Physionic

In this episode, I have the delight of having a really smart and extremely strong lifter and exercise scientists Alec Chaves on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics like: 2:44 - Education background/Intro 4:45 - What are your best lifts? 5:21 -  For strength, what do you consider a good volume, frequency, intensity to aim for? 12:25 -  Is it possible for people not to gain strength when lifting? Aka, nonresponders. 18:44 -  What is an appropriate way to determine 1 Rep Max? 22:38 -  What makes a muscle stronger? 31:21 -  What is your favorite color? 35:59 -  What are some guidelines you would recommend beginners stick to? 46:21 -  What are some techniques you feel are effective for helping advanced lifters? 51:40 -  What is undulating periodization? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0  

In this episode, I briefly describe a few of the factors that directly effect our ability to create new neurons in our brain - even in adulthood (although, this is debated, still). YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I discuss a fascinating paper showing that our bones have a profound impact at controlling our fat gain. Study: https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/115/2/427.full.pdf YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I briefly discuss (with terrible music) the topic of sarcopenia. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I discuss a question posed to me in reference to blood donations and if they help our health. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I briefly discuss if skipping a meal or two could lead to a decrease in metabolic rate. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I discuss how much caffeine and how to dose it to improve your marathon, triathlon, endurance performance. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I discuss leptin resistance - what is it? YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, I discuss what happens to lipids (consumed fat) once you eat it - it isn't as simple as just storing it in fat cells. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0 

In this episode, it's my pleasure to have a cancer researcher and fellow doctorate student discuss a series of cancer myths and answer some great questions ranging from sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, to other lifestyle factors impacting cancer risk and more. YouTube: bit.ly/2JUjXVt Facebook: bit.ly/2PlIOaB Instagram: bit.ly/2OBFe7i Email List: bit.ly/2AXIzK6 Patreon: bit.ly/2OBBna0