https://youtu.be/PiO4A8XqPQs Alex Payne joins Ben on Muscles by Brussels Radio to discuss his journey from athletics and years of lifting on his own to becoming a competitive vegan bodybuilder and completing two bodybuilding seasons. Alex shares how becoming vegan gave him a deeper sense of purpose for bodybuilding, motivating him to show what could be accomplished on…

Eating out is inevitable, whether you’re traveling, meeting family, attending a work lunch, or simply not in the mood to cook. Dani and Alice break down how to navigate restaurants as a vegan while still building meals that work for your nutrition and physique goals. They cover Mexican, Indian, Thai, pho, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean,…

Do you need to track every calorie and macro to make progress? Ben and Dani discuss the pros and cons of macro tracking, how nutrition tracking evolved, and why tracking can be an incredibly useful tool without needing to become a permanent part of your life. They also explore meal plans, meal templates, structured eating,…

  Thinking about stepping onstage for the first time? Coaches Ben & Alice dive deep into what aspiring natural bodybuilding competitors should consider before committing to a contest. They discuss who tends to thrive in bodybuilding, the importance of structure and routine, having a healthy relationship with food and your body, managing stress, and building…

Shireen joins Ben and Giacomo to share her journey from going vegan for her health to discovering bodybuilding and eventually stepping onstage for her first competition. She talks about her lifelong interest in athletics, cosplay, and superheroes, and how building confidence through fitness eventually helped her believe she could pursue bodybuilding. Shireen and Giacomo discuss…

Flexible dieting can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Coach Sawyer and Giacomo break down a practical approach to getting started without obsessing over numbers or overhauling your entire diet overnight. They discuss how to build awareness of your current eating habits, establish realistic…

Mobility, flexibility, and stability are often overlooked until pain or injuries force them into the spotlight…but they can make the difference between years of productive training and chronic setbacks. In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Dani and Giacomo discuss the key differences between these three concepts, why movement quality matters for every lifter, and…

https://youtu.be/mD_ryg2hhd0 In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Sawyer take a broader look at the role of movement in a healthy lifestyle. They discuss why staying active is about much more than burning calories, covering everything from daily step counts and intentional cardio to recovery, longevity, and overall health. They explain how movement…

Evidence-based nutrition doesn’t always win the attention economy…but it’s what leads to lasting health. In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Coach Sawyer sit down with Mic the Vegan to discuss his journey from skeptical omnivore to one of the most trusted science communicators in the vegan space. Mike shares how he built…

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Giacomo sit down with Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, to unpack the science behind insulin resistance, diabetes, and long-term metabolic health. Cyrus shares his own journey living with type 1 diabetes and explains why his diagnosis ultimately led him to dedicate his career to…

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, the Vegan Proteins coaching team sits down for their first-ever roundtable discussion to tackle one of the hottest topics in fitness right now: peptides. Ben, Dani, Sawyer, Alice, and Giacomo break down what peptides actually are, why they’ve become so popular on social media, and how the…

In this episode of Muscles by Brussels Radio, Ben and Dani discuss nonlinear dieting and how adjusting calorie intake throughout the week can make fat loss more sustainable. They break down strategies like high/low days, refeeds, diet breaks, and flexible calorie targets while explaining why adherence is often the biggest factor in long-term success. They also…