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In each episode, the Stronger By Science team delves into exercise and nutrition research, health and fitness trends, and listener questions. Through deep dives, banter, and anecdotes, you'll learn how to interpret and apply the latest science, how to explain fitness trends to your friends, and what actually matters when it comes to living a strong, healthy life.
Oct 30, 2024
TIME STAMPS 00:05:58 - Question 01 - Strength & Longevity 00:25:23 - Question 02 - Progressive Overload and Bodyweight 00:34:40 - Question 03 - Resistance Curve vs. Range of Motion 00:41:43 - Question 04 - Bulking, Metabolism and Weight Gain 00:51:15 - Question 05 - Hypertrophy vs. Rest Times 01:03:15 - Question 06 - PEDs in Professional Sports 01:27:05 - Question 07 - Training/Nutrition Program for Teens MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Oct 16, 2024
Email your questions to podcast@strongerbyscience.com ! Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com BMR article series: https://macrofactorapp.com/articles/bmr/ TIME STAMPS 0:00:32 – Important announcement 0:12:00 – Why discuss BMR? 0:16:00 – What is BMR (terminology)? 0:20:40 – Determinants of BMR https://macrofactorapp.com/best-bmr-equations/ https://macrofactorapp.com/determines-basal-metabolic-rate/ 0:24:05 – The (In)accuracy of BMR prediction equations https://macrofactorapp.com/metabolism/ 0:40:00 – Impact of Sex on BMR https://macrofactorapp.com/sex-basal-metabolic-rate/ 49:05 – Impact of age and weight loss on BMR https://macrofactorapp.com/aging-and-metabolism/ https://macrofactorapp.com/weight-loss-bmr/ Brief aside: total variability and PCOS: https://macrofactorapp.com/range-of-bmrs/ https://macrofactorapp.com/pcos-bmr/ 58:00 – Impact of weight gain on BMR https://macrofactorapp.com/weight-gain-bmr/ 1:08:10 – Why athletes have higher BMRs https://macrofactorapp.com/athlete-bmr/ MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Oct 2, 2024
In this episode, Pak and Milo break down the research around how to warm-up for maximum muscle growth and strength. What should your warm-up strategy be? Finally, they cover some questions asked by listeners. TIME STAMPS Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-142 here 00:15:30 - Warming Up for Hypertrophy - Overview, Existing Research and Limitations 00:27:26 - Warming Up for Hypertrophy - Studies in Detail 00:38:20 - Takeaways 00:47:44 - Audience Q&A Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Sep 18, 2024
In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo cover the research on warming-up. Does warming-up reduce injury risk? Does stretching help you stay healthy? How solid is the evidence for warming up? TIME STAMPS Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-141 00:06:30 - Personal Experience With Warm-Ups 00:15:52 - The Purpose of Warming Up 00:24:13 - Warm-Up Effects 00:45:30 - Stretching and Injury Prevention 01:14:13 - Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Aug 21, 2024
TIME STAMPS Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on https://www.strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-140 00:10:26 - Forcing Advanced Periodization 00:38:42 - High Reps for Hypertrophy 00:49:00 - Getting Strong to Get Big 01:01:17 - All You Need Is A Few Exercises 01:07:18 - Audience Q&A Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Aug 7, 2024
In this episode, Pak, Greg, and Milo gear up for another round of Battle Royale debates. They cover aggressive fat loss, cheat reps vs strict reps, whether studies in beginners should apply to advanced lifters, exercise stability for building muscle, optimal doesn't exist, experimenting for best progress, science vs broscience, the pump, and the overhead press being the one true lift. TIME STAMPS 00:02:51 - Aggressive Fat Loss 00:18:38 - Cheat Reps vs. Strict Reps 00:27:21 - Studies in Beginners 00:40:58 - Exercise Stability for Building Muscle 00:49:49 - Optimal Doesn't Exist 00:57:49 - Experiment With What Works for You 01:28:31 - Science vs Bodybuilder Knowledge 01:44:00 - The Pump 01:55:55 - Overhead Press Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Jul 24, 2024
In this episode, Greg, Pak & Milo go over the current literature on bulking and whether you actually need to bulk to maximize muscle growth. Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-138 TIME STAMPS 00:03:47 - Personal Experiences with Bulking 00:12:42 - Most relevant studies 00:52:08 - Other Studies 01:13:32 - Audience Q&A Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.
Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, Pak and Milo discuss time-efficient training strategies for hypertrophy and strength, debunking the myth that you need to spend countless hours in the gym to see significant gains. TIME STAMPS 00:07:40 - Why is Time Efficiency Important? 00:14:21 - Antagonistic Paired Supersets 00:30:42 - Drop Sets 00:43:03 - Additional Tips 01:07:07 - Strength Training Tips 01:10:48 - Audience Q&A Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on here MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. Join the Research Spotlight newsletter : Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit . RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Try MacroFactor for free : Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . BulkSupplements : Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. MASS Research Review : Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.