Iron Culture presented by MASS
MASS Research Review
Iron Culture was started as a means of exploring the world of physical culture and attempting to distill a unified philosophy of lifting and to help listeners find greater meaning from the iron. It focuses on dispensing practical, useful information to the listener, bouncing from history, to philosophy, to contemporary lifting culture issues, to science.
Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.
Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review.
Episodes
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Nov 11, 2023 • 1h 38min
MASS Office Hours Episode 9 (Muscular Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Boosting Metabolism)
Topics discussed include changing training programs based on menstrual cycle phase, sex differences in muscle fatigue, impact of sleep on gains, effects of caffeine on sleep quality, boosting metabolism, applying research to practice, teaching exercises to beginners, and more.
Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 18min
MASS Office Hours Episode 8 (Peaking Your Physique)
Competitive bodybuilder Dr. Eric Helms discusses the art and science of peaking in bodybuilding. Topics include individualized approaches, carbohydrate depletion, changes in food sources, and the importance of practicing peaking. Dr. Helms also shares his experiences and ambitions in the sport.
Oct 28, 2023 • 1h 38min
MASS Office Hours Episode 7 (Concurrent Training, Training to Failure, High-Volume Training)
Dr. Mike Zourdos, an expert in concurrent training and high-volume training, discusses topics such as the interference effect, extra-high protein intake, limitations of rodent research, and behavior change models in this episode of MASS Office Hours.
Oct 20, 2023 • 58min
MASS Office Hours Episode 6 (Contest Preparation, Nutrition Tracking, Refeeds)
Dr. Eric Helms, a bodybuilding and nutrition tracking expert, joins MASS Office Hours to discuss contest preparation, nutrition tracking, refeed days, step count adjustments, and dieting experiences. They explore how dieting gets easier with practice, various nutrition tracking methods, the benefits of refeeds during fat loss, and practical notes on cardio modalities.
Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 19min
MASS Office Hours Episode 5 (Tracking Hypertrophy, Satellite Cells, and Testosterone)
In this episode, they discuss tracking muscle growth, satellite cells' role in muscle hypertrophy, intermittent fasting for muscle building, natural ways to boost testosterone, and unrealistic study designs. They also touch on the effects of microgravity, reverse vs recovery diets, protein distribution for muscle growth, and banter about bald men in movies.
Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 25min
MASS Office Hours Episode 4 (Exercise + Cognition, Training Around Back Pain, Adjusting Volume)
Topics discussed include benefits of exercise for memory, optimal amino acid profiles in protein sources, weight fluctuations while traveling, using 'exercise snacks,' training around lower back injuries, resistance training and protein intake for older adults, adjusting volume in training, applying evidence-based fitness concepts, and celebrating Dr. Helms' bodybuilding success.
Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 18min
MASS Office Hours Episode 3 (Retraining, Step Counts, and Maintenance Phases)
Topics discussed in this podcast include regaining lost muscle, optimal caloric surplus, muscle growth for different body fat percentages, importance of hormone levels, step count targets for health, and the effectiveness of maintenance phases in fitness.
Sep 23, 2023 • 1h 26min
MASS Office Hours Episode 2 (Muscle Retention, Exercise Variety, Strength Blocks for Hypertrophy)
In this podcast, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Eric Helms discuss translating research into practical decisions, preserving muscle during weight loss, benefits of exercise variety, adjusting calorie targets for bulking up, and Dr. Helms' contest prep diet.
Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 29min
MASS Office Hours Episode 1 (RPE, Carbs, and Applying Research)
The inaugural episode of MASS Office Hours discusses primates and obesity, cardio duration for health benefits, maintaining testosterone levels, carb recommendations for lifters, RIR and RPE ranges for strength trainees, dealing with lack of pump in the gym, rest-pause training, protein supplementation, and more.
