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Barbell Medicine Podcast

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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 10min

Episode #246: How We Choose What To Eat w/ Dr. Guyunet

Dr. Guyenet, an expert in appetite, hunger, and eating behaviors, joins Dr. Feigenbaum to discuss the neurobiology of hunger and cravings, the impact of the food environment on food choices and obesity, challenges of policy changes, unveiling the scope of nutrition misinformation, and the differences between reference-based science and evidence-based science.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 54min

Episode #245: Sacramento Seminar Q/A

Speakers tackle topics such as negative self-talk, handling conflicting information, the use of assistive equipment for non-competitive lifters, managing food cravings and the role of protein, approaching sensations like numbness and tingling, and programming considerations for medical conditions.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 57min

Episode #244: Energy Deficits and Performance with Dr. Jose Areta

Dr. Jose Areta, an expert in energy deficit in sport, joins Dr. Feigenbaum on this episode. They discuss the impact of energy deficits on performance, explore the distinctions between endurance and strength sports, and emphasize the importance of an integrative approach to optimize performance. They also delve into topics like weightlifting belts and accessories, muscle gain during an energy deficit, and muscle protein synthesis.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 57min

Episode #243: PED Use and Gender Eligibility in Sport with Roger Pielke, Jr.

Dr. Feigenbaum interviews Roger Pielke, Jr., sports policy analyst and professor, discussing PED use in sport, gender eligibility controversies in track and field, unfair advantages, and policy recommendations for performance-enhancing drugs. They also explore the intersection of science, policy making, and sports governance, as well as the complexities of doping in sports and its impact on athletes' long-term health.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 52min

Episode #242: Los Angeles Super Seminar Q/A

Q&A session from Los Angeles super seminar, muscle mass and health, debating Alter G treadmill, controlling training dose, complexity of pain, understanding delayed onset muscle soreness
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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 29min

Episode #241: Anemia

The hosts discuss anemia, iron deficiency, and weird genetics surrounding athletic performance. They share their powerlifting meet experience and discuss issues with equipment. They delve into the challenges of testing for anemia and setting cutoff values. The podcast explores the symptoms of anemia and the role of genetics in endurance sports. It also delves into the importance of iron in oxygen carrying capacity and performance. The podcast highlights the need to address the root cause of iron deficiency and discusses the complexity of iron homeostasis.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 35min

240: Two Doctors Answer the Internet

Drs. Baraki and Feigenbaum, two doctors answering your questions, discuss topics such as behind the neck pressing, muscle mass and strength, alternative protein sources, models of body weight regulation, diabetes management medications, using cycling for GPP, finding sustainable workouts, post-operative knee rehabilitation, and behavior modification for promoting health behaviors.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 25min

Episode #239: September 2023 Research Review

The Barbell Medicine Podcast covers various interesting topics including cardiorespiratory fitness, optimal strategies for tapering in powerlifting, the impact of whey protein on blood sugar levels, understanding blood sugar and diabetes, and fish oil supplements for cardiovascular health.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 25min

Episode #238: Conditioning Part III -How To Dose Cardio

The podcast discusses the importance of cardio respiratory fitness and its correlation with health. It explores incorporating exercise in medical teaching and shares personal anecdotes. The podcast emphasizes the need for finding the right training dose for fitness improvements and questions current research standards. It compares the three zone and five zone models of training intensity. It also explores individualizing cardio prescriptions and optimizing cardiorespiratory fitness adaptations.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 19min

Episode 237: Cardio Series Part II- Intensity, Duration, and More

This podcast explores the impact of combining cardio and lifting in a single program and delves deep into the Interference Effect. They also discuss the atmosphere of Hawaii and the impact of a mild hurricane. Announcements are made about supplements, seminars, and website improvements. Definitions and explanations are given for physical activity, exercise, and training, including the measurement of cardi respiratory fitness. The limitations of using metabolic equivalents and RPE as measures of training stress are discussed. A summary is provided on cardio and conditioning, covering intensity, duration, concurrent training, satellite cell response, and the impact on strength performance.

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