Barbell Shrugged

New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!

Latest Episodes:

Hustle, Loyalty, Respect w/ John Cena, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #779 Jan 01, 2025

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John Cena is an actor, rapper, and recently retired professional wrestler.

In WWE, Cena has won 17 championships in total, including 10 World Titles.

In addition, Cena has also won the WWE United States Championship three times, and is a four-time Tag Team Champion, having held the World Tag Team Championship twice, and the WWE Tag Team Championship twice. Cena also won the 2008 Royal Rumble match and is a two-time Superstar of the Year Slammy Award winner (2009 and 2010).

Outside of wrestling, Cena has released the rap album "You Can't See Me" which debuted at #15 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and starred in the feature films The Marine (2006), 12 Rounds (2009), and Legendary (2010). Cena has also made appearances on television shows including Manhunt, Deal or No Deal, MADtv, Saturday Night Live, Punk'd, and Psych. Cena was also a contestant on Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race, where he made it to the final round before being eliminated, placing third in the overall competition.

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The Rhythm of Rest: Unlocking Sleep Potential Naturally w/ Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #778 Dec 25, 2024

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Dr. Christopher A. Perry, an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date.

His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University, deepened his expertise in Exercise Science & Sports, Sleep & Circadian Rhythms, and Nutrition.

Chris's current research focuses on sleep, movement analysis, and CO2 tolerance, particularly in tactical populations and collegiate athletes.

His work aims to enhance performance, wellness, and longevity health outcomes, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of exercise and sports science.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Chris is an executive performance coach, weight loss consultant, fitness entrepreneurship mentor, podcast host, and enjoys engaging in coffee culture and movie discussions.

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[Women's Health] Menstrual Cycles and Menopause w/ Dr. Stephanie Estima, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #777 Dec 18, 2024

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Dr. Stephanie Estima is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She's been featured on Thrive Global, of the Huffington Post, has over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com, and has helped thousands of women lose weight, regulate hormones, and get off medications with her signature program, The Estima Diet. You can hear her every week on her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie.

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Physiology Friday: [Immune System] Why Optimal Nutrition Starts with the Immune System w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged Dec 13, 2024

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

What is the immune system
Why the immune system is responsible for building muscle
How gut health impacts the immune system
Understanding recovery and its impact on the immune system
How to optimize your immune system for performance

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Anders Varner on Instagram

Doug Larson on Instagram

Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

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Physiology Friday: [Immune System] Why Optimal Nutrition Starts with the Immune System w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged Dec 13, 2024

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

What is the immune system
Why the immune system is responsible for building muscle
How gut health impacts the immune system
Understanding recovery and its impact on the immune system
How to optimize your immune system for performance

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Anders Varner on Instagram

Doug Larson on Instagram

Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Dan Garner on Instagram

Managing Stress and Performance for Tactical Populations w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #776 Dec 11, 2024

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Mike Lane is a professor at eastern Kentucky university teaching in the parks, recreation, exercise, and sports science on the graduate and undergraduate level. His phd is in exercise physiology with an emphasis in muscle physiology. Currently he works with a variety of sports and tactical athletes and performs research tracking those athletes and their performance over time.

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Dr. Mike Lane on LinkedIn

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Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Physiology Friday: [Bloodwork] What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Your Bloodwork w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged Dec 06, 2024

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

Why blood chemistry is trusted world wide
What tests should you get when doing blood work
What are hidden markers your doctor may not be seeing
How often should you get bloodwork
Performance, health, and longevity through bloodwork testing

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Anders Varner on Instagram

Doug Larson on Instagram

Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Dan Garner on Instagram

Training Updates, Goals, and Surgery Prep w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #775 Dec 04, 2024

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In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged, it's all the homies talking about getting strong. Coach Travis Mash just wrote his one millionth training program for himself as he continues his journey to be the most well rounded ex-strongest man in the world.

We also dig into training around past injuries, finding the right exercises, setting goals, and how to use strength training to prepare for surgery.

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Physiology Friday: [Immune System] The Single System In Charge of Building Muscle, Losing Fat, and Reducing Stress w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged Nov 29, 2024

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

Why the immune system matters
Immune system and stress
Immune system and fat loss
Immune system muscle building
How to Optimize Your Immune System

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Anders Varner on Instagram

Doug Larson on Instagram

Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Dan Garner on Instagram

Metabolic Flexibility w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #774 Nov 27, 2024

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Dr. Michael T. Nelson is a research-fueled nutrition and fitness educator.

Dr. Mike spent 18 years of his university life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier.

Dr. Nelson has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He is also an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

He has been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies, athletes at the top of their game, and now you.

The techniques he has developed and the results he has gotten for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.

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Dr. Mike's Flex Diet Course

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