Escape Your Limits

Ep 333 - Forget the Weights & Embrace the Science | Dr. John Jaquish

Apr 1, 2024

Dr. John Jaquish, a biomechanical engineering doctor and inventor of the X3® device, revolutionizes the fitness world by challenging traditional weightlifting. He discusses the significance of variable resistance training for muscle growth and bone health, emphasizing that conventional methods may be ineffective. Jaquish explores the impact of diet, including the carnivore diet, and the importance of hydration. He also critiques fitness research flaws, highlighting how misconceptions about genetics can mislead everyday fitness enthusiasts.

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Quick takeaways

Dr. John Jaquish advocates for variable resistance training over traditional weightlifting, emphasizing enhanced muscle engagement and growth.

The integrity of fitness research is under scrutiny, highlighting the importance of critically evaluating studies for unbiased information.

Reassessing testosterone replacement therapy reveals no substantial evidence linking it to prostate cancer, advocating for improved hormonal health management.

A shift towards diets rich in animal protein is gaining attention as essential for muscle growth, challenging prevalent dietary norms.

Deep dives

Impact of Economic Conditions on Health

Economic downturns often lead individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices, such as reducing alcohol consumption and prioritizing fitness activities. In contrast, prosperous times are associated with increased junk food consumption and social partying, negatively impacting health. This correlation suggests that while a down economy might not be favorable overall, it can lead to improved public health outcomes. Such insights highlight the paradoxical effects of economic conditions on personal health behaviors.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Fitness Post-Pandemic

10min

The Truth Behind Fitness Research

8min

Funding Challenges in Strength Training Research

16min

Understanding Genetic Outliers in Fitness

5min

Biomechanics and Resistance Training

16min

The Nuances of Stretching in Strength Training

22min

Muscle Growth Myths and Realities

4min

Breaking Myths: Strength Training for Women

3min

10.

Strength Training Dynamics

15min

11.

Navigating Nutritional Approaches

18min

12.

Debating Meat Consumption and Health

14min

13.

Optimizing Hormone Replacement with Plant-Based Proteins

9min

14.

Testosterone and Prostate Health: Debunking Myths

3min

15.

Navigating Testosterone Therapy in a Processed Food World

3min

On this week’s episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, we are joined by John Jaquish, a doctor of biomechanical engineering on a mission to educate the world as to why traditional weightlifting is a waste of time.

Driven by an obsessive interest in bone health stemming from his mothers’ osteoporosis diagnosis, invented the X3® – a device that improves bone strength, whilst limiting the risk of injury, through the application of variable (adaptive) resistance.

Dr. Jaquish is absolutely committed to advancing oesteogenic load research and travels the world speaking about its implications. A number of his articles have been printed in medical journals and he has also written and published a couple of books: ‘Oesteogenic Loading’ and ‘Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time – And So Is Cardio. There’s A Better Way To Have The Body You Want’.

Whilst Dr. Jaquish is a disruptor and very happy to question the effectiveness of traditional weight training techniques, his findings are also supported by several independent studies. His methods are used in training the world's most elite athletes and associations such as the entire Miami Heat organization, various NFL and NBA players, as well as Olympians.

In this podcast, John talks extensively about:

● Strength training and maximizing muscle growth.

● Volume training, hypertrophy and stretch-induced training.

● Nutrition, Hydration and ‘The Carnivore Diet.’

● Semaglutide, weight loss and lifestyle changes.

● Big changes coming to Testosterone Replacement Therapy.

● Genetic outliers and impacts on training.

To learn more about Dr. John Jaquish, click here:

https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/

https://primalmedical.net/

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