The Stronger By Science Podcast

The Stronger By Science Podcast
Get ready to pump your intellectual muscles with The Stronger By Science Podcast! Hosted by Geek-in-Chief, Greg Nuckols, and his trusty sidekick, Dr.Eric Trexler, they are on a mission to make you stronger, not just physically, but mentally as well. Say goodbye to your boring gym routine, as they relentlessly dissect the science behind fitness, nutrition, and everything else you need to be the hulk of your dreams. Ever wondered if there's a link between protein intake and hair loss? Or how to outlift a gorilla? Tune in, and you'll find answers. Designed for ambitious athletes, curious fitness enthusiasts, or anyone who has ever been in a love-hate relationship with their gym membership, The Stronger By Science Podcast revolutionizes your journey to optimum health and absolute strength. So slip on your lab coats and weightlifting gloves; it's time for science with muscles!

Latest The Stronger By Science Podcast Episodes

SBS Podcast Final Q&A

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Everything you Need to Know About Basal Metabolic Rate

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Warming-Up to Build Muscle

Wed, 2 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Warm-Ups, Stretching, and Injuries

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Weak Muscle Growth Beliefs

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Battle Royale 2

Wed, 7 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Is Bulking Necessary for Muscle Gain?

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Time-Efficient Training for Hypertrophy and Strength

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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How to Powerbuild

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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How To Train The Back

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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SBS Battle Royale

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Does Lifting Really Improve Mental Health?

Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Is Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy Overhyped?

Wed, 1 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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All About Sleep (Part 2)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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All About Sleep (Part 1)

Wed, 3 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Is Body Fat Spot Reduction Really a Myth?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000
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Extreme Volumes, Extreme Gains? (Part 2)

Wed, 6 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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Extreme Volumes, Extreme Gains? (Part 1)

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Insulin resistance and hypertrophy, stimulant metabolism, and BMR variability

Wed, 7 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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Long Muscle Length Training with Dr. Milo Wolf

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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Exercise Technique and Minimum Effective Dose Training with Dr. Pak

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000
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Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? (From the Data Driven Strength Podcast)

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Busting Myths about Cortisol with Beth Skwarecki

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Muscle size and strength, advice for minimalistic workout routines, and training to failure

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:40:02 +0000
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Which Micronutrients Are Worth Monitoring?

Wed, 4 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Understanding Micronutrient Targets: What Do They Mean, and Where Do They Come From?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Micronutrients Deserve More Attention

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Sleep and Nutrition: Pre-Sleep Snacks, and How Your Diet Impacts Your Sleep

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Creatine Myths: Hair Loss, Bloating, Dosing, and More

Wed, 2 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Aspartame: The Surprisingly Interesting Science and History

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Vibration plates, lifting during pregnancy, and a new era for the SBS podcast

Wed, 5 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat with Greg Nuckols and Lyndsey Nuckols

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Weight Loss Plateaus, Tough Love, and Energy Audits (Replay of Episode 77)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000
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Sleep, Health, and Fitness

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Hunger and Appetite Management

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Cardio for Health and Weight Management

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Diet Tracking and Mindful Eating

Mon, 9 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Popular Diets and Common Nutrition Misconceptions (Part 2)

Mon, 2 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000
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Popular Diets and Common Nutrition Misconceptions (Part 1)

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Common Questions About Weight Loss Diets

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Meta-Analysis Errors; Motivation and Behavior Change

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Goal Setting and Behavior Change (Replay of Episode 71)

Mon, 5 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Exercise Selection, Fitness Testing, and Work-Life Balance

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Ergogenic Effect of Music, Testosterone Replacement, and Misinformation in Fitness

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Deltoid Training, NSAIDs, Controversial Fitness Opinions, and More

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Misapplications of Popular Weight Loss Advice, and Identifying the “Healthiest” Diet

Mon, 7 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Partial ROM Training for Strength, and Protein Requirements for Muscle Growth

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Accommodating Resistance for Power; Net Energy Cost of Exercise

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Shortcomings of Body Composition Assessments, and Fitness-Related Applications of Mindfulness and Meditation

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Differences in Gains Between Individuals, and What You Can Do About It

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Mechanical Tension for Hypertrophy and Strategic Food Selection

Mon, 3 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Individual Responses to Training and Protein Quality

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Bonus Live Q&A: MacroFactor One-Year Anniversary Celebration

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Stretch-Mediated Hypertrophy and Reverse Dieting

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat #13: Cooking, Leisure Time, Organization, and the Loneliness Epidemic

Thu, 8 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat #12: Look-Alikes, Pivotal Moments, and Trolley Problems

Thu, 1 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat 11: Freak athletes, pets, luxury items, alternative careers, podcast recommendations

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Restoring Motivation, Issues in Research, and Walking for Weight Loss

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Intuitive Eating, Plyometrics for Hypertrophy, and a Sauna Update

Thu, 7 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Cheat Meals, Sauna, and Time Off From Training

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Turkesterone, Carb Overfeeding, and Commonly Neglected Muscles

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Cognitive Effects of Creatine, Nasal Breathing, and Current Trends in Science

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Fatigue Mechanisms, HIIT Programming, and Sex Disparities in Research

Thu, 9 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Buffering Strategies, Calorie Counting, and Estimating TDEE

Thu, 2 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Sedentary Time, Mating Success, and HIIT Protocols

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Modified OMAD, Joint-Friendly Warm-Ups, and Muscle Retention While Cutting

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Dietary Fiber, Responses to Feedback, and Encouraging Exercise

Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Sumo Deadlifts, Procrastination, and Oral Contraceptives

Thu, 5 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Body Recomposition, Estimating Energy Expenditure, and Sex Differences in the Bench Press

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Lifting & Mortality, Global Versus Localized Hypertrophy, and Pre-Sleep Meals

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Spirulina, Satiety, and Vitamin Supplementation

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Protein Scaling, Fiber Types, Artificial Sweeteners

Thu, 7 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Carbohydrate, Water, and Electrolyte Manipulation For Physique Athletes

Fri, 1 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Protein Digestion Speed, Bone Density, Push-Pull Ratios

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Walking Benefits and Pre-Sleep Protein

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
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Weight Loss Plateaus, Tough Love, and Energy Audits

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Fish Oil, Body-Fat Set Points, and Junk Volume

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Body Recomposition, Interpreting Different Types of Research

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Energy Compensation, Interference Effect, Underestimating Supplements

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Protein Overfeeding, Individualizing Training, and Strength Changes During Weight Loss

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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ATP Supplementation, Goal Alignment, Glycemic Index

Thu, 3 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
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Goal Setting and Behavior Change

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Reverse Dieting, Bodybuilding Mortality, and Optimizing Biomechanics

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Partial ROM, Intra-Workout Carbs, MASS Research Roundup

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Cooling Gloves, Cardio Considerations, and Protein in Aging

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Calorie Restriction, Protein Restriction, App Updates

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Refeeds, Diet Breaks, Fructose, and Sodium

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Carbohydrate-Insulin Model, Counting Calories, and Setting Up a Diet

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Bonus: MacroFactor Launch Party and Live Q&A

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Bonus Live Q&A: Energy Constraint Model, Training Volume, Creatine Kinase Levels, and More

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Constrained Energy, Modeling Hypertrophy, and Effects of Aging on Performance

Thu, 9 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Metabolic Rate, Blood Flow Restricted Training, and Turkesterone

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Energy Deficiency, Training Frequency, and Beginner Gains

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Responders, Non-Responders, and Fish Oil

Thu, 1 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Capsaicin, Multivitamins, and Time Off

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Beta-Alanine, Training Frequency, and Strength for Hypertrophy

Thu, 3 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Q&A Extravaganza

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Caffeinated Naps, Intuitive Eating, and Q&A Catch-Up

Thu, 6 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Testosterone Boosters, Sticking Points, and Bar Velocity Technology

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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BMI, Plant-Based Protein, Stretching, and Mouthguards

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat #10: Imposter syndrome, sports, life after COVID, and more

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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EMERGENCY CORRECTION: Greg's Episode 54 correction

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:29:16 +0000
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P-Ratios, Ischemic Preconditioning, and Q&A

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat #9: 2020 Year in Review and Goals for 2021

Thu, 7 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
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Protein, Fish Oil, Glycogen, and What Limits Muscle Growth

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000
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Protein, Lactate, and Strength Phases to Boost Hypertrophy

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000
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2020's Most Notable Research (with guests Eric Helms and Mike Zourdos)

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000
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Q&A: Cortisol, Hydration, Anti-Nutrients, and Deadlift Recovery

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000
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Protein & Kidney Function; Cholesterol & Training Adaptations

Thu, 5 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000
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Breakfast, Glycine, Muscle Knots, and Trigger Points

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000
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Bench Angles, Appetitive Traits, and Mesocycle Progression

Thu, 8 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000
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Fireside Chat #8: Motivation, sports, steroids, and more

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:15 +0000
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Fireside Chat #7: Open science and biggest gym fails

Thu, 6 Aug 2020 09:00:17 +0000
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Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up

Thu, 2 Jul 2020 09:00:14 +0000
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Betaine, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Evaluating New Research as it Develops

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:04 +0000
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Caffeine Genes, Brown Adipose Tissue, Concurrent Training, and Hangovers

Thu, 4 Jun 2020 09:00:01 +0000
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Fireside Chat #6: Research pet peeves, alternate careers, social media, and self-love

Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:02 +0000
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Pelvic Health, Lifting During and After Pregnancy, and More with Marika Hart and Molly Galbraith

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:18 +0000
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Behavior Change and Eating Habits with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon

Thu, 7 May 2020 09:00:10 +0000
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Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits, FFMI, training, and nutrition

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000
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Fireside Chat #5: Fitness myths, music, determinism, and the infamous 'Florida Man'

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:21 +0000
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Gut Health with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:03 +0000
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Q&A: Training frequency, reducing caloric intake on rest days, and isometric training

Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:00:17 +0000
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Fireside Chat #4: Hidden talents, changing people's minds, and beer

Mon, 6 Apr 2020 15:00:05 +0000
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Fireside Chat #3: Style and fashion, defining moments, and food questions

Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:00:20 +0000
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Fireside Chat #2

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:06 +0000
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Fireside Chat #1

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:07 +0000
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Immune Function, Home-Based Workouts, Fat Burners, and Lifting with Long Limbs

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:05 +0000
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Heart Rate Variability, Antagonist Stretching, and Chrononutrition

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:03 +0000
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Antioxidants, Injury Risk Factors, and the Conjugate Method

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:14 +0000
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Metabolic Rate, Artificial Sweeteners, Electromyography, and Non-Failure Training

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:00:12 +0000
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Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and Load-Specific Adaptations

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:09 +0000
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Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:03 +0000
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Year in Review, Effective Reps and Antioxidants Revisited, Behavior Change, and Mike Tuchscherer

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:00:23 +0000
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Q&A: Myonuclei, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bands For Hypertrophy, and More Game Changers

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:02 +0000
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Fructose, Knee Sleeves, Weight Loss Variability, and James Krieger

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:00:02 +0000
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Q&A: High Protein Diets, Hardgainers, Exercise Variety, and Bone Adaptations

Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:00:16 +0000
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Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, and Physical Culture with Ben Pollack

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:13 +0000
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Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking Your Program

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:00:03 +0000
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Protein, Fiber, Phototherapy, and Intro to Strongman with James Deffinbaugh

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:00:18 +0000
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Q&A: Rest Periods, Deadlifts, Bulking, and Hypertrophy for Powerlifters

Thu, 7 Nov 2019 10:00:08 +0000
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The Game Changers, Vegan Diets, Foam Rolling, and Keto with Michael Hull

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:02 +0000
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Q&A: Carbs, Sodium, and Experimenting with Your Training

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:00:07 +0000
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Red Meat, Deloads, and Pain with Dr. Michael Ray

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:04 +0000
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Q&A: BCAAs, Mini-Cuts, Sex Differences, and First Meet Tips

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:00:06 +0000
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Reading Research, the Placebo Diet, Muscle Memory, and Alex Kolliari-Turner

Thu, 3 Oct 2019 09:00:10 +0000
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Q&A: Fasted Training, Training Frequency, and How Much Research is Enough?

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:00:02 +0000
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Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Optimal Training Volume, and Lauren Colenso-Semple

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:16 +0000
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Q&A: Dreamer Bulks, Concurrent Training, Recovery Modalities, and Valuing Research

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:00:06 +0000
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Changing Your Mind, Internet Arguments, Metabolic Adaptation, and Leigh Peele

Thu, 5 Sep 2019 09:00:04 +0000
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Q&A: Keto, Rapid Fat Loss, Deadlifts, and Faulty Movement Patterns

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:00:10 +0000
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Sleep, Response Heterogeneity, and Dr. Brandon Roberts

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:03 +0000
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Q&A: Warming Up, Calculating Volume, Assessing Fatigue, and Creatine Non-Responders

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:00:19 +0000
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Bench Press, Intermittent Fasting, Body Composition Testing, and Dr. Grant Tinsley

Thu, 8 Aug 2019 09:00:10 +0000
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Q&A: Lifting Shoes, Alcohol, and Over/Underrated Exercises

Thu, 1 Aug 2019 09:00:02 +0000
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Coaching Cues, Fat-Free Mass Index, Non-Responders, and Dr. Brad Dieter

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:07 +0000
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Q&A: Hormonal Contraceptives, Rates of Weight Loss/Weight Gain, Timeline of Training Adaptations

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:00:02 +0000
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Drug Testing, New Supplement Research, Squat Science, and Dr. Eric Helms

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:00:06 +0000
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Q&A: CBD, Junk Volume, Eccentric Training, and Building a Following in Fitness

Thu, 4 Jul 2019 09:00:16 +0000
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Caffeine and Health, Sex-Based Caffeine Differences, and IPF World Champion Natalie Hanson

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 09:00:12 +0000
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Q&A: Dropping Weight, Building Strength to Promote Hypertrophy, and Training Around Pain

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:00:11 +0000
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Supplement Regulation, Steroids, and Rick Collins, Esq.

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:00:08 +0000
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Q&A: Beltless Training, Leucine, and the Health Benefits of Strength

Thu, 6 Jun 2019 09:00:29 +0000
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Sex Differences in Fatigue and Recovery, and Dr. Jason Cholewa

Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:05 +0000
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Creatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen

Thu, 9 May 2019 13:59:36 +0000
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