The N.E.S.T. Podcast Thu, 14 May 2026 17:18:11 -0400 https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast en-us © 2026 The N.E.S.T. Podcast yes bc718ac6-768c-50f9-af96-21affb66a1e3 amamorginos@gmail.com Alexandros Amorginos episodic true An evidence advised podcast which puts science in training, covering topics that range from nutrition to sport and exercise. Backing everything up with scientific evidence from valid research papers. Presented by Alex, MSc student of Liverpool John Moores University. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) gym, fitness, sport, exercise, science, nutrition, health, wellbeing Alexandros Amorginos amamorginos@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/cl0zld3k6qs00lpthe2mxwa82jr2?.jpg The N.E.S.T. Podcast https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast #21 - Muscle Gain on a Calorie Deficit #21 - Muscle Gain on a Calorie Deficit Week 21 of nesting! In this episode I, Alex Amorginos, look into the claim that muscle can be not just sustained but built while in a caloric deficit.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is a Deficit?
  • How Does a Deficit Work?
  • Literature Surrounding the Claim.



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]]> Week 21 of nesting! In this episode I, Alex Amorginos, look into the claim that muscle can be not just sustained but built while in a caloric deficit.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is a Deficit?
  • How Does a Deficit Work?
  • Literature Surrounding the Claim.



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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8637157 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0100 1812 muscle, muscle mass, muscle gain, lean muscle mass, fat free mass, diet, nutrition, calorie deficit, deficit, weight loss, protein 1 21 full true #20 - Energy Systems #20 - Energy Systems Week 20 of nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the energy systems of the body. We touch upon the ATP-PCr system, the Glycolytic System and the Oxidative System

Discussion Topics:

  • What are calories and ATP?
  • Functions of ATP.
  • ATP-PCr system.
  • Glycolysis.
  • Benefits of Glycolysis
  • Oxidative phosphorylation.


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]]> Week 20 of nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the energy systems of the body. We touch upon the ATP-PCr system, the Glycolytic System and the Oxidative System

Discussion Topics:

  • What are calories and ATP?
  • Functions of ATP.
  • ATP-PCr system.
  • Glycolysis.
  • Benefits of Glycolysis
  • Oxidative phosphorylation.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8550024 Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100 3061 energy, systems, adenosine triphospate, ATP, energy continuum, krebs cycle, lactate, pyruvate, oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis, aerobic, anaerobic 1 20 full false Back to Basics #2 - Muscle Gain Back to Basics #2 - Muscle Gain Welcome to the 2nd episode of the new series of The Nest Podcast, Back to Basics! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the fundamentals of muscle gain and how to go about putting on muscle mass the right way!

Discussion Topics:

  • The concept of muscle hypertrophy.
  • How many times should you train a week?
  • How many sets should you do?
  • What weights should you use?
  • Exercise selection.


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]]> Welcome to the 2nd episode of the new series of The Nest Podcast, Back to Basics! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the fundamentals of muscle gain and how to go about putting on muscle mass the right way!

Discussion Topics:

  • The concept of muscle hypertrophy.
  • How many times should you train a week?
  • How many sets should you do?
  • What weights should you use?
  • Exercise selection.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8512925 Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100 2464 muscle gain, muscle, gym, fitness, hypertrophy, weight lifting 1 2 full false #19 - BCAAs and Their Uses #19 - BCAAs and Their Uses Week 19 of nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the uses of BCAAs. Are they a good investment or a waste of money?

Discussion Topics:

  • Background info.
  • What are they?
  • Types of amino acids.
  • BCAAs and strength.
  • BCAAs and fatigue.
  • BCAAs and performance.


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]]> Week 19 of nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the uses of BCAAs. Are they a good investment or a waste of money?

Discussion Topics:

  • Background info.
  • What are they?
  • Types of amino acids.
  • BCAAs and strength.
  • BCAAs and fatigue.
  • BCAAs and performance.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8464680 Wed, 05 May 2021 17:00:00 +0100 1353 fitness, nutrition, BCAAs, amino acids, branched chain amino acids, essential amino acids, gym, health 1 19 full true Back to Basics - Weight and Fat Loss Back to Basics - Weight and Fat Loss Welcome to the new series of The Nest Podcast, Back to Basics! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the fundamentals of weight loss and how to go about weight loss correctly.

Discussion Topics:

  • The concept of weight loss.
  • How to calculate your calories.
  • How to calculate macronutrients.
  • What NOT to do.


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]]> Welcome to the new series of The Nest Podcast, Back to Basics! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) we go have a look at the fundamentals of weight loss and how to go about weight loss correctly.

Discussion Topics:

  • The concept of weight loss.
  • How to calculate your calories.
  • How to calculate macronutrients.
  • What NOT to do.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8376021 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100 2699 nutrition, protein, calories, cut, weight loss, fat loss, fat oxidation, carbohydrates, carbs, gym, fitness 1 1 full true #18 - DOs and DONTs of Going Back to Gyms #18 - DOs and DONTs of Going Back to Gyms With the lockdown in the UK having eased, gyms are now back open. Here are a few things you should do and a few things you should not do!

Discussion Topics:

  • Types of training (hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, strength and power).
  • DOs and DONTs of endurance.
  • DOs and DONTs of hypertrophy.
  • DOs and DONTs of strength and power.
  • How to structure workouts based on your training.


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]]> With the lockdown in the UK having eased, gyms are now back open. Here are a few things you should do and a few things you should not do!

Discussion Topics:

  • Types of training (hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, strength and power).
  • DOs and DONTs of endurance.
  • DOs and DONTs of hypertrophy.
  • DOs and DONTs of strength and power.
  • How to structure workouts based on your training.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8347485 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100 2671 gym, hypertrophy, flexibility, training, strength, power, fitness, lockdown, covid-19 1 18 full true #17.5 - Reverse Dieting #17.5 - Reverse Dieting Your usual Wednesday of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) look at reverse dieting. This very new, not very researched idea has been thrown around a lot. So let's talk about it!

Discussion Topics:

  • What is reverse dieting?
  • The benefits of reverse dieting.
  • The flaws of reverse dieting.
  • How long should you do it for?


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]]> Your usual Wednesday of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) look at reverse dieting. This very new, not very researched idea has been thrown around a lot. So let's talk about it!

Discussion Topics:

  • What is reverse dieting?
  • The benefits of reverse dieting.
  • The flaws of reverse dieting.
  • How long should you do it for?


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8288157 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100 1844 reverse dieting, diet, food, nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, nest podcast 1 17 full true #17 - Foam Rollers... Yay or Nay? #17 - Foam Rollers... Yay or Nay? Your usual Wednesday hour of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) roll onto the idea of foam rollers. Are they good? Do they deliver what they promise? Or can they harm you?

Discussion Topics:

  • History of Foam Rollers
  • Perceived Benefits 
  • Foam Rollers and Recovery
  • Foam Rollers and R.O.M.
  • Foam Rollers and Performance 
  • Consequences of Improper Use


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]]> Your usual Wednesday hour of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) roll onto the idea of foam rollers. Are they good? Do they deliver what they promise? Or can they harm you?

Discussion Topics:

  • History of Foam Rollers
  • Perceived Benefits 
  • Foam Rollers and Recovery
  • Foam Rollers and R.O.M.
  • Foam Rollers and Performance 
  • Consequences of Improper Use


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8246561 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100 2990 foam rolling, physiology, anatomy, physical activity, stretching, self-myofascial release, performance, recovery, range of motion, ROM, Podcast, Nest, NEST Podcast, myofascial release, physiotherapy, physio, flexibility, fatigue, DOMS, delayed onset muscl 1 17 full true #16 - Exercise and the Immune System #16 - Exercise and the Immune System Your usual Wednesday hour of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) dive into the effects exercise has on our immune system. Is it the hero we think it is?

Discussion Topics:

  • The Innate and Adaptive Immune System
  • Exercise and Illness Susceptibility 
  • Open Window Theory
  • J Curve Theory
  • Cellular Responses to Exercise
  • Neuroendocrinological Regulation 
  • Glutamine
  • Nutrition and the Immune System


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]]> Your usual Wednesday hour of Nesting! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) dive into the effects exercise has on our immune system. Is it the hero we think it is?

Discussion Topics:

  • The Innate and Adaptive Immune System
  • Exercise and Illness Susceptibility 
  • Open Window Theory
  • J Curve Theory
  • Cellular Responses to Exercise
  • Neuroendocrinological Regulation 
  • Glutamine
  • Nutrition and the Immune System


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8201743 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 3578 physiology, immune system, immunity, pathogens, antigens, nutrition, illness, adaptive, innate, glutamine, Neuroendocrinological Regulation, open window theory, j curve theory, cellular, recovery, covid-19, coronavirus, elite athletes, couch potato 1 16 full false #15 - Glycogen & Exercise #15 - Glycogen & Exercise This weeks is a good one, episode 15 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) explain what glycogen is, its uses, the way it's metabolised and how it's used in different forms of exercise.

Discussion Topics:

  • Glycogen Background Information.
  • Metabolism of Glycogen & Glucose.
  • What is Muscle Glycogen?
  • Glycogen and its Relationship to Exercise
  • Glycogen Usage
  • Glycogen Depletion
  • Food & Glycogen Resynthesis.


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]]> This weeks is a good one, episode 15 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) explain what glycogen is, its uses, the way it's metabolised and how it's used in different forms of exercise.

Discussion Topics:

  • Glycogen Background Information.
  • Metabolism of Glycogen & Glucose.
  • What is Muscle Glycogen?
  • Glycogen and its Relationship to Exercise
  • Glycogen Usage
  • Glycogen Depletion
  • Food & Glycogen Resynthesis.


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]]> https://linktr.ee/THENESTPODCAST Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8151535 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 3217 glucose, glycogen, metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis, exercise, ski, resistance training, fatigue, uptake, respiratory exchange ratio, muscle glycogen, intermyofibrillar, intramyofibrillar, physiology 1 15 full true #14 - Benefits of Ice Baths #14 - Benefits of Ice Baths Episode 14 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) dive into (excuse the pun) cold water immersion (CWI) and ice baths. Looking at the benefits, risks and potential drawbacks.

Discussion Topics:

  • Background Information 
  • CWI and Recovery
  • CWI and Performance
  • CWI and Hypertrophy
  • Meta analyses & conclusion 


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]]> Episode 14 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) dive into (excuse the pun) cold water immersion (CWI) and ice baths. Looking at the benefits, risks and potential drawbacks.

Discussion Topics:

  • Background Information 
  • CWI and Recovery
  • CWI and Performance
  • CWI and Hypertrophy
  • Meta analyses & conclusion 


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8114152 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 3811 ice bath, cold water immersion, cryotherapy, physiology, recovery, hypertrophy, muscle gain, 1 rep max, muscle strength, strength, sport, science, muscle 1 14 full true #13 - Nutrient Timing and the Anabolic Window #13 - Nutrient Timing and the Anabolic Window Episode 13 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) look into Nutrient Timing and the infamous anabolic window. Is it worth losing your mind over?

Discussion Topics:

  • Sports Vs Performance Nutrition?
  • Key factors of nutrition.
  • The concept of the anabolic window.
  • Nutrition in athletes.
  • Is timing actually important?
  • Nutrient timing Vs timing of nutrients.
  • What to consume before training or competition.
  • What to consume after training or competition.
  • Research findings on pre and post exercise nutrition.


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]]> Episode 13 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) look into Nutrient Timing and the infamous anabolic window. Is it worth losing your mind over?

Discussion Topics:

  • Sports Vs Performance Nutrition?
  • Key factors of nutrition.
  • The concept of the anabolic window.
  • Nutrition in athletes.
  • Is timing actually important?
  • Nutrient timing Vs timing of nutrients.
  • What to consume before training or competition.
  • What to consume after training or competition.
  • Research findings on pre and post exercise nutrition.


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-8021075 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000 3722 physiology, nutrition, anabolic, window, anabolic window, anabolism, nutrients, macros, micronutrients, timing, nutrient timing, sports, performance, athletes, pre-workout, pre-exercise 1 13 full true #12 - Gym and Physical Activity #12 - Gym and Physical Activity Episode 12 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) talk about the benefits of gym and physical activity on physical and mental health. I also give you some tips on starting out going to the gym, and I also talk about a lot of the things that you should NEVER do.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is exercise?
  • How does exercise improve mental health?
  • The physiological benefits of exercise and physical activity.
  • Best thing I've seen in gyms.
  • Worst thing I've seen in gyms.
  • Things to NEVER do in a gym.


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]]> Episode 12 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode I (Alex Amorginos) talk about the benefits of gym and physical activity on physical and mental health. I also give you some tips on starting out going to the gym, and I also talk about a lot of the things that you should NEVER do.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is exercise?
  • How does exercise improve mental health?
  • The physiological benefits of exercise and physical activity.
  • Best thing I've seen in gyms.
  • Worst thing I've seen in gyms.
  • Things to NEVER do in a gym.


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7922287 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000 3945 physiology, exercise, physical activity, health, science, obesity, cancer, breast, breast cancer, colon cancer, osteoarthritis, ageing, dementia, alzheimers, fitness, gym, weightlifting, cardiovascular, activity, strength training, hiit, fartlek training 1 12 full true # 11 - Six Nations & Super Bowl LV # 11 - Six Nations & Super Bowl LV Episode 11 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex briefly discusses the performance of the first two games of the Six Nations and goes into detail on the performance of Kansas and Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.

Discussion Topics:

  • Italy vs France
  • England vs Scotland 
  • Touchdowns in SBLV
  • Penalties in SBLV
  • Why SBLV was such an important game


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]]> Episode 11 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex briefly discusses the performance of the first two games of the Six Nations and goes into detail on the performance of Kansas and Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV.

Discussion Topics:

  • Italy vs France
  • England vs Scotland 
  • Touchdowns in SBLV
  • Penalties in SBLV
  • Why SBLV was such an important game


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7806460 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3198 super bowl LV, american football, NFL, RFU, italy, france, england, scotland, rugby, tampa bay, buccaneers, kansas city, chiefs, tom brady, tb12, patrick mahomes, pm15, andy reid, super bowl 1 11 full true #10 - Fad or Fab with Meg #10 - Fad or Fab with Meg Episode 10 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex and Meg discuss some well known ideas and products and debate whether they think they are fad or fab!

Discussion Topics:

  • Juicing
  • Ab Toners 
  • Resistance Bands
  • Intermittent Fasting


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]]> Episode 10 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex and Meg discuss some well known ideas and products and debate whether they think they are fad or fab!

Discussion Topics:

  • Juicing
  • Ab Toners 
  • Resistance Bands
  • Intermittent Fasting


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/The-Top-Bunk-Podcast-102846558138070 Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7657777 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000 3786 nest, podcast, juicing, blender, juice, juice cleanse, detox, juice detox, ab, toners, resistance bands, exercise bands, dumbbells, diet, intermittent fasting 1 10 full true #9 - Hypoxia & Altitude Masks #9 - Hypoxia & Altitude Masks Episode 9 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into Hypoxia and altitude masks. How do they work? Are they effective? Most importantly, are they safe?

Discussion Topics:

  • What is Hypoxia and Hypoxemia?
  • Effects of chronic hypoxia?
  • Altitude Training.
  • Blood Doping
  • Intermittent hypoxia
  • Altitude masks
  • Physiology of hypoxia
  • Do the masks work?
  • Potential risks?


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]]> Episode 9 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into Hypoxia and altitude masks. How do they work? Are they effective? Most importantly, are they safe?

Discussion Topics:

  • What is Hypoxia and Hypoxemia?
  • Effects of chronic hypoxia?
  • Altitude Training.
  • Blood Doping
  • Intermittent hypoxia
  • Altitude masks
  • Physiology of hypoxia
  • Do the masks work?
  • Potential risks?


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7514095 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 2417 nest, podcast, Hypoxia, Hypoxemia, chronic, Altitude Training, Blood Doping, Intermittent hypoxia, Altitude masks, Physiology, risks 1 9 full true #8 - Blood Flow Restriction Training #8 - Blood Flow Restriction Training Episode 8 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into Blood Flow Restriction Training also known as BFR.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is it?
  • How does it work?
  • The physiology of hypertrophy.
  • The physiology of BFR.
  • Safety concerns.
  • How should it be used?


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]]> Episode 8 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into Blood Flow Restriction Training also known as BFR.

Discussion Topics:

  • What is it?
  • How does it work?
  • The physiology of hypertrophy.
  • The physiology of BFR.
  • Safety concerns.
  • How should it be used?


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7373125 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 2841 Physiology, biomechanics, hiit, bfr, blood flow restriction, loenneke, hypertrophy, fitness, gym, metabolic stress, mechanical tension, muscle damage, eccentric, concentric, contraction, sport, exercise, science 1 8 full true #7 - The Science Behind Steroids #7 - The Science Behind Steroids DISCLAIMER!
Alex is not a medical doctor, he and the N.E.S.T. Podcast do not, in any way, condone the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). This video is for education purposes only and contain personal opinions.

Episode 7 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into steroids. They might not be what you think they are...

Discussion Topics:

  • What types of steroids there are
  • How synthetic androgenic steroids work
  • Other types of PEDs
  • Risks associated with steroids
  • The typical stack of an amateur bodybuilder
  • Personal thoughts on steroids


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]]> DISCLAIMER!
Alex is not a medical doctor, he and the N.E.S.T. Podcast do not, in any way, condone the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). This video is for education purposes only and contain personal opinions.

Episode 7 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into steroids. They might not be what you think they are...

Discussion Topics:

  • What types of steroids there are
  • How synthetic androgenic steroids work
  • Other types of PEDs
  • Risks associated with steroids
  • The typical stack of an amateur bodybuilder
  • Personal thoughts on steroids


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7256926 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 2269 steroids, fitness, gym, broscience, performance enhancing drugs, PEDs, tren, supplements, supps, trenbolone, clen, clenbuterol, HGH, human growth hormone, testosterone, anavar, dianabol, d-bol, test, natural, bodybuilder, mr olympia, classic physique, bra 1 7 full true #6 - Fad Diets: The Ins and Outs #6 - Fad Diets: The Ins and Outs Episode 6 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into different fad diets such as; the Low Carb Diet; Weight Watchers; Veganism and the Keto diet.

Discussion Topics:

  • How do fad diets work?
  • The Low Carb Diet
  • High Carb-Low Fat Diet
  • Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Diet
  • Vegetarianism and Veganism
  • Caveman, OMAD, Sea Food and Fasting
  • Keto Diet


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]]> Episode 6 of The Nest Podcast! In this episode Alex looks into different fad diets such as; the Low Carb Diet; Weight Watchers; Veganism and the Keto diet.

Discussion Topics:

  • How do fad diets work?
  • The Low Carb Diet
  • High Carb-Low Fat Diet
  • Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig Diet
  • Vegetarianism and Veganism
  • Caveman, OMAD, Sea Food and Fasting
  • Keto Diet


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]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7160071 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 3551 health, fitness, supplementation, training, nutrition, exercise, sport, beetroot juice, anabolic, catabolic, usefull, avoid, bcaa, creatine, whey, protein, pre workout, fat burners, fat, fat loss, weight management, keto, weight watchers, vegan, veganism, 1 6 full true #5.5 - Tips on How to Dominate your 2021 New Years Resolutions #5.5 - Tips on How to Dominate your 2021 New Years Resolutions HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you had an amazing New Years Eve and here is to 2021 being x20 better than 2020. In this episode I give some tips as a Personal Trainer on how you can dominate your 2021 resolution and not be like the rest of the people who give up half way through.

]]> HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you had an amazing New Years Eve and here is to 2021 being x20 better than 2020. In this episode I give some tips as a Personal Trainer on how you can dominate your 2021 resolution and not be like the rest of the people who give up half way through.

]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7079440 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 1412 new year, 2021, 2020, coronavirus, new years resolution, fitness, gym, health, wellbeing 1 5 bonus true #5 - What Supplements Are Worth The Money? #5 - What Supplements Are Worth The Money? In this episode we look at different supplements, which ones are useful and which ones are rubbish? Which do you need and which should you avoid? Fat burners, protein, BCAAs... Are they worth it? 

]]> In this episode we look at different supplements, which ones are useful and which ones are rubbish? Which do you need and which should you avoid? Fat burners, protein, BCAAs... Are they worth it? 

]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-7050616 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 3463 health, fitness, supplementation, training, nutrition, exercise, sport, beetroot juice, anabolic, catabolic, usefull, avoid, bcaa, creatine, whey, protein, pre workout, fat burners, fat, fat loss, weight management 1 5 full true #4 - Muscle Activation & Hypertrophy #4 - Muscle Activation & Hypertrophy In this episode we look at what the links are between muscle activation and hypertrophy. Should you be doing exercises to "activate" your muscles or is it just a waste of your time?

]]> In this episode we look at what the links are between muscle activation and hypertrophy. Should you be doing exercises to "activate" your muscles or is it just a waste of your time?

]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-6864354 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 2347 fitness, hypertrophy, activation, muscle focus, attentional focus, mind muscle connection 1 4 full true #3 - How Many Times a Week Should you Train? #3 - How Many Times a Week Should you Train? In this episode we look at how many times a week you should train for muscle growth and strength as well as a few other bits that you don't want to miss out on.

]]> In this episode we look at how many times a week you should train for muscle growth and strength as well as a few other bits that you don't want to miss out on.

]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alexandros Amorginos Buzzsprout-6714838 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 3155 fitness, gym, performance, hypertrophy, muscle growth, weights, weight training, strength, training, intensity, volume, frequency 1 3 full true #2 - Does Weight Lifting Stunt Growth? #2 - Does Weight Lifting Stunt Growth? In this episode we look at the science behind the myth "weight lifting stunts growth". Using scientific studies and research, we debunk and disprove the above question. 

]]> In this episode we look at the science behind the myth "weight lifting stunts growth". Using scientific studies and research, we debunk and disprove the above question. 

]]> https://www.facebook.com/thenestcast Alex Amorginos Buzzsprout-6653263 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000 3488 podcast, gym, weights, lifting, resistance training, stunted growth, physiology, research, scientific, studies 1 2 full true #1 - Creatine 101 #1 - Creatine 101 Introducing the new segment of the podcast called the N.E.S.T. . This is the series where all things Nutrition, Exercise, Sport and Training will be discussed including supplementation, diet, sport performance and many more.

]]> Introducing the new segment of the podcast called the N.E.S.T. . This is the series where all things Nutrition, Exercise, Sport and Training will be discussed including supplementation, diet, sport performance and many more.

]]> https://www.facebook.com/The-Top-Bunk-Podcast-102846558138070 Alex Buzzsprout-6550531 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 2674 1 1 full true