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Dr. Layne Norton, a renowned prep/physique coach and pro natural bodybuilder/powerlifter with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences teams up with fitness writer and pro trainer Sohee Lee to bring you Physique Science Radio. Bringing you evidence based fitness advice.

Physique Science Radio


    • Nov 22, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37 EPISODES


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    Layne Norton Analyzes The Game Changers on The Luke Thomas Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 24:35


    Luke Thomas recently had me as a guest on his show to discuss the film "The Game Changers" on Sirius XM radio. We get into a lot of the claims and breakdown what my major problems with the film.

    Physique Science Episode 36 - Greg Nuckols

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 68:08


    In this episode we talk to Greg Nuckels. Greg is doing his Masters at UNC. Despite only being in the industry a short time, Greg has garnered a lot of acclaim as one of the brightest young minds in strength research. In this episode we talk to Greg about strength training, muscle growth, and fat loss as well as why people tend to want to buy into nonsense fads. To check out Greg's publication MASS with Dr. Mike Zourdos and Dr. Eric Helms visit http://www.laynemass.com

    Physique Science Radio Episode 35 - Dom D'Agostino And The Ketogenic Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2017 86:12


    Professor Dominic D'Agostino of the University of South Florida joins Layne and Sohee to discuss the research on ketogenic diets. How do they relate to things like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimers, and more. And are they really superior for weight loss? http://www.biolayne.com http;//www.laynemass.com http://www.soheefit.com http://www.apexdriveapparel.com

    Physique Science Radio Episode 34 - Andrew Pardue And The Metabolic Adaptation Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 59:11


    Andrew Pardue conducted one of the first case studies examining metabolic adaptation in a competitive bodybuilder (himself) which has recently been published. He discusses the study and what he thinks are the best approaches to nutrition and minimizing metabolic adaptation. http://www.biolayne.com http://www.soheefit.com http://www.apexdriveapparel.com http://www.laynemass.com

    Physique Science Radio Episode 33 - The Epic Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2017 67:19


    In this episode Layne and Sohee talk with Bret Contreras, Courtney King, and Steve Cook and CRUSH a lot of fitness myths. There are too many myths busted to type out, so you should just listen and enjoy.

    BioLayne Guest Appearance on Mind Pump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 218:08


    Layne visits the Mind Pump guys to go 12 rounds with them on topics of nutrition, alcohol, and debauchery.

    Physique Science Episode 31 - The Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 68:26


    Sohee and Layne have been gone a while but they are back and ready to be better than ever. Learn what they've both been up to and Layne makes a huge announcement. http://www.biolayne.com http://www.soheefit.com http://www.avatarnutrition.com

    Physique Science Radio 30 - Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2016 61:28


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio we talk with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan. Dr. Smith-Ryan is a professor of exercise physiology at University of North Carolina conducting a lot of novel research on resistance training, supplements, and nutrition. She talks about her research as well as her own experience with metabolic adaptation.

    Physique Science Radio 29 - Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 75:15


    In this episode we talk with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, one of the most popular current exercise scientists in the world. Brad is extremely accomplished with over 100 scientific publications to his name. We discuss his history, what took him down this career path, and his current research.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 28 - Dr. Spencer Nadolsky - Does Your Doc Even Lift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2016 74:49


    In this episode we talk with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. Spencer is a physician who specializes in weight loss and recently authored the book "The Fat Loss Prescription." He shares his insights into fitness and obesity and what we can do to better improve our weight loss outcomes.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 27 - Eric Helms And The Muscle And Strength Pyramid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 53:21


    In this episode Eric Helms PhD(c) joins us to talk about nutrition and training. He also chats about his journey from the military to pursuing his PhD in exercise science and his unconventional path to academia.

    Physique Science Radio 26 - Dr. Joe Klemczewski Constant Life Progression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016 78:49


    In this episode we interview Dr. Joe Klemczewski, founder of The Diet Doc LLC and Layne's major mentor/influence in the fitness industry. Joe talks about his non-conventional rise to prominence in the fitness industry, his career in coaching, competing, and where he plans to go next and why he's back in school AGAIN at the age of 40.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 25 - Entrepreneurship In The Fitness Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2015 61:10


    Sohee and Layne talk about their non-traditional paths to becoming entrepreneurs in the fitness industry and earning a living doing what they love.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 24 - Mindset Of A Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2015 70:09


    In this episode Sohee and Layne discuss the Mindset of a Champion. How do you stay motivated? How to stay focused? And how to constantly move forward.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 23 - Kori Propst PhD(c) The Psychology Of Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015 85:06


    In this episode, Sohee and Layne talk with Kori Propst PhD(c) the Diet Doc wellness director and PhD candidate in Psychology. Kori is also an accomplished drug free figure pro. In this episode we talk with Kori about the Psychology of Physique improvement.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 22 - Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2015 66:24


    In this Physique Science Radio Sohee and Layne take on the listener questions. We were actually able to get through a lot of questions, and we think you will enjoy the answers.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 20 - Dr. Donald Layman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2015 68:39


    In this episode we interview Professor Dr. Donald Layman. Dr. Layman was Layne's PhD adviser and has published in the most prestigious nutrition journals in the world. He is a world renowned expert in nutrition, specifically with regards to protein metabolism.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 21 - Dr. Mark Faries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2015 78:43


    In this episode Sohee and Layne interview Dr. Mark Faries. Dr. Faries’ research focus is primarily in self-regulation of exercise, physical activity, and healthy eating behaviors, with attention to novel, theoretical understanding and application. Essentially his research focuses on trying to better understand why and how people initiate and maintain health behaviors.

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    Physique Science Radio 19 - Dr. Stuart Phillips Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2015 84:22


    In this episode Layne and Sohee interview Dr. Stuart Phillips, a professor at McMaster University and a preeminent scientist in exercise and nutrition. Dr. Phillips has designed and consudcted some of the most elegant and impactful studies on nutrition and training in the last decade.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 18 - Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015 75:32


    In this episode Sohee and Layne answer more of your questions about nutrition and training!

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    Physique Science Radio 17 - Steve Ledbetter Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2015 63:47


    In this Physique Science Podcast episode, we chat with Coach Stevo about behavior change, working clients, and different coaching methods. Stevo is the nutrition and behavior change consultant at San Francisco Crossfit. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and holds his MA in Sports Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. He runs a habits-based coaching program for wellness professionals all over the world. He also helped Dan John write Intervention in 2012. Coach Stevo is a huge fan of honest feedback, empathy, and hard conversations.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 16 - Ben Coomber Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2015 73:14


    In this episode we interview Ben Coomber, who has the #1 fitness podcast in the UK about his philosophy on life, business, and nutrition of course.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 15 - Dr. Mark Haub - The Twinkie Diet Professor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 74:41


    In this episode we interview the famous or infamous Dr. Mark Haub, a professor at Kansas State University. He tells us about his background and about the inspiration for 'The Twinkie Diet' and why he has challenged conventional wisdom with scientific data and logic.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 14 - Bret Contreras 'The Glute Guy' Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2015 76:32


    In this episode we talk with PhD(c) Bret Contreras aka 'The Glute Guy' aka 'Buttman'. We talk with him about what inspired him to research... well butts and how he got known as the creator of awesome backsides. We talk about his research and his training as well as general science topics.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 13 - Dr. Jason Cholewa Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2015 65:42


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio Sohee and Layne chat with Dr. Jason Cholewa, a professor at Coastal Carolina University. Dr. Cholewa talks about nutrition, training, supplementation, and his path less traveled to make it into doing what he loves.

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    Physique Science Episode 12 - Question And Answer Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2015 71:42


    In this episode Sohee and Layne answer YOUR questions about nutrition and training. You will love this episode!

    Physique Science Radio Episode 11 - Interview With IFBB Bikini Pro Laurin Conlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2015 67:51


    In this episode Sohee and Layne interview new IFBB Bikini Pro Laurin Conlin. Laurin is only 22 but won the overall at NPC Nationals to obtain her pro card. She also holds a BS in Exercise Science from Florida State University and is pursuing her Masters in Exercise Science at the University of South Florida studying under Dr. Bill Campbell. She discusses her career and her research as well as how she got into competing and how she approaches nutrition and training. Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurin-Conlin-IFBB-Pro/702014849905907 Instagram: @laurinconlin

    Physique Science Radio Episode 10 - Sohee's Contest Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2014 58:31


    In this PSR we talk with Sohee about her 'incognito' prep, how it compared to previous preps, and why she chose to prep in secret. This will be very enlightening for those who are interested in following a science based approach to prep.

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    Physique Science Radio Episode 9 - Meal Frequency With Dr. Bill Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2014 63:29


    This episode our guest is Dr. Bill Campbell, an assistant professor of exercise science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Campbell talks about the research data regarding meal frequency and optimal meal frequency. He also tells us about his past as a pesticide salesman and what motivated him to entirely change his career. He gives great advice on pursuing your passions. He also discusses his past and future research, including research focusing on physique competition.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 8 - Eating Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2014 61:18


    In this episode we discuss eating disorders with our special Guest Dr. Megan Klabunde, PhD who is a post doc at Stanford University whose research specializes in eating disorders and the brain. We discuss various eating disorders in the fitness community and possible effective ways to treat them.

    Physique Science Radio Episode 7 - Blood Flow Restriction Training With Dr Jeremy Loenneke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2014 72:47


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio, Sohee and Layne talk with Dr. Jeremy Loenneke, an assistant professor at the University of Mississippi, who is one of the world's leading researchers in the science of blood flow restriction training (BFR) with over 80 published peer reviewed journal papers. We discuss what BFR is, who it is useful for, how it works, and how to practically apply it. We also discuss metabolic adaptation and Dr. Loenneke's experience with changes in metabolic rate during dieting. Also a special deal for our subscribers: use discount code Bio15 to get 15% off at www.myoatmeal.com

    Physique Science Radio Episode 6 - Coaching In The Fitness Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2014 67:56


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio Layne and Sohee discuss coaching in the fitness industry with special guest Paul Revelia. They talk about how they got into coaching people, how to break into the industry, what makes a good coach, what makes a bad coach, and how to be a good client. http://www.biolayne.com http://www.soheefit.com http://www.facebook.com/physiquescienceradio To find out more information about our ebook on reverse dieting visit: http://reversedietingbook.com/?hop=biolayne

    Episode 5 - Reverse Dieting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2014 67:52


    Layne and Sohee discuss the new concept of reverse dieting. So many people can successfully lose weight, but then what? How do they transition to a more normal lifestyle and calorie intake without regaining a lot of weight? Strategies on how to restore metabolic rate and limit fat regain post diet are discussed along with an announcement of Layne & Sohee's new ebook on reverse dieting available at http://reversedietingbook.com/?hop=biolayne

    Physique Science Episode 4 - Periodization Training With Dr. Mike Zourdos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2014 65:39


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio we talk to Dr. Mike Zourdos, a professor of exercise science at Florida Atlantic University regarding his research on periodization training. Topics covered include an introduction to what periodization is, how to utilize it, and what factors influence strength and muscle hypertrophy with regards to weight training. This is an interview you do NOT want to miss. It will change the way you think about training. In addition to being a very smart guy. Dr. Zourdos is also an accomplish powerlifter as well, having qualified for and competed at the USAPL Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Pro Raw Power Challenge and squatted 507 lbs at a bodyweight of approximately 170 lbs. Almost a 3x bodyweight squat!

    Physique Science Radio Episode 3 - Metabolic Adaptation with Special Guest Eric Trexler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2014 67:38


    In this episode we talk to special guest, Eric Trexler, about metabolic adaptation to dieting. Eric is a graduate student in Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan's lab at the University of North Carolina. Eric is also a competitive natural bodybuilder. Eric's lab also recently received the very first BioLayne Foundation $10,000 research grant for his proposal submitted this past year. Eric wants to travel to bodybuilding shows & assess competitors before and after contests to track their bodyfat levels, metabolic rate, hormone levels, and various other parameters to determine what happens at contest and post competition recovery.

    Physique Science Episode 2 - Flexible Dieting vs. 'Clean' Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2014 75:07


    In this episode of Physique Science Radio we discuss differences between two popular nutritional approaches, clean eating & flexible dieting. We discuss the science, psychology, sustainability & what the research actually says with special guest Ben Esgro. Ben has a Masters in Nutrition and is a Registered Dietician as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is a very successful coach and also owns the supplement company De Novo Nutrition www.denovonutrition.com

    Physique Science Radio Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2014 41:26


    Intro episode of Physique Science Radio where Sohee and I introduce ourselves, our mission, and the basis for the show.

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