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Lyle McDonald

Nutrition expert. Discusses the constrained model of total energy expenditure and its limitations.

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May 22, 2025 • 2h 33min

LYLE MCDONALD: CHALLENGING THE CONSTRAINED ENERGY MODEL — IS EXERCISE REALLY USELESS FOR BURNING CALORIES & LOSING FAT? | EP. 163

In this discussion, Lyle McDonald, a nutrition expert, dives into the constrained model of energy expenditure, challenging its assumptions about exercise and weight loss. He critiques misconceptions surrounding popular studies and outlines the limitations of the Hadza data. McDonald emphasizes that exercise is still vital for fat loss and overall health, despite claims of it being ineffective. He advocates for a balanced approach to both diet and physical activity, urging listeners to reject the notion that movement doesn't matter in the calorie-burning equation.
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Sep 11, 2020 • 43min

Lyle McDonald (Part 2) - Falsified Research, Psychology of Refeeds

Lyle McDonald, a fitness and nutrition expert, discusses falsified research in fitness studies, the psychology of refeeds, and the impact of drastically different caloric intake on different days. The podcast dives into the controversies around the Barbala study, questions data integrity in Brazilian labs, analyzes high volume fitness studies, and explores refeeding strategies for muscle growth and maintenance.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 34min

Ep. #1136: Lyle McDonald on the Truth About Training to Failure

Expert Lyle McDonald talks about the debate on training to failure, the importance of proximity to failure in muscle growth, optimal range of total repetitions per workout, supplements, rest times, effects of sets and reps on muscle fatigue and recovery, gender differences in ego and pain tolerance, limitations of training to failure, exploring failure in weightlifting exercises, and where to find the guest's work.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 54min

Lyle McDonald on Nutrition | ETP#152

Lyle McDonald, a renowned author on nutrition and training, dives into the evolution of dietary practices, particularly flexible dieting. He discusses the psychological impact of rigid versus flexible eating in bodybuilding, emphasizing personalized strategies for sustainability. Lyle also examines the complexities of dieting, highlighting individual variability and the influence of genetics on weight loss. Through personal stories and insights, he challenges listeners to rethink their approaches to nutrition and fitness.
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Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 1min

Lyle McDonald (Pt 2) on P-Ratio Debate, Refeed Updates, Regulating Volume

Nutrition and fitness expert Lyle McDonald discusses the P-Ratio debate, practical bulking issues, set point changes, refeed research, training volume regulations, and criticisms of the fitness industry in an engaging and informative podcast episode.

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