Sex Differences in Fatigue and Recovery, and Dr. Jason Cholewa

May 30, 2019

Dr. Jason Cholewa, an expert in fatigue and recovery differences between men and women, discusses the rationale and results of a study. Greg Knuckles and the hosts review powerlifting accomplishments and analyze study data. Jason shares his academic journey and discusses betaine supplementation's effects on body composition. They also touch on accidental high doses and issues with pre-workout supplements. The chapter concludes with discussions on statistical reporting, the rising cost of education, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of cryotherapy.

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Introduction

00:00 • 1min

Discussion on Degree Completion and Avengers Movie Experience

01:26 • 5min

Movie Reviews and Feats of Strength

06:47 • 34min

Powerlifting Results and Data Analysis

40:39 • 27min

An Academic Journey and an Introduction to B-Tane

01:08:09 • 3min

Betaine Supplementation and its Effects on Lean Mass and Fat Mass

01:10:54 • 12min

Accidental High Doses and Pre-Workout Supplements

01:22:57 • 6min

Comparing a Pre Workout Supplement with Caffeine and Placebo

01:28:30 • 3min

Statistical Reporting Issues in Research Papers

01:31:41 • 13min

The Perceived Need for College and Rising Costs

01:44:32 • 13min

Exploring Cryotherapy and its Effects on Physique

01:57:11 • 4min

Timestamps

00:02:09 Introducing Master Greg Nuckols

00:06:06 Eric was confused at The Avengers: Endgame

00:09:44 Feats of Strength: John Haack, Marianna Gasparyan

00:16:35 Background and rationale for Greg’s study (fatigue and recovery differences between men and women)

00:32:26 Study design and methods for Greg’s study

00:42:18 A summary of the results of the study

00:46:38 How do Greg’s results apply to “real world” training?

00:52:33 To Play Us Out: Advice for pursuing a degree in Exercise Science

01:06:34 Interview with Dr. Jason Cholewa (Associate Professor, Coastal Carolina University)

01:07:57 Jason’s background

01:10:04 Jason’s research on how betaine supplementation affects body composition and strength performance

01:20:52 Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement formulas

01:31:17 The state of research in exercise science and sports nutrition

01:43:00 The state of higher education

01:55:43 Non-evidence-based strategies: does pre-competition cryotherapy help for bodybuilding/physique athletes?

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