On this week's episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" we discuss a new article on the impact of resistance training on test scores and academic outcomes in American Youth populations (HERE).I'm joined this week by Discover Strength Founder and CEO Luke Carlson. Luke has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Minnesota. He also received an Honorary Doctorate from South Hampton Solent University in the U.K.We would love to work with you (or in this case, your kids)! Schedule a Free Introductory Workout at Discover Strength in studio or virtually HERE.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this week's episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Martin Gibala, PhD. from McMaster University in Canada.Dr. Gibala is a Senior Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster, and one of the world's foremost experts on High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.). His research starting in the early 2000's has helped inspire and lead the way for numerous other authors to publish thousands of papers on the topic of Interval Training.In this episode Dr. Gibala and I talk about just want constitutes Interval Training, why it's so effective and efficient, and reasons why busy people who are interested in improving their health may look to incorporate its principles into their exercise routine.For more information on Dr. Gibala's work, you can see a list of his peer reviewed publications on Research Gate, here.I would also highly recommend his best selling book "The One-Minute Workout", which details his history with Interval Training, and some of his own preferred methods for training. Purchase the book here.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this week's episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" I sat down with Exercise Physiologist Logan Morrison (Saint Louis Park) to discuss the truth about fat loss. More specifically, how to maximize fat loss through exercise, and what the research has to say about the best ways to do so.We discuss a massive study from 2015 in the Journal Obesity about the differences in fat loss over a 12 year period between traditional "cardio" exercise and resistance training. This longitudinal study included over 50,000 participants and had some extremely interesting findings.The see more on the study find the link to read it in its entirety HERE. To find out more about the best ways to lose body fat according to the research listen to this week's episode! One of the best ways to get started on your fat loss journey is to know where you stand. You can use the gold standard of body composition testing equipment, the BodPod© at our Chanhassen location. Setup an appointment HERE.And while you're there, be sure to also check out our MedX Medical Low Back Training System.To schedule your free introductory MedX Medical Session click HERE. Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

This week on the "Discover Strength Podcast" I had the privilege of sitting down with world renowned exercise scientist Dr. Brad Schoenfeld.Dr. Schoenfeld is widely regarded as the world's leading expert on strength and hypertrophy. He's published well over 300 papers and multiple best selling fitness books. His work has been cited over 1,000,000 times on Researchgate, and he's been a highly sought after keynote speaker at exercise conferences around the world.Dr. Schoenfeld joined me this week to discuss his recently published position stand for the IUSCA (International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association) "Resistance Training Recommendations to Maximize Muscle Hypertrophy in an Athletic Population: Position Stand of the IUSCA". The paper outlines the six most important factors to maximize muscular growth and what the research has to say about how to optimize this change in an athletic population. With little regard for time investment, this paper is still a fascinating look at how to get the absolute most out of your human potential.Though very impractical from a time investment standpoint, this position stand still offers many fascinating insights on optimizing muscle growth. What's of more interest to our listeners in the second paper we discuss, also published this year, entitled "No Time to Lift? Designing Time-Efficient Training Programs for Strength and Hypertrophy: A Narrative Review". This paper has many more practical applications to our listeners as it targets the general population as opposed to athletes. It also focuses on what will give trainees the most "bang for their buck" from a strength and hypertrophy perspective in regards to abbreviated training.For long time clients, you may not be surprised to hear that many of the recommendations in this paper sound eerily similar to what you already do on a regular basis in your own Discover Strength workouts. Workout hard, brief, and infrequent, and you'll get the vast majority of the hypertrophy and strength benefits that resistance training has to offer.Please like and subscribe to the "Discover Strength Podcast", and help us spread the word of smart, efficient, evidence based exercise.Are you or someone you know an exercise professional? Have you thought about finding an extremely rewarding career as a part of the preventative health community. We encourage you to apply today at Discover Strength HERE, and start the path to becoming a well respected expert. Position Stand on HypertrophyNo Time to LiftIf you or someone you know is interested in trying a FREE Discover Strength Introductory workout, please send them our way! Send any inquiries HERE to get scheduled for a FREE Introductory Session today to take the first step towards getting your life back.Have you ever thought about owning a Discover Strength Franchise all your own? If so visit our website link HERE to learn more, and start your journey to owning and operating your very own Discover Strength!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this weeks episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" we are thrilled to have Dr. Doug McGuff join us on the show. Dr. McGuff is widely regarded as one of the brightest minds in the field of evidence based exercise. His book "Body By Science" with Co-Author John Little, has served as an inspiration, and a manual of sorts for High Intensity enthusiasts and practitioners since it's publication in 2009.Dr. McGuff is an E.R. Physician in South Carolina, as well as owner/operator of Ultimate Exercise, a High Intensity Training studio which has been in operation for more than two decades.Dr. McGuff and I chat this week about his Keynote Presentation at the 2019 Resistance Exercise Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Where he spoke on the current state of the health care industry, and how it was on the brink of collapse (before the introduction of COVID-19). He shares his experiences over the last year working in the Emergency Room, and how his view on the importance of smart, efficient exercise, has been even more validated by the recent state of events over the last 12 + months.Doug's insights are incredibly poignant and his view on the power and purpose behind your workouts will motivate you to keep giving 100% every single session.To learn more about Dr. Doug McGuff visit his website: http://www.drmcguff.com/Books by Dr. Doug McGuff:"Body By Science""The Body By Science Question & Answer Book""The Primal Prescription"If you or someone you know is interested in trying a FREE Discover Strength Introductory workout, please send them our way! Send any inquiries HERE to get scheduled for a FREE Introductory Session today to take the first step towards getting your life back.Have you ever thought about owning a Discover Strength Franchise all your own? If so visit our website link HERE to learn more, and start your journey to owning and operating your very own Discover Strength!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

On this week's episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Sara Oikawa from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). Dr. Oikawa earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD. from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. At McMaster she had the distinction of studying under Dr. Stuart Phillips, widely regarded as the preeminent researcher on Protein Metabolism in the entire world.Dr. Oikawa and I spoke about a paper she published in 2019 "The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures." Which you can find a link to here. Our main focus of discussion was the negative impacts even small periods of step reduction or decreases in activity levels can have on aging and even younger populations. We discussed strategies to mitigate these negative consequences, and best practices through exercise and supplementation to fight of age related Sarcopenia (muscle and strength loss).Please enjoy this episode with the brilliant Dr. Sara Oikawa, and make sure to like and subscribe to the podcast.If you or someone you know is interested in trying a FREE Discover Strength Introductory workout, please send them our way! Send any inquiries HERE to get scheduled for a FREE Introductory Session today to take the first step towards getting your life back.Have you ever thought about owning a Discover Strength Franchise all your own? If so visit our website link HERE to learn more, and start your journey to owning and operating your very own Discover Strength!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" Dr. James Fisher and I discuss some of the most pervasive myths still prevalent in the Exercise & Fitness Industry.Dr. James Fisher is a senior lecturer and researcher at Solent University in the UK. He has extensive experience with elite athletes, including coaching at the London 2012 Olympic games. He also has published a comprehensive range of peer-reviewed research publications with both clinical, asymptomatic, and elite populations.Dr. Fisher has authored several funding bids and is an editor and reviewer for numerous high-impact journals. He has been a key-note speaker at an array of academic and industry conferences, most notably a repeat keynote presenter at the Resistance Exercise Conference for 9 straight years!He is on the board of directors for the Strength and Conditioning Society, and has been a featured expert on television programs, podcasts and webinars discussing his own research and other similar themes. At present, his ambitions surround the progression and delivery of theoretical and practical knowledge for health, fitness and sporting success, as well as enjoying time with his son, and trying to keep up with his wife on a bike.If you or someone you know is interested in trying a FREE Discover Strength Introductory workout, please send them our way! Send any inquiries HERE to get scheduled for a FREE Introductory Session today to take the first step towards getting your life back.Have you ever thought about owning a Discover Strength Franchise all your own? If so visit our website link HERE to learn more, and start your journey to owning and operating your very own Discover Strength!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

We're thrilled to share that "The Discover Strength Podcast" will be undergoing some reformatting. Starting this Fall, we'll be changing the structure of the show, and we couldn't be more excited to share that with YOU, our listeners. In the meantime, we'll be taking a brief hiatus. While we do, we'll be re-releasing some of our most popular, most informative episodes of all time. We look forward to helping you get caught up on some of these awesome episodes! Thank you all for your support these last three seasons! We look forward to coming back stronger and better than ever!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

In this week's episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Ph.D. candidate Daniel Plotkin. Daniel received his Master's from the world-renowned exercise science lab at Lehman College in New York, under the instruction of Dr. Brad Schoenfeld. Daniel is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at one of the premier physiology labs in the world at Auburn University under Dr. Michael Roberts.We were lucky enough to have Daniel join us this week to discuss a paper he spearheaded for his Master's thesis on progressive overload. Our listeners will be familiar with this term which typically means incremental increases in weight, reps, or both from workout to workout. Daniel's thesis focused on another less common means of overloading the musculature: simply increasing reps, each and every workout.Subjects in his study completed lower body training either progressing in a traditional fashion (keeping the rep range the same, or increasing load after completing beyond that range) or keeping the weight the same the entire study period and simply trying to perform more reps each time they exercised.This program of progressive overload without progressing the load is another great reminder that rep range and weight are not nearly as important for increases in strength and hypertrophy, as simply working with a high level of intensity. Daniel and I discuss the takeaways from this paper, its implications for your own training, and what else we can expect from him in the future.We know you'll enjoy this episode on progressive overload without progressing the load, and we look forward to having Daniel back on the podcast in the future. Paper HERECheck out Daniel's other published work HEREIf you or someone you know is interested in trying a FREE Discover Strength Introductory workout, please send them our way! Send any inquiries HERE to get scheduled for a FREE Introductory Session today to take the first step towards getting your life back.Have you ever thought about owning a Discover Strength Franchise all your own? If so visit our website link HERE to learn more, and start your journey to owning and operating your very own Discover Strength!Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the united states. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !