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Dr. Keith Baar is a leading expert in tendon and ligament engineering and repair. Natalie Gilmore is a PhD student focused on climbing-specific research. We talked about the results of their recent retrospective study, exciting new science, why “Abrahangs” improve force transfer, why progressively overloading them is a bad idea, protocols for finger health and strength, and more.PhysiVantage:physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order.Arc'teryx:Women's climbing clothingMen's climbing clothingCheck out the NEW Kragg Collection.Rúngne:rungne.info/nuggetUse code “NUGGET” for a discount storewide.Mad Rock:madrock.comUse code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Michael Roy and Mark and Julie CalhounShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/keith-and-natalieNuggets:(00:00:00) – Intro(00:03:03) – Keith's background(00:10:05) – Natalie's background(00:13:08) – The “Abrahangs” retrospective study(00:17:56) – Natalie's experience with “Abrahangs”(00:18:52) – The limitations of a retrospective(00:22:41) – Exciting new studies(00:32:09) – What's happening with “Abrahangs”?(00:41:33) – Is there a “best” protocol?(00:46:40) – Balancing tendon health & stiffness(00:57:00) – Recommendations(01:06:03) – A cautionary tale(01:08:36) – Low-jerk isometrics(01:13:46) – Can “Abrahangs” increase training capacity?(01:15:42) – Summary(01:16:19) – Keith & Natalie's dream studies(01:19:25) – Wrap up

Can muscle growth and longevity coexist? Dr. Keith Baar breaks down the science of exercise, diet, and aging—focusing on the mTOR pathway, muscle hypertrophy, and how resistance vs. endurance training impacts long-term health. Learn how personalized health strategies, isometric exercises, and ketogenic diets influence aging and muscle preservation. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone serious about optimizing fitness, metabolism, and longevity. Learn more about Dr. Keith Baar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast. Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter.Timestamps:Brandon Sanderson: 03:24Seth Godin: 12:08L.A. Paul: 21:08Dr. Keith Baar: 31:53Full episode titles:#794: Brandon Sanderson on Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic Systems #792: Seth Godin on Playing the Right Game and Strategy as a Superpower#796: L.A. Paul — On Becoming a Vampire, Whether or Not to Have Kids, Getting Incredible Mentorship for $250, Transformative Experiences, and More#797: Dr. Keith Baar, UC Davis — Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons (Tennis Elbow, etc.), Collagen Fact vs. Fiction, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, JAK Inhibitors, Growth Hormone vs. IGF-1, The Anti-RICE Protocol, and How to Use Load as an Anti-InflammatorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Eric interviews world-renowned muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar to apply his tendon- and ligament-specific research to the world of baseball sports medicine.

Dr. Keith Baar is a Professor at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology. During his Ph.D. studies, his research revealed that mechanical strain on muscle fibers activates the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, a crucial regulator of muscular hypertrophy. Subsequently, he studied the molecular dynamics of skeletal muscle adaptation to endurance training under the guidance of Dr. John Holloszy, a legend in the field of exercise physiology, considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry. Building on all of this experience, he conducted research into tendon health and the potential for engineering ligaments, which could have implications for treatment and recovery from injuries.Sponsors:Cresset prestigious family office for CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs: https://cressetcapital.com/tim (book a call today)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)*Links to everything discussed: https://tim.blog/2025/02/26/dr-keith-baar/Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start [00:07:12] How I discovered Keith's work through a tweet about tennis elbow and rock climbing.[00:07:54] Emil Abrahamsson's hangboard training protocol.[00:09:20] The fundamental principles of strength training and connective tissue adaptation.[00:10:36] mTOR complex 1 and its role in muscle growth.[00:12:06] Engineered ligaments and the discovery of minimal effective doses for tendon adaptation.[00:13:50] The refractory period between optimal tendon loading sessions.[00:16:42] Rapamycin's effects on muscle hypertrophy.[00:18:49] Protocols for tennis elbow rehabilitation.[00:20:28] Why isometrics work better than eccentrics for tendon healing.[00:22:14] Stress shielding and how load distribution affects tendon healing.[00:29:07] The misconception about eccentric loading for tendon injuries and why velocity matters.[00:29:58] Ideal duration for isometric holds (10-30 seconds) based on injury status.[00:33:50] My elbow issues and current rehab approach.[00:36:02] Overcoming vs. yielding isometrics and optimal loading strategies.[00:47:11] Dr. Barr's movement prescription for my tennis elbow.[00:52:18] Loading timing post-surgery and RICE protocol criticism.[00:56:58] Achilles tendon rehabilitation after surgery.[01:00:18] Critique of orthopedic suturing techniques and recommendation for resorbable sutures.[01:04:02] Multiple position isometrics for tennis elbow rehabilitation.[01:07:26] Collagen synthesis, supplementation, and vitamin C timing.[01:12:59] Critique of BPC-157 and other injectable peptides for tendon healing.[01:18:19] Evaluation of orthobiologics' (PRP, prolotherapy, stem cells) effectiveness.[01:21:37] JAK-STAT inhibitor drugs and their effects on tendon growth.[01:25:35] Drugs that increase risk of tendon ruptures (fluoroquinolones, AT-1 receptor drugs).[01:29:33] How estrogen affects tendon stiffness and injury risk in women.[01:32:48] Testosterone's opposite effects on tendon compared to estrogen.[01:35:31] Protein intake recommendations and timing.[01:40:11] Ketogenic diet effects on mitochondrial biogenesis and longevity.[01:41:57] Comparison of ketogenic diet, low protein diet, and rapamycin for longevity.[01:47:19] Inflammation's role in adaptation and when to reduce it.[01:51:17] Timing of ice baths relative to training for optimal recovery.[01:52:33] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this podcast, PILLAR Head of Research Dr Dan Plews sits down with world leading Collagen expert Dr Keith Baar. Dr Baar received his PhD from the University of Illinois where he discovered the molecular signal that causes load-induced muscle hypertrophy. Dr Baar is a Professor at the University of California, he a renowned scientist in the emerging field of molecular exercise physiology and is leading a team of researchers attempting to develop ways to improve muscle, tendon, and ligament function.  In this conversation, Prof. Keith Baar discusses his extensive research on molecular signaling, muscle growth, the intricacies of collagen supplementation and the role of connective tissues in athletic performance.  Takeaways Molecular signaling plays a crucial role in muscle growth. mTOR activation is essential for protein synthesis and muscle adaptation. Connective tissues require specific training stimuli for optimal adaptation. Collagen supplementation can support connective tissue health and performance. Athletes often train too much without adequate recovery. The balance between injury and adaptation is vital for performance. Isometric training can enhance tendon integrity and strength. Nutritional timing is important for maximizing training benefits. Collagen is a unique protein that supports various tissues in the body. Combining whey protein with collagen can enhance connective tissue synthesis. Taking collagen before training can enhance its benefits. Timing of collagen intake is crucial for tendon health. Research on collagen and tendon adaptation is ongoing. Exercise type influences collagen synthesis effectiveness. Collagen should ideally come from skin-based sources. Daily collagen intake should be consistent for best results. Caffeine can inhibit collagen synthesis if consumed in excess. Training should focus on long-term adaptation, not just immediate performance. Vitamin C is essential for effective collagen synthesis. Future research may yield vegan collagen alternatives. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Molecular Signaling in Performance 07:03 Understanding Muscle Growth and mTOR Activation 14:04 The Role of Connective Tissues in Athletic Performance 22:07 Exploring Collagen and Its Impact on Athletes 38:29 Optimizing Collagen Supplementation Timing 39:58 Research on Collagen and Tendon Health 40:42 Challenges in Collagen Studies 41:49 Exercise Modality and Collagen Synthesis 43:47 Choosing the Right Collagen Source 44:17 Daily Collagen Intake Strategies 45:52 Caffeine's Impact on Collagen Synthesis 47:35 Training for Long-Term Adaptation 51:20 The Role of Vitamin C in Collagen Synthesis 56:50 Types of Collagen and Their Efficacy 01:01:40 Future of Vegan Collagen Sources Gatorade paper - Minimizing Injury and Maximizing Return to Play: Lessons from Engineered Ligaments: ⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5371618/⁠ Shop online:⁠ ⁠https://pillarperformance.shop/⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/  Tiktok:⁠ ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance  STRAVA:⁠ ⁠ https://www.strava.com/clubs/1108245  Podcast:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pillarperformance⁠

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Climbing Coaches Emil Abrahamsson and Dr Keith Baar joins to discuss: Overview of Emil's viral "No Hang" protocol (aka, Abra-hangs) The scientific paper that gave Emil and his brother the idea for the Abra-hang experiment Accessing thousands of points of climber data Measuring three groups ("just climb", "max hang", and "no hang") The shocking results of the finger strength study What the results of the study might mean for how climbers train finger strength Abra-hang protocol for injured and healthy climbers Goals for more studies and exploring other variables Bonus Eps and Full Videos (FREE TRIAL!): patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube @thestruggleclimbingshow  This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much! 

Summary Dr. Beau interviews Keith Baar, a muscle and tendon expert, about his research and findings. They discuss the practicality of research and the challenges of sifting through vast amounts of information. Keith Baar shares his background in kinesiology and how he transitioned to studying tendons. They delve into the importance of tendon as a master mechanical tissue and the implications for tendon injuries and rehabilitation. They also touch on the use of vitamin C and gelatin in enhancing tendon health and the importance of timing and targeting in collagen synthesis. The conversation explores the use of blends of proteins, such as whey protein and hydrolyzed collagen, along with vitamin C, to benefit the musculoskeletal system. The combination of these components can increase connective tissue protein synthesis and muscle adaptation. The importance of vitamin C in collagen utilization is highlighted, as it is essential for collagen secretion from cells. Fasted training can enhance adaptation by increasing metabolic stress and activating specific molecular signals. The timing of nutrient intake, particularly protein, is crucial for optimal muscle and immune system function. The concurrent training effect, where strength and endurance training are combined, may be influenced by protein intake and metabolic demands. The benefits of fasted workouts and the time dependency of glycogen depletion are discussed, with a focus on mitochondrial adaptation and connective tissue response. Splitting training sessions into multiple bouts can provide more stimuli to connective tissues while still achieving the same adaptive signal for the heart and skeletal muscle. Low glycogen training can be achieved by having a low carbohydrate dinner the night before a session, resulting in a fasted state without negative effects on the body. Multiple smaller sessions of rehab exercises throughout the day may be more effective than one longer session for tendon healing. The donut hole theory of tendon healing suggests that offloading a tendon can lead to scar-like changes, while loading the tendon can promote healing. The relationship between muscle mass and strength is not linear, and strength gains can be achieved without significant muscle growth. There may be a nutrition molecular pathway that can increase tendon lengthening, which could have implications for athletic performance and injury prevention.

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In this episode of Longevity By Design, co-hosts Ashley Reaver, MS, RD, CSSD, and Dr. Gil Blander welcome renowned professor Dr. Keith Baar. As the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Lab at UC Davis, Dr. Baar has made groundbreaking discoveries about how exercise and nutrition influence the adaptation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. During this episode, he shares his expertise on the critical role of exercise and nutrition for musculoskeletal health, longevity, and improving quality of life.Dr. Baar discusses the profound impact that both strength and endurance exercise have on healthspan and longevity, emphasizing the unique benefits of strength training. He delves into the molecular biology of muscles, explaining his discovery that resistance exercise activates the mTOR pathway, which is crucial for muscle protein synthesis and muscle growth. He also shares his knowledge on the effects of the drug rapamycin, an inhibitor of mTOR, on muscle versus longevity, highlighting the nuances and complex balance needed for optimal health. Dr. Baar also shares his expertise and addresses common misconceptions regarding tendons and ligaments. The conversation also covers the significance of nutritional timing, the benefits of integrating protein intake with exercise for muscle, and collagen and vitamin C for tendons and ligaments.Listeners to this episode will be equipped with an understanding of the responses to different types of exercise and practical exercise and nutrition advice for optimizing muscle, tendon, and ligament health througout life. Episode timestampsIntroduction: 00:00-02:52What led Dr. Keith Baar to become a scientist interested in exercise physiology?: 02:52-05:19What is the musculoskeletal system, and can you explain why it is so vital for health, physical function and performance, and quality of life?: 05:20-12:13What is the role of mTOR in health and longevity? 12:14-16:44What is the role of rapamycin and metformin in health and longevity? 16:45-20:58Activation of mTOR by resistance exercise and protein: 20:59-23:03Is there a window of opportunity for consuming protein following exercise to increase muscle protein synthesis? Is the timing of protein consumption post-exercise important for muscle protein synthesis? 23:04-27:35Is the type of protein important for muscle protein synthesis? 27:36-28:32Is there a difference between young and older adults in how they respond to resistance exercise?28:33-33:49What are the differences in molecular responses and longevity between resistance and endurance exercise?: 33:50-38:31What are ligaments and tendons? Are there differences in ligaments and tendons between men and women? 38:32-43:26What is the best way to exercise for tendons and ligaments? 43:27-49:10Is there a difference between pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women in tendons and ligaments?: 49:11-51:17Why is collagen important for tendons and ligaments?: 51:18-53:22Why is vitamin C important for collagen synthesis and tendons and ligaments?: 53:23-55:19When should a collagen supplement be consumed?: 55:21-57:07What are some misconceptions about tendons and ligaments?: 57:08-58:42What happens to tendons and ligaments during a joint replacement?: 58:43-01:00:50What excites or interests Dr. Keith Baar the most that has the potential to extend healthspan in the next 5-10 years?: 01:00:51-01:03:36Dr. Keith Baar's top tip for health: 01:03:37-01:05:59

Exercise science researcher Keith Baar, PhD discusses studies on the effects of supplemental collagen on joints and connective tissue. (0:38)Then, Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She discusses her cure for the "Busy Brain." (25:31)

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Today's podcast is with Dr. Keith Baar, professor at UC Davis and renowned tendon training researcher and expert. Professor Keith Baar received his PhD from the University of Illinois, and over the last 20 years, Keith has worked with elite athletes, as the scientific advisor to Chelsea Football Club, USA Track and Field, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, British Cycling, The English Institute of Sport, Leicester Tigers Rugby, and the Denver Broncos. He also spent time as an assistant strength coach with the University of Michigan football team where he was an undergraduate. Keith first guest appearance on this podcast, was on the role of various exercise velocities and tendon health, and was an extremely popular episode. Tendon training is crucial for overall health and performance, as tendons rely on loading for adaptation. Isometrics, a potent tool, are key to a robust training program. In this episode, Keith Baar explores tendon tissue adaptation trends and how different forms of isometrics and training methods optimize tendon health and high-tension capabilities. He delves into the impact of both low-speed and high-speed loading movements, emphasizing the compounding effects achieved by combining them for enhanced performance. Dr. Baar discusses essential concepts like tendon remodeling, the body's protective mechanisms, and the optimal sequence for training to realign and remodel tendon tissue. Drawing from examples in swimming, running, and rock climbing, he highlights the integral role tendons play in shaping training and performance outcomes. Today's episode is brought to you by Lost Empire Herbs, TeamBuildr and the Plyomat. For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to lostempireherbs.com/justfly. To try Pine Pollen for free (just pay for shipping), head to: justflypinepollen.com. The Plyomat is a functional, intuitive, and affordable contact mat for jump and plyometric training and testing.  Check out the Plyomat at www.plyomat.net TeamBuildr is an online software for coaches and trainers.  I've continued to hear great things about the Teambuildr platform, and whether you are looking for an in-house training portal or an online training hub, be sure to check out Teambuildr training software. For 15% off of Exogen Wearable resistance, follow this link to lilateam.com or use code: jfs2023 at checkout. View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points 5:02- Benefits of Collagen Supplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis 10:03- Determining Collagen Synthesis through Exercise and Supplementation 15:47- The Power of Belief in Pain Relief 21:56- The Complexity of Pain and Tissue Healing 29:45- Optimizing Training Through Body Adaptability 31:46- Effects of Running Surfaces on Tendon Health 43:40- Tendon Health and Performance in Rock Climbing 52:27- Isometric Exercises for Scar Tissue Regeneration 59:54- Movement-Based Strategies for Inflammation and Recovery 1:09:38- Dynamic Adaptation of Muscle and Tendon Tissues 1:23:00- Optimizing Performance and Health through Tailored Training 1:23:47- The Impact of Loading Techniques on Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement 1:24:12- Estrogen's Impact on Injury Risk and Prevention Dr. Keith Baar Quotes "These peptides, these magical elixirs. They don't really do anything at all." "The hardest part, a lot of times, is having the expert to come in and say, this is what the real underlying problem is. And if you fix this, all the other stuff goes away." "In thinking about human beings as being incredibly adaptable, it's interesting to think about how we can use that adaptability to shift out of, hey, if you mentioned even the tendon with the know, use that adaptability, like, hey, let me get away from the donut part and shift into the strong tissue." "Your movement has to be much, much faster. And that movement through being faster means that the tendons are going to be stiffer and...

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In this episode Jake & Callan chat with Keith Baar, Ph.D. Keith is the Head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBLab) at the University of California Davis. The goal of his laboratory is to understand the molecular determinants of musculoskeletal development and the role of exercise in improving health and performance. To achieve this goal, his lab works on muscle, tendon, and ligaments.The boys & Keith discuss Keiths introduction into the industry and his current line of research, understanding the latest rehab protocols for ligaments & tendons congruent with the latest research and the application to optimise human performance. Enjoy the episode! To find out more about Keith's Work: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/MuscleScience

Dam! You're all going to love this!Welcome Dr Keith Baar. If you see tendons in clinic, you need to listen to this!What does Keith do? (In his own words)The goal of my laboratory is to understand the molecular determinants of musculoskeletal development and the role of exercise in improving health and performance. To achieve this goal, we work on muscle, tendon, and ligaments from 2- and 3-dimensional tissue culture, in vivo wild type and genetically modified animals, and humans. Of particular interest are: 1) the interplay between nutrition and exercise and the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) in the maintenance of muscle mass; 2) the role of the amino acid transceptor LAT1 in the activation of protein synthesis and maintenance of muscle mass; 3) the mechanism of ER stress-induced loss of protein synthesis and how this leads to anabolic resistance in muscle; and 4) the role of growth factors and loading on the activation of the Egr-1 transcription factor and the development and mechanics of ligaments. Our laboratory discovered that mTORC1 was activated by resistance exercise and that this correlates with the degree of skeletal muscle hypertrophy. Since then, we have focused on mTORC1 and its regulation by loading and nutrients. We have shown that: 1) mTORC1 is activated directly by load in a growth factor-independent manner; 2) a1-AMPK regulates mTORC1 activity during overload; 3) following a high fat diet the unfolded protein response, through inhibition of PKB, can attenuate mTORC1 activation; and 4) muscle signaling and protein synthesis after exercise are modified by nutritional interventions that are rich in leucine. Our laboratory has also developed a number of 2- and 3-dimensional tissue culture assays that can be used to study the effects of genes and nutrients on muscle, tendon, and ligament function. These studies have a direct clinical application and we work closely with colleagues in orthopedics, internal medicine, and the cancer center to develop resistance exercise, nutritional, and novel small molecule interventions that prevent muscle wasting from cachexia and sarcopenia and improve muscle function and quality of life.https://www.daverenfrew.comUpgrade your clinical skills and become a patreon:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sports Medicine straight to your email: https://gmail.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c3dca95db0740390c605a128e&id=b41f1293caRead through our already written blogs:https://achievepodiatry.com.au

In this week's episode, we talk to researcher and professor Keith Baar, Ph,D., about:What to do when you have injuries to your tendons/ligamentsHow to support and maintain healthy tendons and ligamentsCollagen use - does it work?Pro tip - watch this on our YouTube channel!Keith is the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. He is a molecular exercise physiologist and is leading a team of researchers attempting to develop ways to improve muscle, tendon, and ligament function.The goal of his laboratory is to understand the molecular determinants of musculoskeletal development and the role of exercise and nutrition in improving health and performance. To achieve this goal, he and his team work on muscle, tendon, and ligaments from 2- and 3-dimensional tissue culture, in vivo wild type and genetically modified animals, and humans.His study interests include the interplay between nutrition and exercise and the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) in the maintenance of muscle mass; the role of a ketogenic diet in improving age-related declines in muscle and brain function; and the role of different types of loading on the development and mechanics of ligaments.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.See you in the next episode!***1:1 Coaching: Through 10/1/23, NEW CUSTOMERS can get $300  off 1:1 support! (Must pay 3 months in advance) Book your session today.Supplements That Improve Performance Mini CourseMentioned:Stay up-to-date with all of Keith Baar's exciting research and workTwitter: @MuscleScienceKeith's Google ScholarThe Burden and Risk Factors of Patellar and Achilles Tendinopathy in Youth BasketballAncient Egyptians & wooden splints/castsStress shielding of patellar tendon: effect on small-diameter collagen fibrils in rabbit modelMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWNR10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

[7:25] Dr. Baar's background[11:36] Testosterone and performance[15:31] Females, stress and muscle mass[24:11] Volume for size and strength[31:38} Frequency and intensity exercise research[37:43] How Dr. Baar got interested in collagen[44:45] Downstream effects of collagen[48:58] Collagen dosing[56:27} Collagen for gen pop gym-goersFind Dr. Baar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.htmlReferences:Baar K. (2014). Using molecular biology to maximize concurrent training. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 44 Suppl 2(Suppl 2), S117–S125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0252-0Baar K. Stress Relaxation and Targeted Nutrition to Treat Patellar Tendinopathy. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Jul 1;29(4):453–457. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0231. PMID: 30299199.Davidyan A, Pathak S, Baar K, Bodine SC. Maintenance of muscle mass in adult male mice is independent of testosterone. PLoS One. 2021 Mar 25;16(3):e0240278. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240278. PMID: 33764986; PMCID: PMC7993603.Halson, S. L., Shaw, G., Versey, N., Miller, D. J., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., . . . Baar, K. (2020). Optimisation and Validation of a Nutritional Intervention to Enhance Sleep Quality and Quantity. Nutrients, 12(9). doi:10.3390/nu12092579  Jerger, S., Centner, C., Lauber, B., Seynnes, O., Sohnius, T., Jendricke, P., . . . König, D. (2022). Effects of specific collagen peptide supplementation combined with resistance training on Achilles tendon properties. Scand J Med Sci Sports. doi:10.1111/sms.14164  Lis DM, Baar K. Effects of Different Vitamin C-Enriched Collagen Derivatives on Collagen Synthesis. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Sep 1;29(5):526-531. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0385. PMID: 30859848.Lis DM, Jordan M, Lipuma T, Smith T, Schaal K, Baar K. Collagen and Vitamin C Supplementation Increases Lower Limb Rate of Force Development. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2022 Mar 1;32(2):65-73. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0313. Epub 2021 Nov 22. PMID: 34808597.Langer, H. T., West, D., Senden, J., Spuler, S., van Loon, L. J. C., & Baar, K. (2022). Myofibrillar protein synthesis rates are increased in chronically exercised skeletal muscle despite decreased anabolic signaling. Sci Rep, 12(1), 7553. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11621-x  Paxton JZ, Grover LM, Baar K. Engineering an in vitro model of a functional ligament from bone to bone. Tissue Eng Part A. 2010 Nov;16(11):3515-25. doi: 10.1089/ten.TEA.2010.0039. Epub 2010 Aug 28. PMID: 20593972.Pechanec, M. Y., Boyd, T. N., Baar, K., & Mienaltowski, M. J. (2020). Adding exogenous biglycan or decorin improves tendon formation for equine peritenon and tendon proper cells in vitro. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 21(1), 627. doi:10.1186/s12891-020-03650-2  Steffen, D., Mienaltowski, M. J., & Baar, K. (2022). Scleraxis and collagen I expression increase following pilot isometric loading experiments in a rodent model of patellar tendinopathy. Matrix Biol, 109, 34-48. doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2022.03.006  Shaw, G., Lee-Barthel, A., Ross, M. L., Wang, B., & Baar, K. (2017). Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 105(1), 136–143. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.138594 

Hello and welcome to The Progress Theory where we discuss how to implement scientific principles to optimise human performance. In this episode we have Dr Keith Baar, Professor of Molecular exercise physiology at the University of California. But before we get to the show I want to thank our sponsors, who the show would not be possible without. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to my production partner, KULT Media.  KULT Media has been instrumental in the development & success of the progress theory.  They have created brand guides, comprehensive podcast strategies, enhanced the podcast production, developed custom workflows for me and edited & mixed all of the video, audio and social media content.  Their simple Coach, Create & Collaborate process has saved me 100's hours in podcast production, resolved countless technical issues and consistently help me to improve my podcasting game.  So if you want to establish and engage your audience, or are ready to launch your own podcast head to http://www.kult.media (www.kult.media) to learn more.  Thank you to HMN24 – fuelling human potential and optimising everyday human performance and well-being.  First of all – HMN24 is not a sports supplement company. I've seen sport supplements be used as a method to improve performance in the gym and at a certain sport. However, these supplements, like a pre-workout, are often used on top of a lifestyle which does not provide the foundation needed for optimal performance. There's no point taking pre-workout supplements if your sleep, hydration, and nutrition is an unstructured mess. I'm convinced that a large percentage of injuries are often caused, not because training was poor, but because a poor lifestyle foundation increased the athlete's susceptibility to injury. Sports supplements are often used to plaster the cracks in poor lifestyle habits, which only causes more future problems.  And this is where HMN24 is different. The product range at HMN24 not only helps improve your foundation; it optimises it. The HMN24 products are designed to fit around your circadian rhythms, from the moment you wake up, to key moments in the day when you need optimal focus, to getting the best sleep at night, there's a product to optimise each phase of the day. I can't recommend enough the “live on form' pack, consisting of the products Rise, flow and pre-sleep. Rise is for the morning and is my absolute favourite. It tastes amazing. Rise contains caffeine for increased morning alertness (though not a huge amount of caffeine, which is sooo much better for avoiding gastro-intestinal distress), electrolytes from coconut and watermelon powder to increase hydration after the previous night's sleep, and B-vitamins, to ensure you ready to win the morning. I'm not a fan of long-winded morning routines. I wake up, have my Rise with ice, and get straight to writing, and I've seen such an improvement in getting into deep work. By the time 2pm comes around the effects of caffeine from Rise has worn off, but I don't want to take more caffeine because that's going to interrupt getting to sleep later on. This is where Flow is perfect. It's a caffeine-free nootropic, perfect for improving alertness and concentration during that mid-afternoon slump. And finally, I take pre-sleep just before bed, which is a comprehensive night-time complex, formulated to help support well-being and fortify the body against the fatigue and stress that come with leading a performance-driven lifestyle.  I can't recommend these products enough they are a game changer for human performance. And also, while you're at their website hmn24.com check out there plant protein, which is incredible for smoothies post-training, and their website includes articles and an awesome podcast for those wanting to learn more about human performance. You can even check out the episode I

Dr. Baar's backgroundTestosterone research on muscle buildingmuscle qualitymen vs. womenSex differences in effects of cortisolAre there strategies around cortisol for building muscle faster?Nutrition strategies?Would Dr. Baar suggest doing less frequent but more intense bouts of exercise?How Dr. Baar got interested in collagen researchDiscussion of upcoming collagen studyCollagen synthesisSoft tissue injury preventionFind Dr. Baar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.htmlThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is open for enrollment June 6 - June 13, 2022. If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.References:Baar K. (2014). Using molecular biology to maximize concurrent training. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 44 Suppl 2(Suppl 2), S117–S125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0252-0Baar K. Stress Relaxation and Targeted Nutrition to Treat Patellar Tendinopathy. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Jul 1;29(4):453–457. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0231. PMID: 30299199.Davidyan A, Pathak S, Baar K, Bodine SC. Maintenance of muscle mass in adult male mice is independent of testosterone. PLoS One. 2021 Mar 25;16(3):e0240278. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240278. PMID: 33764986; PMCID: PMC7993603.Halson, S. L., Shaw, G., Versey, N., Miller, D. J., Sargent, C., Roach, G. D., . . . Baar, K. (2020). Optimisation and Validation of a Nutritional Intervention to Enhance Sleep Quality and Quantity. Nutrients, 12(9). doi:10.3390/nu12092579  Jerger, S., Centner, C., Lauber, B., Seynnes, O., Sohnius, T., Jendricke, P., . . . König, D. (2022). Effects of specific collagen peptide supplementation combined with resistance training on Achilles tendon properties. Scand J Med Sci Sports. doi:10.1111/sms.14164  Lis DM, Baar K. Effects of Different Vitamin C-Enriched Collagen Derivatives on Collagen Synthesis. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2019 Sep 1;29(5):526-531. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0385. PMID: 30859848.Lis DM, Jordan M, Lipuma T, Smith T, Schaal K, Baar K. Collagen and Vitamin C Supplementation Increases Lower Limb Rate of Force Development. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2022 Mar 1;32(2):65-73. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0313. Epub 2021 Nov 22. PMID: 34808597.Langer, H. T., West, D., Senden, J., Spuler, S., van Loon, L. J. C., & Baar, K. (2022). Myofibrillar protein synthesis rates are increased in chronically exercised skeletal muscle despite decreased anabolic signaling. Sci Rep, 12(1), 7553. doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11621-x  Paxton JZ, Grover LM, Baar K. Engineering an in vitro model of a functional ligament from bone to bone. Tissue Eng Part A. 2010 Nov;16(11):3515-25. doi: 10.1089/ten.TEA.2010.0039. Epub 2010 Aug 28. PMID: 20593972.Pechanec, M. Y., Boyd, T. N., Baar, K., & Mienaltowski, M. J. (2020). Adding exogenous biglycan or decorin improves tendon formation for equine peritenon and tendon proper cells in vitro. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 21(1), 627. doi:10.1186/s12891-020-03650-2  Steffen, D., Mienaltowski, M. J., & Baar, K. (2022). Scleraxis and collagen I expression increase following pilot isometric loading experiments in a rodent model of patellar tendinopathy. Matrix Biol, 109, 34-48. doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2022.03.006  Shaw, G., Lee-Barthel, A., Ross, M. L., Wang, B., & Baar, K. (2017). Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 105(1), 136–143. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.138594 

Dr. Carrie Cooper is a former professional climber and a doctor of physical therapy. We talked about her background in gymnastics and dance, bouldering in the early 2000s, her path to physical therapy, referencing research in climbing, why climbers should think of themselves as athletes, and the most important things we are missing in our physical training.Check out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out Crimpd!crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app! (Available for iOS and Android)We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, and Craig LeeBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/carrie-cooperNuggets:0:04:56 – Morning rituals0:07:10 – Audio setups, and presenting at the Tokyo Olympics0:13:42 – Climbers are athletes0:16:21 – A day in the life of Dr. Carrie Cooper0:18:46 – Carrie's clinic and what she does0:23:20 – Gymnastics and dance0:26:27 – Going to school with Danny McBride, and more about dance0:28:17 – Starting to climb in Sweden, and falling in love with the culture of climbing0:31:15 – Back injury, finding pilates, and walking away from dance0:34:33 – The American bouldering scene in the early 2000s, and the small but mighty group of women bouldering in Hueco0:41:28 – Carrie's genetics, and what she brought with her from dance and gymnastics to climbing0:45:20 – Trying to try a little harder, and sneaking up on the boulder problem0:47:52 – Carrie's path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and what she specialized in0:52:17 – Patron question from Kaska: How did Carrie's climbing and recovery compare between her two pregnancies?0:56:37 – Climbing like honey during pregnancy1:00:15 – Research that exists in climbing, and Carrie's philosophy on basing recommendations on empirical evidence1:06:22 – Age parameters for climbing injuries, and finger injuries in kids/adolescents1:07:52 – Where do you go to find climbing research, and how relevant is it for athletes?1:10:29 – Carrie's pulley classification schema, and applying science to what we are doing1:14:03 – Knowing what is normal for climbers by referring to research, and why you might not need to jump to getting an MRI1:17:57 – Relying on trusted practitioners, holding the loudest voices accountable to the research, and drawing inspiration from national teams1:22:31 – “The clinician is always ahead of the curve.” - Charles Poliquin1:28:10 – Taping fingers1:30:10 – My wrist injury, and when to stop using tape1:32:53 – Retraining movement patterns after a finger injury1:39:39 – Mobility and a proper warmup1:45:06 – Warming up your thoracic spine and hips1:50:21 – Patron question from Alistair: What are common prescriptions Carrie has given national-level athletes?1:54:06 – Patron question from Shawn: How does Carrie decide when and how much antagonist and mobility work  to incorporate for her athletes?1:56:30 – Undoing the doing, and recovering after climbing1:58:25 – Minimums: a connective tissue health session2:01:10 – Discussing Emil Abrahamsson's results from his “no hangs” experiment2:07:40 – Keith Baar, and an example Minimums session2:11:45 – How to do Minimums with a Tension Block or other no hangs grip implement2:15:38 – How you should feel after Minimums, and how easy it should feel2:17:02 – Should we be doing Minimums over the long term?2:18:46 – Patron question from Chris: Compound movements vs. more specific antagonist type exercises?2:20:40 – Patron question from Katja: How has Carrie kept her psyche and strength up over two decades of climbing at such a high level?2:22:40 – How our lives dictate what we can do in our training, and “just doing something, is better than not doing something”2:24:34 – Patron question from Kaska: How did she manage to still boulder hard as a Mom of two?2:26:25 – Patron question from Kaska: Who are her inspirations in climbing now, and how has that changed over the years since she first started climbing?2:28:50 – Patron question from Katja: What are some of Carrie's big dreams for the future (climbing and/or nonclimbing)?2:31:02 – Overcoming things in the future2:32:00 – Carrie's passion project and wrap up

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Keith Baar to talk about golfers and tennis elbow. Why do these injuries occur, and how can we rehab them? Dr. Baar is a world renowned tendon researcher and has an incredible amount of knowledge that he was kind enough to share. Please note, I have provided video demonstrations of the exercises discussed in a blog post on my website www.fitforgolf.blog.  Just go to the blog section of the website and click on the post labeled “Golfers and Tennis Elbow Rehab”. Just before we get started, a reminder that Fit For Golf has it's own app. Golfers of all ages and all standards are making huge strides in their golf performance, fitness, and health. There are programs to suit everyone and there is an abundance of material appropriate for people working out at home or in the gym. Visit www.fitforgolf.blog/app to find out more. You can get 20% off a 12 month subscription with the code FFGPOD. Note: The information in this podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

In this episode, Kris and Paul discuss another study examining a type of injury commonly seen in climbers: Minimizing Injury and Maximizing Return to Play: Lessons from Engineered Ligaments authored by Keith Baar, published in Sports Medicine (Springer Nature) in 2017. They'll attempt to determine whether or not there's much we can do to help prevent tendon injuries and speed up recovery time when they do occur. Tune in to find out if that friend who swears their collagen supplements are the key to their fingers of steel is actually on to something, or totally full of it.   *Additional studies/resources mentioned in this episode: Stress Relaxation and Targeted Nutrition to Treat Patellar Tendinopathy  authored by Keith Baar, published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2018.   New episodes drop on Wednesdays. Make sure you're subscribed, leave us a review, and share! And tell all of your friends who keep telling you that you should rest every single one of your tendon tweaks until they're gone, that you have the perfect podcast for them.   Breaking Beta is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and Crux Conditioning, and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Find full episode transcripts, citations, and more at our website. Follow Kris and Breaking Beta on Instagram  Follow Paul and Crux Conditioning on Instagram  If you have questions, comments, or want to suggest a paper we should cover, find us at our Community + Knowledge Hub. Our music is from legendary South Dakota band Rifflord.

This week I am joined by Professor Keith Baar. Keith and I discuss some of his recent research around collagen supplementation for athletes.

Keith featured on episode #348 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How tendons function and what is their job Should tendon stiffness always be the goal? How should we best train tendons for performance? Check out the full episode with Keith here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/training-tendons-implications-for-sprinting-jumping-and-rehabilitation/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

On this episode, we talk with professor Keith Baar of UC Davis – an expert in tendon health and strength. So we talk on this podcast all about how tendons and ligaments need to perform for maximum athleticism and safety – we talk about how to build back from a tendon injury – and we talk about the right ways and the wrong ways to program in order to maximize tendon health.

This week the guys were fortunate enough to reconnect with Dr. Theo Ballard, SOFLETE's in-house physical therapist. Theo is a civilian Orthopedic and Sport Certified Performance Physiotherapist specializing in both sport and tactical performance, specifically with conventional and SOF military personnel. In this episode, George and Matt get some great insight into a few of the more common injuries and training pitfalls that Theo sees in his clinic. Theo then provides some awesome advice to help you navigate these and boost your own training at the same time. Finally, the guys geek out on the current best practice tendinopathy management protocols (spoiler alert- eating jello might cure your knee pain!) and compare notes on how best to train the foot- considering the requirements for most tactical professionals to operate in boots. Even if you're not currently broken or in pain, this episode is well worth a listen; it provides a fantastic illustration of why Human Performance needs to be considered from a well-rounded and multidisciplinary perspective. Please see below for links to the resources that the gents mention during the podcast. Theo's Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/tb_physio/?hl=en) Theo's Website (www.tbphysio.com) Theo's ‘Always Ready' Performance Manual (https://www.tbphysio.com/store/p/jam0dibr3fj3l3glybnh0uyal1epku) Theo and Doug discussing Tendon Care (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fow2d61A8W4) A link to Dr. Keith Baar's faculty page at UC Davis, where you can access many of his research papers (https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html) A paper from Dr. Keith Baar describing some of the topics Theo mentioned (https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/29/4/article-p453.xml)

Professional rugby union player Jack Willis, and musculoskeletal expert Professor Keith Baar join Charlie and James to explore injury and how best to recover from career-threatening injuries. You often can't have a conversation about sports performance without coming across the topic of injury, so in this episode Wasps flanker, Jack shares his experience after his devastating injury while playing for England at the Six Nations, what's got him through his darkest moments and how his recovery through rehab is going.  Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology, Keith Baar, has worked with hundreds of elite athletes as a scientific advisor. Keith shares his expert insight into what is happening in the body during injury, with tips and advice on how to avoid it and recover effectively.  Learn more about our brands by visiting scienceinsport.com and phd.com Produced by Astrid Productions for the Science in Sport group.

Dr. Keith Baar is the Head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBLab) at the University of California Davis. On this week's Pacey Performance Podcast, we discuss how the musculoskeletal system functions including how diet and physical activity affect muscle growth, and how tendons and ligaments respond to the stresses of exercise Dr. Keith's teachings are absolutely invaluable for both coaches, sports scientists and athletes alike as he tells us why injury rates are still on the rise despite coaches knowing more about the human body than ever before, and how to specifically avoid injuring tendons and ligaments whilst still developing muscle growth. As a bonus, he also gives us some excellent nutritional tips. Don't miss out on all this expert advice gained from a career dedicated to learning just what it is that gives the very best athletes that slight advantage over their rivals. Topics: What inspired him to get into sports science Why injury rates are still on the rise Why so many coaches only have a short-term view of training A masterclass in tendons and ligaments and how to avoid injuring them What makes every athlete unique when it comes to tendons How to identify an imminent muscle injury What athletes can do to become more flexible Why static stretching is now outdated Keith's thoughts on isometric training and the techniques he recommends The benefits of fast and slow training The importance of nutrition and Keith's advice

Legend Labz recently announced a license agreement with The University of California to produce an all-natural muscle supplement, which lab studies show can increase muscle mass gains by over 200%.

Dr. Baar rejoins us on the show. He was previously on for episode 58. Today we illuminate the central role of connective tissue and associated proteins in transmitting force from muscle, extend that understanding to explain how muscle functions in running (hint: it’s not at all like most people think), and dive into ways that you can optimize your connective tissue health. https://scienceofultra.com/podcasts/143

Y'all are going to love this one. Keith Baar joined myself and special guest co-host Max March-Steinman on this episode all about the molecular properties of tendons, their adaptive responses, and how to appropriately modify your training techniques depending on if you're interested in power, strength, range of motion (and maybe some things not to do), or stability (in the case of hypermobility). We also briefly touch on the dietary sources of the nutrients that support healthy tendons. During the episode, Keith explains a concept using a visual so here is a link to Keith Baar's tendon shearing demonstration. In this episode, I briefly mention the Aerial Straps Level 1 Teaser that Max, Bethany, and I have put together to give an intro into straps - you can find a link to the FREE download here. It includes an introduction to straps, vocabulary, conditioning exercises, and introductory skills and progressions. Again, it is FREE, but if you download it for the recommended price, you'll receive a discount code on the full Level 1 manual (which will cover some tendon-specific drills to reset tendon length upon completion of a training session). Please share the free teaser and this episode with anyone you think may appreciate what's covered in them!

In this episode, we do a deep dive into all things related to tendon stiffness. We cover how to know whether you need to train for tendon stiffness or focus on weightlifting and much more, including Keith Baar's research into gelatin supplementation as a way to increase resistance to injury and coming back quicker from an injury.

4The fields of nutrition and anti-aging are rife with misinformation and hucksters. Professor Stuart Phillips, on other hand, is the one in the background finding the real answers and doing the research. He joins this week's GAINcast to lay out what the research tells us on a variety of topics like proteins, aging, vitamins, hormonal response, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/12/gaincast-episode-205-nutrition-science-with-stuart-phillips/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. The series continues in January. Sign up now to get access to all past and future events in the series. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more about Phillips background on his McMaster University faculty profile. You can also follow him on Twitter (@mackinprof) and read his research on ResearchGate. On this episode we also referenced the work of Keith Baar, who was a guest on the November GAIN Master Class as well GAINcast 177.

Technology has changed the world and sport over the last few decades. It has helped sport make substantial progress in some areas, but also failed to live up to the hype in others. On this week's episode we talk about how technology can best support coaching, and share examples of how to evaluate technology, best practices in using it, and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/11/gaincast-episode-202-technology-in-sport/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAIN Master Class Series continues this week with our next speaker: Keith Baar, our guest on GAINcast 177. The monthly interactive series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. GAIN Alumni can also get access to all events by renewing their membership. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. This month's theme is sports technology, so check back for more on the topic. A few related episodes mentioned this week: Steve Ingham on GAINcast 200, Lachlan Penfold on GAINcast 184, as well as PJ Vazel on HMMR Media Podcast Episode 234. The HMMR Podcast also covered the topic at the start of last week's Episode 235 as well as a more detailed look on Episode 33.

The GAIN Master Class Series has been going strong the last six months and we want to give you a taste of what it's about. Our latest event last week looked at reconsidering periodization, including a top panel discussion with leading practitioners. On this week's episode of the GAINcast, we share highlights from the panel discussion, as well as an interview with Professor Keith Baar, our next Master Class presenter. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/11/gaincast-episode-201-the-master-class/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: GAIN 2020 has shifted online, with a monthly interactive master class series. Sign up now to subscribe to hear these events and others in the series. GAIN Alumni can also get access to all events by renewing their membership. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The panel discussion came from our 2-hour Master Class event last week. Subscribers can watch the whole replay here. If you haven't signed up you can pay here for individual event access or subscribe to the whole series. October panelist Nick Lumley was a guest on GAINcast 166 on team sport training, HMMR Podcast 96 on simple planning solutions, and HMMR Podcast 134 on recovery and conditioning. He is also frequent contributor to HMMR Media. You can find him on Twitter (@lumley_nick) and Instagram (@nick_lumley). Panelist Dan Noble was a guest on HMMR Podcast 165 on circuits and Episode 111 on his background and influences. He recently opened the new Grit Athletics training facility in Toronto. You can find him on both Instagram (@coachnoble45) and Twitter (@coachnoble45). The discussion with Keith Baar was take from GAINcast 177. Check out the entire episode for more, and he'll also be giving a detailed presentation on minimizing injury and maximizing performance at the next Master Class event on November 19.

Notes here: http://jackedathlete.com/podcast-24-healing-tendons-with-keith-baar/

L'ospite di quest'oggi è Matthew Ibrahim, co-proprietario della TD Athlete's Edge di Boston. Dottorando nel programma di Human & Sport Performance presso la Rocky Mountain University, è anche professore aggiunto di Scienze Motorie presso l'Endicott College e l'Università di Maryville.Relatore di fama internazionale, Matthew ha tenuto presentazioni presso la sede centrale di Google, Equinox, l'Università di Stanford e la MBSC di MIke Boyle; vanta, inoltre, articoli pubblicati nelle più prestigiose riviste mondiali del settore quali Men's Health e Men's Fitness.Ci ha parlato del ruolo della comunicazione, del suo approccio al core training, di isometria e di come ha riempito le sue giornate durante il lockdown.Buon ascolto!!1'46" presentazione6'41" il cruciale ruolo della comunicazione13'35" core training26'30" isometria e salute dei tendini34'37" lockdown e allenamenti casalinghi38'13" letture39'37" progetti attuali e futurihttps://www.instagram.com/matthewibrahim_/?hl=ithttps://www.matthew-ibrahim.com/https://www.tdathletesedge.com/abouthttps://www.tdathletesedge.com/blog/lower-body-tendon-healthhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keith_Baar

Legend Labz is launching a breakthrough muscle building supplement, MBX 200, that was developed at the University of California Davis with lead researcher Dr. Keith Baar. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Jason Pottinger, CEO of Academic Technology Ventures, explore the new launch of MBX 200 and future plans for Legend Labz. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/

The Future of Muscle Science If it's knowledge you seek, look no further than this week's episode. Dr Keith Baar  [Twitter: @MuscleScience] takes John, Luke, and Tex to school on subjects like molecular exercise physiology and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. Did you know that there are experiments going on right now in which lab grown human muscle…

Question: How much vitamin C should I take with collagen? There's no evidence that you need to take vitamin C with collagen. There is a study by Keith Baar, who showed that 15 grams of gelatin, not collagen, but I suspect the collagen is exactly the same, 15 grams of gelatin but not 5 grams, the dose is important, with 50 milligrams of vitamin C taken before exercise improved collagen synthesis in the tendons. They included 50 milligrams of vitamin C because it's made for collagen synthesis, but they don't show that you needed the vitamin C. They just had the vitamin C in there. I don't know if it even matters in that context whether you need the vitamin C. I also have no reason to think that you need 50 milligrams instead of 10 or that 100 milligrams wouldn't work better because they didn't test the different doses. They tested the different doses of gelatin. I see no reason to think a high dose of collagen is any different in this respect. Let's assume that it's the same. What that means that I'm very confident that you need 15 grams instead of 5 grams when you take it before exercise to increase synthesis of collagen in tendons if that's what you care about. I have no confidence about how much vitamin C you need if you need any. But if you want to do what they did, then I do feel confident that 50 milligrams is enough to get some effect. I just don't know if it's enough to get maximal effect and I don't know if it's necessary at all or in that dose to get that effect. If it's for joint health and if it's taken before exercise, the timing is important because what you're trying to do is leverage the exercise to get more blood flow of the nutrients to the joints. That's why the timing matters. In that case, you take the vitamin C with the collagen, 50 milligrams is the dose we know works. We don't know if it's necessary, and we don't know if it's optimal. We just know that it works. If you're not taking it for joint health and you're not taking it specifically before exercise, you still need vitamin C. But the timing doesn't matter and pairing it to the collagen doesn't matter. This Q&A can also be found as part of a much longer episode, here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/podcast/2019/03/30/ask-anything-nutrition-march-4-2019 If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a

Coaches often aim to get better at various facets of training. One thing we forget: we can also get better at learning. On this week's GAINcast we share lessons learned on learning, how to improve what you get out of reading, and much more. We also include references to our recent books, articles, and podcasts that can jump start your learning. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-181-reading-learning-and-living/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020. Some books recommended in this episode: The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Some podcasts recommended on this episode: Dolly Parton's America, Cautionary Tales, The Art of Manliness, Finding Mastery, and Sound Opinions. Some articles recommended in this podcast: "Productivity isn't about time management, its about attention management," "The future of America's contest with China," Seth Godin's blog, and our own Sports Science Monthly column. For some book recommendations, check out Vern's book picks for 2019. Prior episodes mentioned in this podcast: GAINcast 131 with Lachlan Penfold (including more from Penfold in the GAINtalk 4 video), GAINcast 177 with Keith Baar, and HMMR Podcast 214.  

We like to start the year with a clean inbox, so we dig through the last listener questions of the year on this week's episode and add in a few rants as well. We cover a variety of topics such as reactive strength, medicine ball exercise progressions, anti-rotation training, eccentric training, aquabags, the 1x20 method, learning from failure and more. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/12/hmmr-podcast-episode-213-year-end-mailbag/ » Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources. More notes: This month’s site theme is reactive strength. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources. Our first two questions referenced our recent article on making throws training more reactive, with video examples from me, René Sack, and Nick. You can also learn more from René on this topic in video lesson 16. Some more content on reactive strength this month: GAINcast 177 with Keith Baar on training tendons, The complete guide to the Reactive Strength Index by Warren Young, and Mitigating risk in reactive strength training by Domhnaill Fox. You can hear us answer more Q&A on Episode 199, Episode 176, Episode 174, Episode 143, Episode 126, and Episode 89.

Tendons and other connective tissue are often thought of as non-trainable, but more and more research is showing that they are more responsive to load than we thought. Professor Keith Baar is a leading researcher on the topic and joins this week's GAINcast to talk about how connective tissue works together with muscles and bones to produce movement. We also dive into how connective tissue can be trained, as well as several other topics he has been researching. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/12/gaincast-episode-177-training-tendons-with-keith-baar/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. This month's theme on HMMR Media is reactive strength, with some great new resources from Warren Young and many other leaders on the topic. Baar 's full background can is outlined in his UC Davis faculty biography and information about the Functional Molecular Biology Lab. You can also find him on Twitter (@MuscleScience). You can download some of Baar's research via ResearchGate and also watch a great lecture on training to improve musculoskeletal performance on YouTube.

As a former athlete who considered himself mediocre, Dr. Keith Baar became curious as to why some people respond well to a training program and grew stronger while others didn’t adapt the same way. He followed this curiosity into an internship in strength and conditioning at the University of Michigan’s football team for his undergraduate […] The post Dr. Keith Baar on Building Bulletproof Tendons appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

As I sit down with Professor Baar we jump into why a Canadian is wearing a coat in Canada and how he didn't play the national sport of Hockey. More importantly we jump into his thoughts on how unstructured play affects athlete's abilities later in life. Keith shares with me about some of his early research where they were trying to build machines with muscles. As we get into the meat of our conversation Keith shares why he and many people in the exercise physiology field go into the kind of research they do. We talk about the process of going from research to practical ways to unlock an athlete's potential. One of the big area's of discussion from Dr. Baar's research is the effect of mTOR on our biology. We get deep into the effects and usefulness of mTOR. Within our talk Keith shares how a Keto diet can play a very useful role for us in a specifically dangerous situation. In the last part of my chat with Keith he does his best to educate me on the cycles of growth or activation that the body goes through. We discuss the troubles of applying science to real application and how there are certain people with a certain set of skills that really get athletes to apply the science to their routine. In his research Keith has talked about how cardiovascular exercise has a certain affect on the body as well as strength training a different effect. I ask him about how much work is necessary to get all of the benefits of both worlds and his answer is a little surprising. Shop the Solpri store at https://solpri.com

In this episode, we asked longevity expert Keith Baar what are the most impactful things you can do right now to live longer—and stay healthy and strong enough to really enjoy your golden years. The sooner you start applying these tips, the sooner you can start planning what you'll be doing 30 years from now. So, what are you waiting for?

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast with hosts Dr. Shawn Baker and Zach Bitter. In this episode, Professor Keith Baar joined the show. Keith is a Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology at the University of California Davis. His research interests include; muscle hypertrophy, muscular endurance, ligament engineering, and cellular physiology. Episode Sponsor: X3Bar – https://x3bar.com 50X3 Consider supporting us: - https://www.patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod ***DR. SHAWN BAKER'S BOOK*** "The Carnivore Diet" Amazon and Barnes and Noble Instagram handles: @shawnbaker1967, @zachbitter Twitter handles: @SBakerMD, @zbitter, @MuscleScience  Facebook handles: Shawn Baker, @zach.bitter Website URLs: https://zachbitter.com, https://shawn-baker.com, and http://fmblab.com/  YouTube: Zach (https://www.youtube.com/c/ZachBitterUltra) Shawn (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5apkKkeZQXRSDbqSalG8CQ) If you would like to set up a consult call with either Zach or Shawn, you can schedule with Zach at https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching and with Shawn at https://shawn-baker.com/consultation/. If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com

Today’s episode features Jake Tuura.  Jake is a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, currently working at Youngstown State University.  Prior to YSU, Jake was an assistant S&C coach at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.  Jake runs the website jackedathlete.com which helps athletes gain copious amounts of muscle, hit PRs in the weight room, and improve athletic performance. Jake recently wrote one of the most popular articles of the year on Just Fly Sports “Jacked and Athletic: Training Wisdom for Simultaneous Muscle and Performance Gain” where he laid out a fantastic blend of ideas on muscle, strength and tendon training.   He is also well known on his Instagram where he frequently deadlifts over 600lbs, dunks basketballs, and shows means of how he integrates the work of great minds like Adarian Barr and Dr. Keith Baar.  As with many young coaches who are helping to push the field forwards, training themselves is a huge portion of the equation. Jake is actually a big reason that I got Dr. Keith Baar on the show, as the results he’s gotten from Dr. Baar’s methods have been outstanding in helping him resolve his tendon and knee pain.  He also has great practical thoughts on the fundamental differences between athletic movement and what happens in most barbell lifts as they are traditionally coached.  On today’s show Jake and I chat about hypertrophy and muscle building in the context of athletic development, Jake’s case against the “hypertrophy phase” of training, barbell cluster training for athletes, and his vertical jump training ideas. Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more. Key Points How to increase muscle mass while trying to stay as athletic as possible Jake’s case against the “hypertrophy phase” in sports performance programs Utilization of cluster training for performance Jake’s own experience with tendon training methods and means How Jake used squatting every day to reduce his knee pain Case studies and examples of implementing Keith Baar’s tendon health session trainings Jake’s recent experience in jump training and “meathead dunks” Jake Tuura Quotes “(In barbell squats) If you take someone at 75% and make them do a set of 10, you are going to get some pretty ugly compensation to get all those reps” “(As an athlete) If you are going to do things that involve training to failure, try isolation type movements” “(For hypertrophy-clusters with an athletic emphasis) Instead of traditional 4x10 at a load where you are grinding it out and it feels terrible, you do double the sets and half the reps” “If you are killing yourself in the weightroom with grinding reps, you are not going to be able to go and perform high quality skill work” “For 2 months I squatted every single day, go in do few warm up sets, max out… after this, I went to the court to play basketball… no knee pain” “Load your tendon over and over… load it in the morning and load it in the evening… if you give me an excuse to lift twice a day, I’m going to use it” “I feel much more sturdy doing (long duration extreme ISO’s), by doing them I can manage my tendon pain so much… I dunked every day for 10 days with no pain” “(Regarding Jake’s tendon pain) rest did not help one bit” “Band assisted jumps are not the movement of dunking a basketball… maybe you are not going inside edge… maybe your timing is way off.  It’s not just physiology there are so many components to athleticism that you are missing if you are not going and doing it” “(2 Things to improve jumping and dunking) … getting on the court more often, and doing the tendon stuff to stay healthy” About Jake Tuura @jaketuura Jake Tuura, MS, CSCS is a collegiate strength and conditioning coach.  He currently works at Youngstown State University.

Aaand we’re back! Season 4 is coming in hot with some great guests and some more interesting formats. I have some special episodes coming up like the meat-eating heroes panel that we filmed for Food Lies with Mark Sisson, Dr. Shawn Baker, and Dr. Paul Saladino. I also put together a compilation episode that is 6 months in the making with amazing stories from people around America using nutrient dense diets to change their life. What is a nutrient dense diet you may be asking and who am I? The podcast is growing by the day and I want to give new listeners a quick overview. If you’re not new, be sure to stick around there’s a special event announcement at the end. I’m Brian Sanders and I’m creating the feature-length documentary Food Lies which covers the entire story on what humans should be eating including an evolutionary history, where we wrong in the last 60 years, and how we can do this sustainably. We’re in the process of editing now and are shooting some of the last segments in Canada in July. We don’t have a release date yet unfortunately. After years of studying different diets and eating strategies, I’ve landed on what we’re calling the Sapien diet or way of eating or lifestyle. Because it's not a diet - it’s a nutrient dense way to eat for life. I believe you can even dip into non-ideal foods on the weekends or at a special event once you hit your goal weight and if it doesn’t interfere with food intolerances or restrictions. The Sapien diet is based on 3 simple pillars. 1) Nutrient dense whole foods. THis means mostly animal foods which are the most nutrient dense and have the most bioavailable nutrients. This means eating nose to tail and including foods like liver, bone marrow or broth, grass fed butter or tallow, eggs, cold water fish like salmon and sardines, oysters and other mollusks, fermented vegetables, and low sugar fruits like avocados and olives. 2) is for each meal focus on protein, embrace fat, and minimize carbs. The animal protein should be the base of each meal but make sure it comes with enough fat and don’t be scared of it. Most carbs are nutrient poor and really don't provide much to you other than getting in the way of your body burning the fat from your meal or better yet, from your body. And the last pillar is 3) don’t eat all the time. You could call this a condensed eating window or intermittent fasting. Try to eat within an 8-10 hour window each day and let your body rest from constantly having to digest food. There’s a lot more to this so please listen back from episode 1, check out http://sapien.org/diet that’s sapien.org/diet, and we’ll continue to put out more details on the Sapien framework in the future. Ok so onto this episode - I’m starting off the new season with a bang. Maybe you haven't heard of Keith Baar? You should have. I hope to get some of these researchers doing groundbreaking and valuable work into the spotlight Keith is a brilliant researcher who has done great work in his career and published a ton of papers. Much of this work around mTor, muscle protein synthesis (AKA building muscle), collagen synthesis (AKA building all the other tissues that are so important in your body), and so much more. He’s a professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology at UC Davis and works in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, College of Biological Sciences and the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology, School of Medicine. He has a bachelors degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan, a masters in Human Biodynamics from UC Berkeley, and a PhD in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Illinois. You’ll learn a ton about how to live long and live strong. He only goes to the gym for 10-12 minutes two times per week yet is still getting stronger each year. We talk about how to live a long healthy life and if eating too much meat is going to help or hurt that. I love talking about the benefits of eating meat so much that I started a grass fed meat company called Nose to Tail which can be found at http://NoseToTail.org We ship nutrient dense boxes of meat to all 48 contiguous US states. We have ground beef with liver, kidney, heart, and spleen mixed in so you get all the nutrients and none of the hassle and barely any of the livery taste. We have so many other things like bone broth, marrow bones, tallow, suet, and all the normal cuts as well. You can also support my work at http://Patreon.com/peakhuman This is where we keep the podcast ad-free so I don’t have to take anyone else’s money to talk about (or be influenced by) their products. This is also where you get the amazing extended show notes put together by Kristi with all the studies and further details included. This is valuable stuff. I’d say better than most nutrition colleges. Definitely better than most nutrition programs teaching all this whole grain nonsense actually. And of course the Food Lies film is still on Indiegogo and needs support. We’re desperately trying to finish it. Check out the “EAT MEAT” shirts there - they are a great way to let people know they can’t blame the steak for what the fries did. One more big thing! We’re having some incredible events in Toronto on Saturday, July 13th and Friday July 19th. We’ll be having a Food Lies special supporters luncheon at North America’s only meat sommelier’s restaurant Speducci. That’s right - he’s a meat sommelier. They will be serving all you can eat platters of their famous cured meats, Speducci meat kabobs, as well as lamb chops, cheeses, and wine. This is going to be a tremendous event with special guests of honor Mikhaila Peterson (peak human episode 18), Tara Couture from SlowDownFarmstead on Instagram (peak human episode 26), and sustainable farmer and speaker Bryan Gilvesy, who will each say a few words I’ll be there with some of the Food Lies and Sapien team as well. Would love to see all you beautiful people in Toronto! Get your tickets on http://NoseToTail.org/event We’ll have another casual one of these in San Diego on July 25th and comment on this podcast post on Instagram if you would like to have an event in your city. Thanks everyone, here’s Keith Baar, PhD.   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Preorder Food Lies: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post Support me on Patreon! http://patreon.com/peakhuman   SHOW NOTES Keith got into research because he wanted to know how muscles get bigger and stronger at a molecular level His PhD looked at which genes are turned on in response to resistance training Why different athletes respond differently to identical training protocols Responders vs non-responders (for muscle growth) Why lifting to failure is the best way to increase muscle mass If you want a strong muscle you just need to lift heavy If you want a bigger muscle you just need to lift to failure Research in people getting same muscle growth lifting 90% of their max for less reps vs lifting 30% of max for more reps and how this could be important to protect against injury One set to failure is just as good as multiple sets Using isolated exercises in combination with compound exercises Keith’s workout routine Lifting every day, whole-body workouts, and “bro-splits” Leucine rich protein and foods leucine is found in Leucine in plants is not as bioavailable Muscle strength is correlated with longevity There are physical, sociological, and metabolic components to why entering old age with muscle mass and strength is associated with living longer The role of mTOR in muscle building and cell growth The difference between using rapamycin and diet to reduce mTOR activity Why it’s important to cycle in and out of mTOR activation once we have reached mature development Calorie restriction and longevity Research Keith was involved in showing the ketogenic diet extended lifespan in mice to the same extent of rapamycin without inhibiting mTOR globally in the body Three ways to activate mTOR and the overlap between resistance training and insulin/IGF-1 pathway We need mTOR to for the immune system, learning and memory, building muscle. and many more important processes in the body Why you don’t need carbohydrates and a spike in insulin to gain muscle Why we need more protein as we age Functional proteins (i.e. bioavailable protein sources) Collagen supplements and what collagen’s role is in the body You need vitamin C in order to synthesize collagen Why fat-adapted athletes may not be able to sprint as well but can outperform in endurance events How fat-adaptation shuts down the ability to properly use glucose for fuel Dystrophin and its importance in maintaining muscle mass as we age Study using natural chocolate (rich is epicatechins) to increase dystrophin and muscle function in elderly Where you can find Dr. Keith Baar: Twitter: @musclescience Learn more about his research here: http://fmblab.com/   BUY THE MEAT NosetoTail.org Support me on Patreon! http://patreon.com/peakhuman   Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post   Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies Sapien Movement: http://SapienMovement.com   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg   Theme music by https://kylewardmusic.com/

Today’s episode features Dr. Keith Baar, professor at UC Davis and renowned tendon training researcher and expert.  Professor Keith Baar received his PhD from the University of Illinois where he discovered the molecular signal that causes load-induced muscle hypertrophy.  Keith is currently the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBLab) at the University of California Davis. Over the last 15 years, Keith has worked with elite athletes, as the scientific advisor to Chelsea Football Club, USA Track and Field, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, British Cycling, The English Institute of Sport, Leicester Tigers Rugby, and the Denver Broncos.  He also spent time as an assistant strength coach with the University of Michigan football team where he was an undergraduate.  Keith’s current work is focused on how loading and nutrition alter tendon/ligament/ECM health and performance. Tendon training is a vital aspect of athletics, and we’ve had several previous podcasts covering this topic, such as with Dr. Ebonie Rio that were tremendously successful.  Tendon training is one of the most important emerging topics in the athletic performance field.  To that end, Dr. Keith Baar is a leading researcher on tendon training, and his methods are getting athletes serious results.  Whether you are looking at rehabbing injured tendons, determining the best course of training for avoiding muscle strains, or getting better elastic performance in healthy athletes, this is an incredible and information dense podcast.  Topics span all ends of the spectrum on tendon action in isometric training, tendon rebuilding, nutrition and modes of loading. Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more. Key Points What got Dr. Baar interested in tendon health and performance research New ideas in tendon health and regeneration The dynamics of muscles and tendons in isometric training exercises Tendon stiffness and compliance, and how training impacts those factors Fast versus slow exercise and effects on tendon tissue How to balance fast and slow training for a total effect on the tendon How maximal overcoming isometric exercises work from a muscle-tendon perspective Fundamental differences between static stretching and long isometric holds Why and how loading is critical for tendon health and rehab The role of nutrition in tendon health and performance The drawbacks of a vegetarian or vegan diet on tendon health and performance Keith Barr Quotes “If you load (muscle-tendon tissue) faster or slower, you are going to get different mechanics” “Tendon remodeling is actually extremely fast…. there are dramatic changes that can happen in these tissues in a very short period of time” “(The tendon) is like a tree, the first few years you are building the inner rings.  The other rings you are adding on, you make the tree bigger and stronger as it ages, that tissue is more dynamic.  The center, core part of it isn’t as dynamic unless you have an injury” “As you have more crosslinks, you have more stiff collagen” “The cross-link component is something that we change dramatically with our activity, what we eat, and how much enzyme activity we have” “The more lysyl oxidase you have, the more cross-links you have, the stiffer the tissue… what we do when we exercise, any type of exercise we do, we are going to increase the amount of lysyl oxidase we have, that is going to add in cross-links” “When we are doing activities, we have the capacity to break down our crosslinks.  When we pull on a tendon fast, it’s stiffer, and when we pull on it less fast, it’s less stiff.  If I load my tendon quickly, all the collagen in my tendon works as a sheet, and it pulls with the muscle… it’s working as one unified grouping.” “When we do really fast exercise,

mTor…mechanistic target of rapamycin. What is it? We reference mTor frequently on our podcast, particularly when we discuss fasting or keto and their potential for extending health & lifespan. mTor is a pathway that helps controls cell growth. In the most simplest terms: When you have high mTor activation, you promote growth in the body. When you have low mTor activation, you promote repair and maintenance. mTor is sensitive to the nutrients we consume (especially protein and carbohydrate), so by controlling our diet, we can control mTor. This is an exciting area because a lot of people think mTor plays a role for longevity & metabolism. The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting are natural ways to target & regulate your mTor. Dr. Keith Baar, a professor of Physiology at the UC Davis Medical School, is an expert on mTor and muscle growth. This is a valuable conversation for anyone interested in mTor and strategies to control it, and why non-tissue specific approaches like rapamycin might have problems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVE 50% OFF GO CUBES: https://www.hvmn.com/pod (offer ends April 19th, 2019) Take a short survey that will help us improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you $15 worth of HVMN Store Credit.

Get ready for some breakthrough research-based information that, I believe, is revolutionary for hard-training climbers! The topic is sinew training—that is, new training and nutritional interventions shown to promote tendon, ligament, and muscle matrix strength and health. We all know how hard climbing (and training) is on the flexor tendons and ligament pulleys of the fingers, as well as the elbows and shoulders; so what could be more valuable to climbers than strategies to improve sinew health, strength, and performance? This is an information-rich podcast that might require a couple of listens...to determine how you can best apply and benefit from this new material. The next three podcasts will expand on this topic with details on specific training interventions for strengthening (and rehabbing) sore or tweaked tendons and pulleys. If you are a proactive, early adapter kind of person, then this is cutting-edge information I'm sure you'll be all over...like chalk on a crux hold! A final note: If you enjoy this podcast, then please share it with a friend, post to social media, or write a review. Thank you! Rundown 1:00 – Introduction to a new series of podcasts on sinew training—how to develop stronger, stiffer, healthier tendons and ligaments. This is the first of four episodes in the series…breaking new ground that I feel is revolutionary for climbers. 3:00 – Tendons and ligaments are not inert—they change and adapt to training in adulthood, but at a much slower rate than muscles do. And, sinew training requires unique training modalities and nutritional interventions. PhysiVāntage 5:20 – A quick rundown of the next 3 episodes in this series….and the exciting ground I’ll be covering. 7:00 – Eric gives a brief introduction of himself and his background for new listeners. Additional comments of recent advances in training for climbing. 10:10 – A reflection on last year’s series of podcasts on Energy System Training—powerful material for intermediate, advanced, and elite climbers. If you haven’t already, listen to these podcasts! # ??? 13:00 – Introduction to sinew training…and the exciting new sport science I’m bringing to the climbing world in this series of podcasts. 15:30 – The importance of training to avoid injury and stay healthy, so that you can reach your goals! There’s a huge cost to injuries…lost seasons, missed competitions, setbacks and lost seasons. 20:00 – There are decades of knowledge gathered and distributed on muscle training and adaptations…but until recently there’s little research and scant instruction on sinew training. 23:00 – The importance of staying curious! Embracing and applying the latest research is key to progress and breakthroughs in most complex fields/endeavors. 28:00 – Three findings of my two years of research into sinew health and sinew training. 28:30 – Finding #1: Sinew is plastic. Tendons, ligaments, and extracellular muscle matrix change, adapt, and remodel very slowly…and you can play a role in this process! 34:00 – Distinct training and nutritional interventions do influence sinew health, strength, and performance. 35:00 – Finding #2: Tendons can hypertrophy. In certain situations, chronic mechanical loading can lead to slightly hypertrophy over years of exercise. Research has documented that the finger flexor tendons of veteran climbers are up to 50% thicker than non-climbers. 39:00 – Hypertrophy results from long-term training stimulus that slightly degrades collagen…followed by a rise in collagen synthesis during a recovery period of 48 to 72 hours. This cyclic process will gradually build stronger connective tissues given appropriate mechanical loading and rest periods. Nutrition plays an important role in the process, too—more on this in a bit! 41:35 – Sinew has poor blood flow compared to muscles…and there’s scant blood flow to sinew after training. 44:45 – Homeostasis perturbation from long-term overtraining (under-resting and perhaps poor nutrition) leads to disorganized and damaged collagen fibrils…that may be the root cause of the sudden “surprise” finger pulley tweak or onset of painful tendons in the elbows and shoulders. 48:15 – Finding #3: There is a proven nutritional intervention that increases collagen synthesis in connective tissues…and can support sinew recovery and strengthening. Research by Keith Baar and Greg Shaw has shown a doubling of collagen synthesis with vitamin C enriched hydrolyzed collagen consumed 30 to 60 minutes before exercise. 55:30 – Why nutrients consumed after exercise aren’t as effective for nourishing tendons. Synovial fluid diffusion during mechanical loading is the primary method of nourishment to sinew—thus, consuming a glycine and proline rich food before training is the best method of “feeding” sinew. 59:20 – My morning ritual for optimally feeding the tendon and ligaments of my fingers, arms and shoulders—15 minutes to stronger tendons. Supercharged Collagen works! 1:03:00 – You are playing a role in your tendon health…every day! Cease the opportunity to play an active role in the process. 1:04:10 – Introducing PhysiVāntage!  Our flagship product is Supercharged Collagen. Based on the research of Drs. Baar and Shaw, this is the most advanced tendon and ligament support supplement on the market. Use it daily to get a PhysiVantage! Get 10% off at PhysiVantage.com with the discount code SAVE10 at checkout. Instagram - @PhysiVantage Facebook - @PhysiVantage For a comprehensive study of Training for Climbing, check out the 3rd edition of Hörst's best-selling book! Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing Check out Eric’s YouTube channel. Follow Eric on Facebook! Music by: Misty Murphy Subscribe on iTunes (or other podcast player) to "Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing" podcast. You can also listen to the T4C podcast on Stitcher and  Spotify! Please write a review on iTunes!

Episode 109 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Collagen Peptides for Injury Prevention & Tissue repair" with Prof Keith Baar PhD (University of California Davis, USA). In this session we get into: Role and importance to athletes of connective tissue and collagen synthesis. Diet and exercise impact on collagen synthesis. The potentially beneficial role of supplementing collagen peptides for injury prevention and tissue repair. The various collagen derivatives (i.e. Gelatin and Hydrolyzed Collagen) and the important role of Vitamin C status. Dosage, timing, and other important considerations. Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com

Perhaps you want to feel great about how you look at the beach. Maybe you play a sport in which it's important to be powerful and strong relative to your weight. Or you might simply be interested in continuing to function well as years pass by. Whatever your goals are, you should be interested in the mass and quality of your muscle tissue. In this episode of humanOS Radio Dan speaks with Dr. Keith Baar, Professor in Residence in the Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology in the UC Davis School of Medicine, about this important subject, addressing topics such as how to exercise and eat to optimize muscle mass and function across the lifespan.

Dr. Keith Baar joins Ken and Dawn today for the second of his two-part interview for STEM-Talk. Keith is a renowned scientist in the emerging field of molecular exercise physiology who has made fundamental discoveries on how muscles grow bigger, stronger, and more fatigue resistant. He is the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. In his lab, he leads a team of researchers attempting to develop ways to improve muscle, tendon and ligament function. Part one of our interview, episode 62, covered Keith’s childhood in Canada and his undergrad years at the University of Michigan as well as his time at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a master’s degree in human biophysics. We talked about Keith’s work at the University of Illinois, where he received a doctorate in physiology and biophysics. We also covered Keith’s time in the lab of John Holloszy, who is known as the father of exercise research in the United States, as well as the five years Keith spent at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Episode 63 picks up with Keith explaining his decision to return to the states and join the faculty at the University of California, Davis.  Ken and Dawn then talk to Keith about his most recent research, some of which is looking at how to determine the best way to train, as well as what types of foods compliment training to decrease tendon and ligament injury and accelerate return to play. This work has the potential to improve muscle function not only in athletes, but also improve people’s quality of life as they age. Another key topic covered in part two of our interview is the research Keith is doing on a ketogenic diet and its potential to reduce cancer rates and improve cognition. Keith also provides his thoughts on what optimal workouts and nutrition should look like. Links: Baar’s UC Davis physiology department bio: https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html Baar’s UC Davis biology department bio: https://biology.ucdavis.edu/people/keith-baar Functional Molecular Biology Lab website: http://www.fmblab.com/  Molecular brakes regulating mTORC1 activation in skeletal muscle paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4137116/ Age-related Differences in Dystrophin article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27382038 Show notes: 2:54: Dawn begins part 2 of our interview by mentioning that for the past eight years, Keith has been working at the University of California Davis. She asks Keith what prompted him to return to the U.S. from Scotland and join the faculty at UC Davis. 3:37: Dawn points out that Keith’s Functional Molecular Biology Lab conducts research across a range of related topics, including musculoskeletal development and adaptation as well as methods for engineering functional musculoskeletal tissues in vitro. She asks Keith to give a high-level overview of some of that research. 4:16: Dawn comments that some of Keith’s recent work has shown that we can use specific nutrition and training strategies to optimize injury recovery and prevention. She goes on to say that musculoskeletal injuries are among the most common problems that active people have. 8:45: Ken talks about how Keith has noted that tendon stiffness is dependent upon collagen content, and the amount of crosslinks within. He goes on to mention that Keith has developed various training modalities, as well as nutritional protocols, that can increase and decrease tendon stiffness. Ken begins this line of inquiry by asking about the training methods for this purpose. 12:04: Following up on the previous question, Ken asks whether anyone has looked at how blood flow restriction training, which is increasing in popularity, affects tendon stiffness. 13:32: Dawn moves on to asking about nutrition. She mentions that Keith’s lab has done a great deal of...

Today’s episode is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Keith Baar, the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis. In his capacity as a researcher, Keith has made fundamental discoveries on how muscle grows bigger, stronger, and more fatigue resistant. He is a renowned scientist in the emerging field of molecular exercise physiology, and is leading a team of researchers attempting to develop ways to improve muscle, tendon and ligament function. Part one of our interview features our conversation with Keith about his background and his time time in the lab of John Holloszy, who is known as the father of exercise research in the United States. Episode 63 of STEM-Talk has Dawn and Ken talking to Keith about his most recent research, which is looking at how to determine the best way to train, as well as what types of foods compliment training to decrease tendon and ligament injury and accelerate return to play. This work has the potential to improve muscle function and people’s quality of life, especially as they age. Ken and Dawn also have a conversation with Keith about the research he is doing on a ketogenic diet and its potential to reduce cancer rates and improve cognition. Links: UC Davis physiology department bio: https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html UC Davis biology department bio” https://biology.ucdavis.edu/people/keith-baar Functional Molecular Biology Lab website: http://www.fmblab.com Molecular brakes regulating mTORC1 activation in skeletal muscle paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4137116/ Age-related Differences in Dystrophin article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27382038  Show notes: 3:14: Dawn opens the interview by mentioning that Keith grew up in Canada, and asks what he was like as a child. 4:02: Dawn asks if Keith was interested in science as a kid. 4:53: Dawn comments that after high school, Keith came to the U.S. to attend the University of Michigan, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She Keith if Michigan was where he first became interested in the science of how muscles work. 7:54: Dawn asks Keith if he played any sports at Michigan. 8:34: Dawn asks what lead Keith to attend the University of California, Berkeley to pursue a master’s degree in human biophysics. 9:39: Dawn mentions that after his time at Berkeley, Keith returned to the Midwest to attend the University of Illinois where he received his doctorate in physiology and biophysics. She asks why he decided on Illinois for his doctoral work. 11:12: Ken mentions that Keith’s Ph.D. work focused on the effect of resistance exercise on specific molecular markers that are related to muscle growth. He goes on to say that Keith identified that mTOR complex 1 was activated in response to resistance exercise and that the activation was proportional to the load across the muscle. He asks Keith to talk about this work and its significance. 16:20: Ken comments how surprising that discovery must have been. 17:33: Ken asks Keith to explain the two basic ways of activating mTORC1 in skeletal muscle. Ken also asks whether these two are merely additive, or if together they elicit a greater muscle protein response than either would independently. 29:49: Dawn mentions that after Illinois, Keith went to work in the lab of John Holloszy at Washington University in St. Louis, a professor of medicine who is known as the father of exercise research in the United States. Dawn asks if is Holloszy is the one who discovered that when people do endurance exercise that their muscles accumulate more mitochondria. 32:24: Ken asks about the role of PGC-1a. 38:43: Ken comments that we know most sports require a combination of strength and endurance for optimal performance, bringing up the topic of concurrent training.

Achy joints? Tendon pain? Just looking to stay youthful forever? Taking 15 grams of collagen before your workout, maybe with a little vitamin C, can do wonders for your tendon health. Your tendons aren’t that metabolically active and they don’t vacuum up what they need as actively as your muscles do. Getting the collagen peptides into your bloodstream before your workout makes them available to your tendons when your workout starts pumping blood directly into all the nooks and crannies where those shy little tendons are found. Here is the link to the Sigma Nutrition episode with Danny Lennon and Keith Baar: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode143/ To get these episodes free of ads, with transcripts, and weeks or sometimes even months before they are released to the public, along with access to monthly live Q&A sessions, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/masterpass. Use the code LITE10 to get 10% off. To make it easier to get the discount, use this link, which has the coupon already activated: https://masterpass.chrismasterjohnphd.com/cmj-masterpass/2200/buy?coupon=LITE10

The structures that transmit force from muscle cells to bone are critical components of your running health and economy in addition to a common site of injury. Today we learn all about tendons and sinews from the world's leading expert on this topic.

Episode 143: Muscle physiology researcher Dr. Keith Baar from the University of California at Davis is on the show to discuss his teams work looking at nutrional and training strategies that can increase tendon stiffness, hence playing a role in injury prevention and the recovery process from tendon/ligament ruptures and bone/cartilage damage. Dr. Keith Baar is the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBL) in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and behavior. His research is focused on understanding how training and feeding result in improved muscle, tendon and ligament function. In his capacity as a researcher, he has made fundamental discoveries on how muscle grows bigger, stronger, and more fatigue resistant. Over the last 15 years, Keith has applied these discoveries working as a scientific advisor to a number of athletic teams/organizations including: Chelsea Football Club, USA Track and Field, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, British Cycling, The English Institute of Sport, Leicester Tigers Rugby, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this capacity he works to maximize the effects of training for both endurance and strength and minimize injury. His most recent work focuses on connective tissues like tendons and ligaments. The podcast will discuss the most recent work designed to determine how to best train and what types of foods compliment training to decrease tendon and ligament injury and accelerate return to play.

Episode 38 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & The Molecular Response To Strength Training' with Keith Baar PhD, University of Califonia Davis, USA. In this session we get into:Molecular Responses To TrainingmTOR and TrainingmTOR and NutritionProtein, Leucine and mTORScience Based Training and Nutrition to Maximise mTOR activationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com