In this episode of MASS Office Hours, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms answer questions submitted by listeners and viewers in the live chat. Topics include the importance of periodization, the effects of food scarcity on eating behavior, behavior change tools, training frequency, saturated fat intake, implementation of cluster sets, the unique benefits of exercising versus being fit, and much more. The MASS crew goes live for Office Hours every Wednesday night at 7pm eastern time. Be sure to join us for a future episode! Our next episode will begin at 7pm on December 13. If you'd like to submit a question ahead of time, please use this link: https://forms.gle/9Ah39mefs8cuVa9H7 Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:34 Helms recovery update 9:23 How important is periodizing your training? 30:56 Scarcity mindsets, food scarcity, and eating behavior 37:57 Behavior change tools and educational interventions for improving nutritional knowledge and dietary intake of athletes 1:06:26 If muscle protein synthesis increases for 48-72 hours after a workout, how frequently should we train? 1:11:13 Should you train if you’re still sore? 1:16:41 Why do people recommend capping saturated fat at 10% of total calorie intake? 1:20:45 Practical implementation of cluster sets and similar strategies 1:29:17 Is it better (for health) to exercise a lot or to be really fit?