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1177 episodes transcribedI’m often asked about Olympic weightlifting. Specifically, I’m asked about lifts like the clean and jerk, snatch, and power clean, and how to incorpor...
There's no shame in admitting that at least 50% of the reason you exercise is that you have a “complicated” relationship with carbs or a sweet tooth a...
What is “ancestral eating” and is it a healthy way to eat? Should we be eating the same foods our ancient ancestors did? I’ve written and recorded a l...
Many people get started on their nutrition journeys being told they need to eliminate certain foods, or even entire food groups. In turn, this can cau...
How much alcohol can you drink while cutting and still lose weight? Should you still train if your HRV score says to rest? How long should you rest be...
I’m going to give you the TLDR for the latest studies on topics like cardio’s effects on muscle and strength gain, body recomposition, pre-workout mea...
In this episode, I’m analyzing trends in the fitness industry and peering into the crystal ball with Joe Vennare to speculate on the future of health...
Naivety can be bliss. Remember when you discovered just how many calories are in a tablespoon of peanut butter and how small or proper tablespoon real...
Is TRT getting too trendy? How do I manage my work and time as a parent of young kids? How can you stay in a calorie deficit while going to social din...
If you’ve ever wondered what effects the menstrual cycle has on fitness, and how you can take advantage of your monthly cycle when it comes to body co...
What does a weightlifting belt do and how do you use one? Should you use one and on what exercises? How do you wear one correctly and what should you...
Should you be doing full-body workouts? What habits will not only help you lose body fat, but keep it off for good? What can we learn from Elon Musk?...
This podcast is going to get dark. And graphic. This episode is a cautionary tale of just how grim it can get in the throes of disordered eating, anor...
Do glute activation exercises actually work? Is the 5:2 diet worse for muscle retention than a continuous calorie deficit? Does vitamin D supplementat...
Do cold showers do anything? How long does it take to reach your genetic muscle potential? Should you count the calories from vegetables? How many set...
What’s the best way to build a beach-ready, bikini body? What are the most important muscle groups to train, and how can you organize your workout spl...
Many people say the best diet and exercise regimens are the ones you can stick to. This is true insofar as compliance is concerned, but it misses a cr...
Is eating 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight per day more than necessary? Don’t some studies say eating any more than 0.8 grams per pound is po...
Have you ever tried to make a big change in your life, and instead of easing into it and slowly building up the necessary behaviors and habits, you do...
Does caffeine boost your performance even if you’re a habitual coffee drinker? How does strength training influence fat burning? Can eating vegetables...
