Train Like an Athlete: Periodization for Real-World Strength, Performance, and Longevity

Why You Stay Stuck: Anxiety, Self-Sabotage & the Subconscious Mind | Mary Lagan

Why do people sabotage their own goals? Why do some people stay stuck in fear, anxiety, unhealthy habits, or cycles of self-destruction even when they WANT to change? In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir sits down with NLP coach and trainer Mary Ligon to discuss the subconscious mind, fear, anxiety, identity beliefs, self-sabotage, motivation, weight loss psychology, chronic stress, and behavior change. Mary shares stories from decades of experience working with clients struggling with phobias, smoking, chronic pain, fear of flying, weight loss resistance, and limiting beliefs. Dr. Tahir also shares his own experience overcoming a severe fear of flying and anxiety. Topics include: * NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) * Hypnosis & subconscious behavior * Anxiety & fight-or-flight * Fear of change * Self-sabotage psychology * Weight loss mindset * Identity beliefs * Chronic stress & mental barriers * Fitness motivation & behavior change * Why people stay stuck * How mindset impacts physical health If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, procrastination, fear, motivation, or consistency, this episode will challenge the way you think about change. You can find Mary on her website: https://www.maryligonco.com/ 🎙️The Next Set Podcast | Hosted by Dr. Rehan Tahir 🌐 Website: www.apextacticalathletics.com 🌐 Podcast: www.thenextsetpodcast.com 🌐 Website: www.rehantahir.com 📲 Instagram: @dr.rehantahir

Train Like an Athlete: Periodization for Real-World Strength, Performance, and Longevity

What does it actually mean to "train like an athlete"? In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir breaks down the real meaning behind athletic-style training and how evidence-based periodization can help everyday adults build strength, resilience, performance, and longevity. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s+, trying to lose fat, build muscle, improve functional fitness, or stay competitive in sports and life, this episode explains how structured programming can take you from deconditioned to high-performing without guesswork. Topics covered: • What periodization actually is• Macrocycles, mesocycles, and microcycles explained• General preparation vs hypertrophy vs strength vs performance phases• Why most people stay stuck in ineffective training cycles• How to build real-world athleticism safely• The role of mobility, strength, endurance, and recovery• How phased programming improves health, performance, and injury resilience If you’re tired of random workouts and want a smarter system, this episode gives you the foundational framework.Train with purpose. Perform for life. 📅 Book a discovery call to build your custom performance system: www.rehantahir.com 📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.rehantahir 📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/thenextsetpodcast🌐 Website: www.thenextsetpodcast.com

Creatine, Protein Myths, Muscle Failure & The Truth About Fad Diets. A chat with Rehan Jalali

Celebrity nutritionist, bodybuilding champion, and supplement formulator Rehan Jalali joins Dr. Rehan Tahir on Next Set for a 30-year-deep conversation on what actually builds muscle, what's marketing noise, and the non-negotiables every serious lifter should be running. This isn't fitness influencer talk. Rehan Jalali was the first person to bring creatine to the U.S. supplement market in 1995, has formulated 150+ products (including the first protein candy in 2001), trained at the University of Texas under powerlifting legends Jan and Terry Todd alongside Mark Henry, won Mr. Texas as a natural competitor, and has worked with Hollywood's biggest stars. Dr. Tahir digs into how he did it — and what he'd tell anyone trying to get serious results today. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN — Why "intensity builds immensity" still beats every new training trend— The three non-negotiables Rehan Jalali won't let any client skip— The real story on creatine, protein, and the kidney-damage myth— Why most fad diets (keto, carnivore, gluten-free) are repackaged ideas from 30+ years ago— How to think about supplement formulation, marketing, and what's actually worth your money— The South Asian genetics conversation almost no one in fitness is having GUESTRehan Jalali — Celebrity nutritionist, biochemist, and supplement formulator. Mr. Texas. Author and product developer behind Abolean, Glucagon Lean Results, and dozens of category-defining sport nutrition products.Follow Him on Instagram: @sixpackdietplan HOSTDr. Rehan Tahir — PhD, Health & Human Performance | NSCA CSCS, TSAC-F | NASM CESOnline coaching at Apex Tactical Athletics: [your link]Apply for 1:1 coaching: [your link] If this episode hit, do me a favor — subscribe, leave a review, and share it with one lifter who needs to hear it. New episodes weekly on YouTube and Spotify. #RehanJalali #NextSetPodcast #Creatine #Protein #Bodybuilding #FitnessPodcast #ApexTacticalAthletics #StrengthTraining #SupplementScience

Evidence Over Hype: A Conversation with Coach Alex Jamal

Season 1, Episode 7 is now live! In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, I sit down with Coach Alex Jamal for a conversation that cuts through the noise in the fitness industry. We get into:mindset and consistency, why real results still come from discipline, the truth about GLP-1s and shortcuts, why muscle matters more as you age, how social media keeps recycling bad fitness advice, and why evidence-based coaching still wins. Alex brings a rare combination of real-world coaching experience, competitive experience, and a deep respect for science. This was a strong conversation on what actually works, what people keep getting wrong, and how to build a body and mindset that lasts. A few takeaways: You do not need perfection. You do need consistency. Nothing grows in your comfort zone. And no supplement, fad, or shortcut replaces the work. You can find Alex on IG @thetraineralex and @fitnessresultscoach or visit his website: https://www.fitnessresultscoach.com/ [https://www.fitnessresultscoach.com/] Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Visit www.thenextsetpodcast.com [http://www.thenextsetpodcast.com] Tag someone who needs to hear this one. #TheNextSetPodcast #AlexJamal #FitnessResultsCoach #EvidenceBasedFitness #StrengthTraining #NutritionCoach #MindsetMatters #GLP1 #FatLoss #MuscleMatters #TacticalAthletics #ApexTacticalAthletics

From Strength to Self-Belief: Lessons from Coach Chad Coy

Guest: Chad CoyStrongman Athlete | Coach | Educator | Director of Business Development, Parisi Speed School In this episode of The Next Set Podcast, Dr. Rehan Tahir sits down with Coach Chad Coy — strength coach, strongman athlete, educator, and Director of Business Development for Parisi Speed School. Chad shares his journey from discovering strength training as a young athlete to building a career in performance coaching, education, and mentoring coaches around the world. The conversation explores: • Why strength training changes lives at any age • The difference between training and coaching • How speed, strength, and movement are skills that can be developed • Why mastering the basics beats chasing advanced techniques • The untapped opportunity in training older adults and seniors • The role of confidence and belief in athletic and personal development Chad also shares powerful lessons from decades in the field — including why every athlete and coach should hire a mentor, invest in education, and commit to continuous learning. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone who simply wants to train smarter and live stronger, this episode delivers practical insight and real-world perspective.