Barbell Shrugged

Eric Helms PhD, CSCS is the Chief Science Officer of 3DMJ. He helps the team members play to their strengths, stay up to date with best practice, and acts as a science communicator, helping lifters find sustainable pathways to high performance.    Eric is the chief author of the Muscle and Strength Pyramids, a founder of and reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport, and is a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, pursuing research in training, nutrition and psychology for strength and physique sport.    Eric has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning with a research focus on autoregulating powerlifting, a masters with a research focus on protein and macronutrient manipulation for dieting bodybuilders, a second masters in exercise science and health promotion, and a bachelors in sports management, fitness and wellness.    As an athlete, Eric is WNBF Pro bodybuilder and competes in multiple strength sports.   Work with  Dr. Eric Helms Instagram: @helms3dmj Website: https://3dmusclejourney.com Podcast: https://3dmusclejourney.com/podcast/   Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.   Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Bloomberg Businessweek wrote, “Nir Eyal is the habits guy. Want to understand how to get app users to come back again and again? Then Eyal is your man.”   He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. His books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages.   Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, “the best business book of 2019.”   In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.   Nir invests in habit-forming products that improve users’ lives. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (KAHOOT-ME.OL), Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside.   Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.   Free Tools and Resources from Nir Eyal: Indistractable the book: http://geni.us/indistractable Indistractable bonus content is here: http://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/ Indistractable summary article: https://www.nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/ Timeboxing article: https://www.nirandfar.com/timeboxing/ Values article: https://www.nirandfar.com/common-values/ Free habit tracker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/habit-tracker/ Free schedule maker tool: https://www.nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/ List of  top articles: https://www.nirandfar.com/best-articles/ Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram

Michael Ruscio is a DC, clinical researcher, and author working fervently to reform and improve the fields of functional and integrative health. With his clinical and research teams, he scours existing studies to inform his ongoing clinical research, patient care, and guidance for health seekers and fellow clinicians around the world. His primary focus is digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, and thyroid function and optimization.  Dr. Ruscio’s, DC, book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy that has enabled doctors and patients to see improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. Since 2011, Dr. Ruscio, DC has pioneered the way to providing practical, cost-effective functional medicine care by pragmatically applying evidence-based therapies to thousands of people with real symptoms. Dr. Ruscio’s, DC, ability to objectively analyze medical literature has made him a trusted voice of reason, which he shares in his top-rated podcast and blog, and in a newsletter for functional medicine practitioners.   Connect with Dr. Michael Ruscio Instagram YouTube Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram

Nutrition expert Dan Garner and strength coach Travis Mash discuss the relationship between blood work and high performance. Topics include analyzing the impact of blood work on performance, the importance of sleep patterns and coach-athlete relationship, using blood work to make performance decisions, the significance of mental resilience in sports performance, and excitement about upcoming blood work shows.

Dr. Tommy Wood, an expert in nutrition and brain health, joins the hosts to discuss the impact of nutrition on cognitive function, highlighting the importance of overall diet quality and specific nutrients. They delve into the benefits of intermittent fasting and explore the effects of alcohol on long-term brain health. The episode concludes with a discussion on Formula One races and the importance of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle on mental health.

Ashleigh Vanhouten, a leading authority on nutrient density of animal protein, discusses the benefits of the carnivore diet, the significance of specialized perspectives in the digital age, the importance of lean animal protein and organ meats in a well-rounded diet, finding balance in feeding kids, and the rise of strength training among women in fitness.

Dr. Mike Zourdos discusses the impact of exercise and strength training on brain health. They explore velocity-based training, cognitive function, and the role of BDNF in promoting neuron survival. The importance of preserving myelin thickness, investment in brain health and resistance training, and the concept of proximity to failure for muscle growth are also covered.

Dr. Eric Trexler, a pro natural bodybuilder with a PhD in Human Movement Science, discusses nutrition, exercise, and lifting weight to improve metabolism. Topics include the impact of weightlifting on metabolism, the relationship between caloric intake and resting metabolic rate, evolutionary constraints of energy expenditure, and the relationship between lifting weights and energy expenditure.

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, weight loss expert and doctor in naturopathic medicine, discusses behavior change, transformation, and regenerative medicine in the context of health and weight loss. They highlight the importance of mindset work, meal timing, nutrition, and sensory input in achieving success. The speaker also shares their personal journey of breaking their leg while skiing and the subsequent healing process using various treatments.

Dr. Erik Korem, former NFL sports scientist, discusses the importance of data tracking from wearables. Topics include interpreting stress and soreness, improving sleep habits, enhancing brain health, and challenges in understanding wearable data.