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J3 University is an online education and coaching service made for bodybuilding and physique enhancement. Our podcast interviews experts in the field of research and coaching to bridge the gap between science and in the trench experience. Come and empower yourself to a higher level of physique development.

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Tuesday Mar 02, 2021

Episode 3: Dr. Eric Helms- Rethinking Refeed and Diet Breaks Volume 1

Tuesday Mar 02, 2021

Episode 3: Dr. Eric Helms- Rethinking Refeed and Diet Breaks Volume 1

In this episode of J3 University, Luke and I are joined by Dr. Eric Helms to dive into the latest research on refeeds and diet breaks. We review the current state of the literature and what this means for coaches in the trenches.

Dr. Helms holds his PhD in strength and conditioning and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand. He is the lead R&D Chief for 3D Muscle Journey. He has obtained pro status as a natural bodybuilder with the PNBA and competes at the international level as an unequipped powerlifter.

For more information on Dr. Helms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/?hl=en

Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Team3DMJ

Timestamps

Eric Helms Intro- 00:00:29

Defining refeeds- 00:03:17

What markers should be taken from research for application- 00:15:54

Fatigue and water retention managed through lowering training volume vs. refeed- 00:23:37

Taking individual client feedback to determine route- 00:30:36

Refeed application, how and when?- 00:43:04

Adjusting Maintenance level with body weight dropping- 00:47:04