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A podcast discussing working out, whole body health, debunking gym myths, comedy, discussing all nerd things

Noel Castrejon

  • Jun 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 55m AVG DURATION
  • 23 EPISODES


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Episode 21: Season finale, society normalizing ?, ridiculous weight loss promises

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 56:08


In this final episode of season 1 the nerds refect on how the podcast has grown from where it beganIs society going back to normal? The nerds also talk about trainers promising ridiculous weight loss goals and stress the importance of body composition vs numbers on a scale and how the industry has evolved from the early days.The nerds also get into an interesting obesity study and talk about the effects of inflammationThen the nerds give some parting advice to help keep you on track to your goals

Episode XX: Memorial Day / Improving Recovery, Caffeine bad after a workout?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 55:26


On this episode we discuss:Noel & Kaitlyn are in search of a mattress, Kaitlyn gets attacked by the cat middle of the night, Thomas wrecks his car in the rain, Noel mis-orders his burrito with door dash and sweet talked his way around fixing it. We discuss our real like "bro" moments and our efforts at turning Thomas into a real life nerdHigh-school graduates not walking at graduation, except some states that said F*** It, New grading criteria announced from UniversitiesMain Topics:-improving recovery - sleep, nutrition, mental state and listening to your body.-Is Caffeine BAD after a work out?-POST exercise nutrition - What it should look like.-We discuss the benefits of Red Light Therapy

Episode XIX: how to spot bad programming, pillars for success

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 49:22


MLM scheme is in right now?Will DMV offices be not crowded anymore?? (Online services)Bbq recapFeeding football with online maddenMiguel twitchingWatching twitch gaming (last 2 months)Online precense going up in universities/gymsCoronavirus detecting drones??What to look for in the online programs 4 pillars: Be honest with yourselfBe weary of bullshit (Ads, shitty trainer, shitty programmingKnow what and why you're doing itBe consistent

Episode XVIII: physique updates, maintaining a good mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 61:58


Trump bucks in!!Tiger king updated!Celebraties telling us to stay home Updates on sleepGoogle home being awesome, getting lazyChico needle banner stolen?? -Updates on physiques (working out)-Mindset

episode XVII: settling into the stay at home orders and its effects

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 53:33


The nerds discuss how its been with the stay at home orders and how they have managed.

Special episode: Coronavirus COVID19 interview, what we know so far with virologist Dr. Troy Cline

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 43:12


In this episode we had the opportunity to interview and chat with a local Virologist, Dr. Troy Cline. We were able to ask him his thoughts on what is happening all around us right now. We go into great depth regarding what exactly the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is, including the symptoms, we talk about how exactly the virus spreads, we also speculate on whether people are over reacting or if this really is the worse case scenario. We also discuss the vaccination processes regarding development and where that now stands. We compared this epidemic to other outbreaks we have had in the past. We also get into what the potential timeline may be for this epidemic, and we discuss if we as the people are infact doing enough. Dr. Cline gets into the mutations that this has undergone and many other facts. Remember don't forget to check out Nerds and Iron Online Training with Andrew and Basis Health and Performance Online Training they now have available as well! Stay safe out there travelers, there is always hope for you here!

Episode XVI: general banter, cardio for gains, properly building a home gym, looking to get into supplements

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 70:37


In this episode the nerds took it easy and offer a more laid back episode filled with extra banter for the majority of the episode talking about LSD studies, lent and other randomness. We eventually get into questions! Question 1: Is there any benefit from cardio for muscle gains? Question 2: How to properly build a home gymQuestion 3: How to approach buying supplements

Special Episode: Basis health and performance interview; overview of mobility, strength training, conditioning, infrared sauna, injury prevention

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 66:22


What is Basis and what do they offer and get to know the owners!Is crossfit the end all be all? What's wrong with this "beast mode" mentality?What is mobility? and why should we care about it?What is FRC?How to sell what people need but dont know they need itMobility and recovery on the rise?High school football team benefiting from mobility trainingHow can strength athletes and powerlifters benefit from mobility?What are signs that you need mobilityWhat are the benefits of infrared sauna and red light therapy

Episode XV: How to spot a bad trainer, should you take advice from supplement employees

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 60:44


Thomas shares big news!!Once again ratmobile updateValentines day recap XFL vs College?Hand dryer is not clean!!!How prep can impact couples1. Should you take advice from supplement shop employees?2. What are some signs your trainer sucks?

Episode XIV: Best protein packed foods to take to work, who would we workout with, BCAAs vs EAAs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 61:36


Introduction of Thomas!!, Firemans spaghetti recap, superbowl halftime show talk, ratmobile update, nyquil is the worse thing ever??, Dr Li death, Cruise ships on quarantine cam soda to the rescue, sex and masterbation helps immune system Question 1 BCAAs vs EAAs do we need them?Question 2 Who would you workout with if it could be with anyone?Question 3 Best protein source to pack for work

Episode XIII: People taking selfies and food hacks to "feel full"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 51:38


Stranger danger! whos this Chris guy??, Noel rides ANOTHER Tesla, the guys talk about donating blood, which of the nerds are handy?, this crazy Corona virus (stats as of Jan/26th/20, we hear about and discuss Kobes passing, sexy marketing vs realist marketing and how to spot BS marketing, Andrew discusses how he helped Chris progress in the gym, how to keep your exercise stimulus novel, male vs female workouts, what the heck does it mean to "tone", the nerds dive into fasting and its benefits, muckbang what it is.Question 1: Do you get tired seeing people taking gym selfies?Question 2: Do tricks like drinking water actually work to feel full? and other tricks

Episode XII Andrew's Back ! and Thoughts on fit shaming

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 63:40


First off--- Andrew is back !On this episode Andrew updates us on life in San Jose and all about his new Strength and Conditioning Coach internships! Andrew has exciting news to share with everyone! We discuss TV series we are all currently binging. Upcoming 2020 Japanese Olympics with official Goku Merch! We all share opinions on the 23 and Me DNA Kit. Nerds and Iron are proud sponsors of the LA CLICKA Men's Basketball Team! Gordon Ramsey is bringing a Hell's Kitchen to Tahoe, CA! Noel defends Planet Fitness. Miguel lists off a list of "New Age Rappers" to Noel and Andrew -- find out their thoughts on the newest music trend. Last but not least we end this episode discussing our opinions on Fit Shaming

Episode XI: New year old me?, grocery shopping on a budget, gaining confidence as a newbie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 0:30


The boys get into a variety of topics Andrews update with being gone, rat update, gene editing ethics in China?, remembering when the world was supposed to end in, PornHub posts stats, the repercussions of porn addiction, updates on injuries and other topicsQuestion 1 how to overcome new year old meQuestion 2 how to gain confidence as a gym newbieQuestion 3 grocery shopping on a budgetLinks; https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/what-the-world-was-getting-off-to-in-2019-according-to-pornhub/https://theconversation.com/watching-pornography-rewires-the-brain-to-a-more-juvenile-state-127306Social Media:Noel: instagram @noelcastironfitMiguel: instagram @brownpsycho100Andrew: instagram @nakattackfit @ironnerdmoto

Ep. 10 - New year, old nerds. Resolutioners, Kai Greene is at it again

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 56:48


On this episode we dive into some banter along with our thoughts on resolutioners. Our boy Kai Greene is at it again with another fad diet.

Ep. 9 - Stress and why you should lift heavy ft. a special guest!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 53:15


The nerds recap their white elephant experience as we dive into the holidays ft a special guest! We also discuss stress and why a person should lift heavy. Merry Christmas and a happy holidays to all of our travelers!!!

Ep. 8 - Thoughts on Human/Robot hybrids competing, Childhood obesity, Kai Green promoting meat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 61:26


The nerds dive into some fun banter about humans having a choice with a robotic limb. We also discuss childhood obesity and constantly climbing on a yearly basis. Lastly, Kai Greene is promoting a meat company after Game Changers?!

Ep. 7 - The Nerds discuss Depression, Star Wars, Answer questions from social media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 68:00


On the 7th episode, we cover depression; the science behind it and how one of our own handles it. We also answer some great fitness questions from fans and friends on our social media!!!

Ep. 6 - Thoughts on competing, fixing quad dominance, brown fat, post thanksgaining talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 55:52


Thanksgiving meal talk flag football—Andrew even played LOL Crazy Horse -Buck night activated charcoal Sweet potatoes – shout out to Craig!  Black Friday – thisiswhyimbroke.com Breast Milk – Melatonin Bodybuilders SNOW  in Magalia BROWN Fat What is it and what does it do Aging, resistance training in elderly and all ages /modern society limited activity Bodybuilding Competitions Versus Powerlifting / Olympic Lifting Advice on seeking a coach Quad Dominance 1RM calculator: The Baechle equation: Weight × ( 1 + ( 0.033 × Number of repetitions ) )  

Ep. 5 - Thanksgiving survival guide/tips, how to "actually" build a butt

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 41:39


The boys go kick things off with props to Miguel working his magic Andrew makes an announcement!! Noel talks about being late to the party with breaking bad Then the boys dive into how to build the booty by utilizing the hip bridges And with the feast approahing the boys give you tips on how to enjoy yourself and be smart at the same time.

Ep. 4 - Plant based movement, Disney, Surviving bbqs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 59:43


Question 1: How to get over the fear of gaining fat while bulking Question 2: What classes to take to prep as a trainer Question 3: How to improve sleep in less than ideal conditions 

Ep. 3 - Special episode: The Camp Fire, one year later

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 63:55


In this epsidoe of Nerds & Iron we reflect on the camp fire one year later Those that are only looking for fitness content this episode is not for you

Ep. 2 - Effects of blue light and how to reverse diet

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 68:43


Noel feeling out of place at a party Andrew not able to get into a gym! Effects of blue light on sleep Reverse dieting Why the biggest loser approach isn't ideal Why meal plans aren't great What each of their biggest weaknesses are how a police officer should train  full body vs body split routines   

Nerds & Iron introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 62:17


This is our first official episode! We discuss many random things as well as introduce ourselves 

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