Podcasts about Muscle

In this foundational solocast, Vanessa breaks down the basics of protein nutrition and explains why protein is essential for fat loss, body recomposition, metabolic health, and preserving lean muscle. Check out the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library at ketogenicgirl.com and use code VANESSA for 20% off. You'll learn how dietary protein is broken down into amino acids, why essential amino acids must come from food, and how leucine helps trigger muscle protein synthesis. Vanessa also explains protein turnover, the balance between muscle protein breakdown and rebuilding, and why protein needs may increase during dieting, aging, illness, surgery, and other forms of physiological stress. The episode also explores why water fasting can result in the loss of both fat and lean mass, while protein-sparing modified fasting provides the amino acids needed to better protect muscle during a calorie deficit. Create your own custom protein blend at truenutrition.com/vanessa and use code VANESSA for 20% off your first order! Let me know what your custom blend is! In this episode: • Why protein is the only essential macronutrient • How amino acids support muscle, hormones, organs, and tissues • Muscle protein synthesis, protein breakdown, and protein turnover • Why leucine matters for building and preserving muscle • Why the body still needs dietary protein during fat loss • Protein-sparing modified fasting vs. water fasting • How extended fasting may increase the risk of lean-mass loss • Why protein's thermic effect can support greater fat loss • How preserving muscle supports metabolism and healthy aging • A practical starting point for setting your daily protein target The PSMF Library is officially live

Brick Lombardi settles in behind the boards with a full rookie class on deck and the energy is dialed up from the first beat. Four songs, four Packers, one unifying thread: Green Bay loaded up this offseason and the future is loud. From the fastest receiver in the entire draft to a reaper rehabbing his knee and promising to come back meaner, Tundra FM covers every angle. - **24 Carrot** — Matthew Golden, first-round WR from Texas (Houston) with a 4.29 forty — fastest receiver at the combine. The whole song leans into the speed and the golden name with every pun earned and spent. Cornerbacks running in heat stroke. Everything he touches turns to six. - **A.O.** — Savion Williams, third-round WR/chess piece from TCU. 6'4", 222 lbs, former high school quarterback with a 40-inch vertical. Built like a running back, wired like a weapon. Line him up anywhere — hand off, throw it, or watch him truck somebody. - **Escalade** — Anthony Belton, second-round OT from NC State. 336 pounds — the heaviest man on the roster — and smooth enough that his college strength coach named him on the spot. Raw at the edges, but anchored in the run game and keeping the QB upright while he learns. He don't bend. - **Terror of the Game** — Micah Parsons, the big trade, the edge rusher built to wreck quarterbacks. Tombstones for yard markers. End zones as graves. Rehabbing a torn knee right now, but aiming for mid-season. The reaper is coming back, and the defensive coordinator says he returns even better. Subscribe wherever you catch your podcasts and don't miss a spin on Tundra FM — the sound of the frozen tundra, playing nonstop. Go Pack Go. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: NFL Draft Grades: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ Hashmarks: https://hashmarks.io/

Losing fat is great... but not if you're also losing muscle in the process. One of the biggest and most avoidable mistakes you can make during a fat loss phase is losing muscle along with body fat. Muscle is your body's metabolic engine. The more muscle you maintain, the better positioned you are to keep your metabolism strong, support healthy blood sugar levels, and achieve the lean, toned look so many women are after. In today's episode, I'm sharing five things I want you to focus on if your goal is to lose body fat while maintaining, or even building, muscle. We'll cover the biggest mistakes that can lead to unnecessary muscle loss, along with the simple habits that will help you preserve muscle while continuing to make fat loss progress. If your goal is to improve your body composition instead of simply seeing a lower number on the scale, this episode is for you. Access the free Fat Loss Calorie Calculator HERE Grab the free Find Your Protein Guide HERE Join the 30 30 in 30 Challenge HERE Apply to be coached by Lauren HERE Join the Hot & Healthy Membership HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE Related Episodes:

Dr. Dan Rossi joins Beast Over Burden to talk about strength training, aging, injury, confidence, and why muscle mass matters beyond the gym. As a hospitalist and internal medicine doctor, Dan sees older patients at some of the hardest points in life. That perspective has changed how he thinks about training. Strength is not just about chasing numbers, looking athletic, or reliving old football PRs. It is about building a foundation for the decades ahead. Dan shares how he returned to focused barbell training in his 40s, worked around a demanding seven-days-on, seven-days-off hospital schedule, recovered from a shoulder setback, and rebuilt confidence under the bar with the help of his coach, Nick Solon. This conversation covers what it means to get strong again, why form feedback matters, how strength changes the way you move through the world, and why you do not have to work on a farm to become "farm strong." PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE.    Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com

If you listened to episode 136 and completed the six-step audit to determine if you're REALLY doing the right things to lose fat, and you're still at a loss, you may be thinking: ok, I am doing everything right. It's still not working! Am I broken? Is there something wrong? What next? This episode is for you. Ashleigh and Rachel walk you through, in a clear and non judgemental way, the fat loss equation that you have probably heard before, but broken down into steps you can actually get your head around. This episode will help you on the next stage of your fat loss journey, or perhaps even more importantly, help you figure out if you should be switching up your goal for a bit in order to give your body and mind a much-needed break. Hey, do you want to join Rachel and Ashleigh somewhere warm and beachy for a healthy, fun, challenging  MSW retreat? Fill out this form to give us feedback on your ideal fun fitness retreat! Thank you to our new sponsor, True Nutrition, where you can customize your own protein! Choose a mix of protein bases, a range of delicious flavors and sweetness level, and boost your protein with adaptogens, collagen, immune support, electrolytes and much more. Ashleigh loves the chocolate fudge brownie with a grassfed New Zealand beef protein base, and Rachel is testing different protein base combos for the ultimate protein ice cream recipe. Save time, effort, and money by combining all your supplement needs into one delicious protein powder. Head to truenutrition.com/MUSCLE and use the code MUSCLE for 20% off your custom mix! Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu  Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen     

Filip Keuppens is the CEO of The Pickle Juice Company, a leading functional beverage brand known for its science-backed sports drink designed to help stop muscle cramps. Under his leadership, the company has expanded to more than 17,000 retailers across the US and is trusted by elite athletes and professional sports teams. Before leading The Pickle Juice Company, Filip built deep experience in sales, marketing, and retail at major companies, including Kraft Heinz, Warner Home Video, and 20th Century Fox. He is passionate about advancing sports hydration through science, innovation, and consumer education.  In this episode… Muscle cramps can strike without warning and derail athletic performance. But what if relieving a cramp had less to do with electrolytes and more to do with your nervous system? What does science reveal about how to stop muscle cramps almost instantly? For Filip Keuppens, a consumer products executive and endurance athlete, muscle cramps are primarily a neurological issue rather than simply the result of dehydration or electrolyte loss. He explains how years of scientific research led to the development of a proprietary formula that interrupts the nerve signals responsible for cramping in 60 seconds or less. He also discusses the challenge of educating consumers about the difference between a scientifically formulated product and ordinary pickle brine. Beyond the science, Filip shares how authentic athlete advocacy, strategic retail partnerships, and a values-driven culture have fueled the company's growth while building trust with consumers. He also offers insights into launching products in major retailers, cultivating loyal brand ambassadors, and using AI to improve business operations. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Filip Keuppens, CEO of The Pickle Juice Company, to discuss building a science-backed performance beverage brand. They explore the neuroscience behind muscle cramp relief, strategies for expanding into major retail chains, and the power of ambassador marketing. Filip also shares how AI is being explored to improve business efficiency while supporting long-term growth.

It's summer and you'd rather be outside doing the things you can only do this time of year than stuck inside at the gym. BUT, you also don't want to lose everything you've been building.So how do you balance enjoying your summer without losing your gains?Well, it depends on how you're spending your summer. In this episode, I go through three different scenarios and what I recommend for each one, so you can actually enjoy this summer without stressing about losing muscle.Enjoy the show!Send me your thoughts

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Creatine has been treated like a bodybuilding supplement for decades, but research suggests it may also support brain energy, mood, bone strength, mitochondrial health, and healthy aging. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe explains how creatine helps replenish ATP, why women and adults over 50 may benefit most, and how much to take for the best results. He also breaks down the research on strength, cognition, depression, menopause, and bone density while revealing the simple mistake that causes many people to give up on creatine before it has a chance to work. Download this FREE Cellular Energy Guide:https://guide.thehealthinstitute.com/l-366 Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1

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OVERVIEW: For years, women have been taught to chase smaller. A smaller body. A smaller number on the scale. Smaller meals. Smaller portions. Smaller everything. But as we move into our late 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, the goal cannot just be getting smaller. The goal needs to be getting stronger. In this episode, I am talking about why muscle is truly the currency of longevity and why building and preserving muscle is one of the best investments a woman can make in her long-term health. Muscle is not just about looking toned. It supports your metabolism, blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, bone health, posture, balance, strength, independence, and resilience as you age. This is especially important for women in midlife. Hormonal changes, stress, poor sleep, years of dieting, under-eating, and random workouts can all contribute to muscle loss over time. Inside this episode, we cover: Why muscle is one of your greatest assets as you age Why women need to stop chasing smaller and start building stronger How muscle supports metabolism and body composition Why strength training is essential after 35 The difference between random workouts and structured training Why lifting too light may be holding you back Why under-eating can sabotage muscle and metabolism How GLP-1 users can protect muscle during weight loss One of the biggest mistakes I see women make is focusing only on the scale. But weight loss without muscle preservation is not the goal. The goal is not just weight loss. The goal is better body composition. That means preserving and building lean muscle while reducing excess body fat in a way that supports your hormones, metabolism, strength, and long-term health. If there is one thing I hope you take from this episode, it is this: muscle is not vanity. Muscle is about the kind of life you want to live 10, 20, and 30 years from now. If you are ready to stop guessing and you want a customized strategy that helps you build strength, support your metabolism, and create sustainable results after 35, apply for coaching or take the Phase Assessment Quiz linked in the show notes. RESOURCES: Join my Rise workout program HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/rise Click here to schedule your FREE alignment call to see if my 1:1 coaching program is a good fit for you: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/7de98067/appointment/18062930/calendar/4677043?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=18062930 Hume scale: https://humehealth.com?bg_ref=aOvr7WQtPp&utm_source=aOvr7WQtPp&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=aOvr7WQtPp Discount code: ASHLEYFILLMORE Email us at: Support@metabolicfix.com Click Here to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program https://metabolicfix.com/one Take My PHASE ASSESSMENT QUIZ HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/phase-quiz Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashley_fillmore1 Want to see which one of my programs is the best for you? Take my Services Quiz: https://www.metabolicfix.com/services-quiz Take my FREE Metabolic Damage Quiz here: https://metabolicfix.com/md-quiz

NEW! Little Big Affirmations Deck for Kids: Check it out.   Click here to Shop Affirmation Decks, Oracle Decks, and more! Use Promo code: RCPODCAST20 for 20% off your first order!   Today's Power Affirmation: I exercise and expand my happiness muscle to beastly levels every day.    Today's Oracle of Motivation: It's easy to feel like happiness is elusive. You feel incredible and confident one day, and then unimportant, unattractive, and depressed the next. Before you know it, you end up slamming a bottle of wine and a tub of ice cream to help numb the gloom. But, just as people transition from unhealthy and overweight to healthy and fit, you can exercise your happiness muscle and build a life of smiles. With the tiniest practices of gratitude and mindfulness and a focus on what truly lights you up, you can turn yourself into the Hulk Hogan of happiness. The army of sadness cannot break down your fortress if you are kicking their ass every day.   Designed to Motivate Your Creative Maniac Mind The 60-Second Power Affirmations Podcast is designed to help you focus, affirm your visions, and harness the power within your creative maniac mind! Join us daily for a new 60-second power affirmation followed by a blast of oracle motivation from the Universe (+ a quick breathing meditation). It's time to take off your procrastination diaper and share your musings with the world!   For more musings, visit RageCreate.com     Leave a Review & Share! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “Listen on Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Scroll down under “Ratings & Reviews” & click “Write A Review” Leave an honest review. You're awesome!  

Is chronic pain really an inevitable part of aging—or could it be a warning sign that deeper imbalances are affecting your healthspan, mobility, and quality of life? In this episode of Growing Older Living Younger, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with physical therapist, registered nurse, educator, and functional wellness expert,Stacey Roberts, about the root causes of chronic pain and why conventional treatments often focus on symptom relief instead of true healing. Stacey explains how chronic inflammation, food sensitivities, hormone imbalance, gut health issues, biomechanics, and lifestyle factors can all contribute to persistent pain and reduced function. Listeners will learn how a personalized, root-cause approach may help reduce pain naturally, restore mobility, improve resilience, and support healthy aging and longevity. Stacey Roberts is the Founder of New You Health and Wellness and creator of The Pain-Free Formula. She is a licensed Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, educator, and functional wellness practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Her work spans orthopaedics, sports medicine, chronic pain, pelvic health, women's health, and functional wellness. Stacey specializes in uncovering the root causes of chronic pain through an integrative approach that includes biomechanics, nutrition, hormone balance, gut health, and lifestyle medicine. Her current mission is to help people reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and reclaim quality of life without relying solely on medications, injections, or surgery. She is also the host of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast and the author of multiple books on women's health and hormones. Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction  03:54 – Stacey's journey from physical therapy to functional medicine  05:00 – Discovering the connection between gluten sensitivity and chronic pain  10:27 – Why pain is a protective signal rather than the enemy  15:07 – Muscle cramps, nutrient deficiencies, hormones, and gut health  17:52 – Optimizing versus personalizing nutrition for pain relief  18:44 – Food sensitivity testing and unexpected inflammatory triggers  23:03 – The story behind The Pain-Free Formula  26:11 – Hidden risks of long-term NSAID and pain medication use  27:10 – The gut-joint connection and holistic pain management  30:46 – First steps for people who feel they have tried everything  32:57 – Key takeaways for reclaiming health, mobility, and independence  Connect with Stacey Roberts  New You Health and Wellness : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-roberts-pt-rn-mba-msn-6a26997    https://www.youtube.com/@newyouhealthandwellness2178  The Pain-Free Formula (Book)  The Pain-Free Formula Podcast  Connect with Your Host,  Dr. Gillian Lockitch Email: Askdrgill@gmail.com Email me for complimentary iintroduction to Growing Older Living Younger  website: https://www.askdrgill.com/

Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATTIn this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss:- How to lose 100lbs- When tracking calories goes too far- GLP1s, muscle loss, and bone density- Myths about stress and weight gain- My specialized pull-up program- Building muscle without counting calories- Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway- JFK assassination conspiracies- And more...Do you have any questions you want us to discuss on the podcast? Give Tony a follow and shoot him a DM on Instagram - @tone_reverie - https://www.instagram.com/tone_reverie/ I hope you enjoy this episode and, if you do, please leave a review on iTunes (huge thank you to everyone who has written one so far).Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet... we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all: https://www.sfinnercircle.com/

Eccentric exercise — movements where your muscles lengthen under tension, such as walking downstairs or lowering into a squat — builds greater force with less oxygen demand and less cardiovascular strain than conventional exercise Muscle soreness after eccentric exercise usually comes from inflammation and irritation in connective tissue rather than widespread muscle destruction, and your body rapidly adapts after only one or two sessions Elderly women who performed descending stair walking twice weekly for 12 weeks improved blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol markers, and lower-body strength more than women who focused on ascending stairs Short home-based eccentric exercise routines involving movements such as chair squats, wall pushups and heel drops improved strength, flexibility, and mental health, while more than 90% of participants continued exercising afterward Eccentric training improves balance, coordination, joint stability, and injury resistance because your muscles and nervous system learn how to absorb force more efficiently during real-life movement

Check out the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library at ketogenicgirl.com and use code VANESSA for 20% off. Today's episode of the PSMF series is a special conversation from the archives with bestselling author and nutrition expert Maria Emmerich. We explore how a protein-sparing modified fast can be used strategically to accelerate fat loss while prioritizing protein and protecting precious lean muscle. Maria explains the important difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why simply adding more dietary fat may work against your goals when fat loss is the priority. We discuss how PSMF differs from traditional keto, fat fasts, egg fasts, intermittent fasting and extended fasting, as well as why protein should remain at the center of a body-recomposition plan. True Nutrition Build your own custom protein blend with the exact protein source, flavor, sweetener, and ingredients you want. Choose from 20+ protein options, customize every detail, and have your personal formula saved for easy reordering. Get 20% off your first custom protein blend at truenutrition.com/VANESSA with code VANESSA. Maria also shares practical strategies for overcoming sugar cravings, creating a supportive food environment and making satisfying high-protein meals easier. We talk about common obstacles such as relying on packaged "keto" foods, drinking high-fat coffees, overeating dairy and nuts, underestimating dietary fat and trying to obtain an entire day's protein in one meal. In this episode, we cover: What a protein-sparing modified fast is and how it differs from traditional keto The difference between weight loss and true fat loss How lowering dietary fat can encourage the body to draw upon stored body fat Why adequate protein is essential for preserving lean mass PSMF versus fat fasts, egg fasts and extended fasting Why prolonged fasting may not be ideal when muscle preservation is the goal Whether PSMF is appropriate for highly active people and endurance athletes Why higher ketones do not necessarily mean greater body-fat loss The problem with adding unlimited butter, cream, oils and fat bombs Why bulletproof-style coffee may quietly stall fat-loss progress The challenges of obtaining sufficient protein with one meal a day Intermittent fasting, meal frequency and protein distribution Hunger versus "hangry" blood-sugar swings How sleep can influence hunger and sugar cravings The role of movement, strength and an active lifestyle in body composition Electrolytes and hydration when lowering carbohydrates Foods that may be easy to overconsume, including dairy and nuts Preparing high-protein foods in advance to make consistency easier Maria's favorite PSMF-friendly recipes, including protein-sparing bread How to build an approach that supports your goals, preferences and lifestyle This conversation is full of practical insights for anyone interested in using PSMF as a targeted fat-loss tool—or simply learning how to place protein at the center of a smarter body-recomposition strategy. This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet, fasting routine or health plan. The PSMF Library is officially live

In episode 381 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer — sports and exercise physiotherapist — sits down with Pogo physiotherapist Tim Studley for the first instalment of a two-part mini-series on shin pain and tibial bone stress injuries, following on from their earlier three-part bone stress injury series. This episode is essential listening for runners, coaches, and clinicians alike, unpacking how to tell the difference between medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS/shin splints) and a true tibial bone stress injury — two conditions that can feel identical but require completely different management. Brad and Tim walk through the physiology of bone loading, the palpation tests that separate a "safe to keep running" diagnosis from one requiring an MRI, and the loading tests used to stress-test the tibia safely in clinic. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://pogophysio.com.au. Listen in as we delve into the following: The prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries and why the shin is the most common bone stress site in runners Why bone stress injuries occur: workload errors, loading frequency vs. magnitude, and individualised risk factors The continuum from "happy bone" to stress reaction to frank stress fracture Why pain magnitude doesn't reliably predict injury severity The heterogeneity of bone innervation and why the periosteum is key to understanding pain Differentiating MTSS from tibial bone stress injury — and why the management is entirely different The 10cm palpation rule: a clinical prediction rule for when to suspect bone vs. soft tissue Why the anterior (front) shin is a higher-risk, non-union-prone injury site The loading-test ladder: double leg calf raise → single leg calf raise → single leg hop → side-to-side hop → forward hop The role of muscle-bone synergy: how calf strength and girth influence tibial bone stress risk Recovery timelines by injury grade, and why MRI matters for prognosis and athlete buy-in A real case study: a triathlete's navicular injury, deconditioning, and return to tibial bone stress injuries Quotes "You can go from hero to zero really quickly with bone."  "Higher levels of pain don't necessarily mean a worse injury."  "Muscle loads bone."  Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: Pillar Performance 02:15 – Introduction to Tim and Brad's conversation 02:27 – Prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries 03:56 – Why bone stress injuries occur: workload and biomechanics 05:22 – Symptom patterns: bone stress injury vs. other shin pain 07:42 – Heterogeneity of bone innervation and pain variability 10:10 – Why pain severity doesn't predict injury severity 11:07 – MTSS vs. bone stress injury: two schools of thought 12:06 – Brad's clinical experience and personal injury history 13:59 – Cardinal signs and symptom progression in MTSS 15:23 – The three-legged stool: history, physical exam, imaging 16:19 – The 10cm palpation rule explained 19:43 – Applying the rule in practice 20:42 – Anterior shin pain: a higher-risk presentation 21:39 – Loading tests: from calf raises to forward hopping 24:07 – Individualising the loading-test progression 26:03 – Does the 10cm rule apply anteriorly? 26:55 – History as the biggest predictor of reinjury 27:53 – MRI, prognosis, and grading via the Fredericksons scale 29:15 – Reading hesitancy and movement quality in loading tests 31:10 – Why bone stress injuries aren't purely about vertical impact 33:03 – Calf girth and bone stress risk correlation 34:56 – Case study: a triathlete's navicular injury and recovery 35:58 – Episode close & sponsor mentions THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online at pogophysio.com.au. Your Hosts:

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik sits down with Dr. Martin Miner, Dr. Larry Lipshultz, and Dr. Tobias S. Kohler to unpack the myths and realities of testosterone therapy. The conversation covers who truly benefits from testosterone treatment, how guidelines are evolving, distinctions between replacement therapy and abuse, and natural ways to boost testosterone. Listeners will walk away with science-backed strategies for optimizing hormonal health, debunking stigma, and understanding the safe management of testosterone. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:23 What Testosterone Does00:07:26 Symptoms, Levels, and Diagnosis00:09:39 Testosterone and Metabolic Health00:14:55 Benefits of Testosterone Therapy00:18:52 Lifestyle, Muscle, and Longevity00:27:26 TRT Stigma, Access, and Safety00:40:34 Testosterone Abuse vs Medical Therapy00:59:40 Sleep, Stress, and Natural Support01:06:10 Testing, Treatment Options, and Future Directions Stay connected with Dr. Martin Miner, Dr. Larry Lipshultz, and Dr. Tobias S. Kohler on social media for daily insights and updates. Don't miss out—follow them now and check out these links! Dr. Martin Miner WEBSITE - https://martinminermd.com/ Dr. Larry Lipshultz INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/lipshultzmd/ X - https://x.com/DrLipshultzTips LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-lipshultz-md-93977344 WEBSITE - https://www.larrylipshultz.com/ Dr. Lipshultz is also the co-host of “Fertility and Other F Words” with Dr. Amy Pearlman, available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, where they discuss a wide range of men's health topics. Dr. Tobias S. Kohler INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/tobiaskohlermd/ X - https://x.com/SexHealthMD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-köhler-58637667 Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You didn't change a thing, but the scale keeps climbing, and it's all landing on your belly. In this episode, we discuss what's going on now that you're in perimenopause and menopause.Andrea Donsky, 7x published menopause researcher, author, menopause educator, and co-founder of wearemorpus.com, sits down with online health coach Aram Grigorian, who has spent 17 years helping women 35 and older change their body composition without the shame, the crash diets, or the thousand-dollar programs. This one is candid (heads up, there's some swearing), and it cuts through the noise you've been drowning in since your symptoms started.Aram and Andrea get into why fat starts settling around your middle in perimenopause, why "eat less, move more" is technically true but nearly useless without a system, and the uncomfortable truth that a lot of women are actually eating too little to lose weight. They also talk honestly about alcohol, sleep, muscle, and why the number of calories you can eat has more to do with muscle than motivation.What you'll learn:Why perimenopause belly fat happens (and why it shows up now when it didn't in your 20s)The difference between weight gain and fat gain, and how you can drop or add 15 pounds in 72 hours without gaining an ounce of fatWhy your doctor's "just eat less and exercise more" advice keeps failing youHow much alcohol is really costing you in sleep, recovery, and caloriesWhy eating too little can stall your weight loss, and how to figure out how many calories you actually needChapters:0:00   Intro: Meet Andrea and Guest Aram Grigorian2:25   Why Women Aren't Broken: Aram's Story6:30   Why Perimenopause Weight Goes to Your Belly12:00  Weight Gain vs Fat Gain: The 15-Pound Water Weight Swing17:30  "Eat Less, Move More" and Being Dismissed by Your Doctor24:30  Alcohol, Sleep, and Your Menopause Weight32:00  Why Eating Too Little Stalls Your Weight Loss39:00  Muscle, Body Fat, and How Many Calories You Really Need45:30  Body Image, Mindset, and Getting Your Partner On Board51:30  What You Can Actually Control (Plus Where to Find Aram)Learn more about Aram: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeachListen to Andrea's interview on Aram's Podcast 211. Nourishing Menopause w/ Andrea Donsky: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/211-nourishing-menopause-w-andrea-donskySend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Ozempic is helping millions lose weight—but what if it's also causing a hidden form of muscle loss most people never see coming?"Ozempic feet" has become a viral term, but the real concern isn't just how your feet look—it's what rapid weight loss may be doing to your muscle mass, strength, metabolism, and long-term health.In this eye-opening episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I uncover the truth behind Ozempic muscle loss, why it happens, who is most at risk, and the science-backed strategies to rebuild lean muscle while protecting your health.If you're taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or another GLP-1 medication—or considering one—this is information you need before your next step.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care • Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement • Accelerated Fast®  https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-fast-supplement • Accelerated Ancient Salt® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-ancient-salt-4-oz Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

Creatine acts like a rapid energy backup system for your cells, helping your muscles, brain, and heart regenerate ATP during physical exertion, mental stress and recovery from illness or aging Research suggests creatine may support not only exercise performance but also aspects of memory, mood, and mental processing speed — particularly in older adults and people with low creatine stores — though more evidence is needed Decades of controlled research found no evidence that standard creatine doses damage healthy kidneys, cause dehydration, or directly trigger hair loss despite years of internet myths Your body naturally produces creatine, but stress, inactivity, aging, heavy workloads, and low intake of animal-based foods often create an energy shortfall that leaves you feeling mentally and physically drained Creatine monohydrate remains the most researched form, and daily doses of 3 to 5 grams achieve muscle saturation comparable to aggressive high-dose loading over time, without the digestive discomfort

Six days before he sat down for this conversation, he ran a marathon. Then he explained what the race did to his brain. When you run 26 miles and your glycogen runs out, your brain still needs energy, so it starts stripping the fatty myelin off its own neurons and burning it for fuel. MRI scans caught a 20% drop in myelin up to two months after a marathon, and cognitive testing showed real impairment for about a month. In this episode, Louisa sits down with Brady Holmer, exercise physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of VO2 Max Essentials, for one of the most practical conversations on aerobic fitness, brain health, and longevity the show has recorded. They cover why "marathon brain" is real but temporary, the menopause parallel where a starved brain catabolizes its own white matter, and whether pre-loading ketones or omega-3s can protect your myelin through a hard endurance effort. Then Brady breaks down VO2 max the way almost nobody does: not as a heart-and-lung number, but as a five-step oxygen cascade running from your lungs to your mitochondria, and why the bottleneck moves from your heart to your muscles as you age. You will learn the exact VO2 max floor below which everything becomes a maximal effort, the "50 at 50" target, and why women should aim for 40 to 50. Brady also lays out how the brain itself gates your fitness through myokine signaling, why the one to two hours after training may matter more than sleep for adaptation, and the truth about "non-responders" and the IGF binding protein biology behind trainability. Then the protocols: why the Norwegian 4x4 beats Tabata for VO2 max, how sauna and post-exercise ketones amplify the same session, why sleep consistency beats sleep duration, and the single weekly workout Brady says everyone should be doing for both VO2 max and brain health over the next decade. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: Marathon Brain and the Number That Predicts How Long You Live 00:40 Does Running a Marathon Really Damage Your Brain? 01:04 The Study: 20% Myelin Loss on MRI After a Marathon 02:16 Impaired Cognition for a Month, Then Full Recovery 03:28 Why It Happens: The Brain Burns Its Own Myelin for Fuel 04:44 The Menopause Parallel: Brain Glucose Starvation and White Matter 05:57 Can Ketones and BHB Protect the Brain During a Marathon? 06:42 How Marathon Runners Should Fuel to Protect Cognition 08:22 VO2 Max: The Strongest Predictor of Mortality and Longevity 09:00 The Oxygen Cascade: What VO2 Max Actually Measures 11:08 Why VO2 Max Matters More As You Age 12:10 The VO2 Max Floor for Frailty and Daily Living 13:11 VO2 Max as a Brain Metric: Averages by Age and Sex 14:20 The "50 at 50" Target and What Women Should Aim For 15:09 The Female Masters Athlete Study and the VO2 Max Bank Account 16:01 How Your Brain Knows It Is Getting Fitter: Myokines 17:41 Mouse Studies: Block the Brain Signal, Lose the Adaptation 18:37 The Post-Workout Recovery Window That Drives Adaptation 19:53 What Kind of Rest Actually Works After Training 20:50 KetoneIQ: Clean Fuel for the Brain 21:50 Qualia Magnesium: Recovery and Deep Sleep 22:45 The Mission: Why Science Is the New Breaking News 27:25 Attacking VO2 Max From a Different Angle: What Is Your Bottleneck? 28:06 Central vs Peripheral: Heart, Muscle, and Mitochondria 30:20 Spotting Mitochondrial Dysfunction With a Simple Lactate Test 33:18 Training Each Link in the Oxygen Cascade 34:41 Targeting the Lungs: Inspiratory Muscle Training 36:19 Iron, Hemoglobin, and Heat as an Altitude Mimic 38:56 Exercise Hemolysis: Why Runners Break Down Red Blood Cells 39:59 Why Investors and CEOs Are Chasing VO2 Max 40:42 What Is Good for the Heart Is Good for the Brain 42:02 Exercise Snacks vs Deliberate Training as You Age 44:41 HIIT for Stroke Volume: Why the Norwegian 4x4 Works 45:43 4x4 vs Tabata and the 2 to 8 Minute Interval Sweet Spot 46:57 Using Heart Rate and Exertion to Train VO2 Max 48:02 Where AI Is Entering Endurance Coaching 49:14 Timeline Mitopure: Powering Your Mitochondria 50:16 Cozy Earth: Better Bedding, Better Sleep 51:04 Responders vs Non-Responders and the IGFBP Biology 55:35 How to Amplify Adaptation From the Same Training Load 56:39 Heat, Post-Exercise Ketones, and Getting the Basics Right 58:14 Sleep Consistency Beats Sleep Duration 01:00:24 The One Weekly Workout for VO2 Max and Brain Health Thank you to our sponsors KetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFF Qualia: https://qualialife.com/NEURO for 50% off Timeline: https://timeline.com/NEURO for Mitopure Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com use code NEURO for 20% off I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. 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Longevity has become a status symbol, marketing term, and in some spaces, a kind of show. Jill Brand joins The AGEIST Podcast to talk about what gets lost when better living becomes another performance, and why movement remains one of the interventions that actually changes daily life.As Head of Branding, Content, and Creative at Pvolve, Brand challenges us to think on muscle, mobility and stability, GLP-1s, injury prevention, and the psychology of trusting your body. The episode gives listeners a clearer way to think about fitness after 40. Rather than as punishment or spectacle, Jill urges us to consider it to be the work that keeps people independent, capable, and connected to the lives they still want to have.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTrue Nutrition: Stop settling for what's on the shelf and build the protein blend that fits your lifestyle at truenutrition.com/AGEIST and use code AGEIST for 20% off your first custom blend.LMNT Electrolytes: Try the all-new Lemonade Iced Tea! Our #1 electrolytes for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Timeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Key Moments“Movement is life. Move your body.”“Muscle is kind of like the secret to long life, to better living.”“Whatever gets you moving is the right workout for you right now.”Connect with Jill BrandPvolveLinkedInInstagramConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

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John Livia is joined by special guests, Aaron Clark and Eric Wood as they discuss Derek Lunsford, the Olympia, IFBB Pro Cards and more in an all-new episode.Check out our sponsors:Nutrifitthttps://www.nutrifitt.comDiscount code: PriestVintage Musclehttps://www.vintage-muscle.com#bodybuilding #ifbb #dereklunsford #olympiaSupport the show

The ceasefire crumbles as the US tries to loosen Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz with bombing. Ukraine and its European allies join forces to protect the continent from ballistic missiles. Plus, how will the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham impact US foreign policy? And would you let South Korea's Buddhist monks lead you to love?

Think your brain is up for a challenge? Get ready to stretch your thinking muscle with 15+ mind-bending riddles! These puzzles don't just test your logic—they'll make you see things in a whole new way. Some are tricky, some are sneaky, and a few might just leave you scratching your head. But don't worry, the answers are there… if you're clever enough to find them! So, grab a friend, sharpen your wits, and let's see if you can solve them all!

The Erics sit down with bone health expert Dr. Lora Giangregorio, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, to unpack what's actually known about how bone adapts to resistance training. The conversation covers why bone changes so slowly, the many sources of measurement error in DEXA scans, and why so much of the exercise-and-bone literature is underpowered and hard to interpret. Dr. G makes a central practical case: for building bone, the message shouldn't be "lift heavy" but rather "work hard." Emphasizing high effort over intimidating absolute loads lowers the barrier to entry, especially for older and osteoporotic populations, while still driving progressive overload. She argues the best current bet is combining moderate-to-high-intensity resistance training with impact work, introduced gradually on a foundation of strength. Along the way she debunks popular but weakly supported interventions, including weighted vests and whole-body vibration platforms, and discusses the difference between biological aging and simple chronic inactivity in bone loss. Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners. massresearchreview.com If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.com If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, head over to: massresearchreview.com/ironculture Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:13 Meet Dr. Lora Giangregorio 7:44 Why bone adapts so slowly 11:42 DEXA error & why to be skeptical 23:07 Does load matter? 33:58 "Heavy" vs "hard" & barrier to entry 42:42 What is impact training? 47:31 The science communication problem 52:55 The weighted vest myth 58:13 Muscle pull, compression & light loads 1:06:48 Do vibration platforms work? 1:09:54 Aging vs. inactivity 1:15:46 Drugs & HRT for bone 1:20:24 How the medications work 1:24:27 Wrap-up & where to find Dr. G

Have you ever lost weight only to find that you still weren't happy with how your body looked?     While losing body fat is an important part of improving your health, staying in a constant calorie deficit can slow your metabolism, reduce muscle mass, and make it harder to maintain your results over time.     On today's show, I explain why alternating between strategic fat-loss and muscle-building phases is one of the fastest and most sustainable ways to transform your body composition.     You'll learn how to preserve muscle while losing fat, why building muscle helps increase your metabolism, and how to structure your nutrition and training throughout the year for long-term success.     I'll also share who should begin with a fat-loss phase versus a muscle-building phase, along with a simple framework you can use to create a leaner, stronger, and healthier body.     Tune into today's Cabral Concept 3806 to discover how working with your metabolism, instead of against it, can help you achieve lasting results.     Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3806 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Dr. Ken Clark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University, where he teaches biomechanics, motor learning, and kinetic anatomy. His research focuses on sprint performance, movement mechanics, injury mechanisms, and skill acquisition, with publications in many of the field's leading journals.Clark has more than a decade of strength and conditioning coaching experience across the private, high school, and collegiate levels, including stops at Summit Sports, CES Performance, Dickinson College, Haverford College, and Villanova University. He earned his PhD in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics from Southern Methodist University and is a former collegiate football player at Swarthmore College.$1 Trial Membership to SCN

Michelle MacDonald is a world-renowned strength and transformation coach helping women over 40 build muscle, reclaim their health, and lead themselves with unshakable discipline. A four-time FMG champion, elite Contest Prep Coach, founder of The Wonderwomen coaching team, and the strategist behind her mother Joan MacDonald's viral transformation, Michelle blends science, powerful storytelling, and mindset to redefine what's possible in midlife. Her mission? To end the cultural obsession with shrinking and show women how to rise throughstrength, structure, and agency. Michelle speaks boldly on aging, performance, hormone literacy, and training for life. She lives between San Miguel and Tulum, and yes, she lifts heavy.www.michellemacdonaldofficial.comwww.thewonderwomen.comwww.trainwithjoanofficial.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thewonderwomengroup https://www.instagram.com/michellemacdonaldofficial/https://www.instagram.com/thewonderwomenofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@thewonderwomenofficial  Rejuve is a line of pelvic health and whole body health supporting supplements that are helping women have a daily poogasm, eliminate leaks and prolapse symptoms, and keep their vulvovaginal tissues supple and resilient. Get your Rejeuve Supplements https://rejeuve.com/ and use code Podcast to save 10% off your first order.Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge  https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here 

Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they learn about the Emsculpt Neo from Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Janeth Ruiz.  The Emsculpt Neo is a non-invasive radiofrequency and HIFEM technology to tone muscles, reduce fat, and improve functional strength and stability.  Find out how Tina is going to try to machine for the next few weeks to see if can help her "twin belly" get back it's tonality.  Subscribe to Dr. Cruz's Insta @drlizcruz to see the before and after pictures of Tina as she goes through the process.  For more information on the Emsculpt Neo check out Dr. Ruiz's website at valinemedical.com, call her at 602-342-7520 or follow her on social media at @valinemedical.      Watch us on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/0EDx6_Z27T0Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist who practices in Phoenix, AZ. Along with her wife Tina Nunziato, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, they have helped tens of thousands of individuals get well from a more holistic standpoint. They focus on issues such as constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, Crohn's disease, and diverticulitis in addition to a person's general overall health. They do this by teaching about real food, water, digestive enzymes, probiotics, detox, greens, electrolytes, food sensitivity testing, and so much more. If you're struggling with finding the answers to your issues, tired of not feeling well, and sick of taking over the counter and prescription medicines, schedule a FREE 30 minute phone consult at www.drlizcruz.com.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof understands how to hope—especially in the face of despair or disappointment. He has spent his life shining a light on global tragedies like the Tiananmen Square massacre or the genocide in Darfur. And yet, despite all the horrors he has born witness to, he maintains a sense of hard-won optimism. “Hope is a muscle,” he says, and one we can all learn to develop.  In this live conversation, Kate and Nicholas discuss:  How to maintain hope in the year ahead Nicholas' best argument as to why this is the best time to be alive His strategies to seeing pain and courage up close over and over again Why our small actions matter (even when it feels like a drop in the ocean)  If you liked this episode, you'll love:  Bryan Stevenson on justice in the face of unthinkable odds David Fajgenbaum on how hope pulls us forward Sarah Polley on why we should run toward what scares us  This episode originally aired September 2024.

Have you been trying, seemingly forever, to lose fat, and just not seeing the results you want? Maybe you've tried a bunch of methods or different diets, you've tried exercising more, you've upped your protein, and you've hit a plateau. In this episode, Rachel and Ashleigh walk you through six things to check in your habits and behaviors before you give up or decide that there's something "wrong." Fair warning, going through this checklist requires you to be absolutely honest with yourself: are you really being as consistent as you think you are? Does your effort match your expectations? Have you actually been paying attention to the right things? Listen to the full episode for clear instructions on a six-step audit to determine if you're really doing what you need to do in order to lose fat. Thank you to our new sponsor, True Nutrition, where you can customize your own protein! Choose a mix of protein bases, a range of delicious flavors and sweetness level, and boost your protein with adaptogens, collagen, immune support, electrolytes and much more. Ashleigh loves the chocolate fudge brownie with a grassfed New Zealand beef protein base, and Rachel is testing different protein base combos for the ultimate protein ice cream recipe. Save time, effort, and money by combining all your supplement needs into one delicious protein powder. Head to truenutrition.com/MUSCLE and use the code MUSCLE for 20% off your custom mix! Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu  Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen 

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Ep 122: Another Ask Me Anything episode! This week I'm answering your questions on fat loss, strength training, workout classes, fitness trackers, core strength, and how to know when it's actually time to make a change to your routine.We're talking about what I would prioritize if you want to lose 5–10 pounds without obsessively tracking calories, how long you should actually rest between sets if strength is the goal, and whether I trust the calorie burn and step count metrics coming from wearables like the Oura Ring/Apple Watch.I also get into the very common feeling of knowing you have muscle... but not necessarily being able to see it the way you want to — and whether that means you should keep building or finally shift your focus toward fat loss.Plus, we talk about workout classes: why I don't think they're inherently bad, where people can run into problems when classes become their entire training routine, and how to keep the workouts you genuinely love while still making progress toward your physique goals.And finally, I answer a question about weak back muscles, posture, core strength, and whether you really need hour-long Pilates sessions to feel strong and supported in your everyday life and strength workouts.As always, if you have a question you want answered on a future AMA episode, send me a DM on Instagram @chelseyrosehealth!__________________________________________________________________________________________________Apply for Advanced Training and Nutrition with Chelsey & Dr Emily Dow HEREStart your 7 day FREE trial of my new app HERE!Programs:8 Week Summer Prep Planhttps://www.trainerize.me/profile/chelseyrosehealth/?planGUID=d48c6fbf116c4e8fb4d31f94b5376fa3Want to work one on one with Chelsey?Set up a one on one consultation call here to see if personalized online training is right for you.Join a semi-private class in LA here.Email info@chelseyrosehealth.com to inquire about one on one in person training.Shop the things i'm loving HEREFollow Chelsey on Instagram:@Chelseyrosehealth@StrengthtobuildFollow Chelsey on TikTok Here."Submit a question to the show"

You've noticed your arms are softer. Things feel heavier than they used to. And you figure that's just what happens after 50.What's actually going on underneath is a lot bigger than what you can see in the mirror.In this episode I get into what muscle is really doing for you, and what starts breaking down when it goes. Some of it surprised even me, and I've been studying this stuff for years.If you're over 50, this one matters more than you think.Enjoy the show!Resources mentioned:Lift-IT 10-Day Strength Training Kickstart > Strength Training Membership > Send me your thoughts

You're either practicing bravery or you're practicing fear. There's no neutral when it comes to mindset. In this fourth episode of the Bravest Summer Ever series, I'm breaking down the third key to bravery: practice. Research shows that just 5 minutes of negative news makes people more depressed, less likely to help others, and convinced the world is a negative place. When you binge the news, scroll political tweets, or read angry Facebook posts, you're practicing fear. So how do you practice bravery instead? Simple. Look at your calendar for the next 7 days and ask: where do I want to be brave this week? Whether it's a big podcast interview, giving tough feedback, or posting about your work, find 1 to 3 practice moments and figure out your plan. The key to mindset is spending more time talking to yourself than listening to yourself. You get better at anything you practice, so let's practice bravery.In This Episode:Order Procrastination Proof!You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Have me speak at your next event! Have me speak at your next event!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3464: Ben Greenfield shares several practical strategies for staying fit for life, emphasizing adaptability, strength training, high-intensity intervals, strategic low-intensity exercise, and addressing common physical weaknesses before they lead to injuries. His approach shows that long-term fitness isn't about perfection but about building sustainable habits that keep your body strong, resilient, and ready for life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/fitness-articles/how-to-stay-fit-for-life-the-official-top-10-countdown-part-1/ Quotes to ponder: "Flexibility is crucial to be fit for life." "Muscle is youth and you must engage in some form of resistance training if you want to be truly fit." "If your cardio is 100% conversational then you're leaving lots of fitness on the table." Episode references: Health IQ: https://www.healthiq.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Caroline sits down with fitness powerhouse Senada Greca—founder of the We Rise app and the trainer behind Kim Kardashian's brutal 6:00 AM workouts.

Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Here's what you missed on the show today: Tegan’s friends are trying to convince her to turn up to her party late. What was your first or most memorable haka like? What are your intentions for Matariki this year? We’re still after a 16th man for the Classics, could it be you? The new CEO of NZ Muscle Dave Letele joins us on the show. Storme may or may have not embarrassed himself in front of the All Blacks. Arun is taking credit for our work… What name screams they’d take credit for your work. Whose got it worse right now in this winter, Asthmatics or Eczema suffers? Shot for listening, From Eds AKA Eric AKA Edith AKA Eddison

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3464: Ben Greenfield shares several practical strategies for staying fit for life, emphasizing adaptability, strength training, high-intensity intervals, strategic low-intensity exercise, and addressing common physical weaknesses before they lead to injuries. His approach shows that long-term fitness isn't about perfection but about building sustainable habits that keep your body strong, resilient, and ready for life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/fitness-articles/how-to-stay-fit-for-life-the-official-top-10-countdown-part-1/ Quotes to ponder: "Flexibility is crucial to be fit for life." "Muscle is youth and you must engage in some form of resistance training if you want to be truly fit." "If your cardio is 100% conversational then you're leaving lots of fitness on the table." Episode references: Health IQ: https://www.healthiq.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/502 In this solosode, you'll explore how to make peace with tinnitus after acoustic trauma, including the half dozen different root causes that can drive it and the specific supplements and technologies with research behind them, why cardiovascular fitness itself seems to protect your hearing as you age, and whether tattoos are actually as risky as people think, from the heavy metals hiding in colored ink to what a major 2024 study found about tattoos and lymphoma risk. I also break down a new study showing you can get the same heat shock protein boost from heavy resistance training that you would normally only get from a sauna, why stacking a hard workout with a sauna session afterward may give you the best of both worlds, and take a closer look at a study making headlines for supposedly debunking the whole eating before bedtime rule, because the fine print tells a very different story than the headline does. Episode Sponsors: Xtendlife: Most vitamin E supplements contain only alpha-tocopherol, but the more compelling research points to tocotrienols for cardiovascular, brain, and healthy aging support. Xtendlife’s Tocotrienols Vitamin E is formulated without excess alpha-tocopherol and is backed by over 26 years of formulation expertise in New Zealand. Visit www.xtendlife.com/benschoice and use code GREENFIELD for 15% off your order. Just Thrive: If you’ve accepted bloat, cravings, and sluggish digestion as normal, the Just Thrive Gut Essentials Bundle pairs a probiotic clinically proven to arrive 100% alive in your gut with Digestive Bitters, a blend of 12 science-backed herbs that support digestion and GLP-1 production. Visit justthrivehealth.com/BEN and save 20% with promo code BEN, or get a full refund if you don’t notice a difference. BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: The seven essential forms of magnesium included in this full-spectrum serving help you relax, unwind, and turn off your active brain after a long and stressful day so you can rest peacefully and wake up feeling refreshed, vibrant, and alert. Go to bioptimizers.com/ben and use code ben15 for 15% off any order. Troscriptions: Explore Troscriptions' revolutionary buccal troche delivery system that bypasses digestion, delivering pharmaceutical-grade, physician-formulated health-optimization compounds directly through your cheek mucosa for faster onset and higher bioavailability than traditional supplements. Discover a completely new way to optimize your health at troscriptions.com/BEN or enter BEN at checkout for 10% off your first order. LMNT: Everyone needs electrolytes, especially those on low-carb diets, who practice intermittent or extended fasting, are physically active, or sweat a lot. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free sample pack with your purchase!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever lost weight only to find that you still weren't happy with how your body looked?     While losing body fat is an important part of improving your health, staying in a constant calorie deficit can slow your metabolism, reduce muscle mass, and make it harder to maintain your results over time.     On today's show, I explain why alternating between strategic fat-loss and muscle-building phases is one of the fastest and most sustainable ways to transform your body composition.     You'll learn how to preserve muscle while losing fat, why building muscle helps increase your metabolism, and how to structure your nutrition and training throughout the year for long-term success.     I'll also share who should begin with a fat-loss phase versus a muscle-building phase, along with a simple framework you can use to create a leaner, stronger, and healthier body.     Tune into today's Cabral Concept 3806 to discover how working with your metabolism, instead of against it, can help you achieve lasting results.     Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3806 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Short answer: yes. Training each muscle group twice a week builds more muscle than once a week — the data is clear on this, and Sal, Adam, and Justin break down every reason why in this episode. From how fatigue silently kills your volume to why junk sets pile up when you try to cram everything into one workout, they pull back the curtain on what's actually happening inside your body when you split things up. You'll also learn why total training volume — not just sets, but reps AND weight — goes up automatically when you split your body across two sessions, and why that matters more than almost anything else for building muscle long term. The guys connect the science to real-world scenarios: bad weeks, missed workouts, leg day mental prep, and how to fuel the sessions you want to crush. They also walk you through the brand new MAPS Upper Lower program, a four-day-a-week upper/lower split built around exactly this training philosophy. It's the first four-day-specific program they've ever built, it comes in both male and female versions, and it's 40% off right now during the launch window. Use code LAUNCH at mapsupperlower.com to grab it. Products Mentioned: MAPS Upper Lower — https://mapsupperlower.com (code: LAUNCH) MAPS Anabolic — https://mapsanabolic.com MAPS Aesthetic — https://mapsaesthetic.com MAPS Performance — https://mapsperformance.com Sponsors: LMNT — drinklmnt.com/mindpump Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Episode Overview and New Program Announcement 0:48 Sponsor: LMNT Electrolytes 1:31 Why Twice-a-Week Beats Once-a-Week: The Data 4:16 Strength Gains vs. Hypertrophy Gains at Different Frequencies 6:18 Why Fatigue Is the Enemy of Muscle Growth 7:02 Power Training and the Plyometrics Mistake 8:43 Real-World Flexibility of the Upper/Lower Split 9:45 Better Exercise Selection and Eliminating Junk Volume 14:05 Total Volume Defined: Sets, Reps, and Weight 20:22 Training Intensity: Stop Short of Failure 22:31 MAPS Upper Lower Program Details and Launch Offer