
The monthly Instagram Q&A episode is here for October. We had a lot of fun running through these questions and were really able to provide quality contextual feedback and solutions to the following questions.During reverse, cals go up, and cardio down. Increase cals fast or weekly? Is this good?Opinion on interset stretchingHow do I know that I’m recovered for a specific body part? What do I do about it? Where do you look for meal/recipe ideas When do you begin to include adductor training?Which muscles tend to go grow better in the lengthened position?Favorite movements to add thickness to the back?Thoughts on Zone 2 cardioOur best tips to manage fatigue What are you gonna do with all your free time saved by not training your right arm?As natural athletes, should we be wary of taking advice from enhanced coaches or advice from coaches who work mostly with enhanced athletes?How would you program if you had a small in-person facility for group classes? Ignore the financial side of the equipment,  just looking to supply optimal training to the gen pop under those conditions? Coaching with Aaron ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/nutrition-coaching-apply-now/Done For You Client Check-In System for Online Coaches ⬇️https://strakernutritionco.com/macronutrient-reporting-check-in-template/Paragon Training Methods Programming ⬇️https://paragontrainingmethods.comFollow Bryan's Evolved Training Systems Programming ⬇️https://evolvedtrainingsystems.comFind Us on Social Media ⬇️IG | @Eat.Train.ProsperIG | @bryanboorsteinIG | @aaron_strakerYT | EAT TRAIN PROSPER PODCAST