Nutrition has its fair share of myths out there, and despite tons of research, protein myths abound. My buddy Lou Schuler calls these “Zombie Myths” since they just never seem to die. As a lifting meathead (term of endearment), I know you get many questions on protein. Even if you know these, feel free
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I chat with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon from Precision Nutrition about what it means to be healthy and functional in light of the last few years. Dr. Scott-Dixon is the director of curriculum for Precision Nutrition and leads
Time flies, even during hard times. 8 years ago, almost to the day, I did my PhD Defense . . . . . . and passed. To say that I was sweating bullets about it is an under statement. The overall PhD process from when I started through class work, teaching, lab assistant, completing
Lifting performance is the unheralded key to both body comp and adding lean body mass/muscle, especially as you get older. I am 46 years old now and I really wish someone would have pulled my eel-shaped 6'3" 155 lb carcass to the curb almost 30 years ago and told me this method. Not sure
Yes, cardio! The pendulum swings hard from one side to the next in a blink of an eye in the fitness world. My prediction is that doing cardio will be the thing for all lifters. For a while, cardio was frowned upon as it was the king destructor of gainZ, and even made you
S___ Happens! Stress that is! Below you can see my HRV reading from this AM. Eeek! Since it was just a single low (red) reading, I am not going to freak out. Today was already scheduled as an off day since I am up at my parents' place. The great part of heart rate
The other day I talked about the intrinsic process of homeostasis - the ability of your body to hold a specific parameter of physiology within a tight range - despite being exposed to a wide variety of stimulus. The example I used was core body temperature staying very close to 98.6F even when subjected to
from www.ironradio.org Some brief news on plant-based meats entering the fast food world is followed by a discussion with businessman, trainer, and entrepreneur Sam Pogue. The discussion is on all things overload. How does one do it wisely? What are the options? Get in on the conversation! ► PRIVATE FORUMS: https://www.theironforum.com/ ►
Today's topic covers the difference between exercise and recreation. I'll explain why I think recreation and learning a new skill are important, especially as we age. Episode Notes Definition of exercise vs. recreation Fight human tendency to not want to do things you suck at
The physiologic flexibility certification is now open as of Monday, March 22nd until Midnight CST March 29, 2021. The certification includes interventions like hot/ cold, breathing technique, blood glucose- CGMs to basic blood work, keto dos/ don’ts, HIIT, aerobic base work, and more. Episode Notes Go
