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The Stronger By Science Podcast

The Stronger By Science Podcast

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In each episode, the Stronger By Science team delves into exercise and nutrition research, health and fitness trends, and listener questions. Through deep dives, banter, and anecdotes, you'll learn how to interpret and apply the latest science, how to explain fitness trends to your friends, and what actually matters when it comes to living a strong, healthy life.
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In this week’s episode, Greg and Eric answer a number of questions from listeners. Topics include protein overfeeding, aches and pains during deloads, ashwagandha supplementation, the impact of weight loss on strength, interval training versus steady state cardio, and the potential value of personalizing/individualizing training programs. To close out the show, Eric shares a couple unbelievable facts about longevity in the animal kingdom.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements (0:00)

Can extra calories from protein be stored as fat? (1:33)

Why do I feel more aches and pains during a deload compared to a typical training week? (17:43)

Does ashwagandha improve performance? (26:50)

How has Greg’s weight loss impacted his strength? (40:31)

Is interval training better than steady state cardio for body composition purposes? (46:25)

Have there been attempts to quantify the benefits associated with personalizing/individualizing training programs? (54:25)

Eric clarifies one part of his ashwagandha answer (1:06:36)

To Play Us Out: Unbelievable animal physiology (lifespan) (1:09:34)

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits, FFMI, training, and nutrition
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04/30/20 • 106 min

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Jeff Nippard. Topics of discussion include genetic limits, fat-free mass index, high-frequency training, how Jeff’s training and nutrition approaches have evolved over the years, Jeff’s process for creating high-quality content, and the applications and limitations of EMG research.

TIME STAMPS

How does it feel to be fake natty? (discussion on FFMI and genetics and FFMI) (0:01:12).

How has your training evolved over the years? (0:13:55).

High-frequency training (0:36:12).

What’s your diet history? (discussion on bulking, post-cut weight gain, etc.) (1:06:50).

The content side (discussion about Jeff’s process for creating content) (1:19:12).

Applications and limitations of EMG research (1:32:43).

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Goal Setting and Behavior Change

Goal Setting and Behavior Change

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12/30/21 • 120 min

In preparation for the new year (and the resolutions that come with it), today’s episode is all about goal setting and behavior change. Eric and Greg have a long, evidence-based conversation about the research on setting effective goals and successfully changing health behaviors. The discussion yields several evidence-based tips for setting better goals and maximally supporting your ability to achieve them.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements (0:00)

Road to the Stage / Road to Athens (2:29)

Feats of Strength (4:12)

Research Review: Goal setting and behavior change (9:54)

Fake urgency (12:06)

Success rates of New Year’s Resolutions (14:36)

Temporal landmarks (22:19)

SMART goals (27:31)

Creating a goal hierarchy (30:19)

Superordinate goals (34:16)

Equifinality and Multifinality (41:12)

Mental contrasting (44:12)

Approach versus avoidance (52:37)

Flexible versus rigid restraint (56:16)

Process versus outcome (1:01:28)

Mastery versus performance (1:06:05)

Goal difficulty; “slack with a cost” (1:13:44)

Setting specific goals (1:23:12)

Implementation intentions (1:23:47)

The Stronger By Science Podcast - Hunger and Appetite Management

Hunger and Appetite Management

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01/23/23 • 89 min

Whether you’re trying to gain, lose, or maintain weight, strategic management of hunger and appetite can come in handy. In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses a variety of practical strategies for managing hunger and appetite to support a more successful and enjoyable dieting experience.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements (0:00)

Practical strategies for managing hunger (4:23)

Adopt an acceptance-based approach (4:53)

Eat slow and savor (speed, focus while eating) (16:18)

Titrate your amount of non-lifting exercise (21:42)

Reduce meal-level energy density, and make the easy swaps first (35:57)

Opt for harder food textures (49:55)

Minimize foods that are hyperpalatable (53:01)

End the meal strategically (green tea, capsaicin) (1:02:14)

Eat enough fiber and protein (1:07:29)

Summary of strategies (1:15:31)

Strategies for bulking / weight gain (1:16:36)

Conclusions and practical applications (1:25:28)

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Protein & Kidney Function; Cholesterol & Training Adaptations
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11/05/20 • 133 min

If you’d like to receive Research Roundup emails, please sign up for our email list at https://www.strongerbyscience.com/newsletter/.

To join in on the SBS conversation, check out our new Facebook group and subreddit.

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity.

Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/StrongerByScience/.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements (0:00:30).

Good news (0:02:33).

Feats of Strength (0:08:43).

Research Review: High-protein diets and kidney function (0:09:58).

Studies discussed:

  • https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/35/1/1/5614387
  • https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article-abstract/35/1/98/5511599
  • https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/35/1/106/5320337

Research Review: Dietary cholesterol and training adaptations (0:48:57).

Studies discussed:

  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32576297/
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28978542/
  • https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.lb563
  • https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2007/05001/Effect_of_Dietary_Cholesterol_on_Muscle.1949.aspx
  • https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12603-009-0016-y
  • https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/62/10/1164/568431

Q&A (1:29:05).

Is there a simple way to judge if I'm gaining too much fat during a bulk? (1:29:14).

When we talk about CNS fatigue, what are we actually talking about mechanistically? Is there anything we can specifically do to improve CNS recovery? (1:41:52).

Rapid fire for Eric (1:55:56):

  • Is there any benefit regarding creatine cycling?
  • What's your take on supplementing with leucine at every meal to optimize MPS?
  • Does the effect of citrulline malate decrease with continuous use?
  • If you are supplementing with collagen to help repair soft tissue and possibly mitigate pain, do you think it would be beneficial to antagonize the problem areas during your workouts to elicit an inflammatory response?
  • For body comp and performance purposes, what are your thoughts on “behavior based” dietary interventions, rather than focusing solely on macro targets?
  • Should athletes focused on cutting weight in a caloric deficit be worried about micronutrient deficiency?

To play us out: Off-topic question (2:04:46).

Given how you both train, what’s the biggest animal you think you could fight with caveman technology and win?

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - EMERGENCY CORRECTION: Greg's Episode 54 correction
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01/23/21 • 1 min

Greg issues an emergency correction to a false claim he made in the most recent episode of the podcast. MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM - Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. - Join the Research Spotlight newsletter: Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. - Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit. RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS - Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. - BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. - MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
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The Stronger By Science Podcast - How To Train The Back

How To Train The Back

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06/12/24 • 184 min

From back training anecdotes to practical recommendations, this episode has got your....back when it comes to back training (apologies for the pun). In this podcast episode, the SBS team goes over back training, including why the current literature directly examining changes in the back musculature is so limited.

Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on https://strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-135

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00:45:45 - Fiber orientation and neuromechanical matching

01:41:36 - Ad Break

01:41:41 Why the lack of direct evidence for back training?

02:01:09 - Practical takeaways

02:17:59 - Audience Q&A

Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to [email protected]

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Fireside Chat #7: Open science and biggest gym fails
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08/06/20 • 71 min

Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #7, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss the open science movement and their biggest gym fails.

If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa

TIME STAMPS

Quick “good news segment” update (0:00:19).

What’s your take on the “open science” movement? (0:01:49).

Article mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1420798/.

Organization mentioned: http://storkinesiology.org/.

What are your most hilarious gym fails? (0:59:32).

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Season Finale: Tons of New Meta-Analyses and Q&A Catch-Up
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07/02/20 • 151 min

Description: After opening the final episode of the season with a Good News segment, Greg & Eric make SBS Podcast history with the first ever prospective Feats of Strength segment. After that, Greg & Eric have an extensive Research Roundup segment in which they cover some brand new highlights from the freshly-updated Meta-Analysis Master List on StrongerByScience.com. That’s followed by a lengthy Q&A segment in which Greg & Eric try to answer as many training and nutrition questions as possible before the current season of the show comes to a close. Finally, they answer a couple of professional development questions for aspiring trainers and research interpreters To Play Them Out.

Summer break begins with the conclusion of this episode, but Greg & Eric will be back with regular episodes in the fall. In the meantime, keep an eye out for the bonus audio content that will be released throughout the summer.

To access the full Meta-Analysis Master List, you can go to https://www.strongerbyscience.com/master-list/.

If you’d like to submit a question for a future Q&A segment, please go to tiny.cc/sbsqa.

If you’d like to recommend someone for a future “On the Rise” segment, please go to tiny.cc/creators.

If you’d like to receive Research Roundup emails, please sign up for our email list at https://www.strongerbyscience.com/newsletter/.

TIME STAMPS

Announcements (0:01:30).

Good news (0:02:13):

Feats of Strength: Prediction Edition (0:03:56).

Research Roundup: Meta-analysis update highlights (0:09:15).

Greg’s metas (0:11:01):

Eric’s metas (0:40:00):

Q&A (1:14:18):

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The Stronger By Science Podcast - Bench Angles, Appetitive Traits, and Mesocycle Progression
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10/08/20 • 125 min

If you’d like to receive Research Roundup emails, please sign up for our email list at https://www.strongerbyscience.com/newsletter/.

To join in on the SBS conversation, check out our new Facebook group and subreddit.

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity.

Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/StrongerByScience/.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements: new Facebook group, subreddit, and sponsor (0:00:36).

Good news: animal edition (0:07:00).

Feats of Strength (0:16:05).

Research Roundup (0:18:49).

Acute effects of cannabis consumption on exercise performance: a systematic and umbrella review (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32734752/) (0:19:10).

Caffeine increases strength and power performance in resistance‐trained females during early follicular phase (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sms.13776) (0:26:15).

Appetitive traits as targets for weight loss: The role of food cue responsiveness and satiety responsiveness (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938420303322) (0:33:37).

Effects of Horizontal and Incline Bench Press on Neuromuscular Adaptations in Untrained Young Men (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7449336/) (0:43:28).

Creatine Supplementation Does Not Influence the Ratio Between Intracellular Water and Skeletal Muscle Mass in Resistance-Trained Men (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32916658/) (0:50:15).

μ-Opioid receptor–induced synaptic plasticity in dopamine neurons mediates the rewarding properties of anabolic androgenic steroids (https://stke.sciencemag.org/content/13/647/eaba1169) (1:00:11).

Metabolic adaptation is an illusion, only present when participants are in negative energy balance (https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ajcn/nqaa220/5897225) (1:10:30).

Are questionable research practices facilitating new discoveries in sport and exercise medicine? The proportion of supported hypotheses is implausibly high (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32699001/) (1:18:01).

Call to increase statistical collaboration in sports science, sport and exercise medicine and sports physiotherapy (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32816788/) (1:25:37).

Coach’s Corner: how to progress load throughout a mesocycle (1:28:33).

Q&A: what is Ant-Man’s Wilks score? (1:45:31).

To play us out: football season barbecue tips (1:54:38).

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How many episodes does The Stronger By Science Podcast have?

The Stronger By Science Podcast currently has 165 episodes available.

What topics does The Stronger By Science Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Weightlifting, Strength, Bodybuilding, Fitness, Podcasts and Muscle.

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The episode title 'Goal Setting and Behavior Change' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Stronger By Science Podcast?

The average episode length on The Stronger By Science Podcast is 118 minutes.

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Episodes of The Stronger By Science Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Stronger By Science Podcast was released on May 9, 2019.

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