Barbell Shrugged

[Joint Pain] How to Effectively Train With Creaky Joints and Old Injuries w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #679 Jan 25, 2023

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In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

How to measure and manage fatigue
The benefits of soft tissue work using lacrosse balls and foam rolling
Why perfect movement is critical to eliminating joint pain
Using isometrics for max effort without risking injury
How to develop tendon strength and resilience
Why you should be going to a globe gym
How to structure workouts around injuries

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[Adaptation] How to Reach Your Goals in the Most Efficient and Effective Way w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #678 Jan 18, 2023

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In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:

Principle of Specificity: Why the body gets better at the task you practice most often
Exercise selection based on type of muscle contractions (eccentric, concentric, or isometric)
Finding optimal ranges of motion for specific adaptations
Variability in external resistance (plates, bands, chains, etc)
How to track and measure velocity of the movement
What are force vectors and how you use them for specific adaptations

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[Psoriasis] A 3-Step System to Find Root Cause, Relief, and Symptom Management w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #677 Jan 11, 2023

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What is psoriasis.
How is it related to other skin issues like eczema, acne, and Rosacea.
What is causing the body to overproduce skin cells as a protective measure.
What lab tests likely need to be ordered to see immune disfunction and root causes.
Topical treatments that help manage symptoms vs. addressing root cause.
Are the skin issues the first sign of future issues if the problem is not resolved?
What is the role of gut health in healing skin issues?

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[Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged #676 Jan 04, 2023

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

The spectrum of health from sick, to not sick, and to optimal.
Optimal is a word thrown around with ease in the healthy space. What does optimal health look and feel like?
Why are the current blood markers in a normal range and not optimal?
Where are normal reference ranges created?
If you want to know optimal ranges, where do you find them?
Why are optimal ranges a better reference point than normal ranges?
Hope can you be labeled "healthy" by normal ranges but still have underlying issues that go undetected?

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[Testosterone] How to Increase Testosterone by 300% w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Dan Garner and Dr. Andy Galpin Barbell Shrugged #675 Dec 28, 2022

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Dan Garner is the co-founder of RAPID Health Optimization, which offers high precision, luxury health and performance.

His coaching resume is second to none having worked with dozens of professional athletes in 9 different sports. Within his clientele he has worked with three Super Bowl champions, two UFC title winners, an Olympic gold medalist, two Olympic bronze medalists, three hall-of-fame inductees and two all-time world record breakers.

Additionally, Coach Garner has created the very popular Ultimate Nutrition Mentorship, Ultimate Training Mentorship, and Cutting Edge Strategies for Physique Transformation certificate programs where personal trainers and fitness professionals undergo an online education process to turn their passion for this industry into a successful and thriving career.

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

1. Why bloodwork, stool samples, urine, and hair create a full health profile

2. How micros are the secret to ultimate performance

3. How to increase testosterone in the shortest amount of time

4. How confidence can be the secret to increased testosterone

5 Specific supplements for increased testosterone

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[Sleep] Sleep Studies, Psychological Stressors, Supplements and How to Optimize Your Sleep w/ Josh Ruben, Anders Varner, Doug Larson and Dr. Andy Galpin Barbell Shrugged #674 Dec 21, 2022

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Josh Ruben is the CEO and founder of Absolute Rest.

The most comprehensive and advanced sleep assessment and solution technology on the planet. The only system ever designed that simultaneously diagnoses your sleep 1) environment (air quality, sound, particulates, CO2, etc.), 2) pathology (clinical-grade PSG), 3) behavior and 4) physiology (direct biometric measurements).

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The Minimal Method: A Minimalist Approach to Healthy Living Without Overwhelming Your Lifestyle w/ Joey Thurman, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged #673 Dec 14, 2022

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Joey Thurman is a health, fitness, nutrition expert, and television contributor/host.

He is the author of the new book, "The Minimum Method, The Least You Can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You". Joey was named the best trainer in Chicago by the Chicago Sun Times in 2015 and ‪NEWBEAUTY.com‬'s top 3 favorite celebrity trainers.

He has appeared on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, Sherri Shepherd, Tamron Hall, Watch What Happens Live, Harry Connick Jr, WGN, TEDx, his own Facebook Watch series Home Sweat Home, and many more.

Joey's work has been featured in publications such as Men's Health, Women's Health, Pop Sugar, U.S. News and World Report, NPR, People Magazine, Shape, NY Post, Fitness Magazine, ‪Livestrong.com‬, ‪BodyBuilding.com‬, Daily Burn, Inspiyr, TimeOut Chicago, CaliDiet, The Chicago Sun Times, Beach Body, and many more.

Certifications: Bachelors in Liberal Studies (BLS),

Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Human Movement Specialist (HMS), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Barefoot Training Specialist (BTS), Heart Rate Performance Specialist (HRPS), Certified Stress Management Coach (CSMC), Certified Sleep Science Coach (CSSC)

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