Iron Culture presented by MASS Ep 323 - MASS Makes History
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Apr 16, 2025 Gathered live at the Sports Nutrition Annual Conference, the hosts dive into the significance of translating science in fitness. They humorously analyze extreme diets, like a man's love for 30 raw eggs. The importance of periodization for strength training gains is highlighted, along with time-efficient workout strategies. They tackle misconceptions in fitness research and the influence of social media. With a focus on bridging research and practical application, the conversation reflects on the ongoing evolution of powerlifting methods.
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Florida Man's Extreme Cheese Diet
- Florida Man ate 6 to 9 pounds of cheese daily on a carnivore diet, causing cholesterol to leak from his hands.
- This real case was studied and published by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Apply Study Concepts, Not Details
- Focus on the general concept from research, not specific study results, to integrate evidence into practice effectively.
- Adjust programming thoughtfully based on managing fatigue and volume distribution across training days.
Use Clinical Trials Over Mechanisms
- Avoid basing training recommendations solely on hormone-level or short-term mechanistic studies without human trials.
- Rely on well-controlled clinical trials before adjusting exercise or nutrition protocols for populations.