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Jan 1, 2024 • 22min

Episode #265: Staying Strong For Life

This podcast explores maintaining strength over a lifetime and discusses topics such as anabolic resistance and age-related muscle decline, the impact of aging on muscle mass and strength, the positive effects of resistance training, and the challenges of meal planning for older individuals.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 30min

#264: Year In Review 2023

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum, fitness experts and researchers, review the top studies and fitness trends from 2023. They discuss topics such as the impact of stretching on strength performance, effectiveness of exercise training on resting blood pressure, prevalence and trends of weakness among older adults, effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on weight, bodyweight training for older adults, and weight loss strategies for 2024.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 15min

#263: What Is The Upper Limit For Protein Intake

Explore the relationship between protein intake, muscle protein synthesis, and exercise adaptations. Discuss the impact of protein intake on muscle gain. Examine the effects of protein intake after a workout on muscle protein synthesis. Highlight the relationship between protein intake and muscle protein synthesis rates. Discover the effects of resistance training and protein supplementation on connective tissue protein synthesis.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 25min

Episode #262: The Common Cold

This podcast explores the causes, misconceptions, and treatments of the common cold. It discusses unhygienic practices in commercial gyms and the relationship between psychological factors and disease risk. It also covers when to seek healthcare for a cold and the efficacy and risks of cough suppressants. Additionally, it delves into the effects of exercise on cold symptoms and explores post-viral syndrome and sponsor ads.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 17min

Episode #261: Great Debates in Fitness and Health Part II

- Debates include whether obesity should be classified as a disease. - The importance of movement variation in training beginners is discussed. - Energy drinks and their impact on health are debated. - Perspectives on a training program and individual differences in weightlifting responses are explored. - The regional distribution of strength performance is discussed. - The probabilistic relationship between high blood cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease is explored.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 17min

Episode #260: The Weird Science of Fasting

Learn about Angus Barbieri, a man who went without food for over a year and the impact of fasting on obesity. Explore the case of Angus Barbieri and his record-breaking 382-day fast. Discover the effectiveness of intermittent fasting for weight management and its potential benefits for insulin resistance. Discuss the effects of fasting on endurance performance and muscle gains. Examine the effects of intermittent fasting and regular eating on muscle mass, body fat, and exercise performance.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 25min

Episode #259: How Fast Are Strength And Size Lost?

Exploring muscle and strength loss when ceasing to work out, including definitions of strength and adaptations, as well as sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. Discussing the negative impact of bedrest, increase in calorie intake from eating out, and introducing Factor for convenient meals. Exploring the immediate and secondary loss of strength and muscle size after injury and the effects of stopping exercise. Exploring mechanisms of muscle atrophy during inactivity and the concept of muscle memory.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 44min

Episode #258: December 2023 Research Review

Hosts review latest research on spot reduction and artificial sweeteners, discuss misconceptions and limitations of spot reduction in fat loss, delve into the effects of abdominal endurance exercises vs. treadmill running on body composition, explore the concept of spot reduction in training, discuss advantages of weightlifting belts and the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet during the holiday season, and discuss different types of non-nutritive sweeteners and their use in whey protein supplements.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 14min

Episode #257: Tiger Woods is Back

In this podcast, they discuss Tiger Woods' return to golf after a foot injury, analyzing his impressive performance at the Hero World Challenge. They also explore the importance of strength in golf performance, debunk misconceptions about weightlifting for golfers, and provide insights on training approaches and considerations for golfers.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 12min

Episode #256: Vegan vs Omnivore Diets in Twins

Dr. Feigenbaum discusses a study comparing vegan and omnivorous diets in twins, focusing on food intake data, dietary patterns, and cardiometabolic effects. They analyze outcomes related to cholesterol levels, insulin, weight loss, and blood measurements. The study highlights the benefits of plant-based diets and replacing animal protein with plant protein.

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