Strength and Scotch Podcast: Training / Nutrition / Health / Fitness / Scotch

In this week's episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavey shares the research on diet breaks for fat loss.   The boys also announce a big change to the podcast format.  Finally, they touch on the mental health and stress levels of high-level athletes such as Simone Biles...and how the last year has affected all of us. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant shares his journey of losing over 30 pounds in the last 7 months.  Addressing his 4 pillars of health, Coach Heavey walks through Grant's progress and success.   The boys also answer a listener question about the 75 Hard Challenge.  Is it worth it?  Is it really about mental toughness or marketing genius? If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week's episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss nature vs nurture: Is willpower genetic and thus preordained at birth?  The boys also debate who has the most willpower between the two of them. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week's episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey discusses the #1 reason why people struggle with fat loss- it's not what you think!   Grant also shares his recent success with fat loss, a memorable 9-mile run and a sneak peek at this month's whiskey club selection. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week's episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey chat about concurrent training: the combination of weight training and cardio.   Does cardio interfere with strength gains?  What's the ideal workout order, recovery period and frequency of training when combining strength and cardio?  Tune in to hear what the research says ...and to hear about the boys' recent adventures with The Botanist Gin.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week's episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Coach Nicole of Evidence Based Athlete to answer all of Grant's running questions.   Having recently been bit by the running bug, Grant gets advice on running shoes, how to properly increase mileage, setting running goals, form tweaks and mindset.     If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

If you already have a caffeine habit, can you still use caffeine as an ergogenic aid for strength and strength endurance?  In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares the science on caffeine as an ergogenic aid, dosing for men vs women, and whether you should cut back on regular daily caffeine to improve pre-workout caffeine effects.  Tune in to get the scoop. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there.

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the science behind exercise order.  Does it matter what movements you perform first for strength vs hypertrophy?  How does an extended warmup affect training?  And what is the principle of specificity?  Tune in to hear all the details.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavy and Grant discuss a question from listener Jim: Can you get stronger and build muscle with age?   Heavy shares the research on muscle and aging, the most powerful supplement for older athletes, and variations in protein requirements for masters athletes.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by national long cycle kettlebell champion Bill Esch.  Bill shares his tips on kettlebell training for beginner and intermediate athletes, breathing, technique work, and the mental aspect of kettlebell as a sport. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss various fasting protocols.   Coach Heavey reviews research studies on the OMAD (one meal a day), the alternate day fating (ADF) and combination protocols.   Tune in to get the scoop on all things fasting and how Grant has fallen in love with the scale.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

What would you do if you were told you'd never lift a barbell again?  In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by EBA Coach Nicole for a special client case study.  Nicole shares the journey of client “Nakatomi” who went from emergency back surgery and a prognosis that she would never lift again, to setting all-time PR’s a year later.   This is one seriously inspirational story and we are so proud of this athlete’s determination. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

Beer + burpees in the name of science??? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss two studies researching the effects of mixing HIIT training and alcohol.   Tune in to find out the results of alcohol on body composition and performance. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there.

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the best methods for measuring body composition changes at home.  From smart scales, tape measurements, calipers and lifting progress, they cover the gamut of both fat loss and body recomposition tracking.   Heavey also helps Grant get over his hatred of the scale. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares his new take on stress as an inflatable, flapping pillar of health.  Distressors, eustressors and how imaginary trolls can help manage your health.   It’s a wild yet brilliant ride through both Heavey’s mind AND stress management.  Buckle up!   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

This week the boys celebrate 300 episodes with a look back at their beginnings.   Tune in to hear hilarious outtakes, trivia, and bad jokes along the Strength and Scotch journey.   Grant and Brandon also share how their views have changed on health, fitness and whiskey over the last 6 years. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Tim Pellerin, General Manager of PAX Labs.  As a leader in the cannabis space, from regulation to product innovation, Tim is helping to transform the industry and establish cannabis as a force for good.  The boys chat all things cannabis: from regulations, delivery mechanisms, strains and health effects.  If you’re pot-curious, this one's for you! If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.   1:14 Whiskey Club and Brain Trust strengthandscotch.com/plus 1:57 Meet Tim Pellerin 6:24 Cannabis came following… 6:46 Stigmas with marijuana 8:45 Legalization vs decriminalization 10:15 More and more people are pot-curious 11:38 It affects everyone differently 13:53 Method of consumption is related to the experience you want to have and also how you want it to onset 14:21 What is a cultivar ...and legacy market? 15:57 Indica vs Sativa as different forms of the plant 17:40 All about sativa  18:56 Try it out low and slow 20:31 Certificate of analysis for weed 22:54 Evidence based research on CBD 28:18 Topical applications of CBD- is that real or placebo? 31:03 Cannabis vs the hemp plant 31:55 Appetite suppression effects 32:29 Different delivery mechanisms 34:04 The flower, vapes/oils and concentrates 36:34 Edibles  37:07 Beverage technology for cannabis 39:19 Vaping vs combustion for health 41:55 Confusion around vaping- is it dangerous? 45:30 The Pax App 50:18 Dose control 55:18 Strength and Scotch during a half marathon 57:26 Terpenes 59:20 Go-to Le Froid 1:01.55 Sommelier appearance, nose, taste 1:03.58 Canadian whisky

In this episode, the boys are joined by Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to discuss nutrition and training for ultra endurance athletes.   Nicole shares the journey of EBA client “Tomagotchi”, an accomplished endurance athlete looking to up his performance for 100 mile races.   They chat about calories, electrolytes, mileage and the mental preparation required for ultra’s…  as well as the challenges Tomagotchi faced trying to train during a pandemic and wildfires. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Dr. Eric Bean, PhD, a high performance and leadership consultant.  Dr. Bean shares his expertise from working with navy seals, the army, high level CEO’s to professional athletes.  The boys chat all things mental performance including tips on working from home, finding your flow state and intrinsic motivation.    If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by a special guest and founder of the Levels continuous glucose monitoring company, Josh Clemente.   With a background in aerospace engineering, CrossFit and a curiosity to improve his own energy levels, Josh developed Levels as a tool for improving metabolic fitness and preventing insulin resistance.  The boys dive into all things glucose including individual response, the stress and glucose relationship and the effects of alcohol on blood sugars.  Lastly, Josh shares a link for you to jump the waitlist and test out CGM on yourself.    And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

In this week’s episode Grant and Heavey answer a question from listener Joe: How to keep your muscle when increasing running.   Heavy shares his tips on strength training to maintain muscle mass as well as nutrition strategies to keep that hard-earned muscle.   Grant also shares his new infatuation with gaba rice (germinated brown rice) and the boys discuss their favorite Thanksgiving dishes… and Grant’s disgust of casseroles. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.   2:50 www.strengthandscotch.com/plus 3:15 Three whiskeys on the table 6:20 Hiding whiskey 6:37 Question from listener Joe: running without losing muscle 9:07 Running and muscle gains 10:05 How many days a week in the gym to maintain gains? 11:45 Prioritizing compound movements 13:15 Five categories of movements 15:53 Recommended rep schemes 19:00 Adding unilateral training 19:44 Nutrition for muscle sparing 21:47 Grant Guzzles 24:02 Gaba Rice (germinated brown rice) 30:31 Benefits of gaba 35:09 Preparation of foods affecting absorption 36:18 Shoot the Sh*t 39:50 Have to have stuffing 40:42 Worst mistake of my life

This week the boys are joined by Heavey’s wife and Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to chat about fitness and nutrition on the road.  Heavey and Nicole have a dialed-in routine for road trip nutrition and training that has served them well both pre and during the pandemic.  Tune in to hear their tips on maintaining fitness while limited on equipment and nutrition choices.   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

In this week’s episode, Coach Heavey shares the research on exercise for improving cognitive function.   What exercises are most effective for acute and long term mental acuity?  Tune in to find out! And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

This week on Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Heavey’s wife and head coach at Evidence Based Athlete, Coach Nicole.      Nicole shares a case study on a nutrition client, “Bobcat” who lost 45 pounds over the last 4 months.  The trio discusses details on Bobcat’s nutrition coaching as well as his home training program with minimal equipment.     And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

In this week’s episode, Coach Heavey dives further into the concept of a movement pyramid, as a tech stack.   In the words of Grant: “It’s a good analogy, it’s just really nerdy.” Tune in to build your own movement stack, learn about short vs long scotch fermentation and how chickweed might be your new favorite veggie.  If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

This week on Strength and Scotch, Heavy breaks down the movement pillar of health in a new way: revealing his pyramid of movement priorities.   From low intensity foundations, to mobility, eustress and peaking at reach, find out how you can better optimize your movement for longevity.    Grant also shares his 3 favorite summer cocktails and finally the show is wrapped up with a shoot the shit segment on current affairs.     Become a part of the strength and scotch community at: www.strengthandscotch.com/plus  From members-only episodes, to the whiskey club and fitness group, there’s a little something for everyone in Plus.

We’re back this week with an all-new episode of Strength and Scotch!   The boys chat about how to safely return to training after a layoff or injury.  They also share a big announcement:  The rollout of Strength and Scotch Plus: special bonus episodes, a whiskey club, monthly fitness challenges, and a mastermind braintrust.  

With all the fad and extreme diets out there, can you guess which is the right one for you? In this episode Grant and Heavey cover nutrition for fat loss. Listen in as they dish out the truth about fat loss nutrition.   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey dive in depth about different training variables and how you can manipulate them for strength or size. Whether you're looking into building size or strength, this is a must-listen! (This is part II of Grant and Heavey's discussion from episode 176) If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.  

Grant and Heavey tackle the best – and safest – rate for fat loss. They dish out information from studies to determine at what rate can fat loss and gaining strength under safe conditions be achieved. Is this something only athletes can do? Listen in to find out!   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey chat about travel, lifesaver watches, and diet vs. exercise for fat loss. Grant talks about what makes the new Apple watch so unique. Hint: it’s now a medical device! (for real!) And onto the main topic, they both discuss the importance of diet in fat loss. If you’re feeling frustrated with how you’ve been working out so hard and you’re still not losing that stubborn fat, then you might want to squeeze in diet into your approach.

In today’s episode, Grant and Heavey specifically teach you how to count your individual macros if you’re trying to lose fat. How is macro counting applicable to other diets? Lastly, they factor in non-intentional physical activity into the equation (which could very likely be the cause why people are not achieving the amount of fat loss they want to hit even if they’re on a calorie deficit.)   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

For the 4th year celebration of Strength & Scotch, Grant and Heavey take on listeners’ questions. Nate is asking for steps to help people get on track to a healthier lifestyle. Today, Grant and Heavey answer Nate's question walking through each of the 5 pillars of health.

Grant and Heavey discuss a number of ways you can increase your testosterone levels outside of the illegal and doctor-prescribed stuff out there. Plus, did you know that the most expensive bottle of scotch sold at a whopping $1.1 million? Talk about investing in scotch!

In this top 10 episode, Grant and Heavey answer a question from a listener about whether it’s possible to increase muscle strength without necessarily gaining muscle size.  Heavey gives his take on this, specifically explaining a few of the many factors that can influence muscle strength.

In this top 10 episode, Grant and Heavey investigate whether apple cider vinegar really does have health benefits. So many good things have been said about apple cider vinegar, but are these claims backed by science?  Tune in to find out!

Grant and Heavey have done almost 300 episodes now for 6 years. It has been a good run and today marks the last episode. They talk about their takeaways through the years – on life, friendship, nutrition, health, exercise, and of course, scotch!

Grant and Heavey talk about whether alcohol is healthy or not. What are its benefits? How much should you be drinking? Does it affect your gains and performance in the gym?

Grant and Heavey walk through the different supplements for joint health. Know more about what type of person can expect them to work, and finally, some food sources where you can get some of those nutrients. Have you hit a plateau in your training?   Go to strengthandscotch.com/coaching to see if Heavey and his team at Evidence Based Athlete can help.

Grant and Heavey chat about the benefits of getting outdoors, particularly in nature. What effect does nature have on our health? If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey tackle a question from listener Danny on how to avoid shin splints.   Joining in for today’s episode is Heavey’s wife and head coach at Evidence Based Athlete, Nicole. Feel like you’re plagued by injuries?   Head to strengthandscotch.com/coaching to see if one-on-one individual coaching can help you navigate those obstacles with a structured training program built specifically for you.

Grant and Heavey talk about essential oils. Do they really work? Or are scented oils just a part of a massive MLM sham? If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey talk with Mark McTavish from 101 Cider House about the best ciders out there! They are all-natural with lots of probiotics and zero sugar. Learn about their fermentation process and what makes them special.  Plus, they have a new product line that is wilder and gives you all the booze you need, minus the unwanted calories. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey take a listener question about whether you should avoid fat post-workout. While we’re on this topic, find out the effects of protein, fats, and carbs right after working out. Should you worry about consumption post-workout all together? What would be the best combination? Or do you even need to consume any of them right after workout at all? If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey answer a question from Dean asking about how far kids, 8-9 years old, should be pushed in training? They’re presenting the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recommendations along with their thoughts. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Does training at altitude help? Does training with an elevation mask mimic that environment? Grant and Heavey discuss the benefits of using an elevation mask in your training. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey discuss intermittent fasting for fat loss. First of all, is it really that effective? How long should it be done to be beneficial and how regularly should it be done? These studies should help shed light on those questions! If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey tackle heart rate variability (HRV) – why it's important, the mechanism behind it, and how to best use it. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares current research and his favorite tips and tricks.

This week, Grant and Heavey chat about COVID-19.  This is not a medical episode, rather this episode touches on how to maintain your 5 pillars of health during these uncertain times.    Stress management, nutrition, fitness, sleep and relationships- we’ll cover all the bases with strategies to maintain both physical and mental health in 2020.

Grant and Heavey talk about body recomposition, specifically simultaneously losing fat and gaining muscle. What level of body fat do you need to transition from recomposition to a dedicated bulking phase or cutting phase? What are the guidelines for calorie cuts? All these and more on today’s episode! If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.

Grant and Heavey talk about how many sets you should be lifting for muscle gain – and how often. The studies presented in this episode have been conducted both over short-term periods and long-term periods. Tune in to hear the results and find your own sweet spot for working sets and frequency of training. If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks.