Barbell Medicine Podcast Episode #363: September 2025 Research Review (Lifting and Fatigue, Injury Risk w/ Breastfeeding, Food Processing, and More!)
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Sep 1, 2025 The discussion kicks off with insights on how different lifting programs influence fatigue levels and performance. Postpartum injury risks linked to breastfeeding take center stage, highlighting the lack of guidance for new mothers in exercise. The podcast also explores the impact of food processing on health, revealing the stark differences between minimally processed and ultra-processed foods. The hosts advocate for better public health strategies and emphasize the critical need for healthcare professionals to support physical activity in pregnancy.
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Hosts Joke About Future-Published Paper
- Jordan jokes about finding future-published papers and feeling like the Terminator.
- The hosts use humor to introduce the fatigue review and set a conversational tone.
Fatigue Is Multi-Dimensional
- Fatigue is more than short-term performance loss; it includes perceived sensations and cognitive inputs.
- Jordan and Austin prefer a broader model linking physiology, environment, motivation, and central governor effects.
Failure, Volume, And Load Interact On Fatigue
- Going closer to failure, higher volume, and heavier loads each increase measurable short-term fatigue.
- These factors interact, so programming requires balancing reps, load, and proximity to failure.