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Scientific-based evidence about nutrition, supplementation, health, gaining muscle, losing fat, physiology, exercise science, training techniques, and much more! This is a podcast about learning and being more than just what is told to you across media through an academic standpoint. Please feel fre…

Blayke


    • Sep 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    HS1: Top 4 Health Markers I Look Out For

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 40:01


    In this episode of my new Health Series (HS), I discuss the top 4 things I personally look out for regarding my health. There are lots of of variables and metrics that define how healthy one is, but these aspects that I mention are easy to monitor and should be considered by everyone. As a reminder, I am not a medical professional, so everything I discuss is for informational purposes only. Message and follow me on Instagram @metabolics_explained or @blaykeharrison7 for any questions, comments, or suggestions. I hope you enjoy and learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP20: Post Workout Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 29:36


    In this episode I discuss the importance of carbohydrates following resistance training (and other forms of exercise). I also discuss the types of carbohydrates that should be consumed and why, and I also discuss some supplementation strategies. Message me on Instagram @metabolics_explained for any questions, comments, or suggestions. I hope you enjoy and learn something new!

    EP19: Ketogenic Dieting and Ketogenesis (Part 2- Negatives)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 26:44


    In part two of this episode, I discuss my personal opinions on what I believe to be the negatives of ketogenic dieting. I end the podcast with some final notes and summarizing of my thoughts, so please listen until the end. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learned something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP19: Ketogenic Dieting and Ketogenesis (Part 1-Metabolism and Positives)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 24:55


    In part one of this episode, I broadly discuss the metabolism/bioenergetics of fatty acids and ketogenesis. I also discuss what I believe to be the positives of ketogenic dieting and some practical application. Keep in mind that this is a two-part podcast, so part one itself does not fully reflect my opinions on ketogenic dieting as a whole. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP18: Ethanol Metabolism and Some Biochemical Implications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 29:15


    In this episode I discuss how ethanol is metabolized and the implications that its metabolism has on human physiology. This episode contains a fair amount of terminology, so if any terms are misunderstood, feel free to message me on Instagram @blaykeharrison7. You can also message me to ask questions and/or to suggest future topics. I hope you learned something new! Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP17: Revisiting Cortisol and How Exercise Affects Cortisol Levels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 24:35


    In this episode I revisit the topic of cortisol and how its presence affects substrate utilization during exercise, and I also provide more information on why cortisol performs in the way that it does. This podcast contains information regarding my other discussions and other extensive topics, so feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @blaykeharrison7 to clear anything up or to add extra context/information, or you can check out my other podcasts before listening to this one. Thank you for listening, and I hope you learned something! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP16: Niacin and its Effects on Cholesterol/Hypercholesterolemia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 20:49


    In this episode I go over a recent research paper of mine that examines the effects niacin has on cholesterol in the hopes of using niacin as a treatment for hypercholesterolemia. This podcast contains some extensive information, so if anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out1 Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP15: Going Over My Metabolic Rate and DEXA Scan Lab Results (And Discussion of Each)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 41:47


    In this episode I cover my recent lab results that include my metabolic rate and body composition (via DEXA) along with my own interpretations of each. When editing, I discovered that my introduction audio got messed up, so I apologize for that. Thank you for listening to my podcast, and I hope you learned something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP14: Aerobic Respiration and Energy Metabolism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 24:48


    In this episode I discuss aerobic respiration and its application to understanding how carbohydrates affect exercise performance and energy production. This is a very in-depth topic, so there will more than likely be a follow up episode regarding other aspects of this pathway. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    EP13: The Importance of Blood Tests/ Hematology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 19:16


    In this episode I discuss the importance of getting regular blood tests (if possible) in relation to topics like atherosclerosis and diabetes. I also touch on getting blood tests to monitor hormone levels if concerned. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    New Title, New Digs... What is Going on? An Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 20:46


    I am so excited to be bringing my podcast back into my schedule, and I apologize for being gone for so long. In this podcast I discuss where I have been the past few months, where the podcast is going from here, and the reasonings behind a new name. I appreciate everyone who has listened to my podcast, and I hope you all continue to stick around to see what is to come! Feel free to reach out to me to ask questions, and feel free to support the podcast if you're interested. Thank you all! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP12: Should You Bulk? Do You Need to Bulk to Gain Muscle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 20:58


    In this episode I discuss if you should bulk depending on your goals, body composition, etc, and I discuss if bulking is necessary. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP11: My Opinion on How You Should Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 11:47


    In this episode I go over how one should approach their eating habits on a daily basis. There is not much science in this podcast because it’s more of my opinion, but I hope you all still enjoy and hopefully learn something! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP10: How is Fat Oxidized and 3 Tips For Fat Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 22:05


    In this episode I go into detail about how adipose tissue is actually oxidized and some of the metabolic steps involved. I also cover three tips to fat loss that everyone that everyone trying to lose fat should implement. I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP9: How Much Water Should You Drink In a Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 11:03


    In this episode I discuss how much water one should drink in a day. The answer may or may not surprise you, but I hope you at least learn something! Thank you, and I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP8: Why BCAA Supplements Are a Waste of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 19:10


    In this episode I debunk the claims behind branched-chain amino acid supplements. The logic and science behind BCAA supplements is nonsense, so I’ve been wanting to make this podcast for a while. I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP7: YOU CANNOT HACK YOUR METABOLISM!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 19:03


    In this episode I discuss how one cannot hack their metabolic processes. One cannot manipulate their hormones through simple workouts or supplements! I hope you enjoy and learn something new! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP6: What is Cortisol and How Does Exercise Affect it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 11:19


    In this episode I cover what the hormone cortisol is and how it is activated by the human body. I also cover how exercise affects cortisol levels and how having “low cortisol levels” may not be as beneficial as you think. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP5: Effective Training Techniques for Hypertrophy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 25:49


    In this episode I discuss 3 training techniques that are effective for hypertrophy! This talk goes in depth on why I think the techniques are important for hypertrophy along with some evidence-based advice. Follow me on Instragram @blaykharrison7 and DM me questions or suggestions for future suggestions! I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP4: Fitness Influencers and ANABOLIC Buzzwords

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 23:26


    In this podcast, I discuss my thoughts on the fitness community and the people that promote their own “cookie cutter” programs. This talk is more of a rant and not a science-based talk considering my busy school schedule. I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP3: Researching Supplements from an Academic Standpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 17:43


    This podcast is a small discussion about the supplement industry and my thoughts on it. This podcast is more casual than evidence based due to schedule conflicts. I hope you all can understand, and I hope you can learn something! Do your research on supplements before buying!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP2: Gaining Weight Properly and Protein Intake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 18:21


    In this episode I discuss a little bit about gaining weight, protein structure and why we are concerned with it, protein intake recommendations, bulking techniques, and goals. If you enjoyed, please make sure to follow me on Instagram and DM me about questions or suggest future topics. Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP1: Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 5:08


    Learn a little about me and what this podcast will be about! No information is presented in this episode, but more will come once I decide what episode 2 will be about! Thanks for listening, and I hope you are looking forward for what is to come! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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