156: Eric Helms - Latest Takeaways from a Competition Season

Eric Helms aka Captain America is back on the show. Eric has been tirelessly completing his PhD programme over in New Zealand over the past years. This precluded him from competing in his sport; natural bodybuilding. However, having recently become a Dr he is now in prep for the 2019 season. In today's podcast we talk about why Eric took so many years away from the stage, what’s different this time round and all the juicy details from his split to his peak week! Timestamps: 02:19 Why Eric took so much time away from stage 06:16 Eric talks about tracking macros and the difference between now and 8 years ago 10:58 Monitoring the bodyweight? 18:21 Reactive adjustments due to experience 28:45 Track steps or monitor NEAT 35:43 Minimum fat intake? 38:40 What was the peak week approach? 45:39 How variable are peak weeks 52:50 Eric talks about his training approach 01:06:27 What are Eric's upcoming shows? https://3dmusclejourney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TSHiim3sE __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices