Is there really a “best” training split? In this episode, Ben and Sawyer break down the most popular workout splits: bro splits, push-pull-legs, upper/lower, and full-body training, and explain how to choose the right one based on your goals, recovery, schedule, and lifestyle. They share personal experiences, common mistakes lifters make when chasing “optimal,” and…

    In this episode, Giacomo and Sawyer explore why coaches need coaches, even at the highest levels of fitness and bodybuilding. They dive into the emotional side of coaching, accountability, mindset, and how having the right support can unlock long-term progress. Through personal stories and coaching experiences, they explain why great coaching goes far beyond…

In this episode, Alice and Giacomo take a deep dive into vegan protein powders: past, present, and future. They break down the history of plant-based proteins, compare blends vs isolates, address common concerns around amino acid profiles, digestion, heavy metals, sweeteners, and cost, and explain why perfection isn’t necessary to meet protein goals. The conversation…

https://youtu.be/GEQ_Ntvgqms In this episode of Vegan Proteins’ Muscles by Brussels Radio, Giacomo and Dani dive into what it really means to find and ask for support on a fitness journey. From navigating family dynamics and romantic relationships to handling food environments, training schedules, and social pressure, they explore practical strategies for getting support without creating conflict.…

In this episode of Vegan Proteins: Muscles by Brussels Radio, Alice and Sawyer unpack the complex relationship between weight gain, weight loss, muscle building, and modern culture. They explore how lifestyle structure, calorie density, and societal norms make long-term weight management difficult, and why many people are unknowingly under-muscled rather than “overweight.” The conversation breaks down…

In this episode, Ben and Alice explore what competitive bodybuilders and lifestyle athletes can learn from each other. They discuss stress management, consistency, expectations, training intensity, nutrition structure, and balance, highlighting how blending discipline with flexibility can lead to better long-term fitness, health, and sustainability. 🌱 Coaching Application Take your fitness and nutrition goals to the…

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Melanie, a vegan powerlifter whose past year has been marked by massive life changes, personal growth, and record-setting strength. She opens up about navigating divorce, rebuilding her life, discovering the power of community, and transforming her approach to training and mindset. With coaching insights from Sawyer and…

In this episode, Ben and Sawyer break down the art of time efficient training. They explore how to get the most muscle building stimulus with the least time investment by dialing in exercise selection, intensity, and smart programming. You’ll learn the difference between maintenance and growth volume, how to strategically use supersets, circuits, myo-reps, and…

In this episode, Alice and Giacomo dive deep into the real key to fitness success: habits. From overcoming negative self-talk and embracing the long game to celebrating small wins and building supportive community, they unpack what it truly takes to keep momentum on your health and strength journey. Whether you’re brand-new to training or working…

In this inspiring conversation, Ben, Dani, and Ellie dive into what it’s really like to pursue natural bodybuilding as a teenager—while balancing school, mental health, veganism, and a first competition prep. Ellie shares her athletic background, her transition from running to strength training, how veganism became part of her identity, and how bodybuilding became a…

In this episode, Alice and Sawyer take a deep dive into one of the most common questions in vegan fitness: how much protein do you really need? They break down evidence-based ranges for total body weight and lean mass, explain how needs shift during cutting, bulking, maintenance, aging, or recovery, and clear up common misconceptions in the vegan…

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Giacomo dive deep into how life transitions, from new relationships to career shifts, can reshape your fitness goals. They explore how to adjust expectations with compassion, find balance between ambition and sustainability, and redefine what progress means in every phase of life. Whether you’re a vegan…