Barbell Medicine Podcast

The hosts engage in a debate about asymmetries in strength, muscle size, and technique. They discuss the benefits and criteria for correcting these asymmetries. They also talk about the benefits and risks of taking creatine as a dietary supplement. The podcast explores challenges in regulating hyper palatable and ultra processed foods, and suggests alternative methods of regulation. They discuss incentivizing reformulation campaigns and debate the development of strength versus cardiovascular endurance. They discuss the role of nutrition in performance and body weight management and debate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in strength sports.

Handling conversations about astrological-based health beliefs, bias in research studies on body fat accumulation, importance of evidence and stakes in medical practice, benefits of different ranges of motion in squats, significance of exercise technique for performance and health outcomes

Hosts discuss the accuracy and limitations of DEXA scans for measuring body fat percentage. Importance of assessing muscle strength and physical function in addition to muscle mass measurements. Criteria for determining diseases worth testing for. Significance of targeted screening and negative experiences with testosterone replacement therapy. Appropriate use of pain medications, including NSAIDs and opioids, and the misconceptions surrounding them.

The hosts discuss personal growth and regaining expertise after losing memory. They talk about the importance of volume tolerance and controlled intensities for conditioning. They explore various placebo effects and mechanisms for pain relief. They provide advice on programming for seniors based on individual needs and goals.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss how personal trainers can expand their scope of practice, emphasizing behavior change and skill development. They also highlight the importance of establishing authority by building relationships with clients. The podcast covers weight-related concerns, addressing stigma, and the relationship between sleep and back pain. Additionally, it explores the management of back pain, considering different types of pain and the holistic approach to recovery.

This podcast explores the relationship between lifting weights and heart disease, discussing the benefits of resistance training in improving body composition, strength, sleep quality, and reducing diabetes risk. It delves into the effects of resistance training on cholesterol levels and heart health, as well as its impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors. The safety of resistance training for the heart is emphasized, along with recommendations for exercises. The podcast also explores concurrent training and its impact on muscle hypertrophy and strength development.

In this podcast, they discuss various interesting topics including restructuring medical school curriculum, cardiometabolic effects of vegan vs. omnivorous diets, proximity to failure in resistance training, comparing training intensities and volumes, challenges of researching exercise modalities, and stress urinary incontinence in female athletes.

The podcast explores the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of rhabdomyolysis. They discuss a case of abdominal pain after a CrossFit competition, the importance of evaluating symptoms and lab results, and the potential complications of exertional activities. The hosts emphasize the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment, discuss cases of exertional complications like arm pump, and highlight the need for proper preparation and adherence to reduce injury risk in activities like CrossFit.

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.

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.