66. Is Bigger Always Better? Muscular Strength vs. Hypertrophy with Elias Figueroa

The Up-Beet Dietitians

In this episode of The Up-Beet Dietitians podcast, Emily and Hannah are joined by fitness coach and professional Elias Figueroa to discuss muscular strength and muscular hypertrophy. Elias shares the big differences between muscle size and strength and how they coexist (or don’t coexist). If you have ever wondered if you should focus on building muscle or getting strong (or if you need to focus on either), be sure to give this episode a listen!

Elias is from Los Angeles, CA! With the help of his wrestling coach and physical therapists, Elias opened his fitness/coaching business when he was 15 years old. Now almost 10 years later, he continues to share his passion of self improvement through the vehicle of fitness and mindset with clients all over the United States and internationally.

Elias graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. of Health & Kinesiology and was the Lead Personal Trainer overseeing over 50 trainers at the university's recreation center. He now is able to dedicate more time to his online coaching clients and is getting his M.S. of Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning at the University of South Florida. Elias aims to open his own warehouse gym and continue to develop his brand training more athletes and providing evidence based/scientifically supported training methods. Aside from fitness, Elias loves going to music festivals and cooking/going out for wild cuisine and cocktails.

Follow Elias on social media @coachelias_cpt!

This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about any areas of your health, please seek advice from a medical professional.

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Articles:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wTa7iXGOijJZ8gngTcUKc2EoyMZVB49J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100874874220219909341&rtpof=true&sd=true

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYf8oHzEs4uRPBSqqdoSBYorkdE4gbsn/edit#bookmark=id.30j0zll

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17syY8xOoaLaij-FNsQj3ypttzE2DmERt/edit

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