Creatine is the most researched, most effective, and most misunderstood supplement in fitness.

In this episode, Vinny and Dr. Eryn break down exactly what the science says about creatine — muscle growth, strength, ATP energy regeneration, cognitive function, loading vs. maintenance dosing, safety, myths, and who actually benefits the most.

We cover:

• How creatine actually works to regenerate ATP

• Whether timing matters (before vs. after vs. whenever)

• Why most lean mass increases are intracellular water — and why that's a good thing

• What 100+ randomized controlled trials and multiple meta-analyses show about strength & hypertrophy

• Cognitive benefits backed by RCTs (memory, reasoning, mental clarity)

• Safety in healthy adults and considerations for kidney disease

• The truth about hair loss, dehydration, and “creatine is a steroid” myths

If you lift weights, want to build muscle, or care about brain health — this is your guide to creatine done right.

Coach Vinny

Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies

Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn

Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies

Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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They dive into:

• Why she left pharmacy to help women through education, not endless prescriptions

• How she applies evidence-based strategies to her coaching

• The red flags that separate real health coaching from functional fluff

• Her personal journey from NPC competitor to a balanced, sustainable approach to fitness and life

If you're tired of influencers selling “detoxes” and hormone “fixes,” this conversation will restore your faith in what real coaching looks like.

Coach Vinny

Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies

Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn

Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies

Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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You may not want to hear this, but your habits are hurting you way more than your genetics ever will. In this episode, Coach Vinny breaks down one of the biggest excuses in fitness, blaming your genetics for why you can't lose fat, build muscle, or look a certain way.

Yes, your DNA matters.

Yes, your genetics influence how your body responds to training, diet, and recovery.

But the reality is this: your habits decide how those genes are expressed.

Coach Vinny explains why comparing yourself to others destroys motivation, how to play the best hand you were dealt instead of blaming the dealer, and why habits, not heredity, are what shape your long-term body composition and health.

He shares real client transformations from people who thought they had “bad genetics” until they optimized their nutrition, training, and mindset, unlocking the best version of themselves.

If you've ever said “my genetics suck” or felt stuck with your body type, this episode will give you a powerful mindset shift, one that turns resentment into appreciation and frustration into action.

By the end, you'll understand that you can't change your DNA, but you can change your decisions, and that's what creates lasting transformation.

Coach Vinny

Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies

Facebook: Vinny Russo

Dr. Eryn

Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io

Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies

Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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