TMGP Ep 13 with gymbro Roscoe
This white male podcast host humorously introduces himself as just another guy with a podcast. He holds degrees in Mathematical Science and Computer Science from Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town. Beyond academics, he is a skilled tennis and squash player, representing his province multiple times and winning the South African National Championship Racketlon tournament in various age categories. After school, he prioritized tennis, academics, and fitness. He is a software engineer passionate about the gym and helping others chase their hypertrophy goals through science-based methods. He aims to enable people to become bigger, stronger, and better versions of themselves. In this episode, you can look forward to a deep dive into optimal nutrition for muscle growth based on scientific literature, as well as a free workout program and seeing his 5-year goals which include a 300kg deadlift!
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Episode Summary
In this episode of The Muscle Growth Podcast, host Roscoe Kirby shares his personal journey through sports, injuries, and fitness, highlighting the importance of resilience and self-education in the pursuit of muscle growth and overall health. He discusses his competitive background in tennis and squash, his academic achievements, and how injuries led him to explore the science behind fitness and nutrition.
Roscoe emphasizes the need for accurate, evidence-based information in the fitness industry, criticizing the unrealistic standards often promoted by mainstream media. He introduces the Gains Guru's Hypertrophy Blueprint, a resource aimed at providing reliable strategies for muscle gain, nutrition, and recovery.
The episode also covers essential dietary guidelines for bodybuilders, including macronutrient ratios, protein intake, and the role of supplements. Roscoe shares insights on workout programming, emphasizing the balance between strength training and hypertrophy, and encourages listeners to take charge of their health and fitness journeys.
Why This Is a "Bigger" Episode
The primary focus of the episode is on hypertrophy and muscle growth, as Rosco discusses his experiences and the Gains Guru's Hypertrophy Blueprint. Strength training is also a significant topic as he shares his workout programming and goals. Health and nutrition are addressed as well, particularly in relation to dietary guidelines and recovery strategies.
About the Gains Gurus
Roscoe Kerby
Roscoe Kerby is the host of The MUSCLE GROWTH Podcast, a software engineer, and a science-based fitness enthusiast based in Cape Town, South Africa. He holds degrees in Mathematical Science from Stellenbosch University and Computer Science from the University of Cape Town. A competitive racket sports athlete, Roscoe represented his province in both tennis and squash multiple times and won the South African National Racketlon Championship across various age categories. Driven by a passion for evidence-based training and helping others optimise their physique, he created TMGP to bring world-class expertise on hypertrophy, strength, and longevity directly to listeners.
Achievements & Credentials
- BSc Mathematical Science, Stellenbosch University
- BSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town
- Provincial tennis representative (multiple times)
- Provincial squash representative
- South African National Racketlon Champion (multiple age categories)
- Host & founder of The MUSCLE GROWTH Podcast
- Software Engineer
- Science-based fitness coach and educator
Roscoee Kerby
Roscoee Kerby is the host of The MUSCLE GROWTH Podcast, a software engineer, and a science-based fitness enthusiast based in Cape Town, South Africa. He holds degrees in Mathematical Science from Stellenbosch University and Computer Science from the University of Cape Town. A competitive racket sports athlete, Roscoee represented his province in both tennis and squash multiple times and won the South African National Racketlon Championship across various age categories. Driven by a passion for evidence-based training and helping others optimise their physique, he created TMGP to bring world-class expertise on hypertrophy, strength, and longevity directly to listeners.
Achievements & Credentials
- BSc Mathematical Science, Stellenbosch University
- BSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town
- Provincial tennis representative (multiple times)
- Provincial squash representative
- South African National Racketlon Champion (multiple age categories)
- Host & founder of The MUSCLE GROWTH Podcast
- Software Engineer
- Science-based fitness coach and educator