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Episode 509 IronRadio - Guest Bryan Hartsel Topic Training Too Heavy Feb 17, 2019

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How heavy do you really need to train? Big Bryan Hartsel has some tips. Garnering white lights recently with squat and deadlift performances over 900 pounds in the same meet, he certainly knows a thing or two about the subject. Also tune in for a multi-part listener question that ranges from fat loss for big men, to coffee and green tea, to artificial sweeteners. Come on in!

Episode 508 IronRadio - Topic What have You Eaten this Week Feb 10, 2019

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What have you eaten or supplemented this week? And why? The intrepid trio get introspective and invite you to do the same. The discussion ranges from intermittent fasting to post-bulking diets to nootropics to joint support. Also tune in for mail and news on muscle memory, low-glycogen fat burning, and sleep debt while over-eating. Finally, props go out to those listeners who stepped forward to help bring this episode to everyone - Rory, Cale, Joseph, Tom, Michael, and Jeff. You are appreciated!

Episode 507 IronRadio - Topic Elephant in the Room Feb 03, 2019

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This week Coach Stevens and Dr. Lowery cover news and mail, then re-visit a loaded topic, pharmaceutical ergogenic aids in sports. Why do elite strength athletes rarely discuss their polypharmacy openly, even when asked? Does it only serve to reinforce stereotypes? What are the ethical dilemmas? Also, are open competitions a good idea or a bad one? Get answers. Other topics include new research on how coffee helps both the nervous system and muscle hypertrophy, realities of competing with an artificial hip, plus information on restless legs syndrome. Lastly, thanks guys for making this episode possible - Allan, Austin, Jon, Andrew, Neil, and Tyler. You are appreciated!

Episode 506 IronRadio - Topic News on Food, Fitness, and Pharma Jan 27, 2019

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With Phil at a power meet going for his big squat, and Mike on a plane, Lonnie runs solo, offering news of interest to the clever lifters who follow IronRadio. Topics covered with commentary include intermittent fasting, 2019 food trends, Dr. L's current coffee research and presentations, the dose of exercise necessary to induce body comp changes, a novel way to get cells to manufacture their own therapeutic proteins, and new tissue engineering for bad backs. Also, Iron Radio thanks the following folks for their strong support - Neil, Tyler, Alan, Damon, Jill, Kurt, Ryan, and the Outdoor Alliance Company. You are appreciated!

Episode 505 IronRadio - Topic Weekly Habits of Fitness Business Owners Jan 20, 2019

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Coach Stevens and Dr. Nelson both run successful fitness businesses. Yet they differ. Tune in to hear what weekly practices each undertakes to not only keep the lights on, but to put clients first and keep everyone growing in every sense. Also tune in for discussion on real-versus-perceived food allergies, heavy squats on a hip replacement, and an update on Dr. Lowery's coffee tasting project. Finally, hearty thanks go out to supporters Michael, Joe, Britney, Nathan, Joel, and Robert. You are appreciated!

Episode 504 IronRadio - Guest Jose Antonio Topic Recent Research, ISSN Jan 13, 2019

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This week Dr. Jose Antonio, founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, returns to talk recent research and June's ISSN meeting in Las Vegas. Topics range from genes that make you a successful or poor dieter, to a newly-discovered benefit from eating eggs, to animal versus human studies, to the importance of actually collecting data, to what makes a scientific meeting fun. Come on in!

Episode 503 IronRadio - Guest Mike Ormsbee Topic Nutritional Chronobiology Jan 06, 2019

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What's the latest research on the timing of meals? From bedtime snacks, to gut rest, to the recommended number of meals each day and night, Dr. Mike Ormsbee shares his knowledge. The focus stays on fat loss and muscle gain. Also tune in for news and discussion on menu calorie counts, the myco-supplement cordyceps sinensis, and more. Finally, particular gratitude goes out to Kara for supporting our community in the holiday funds drive, as well as to Zafer, John, Pete, Austin and Kurt. Happy New Year!

Episode 502 IronRadio - Topic Did 2018 Predictions Come True Dec 30, 2018

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About 50 episodes ago, the IronRadio crew made some predictions on what the fitness and health science worlds would see in 2018. Did those prognostications pan out? Find out! Also tune in for listener topics like knee wraps, deadlifts, leucine and tons more. Lastly, special thanks go out to Tyler for his strong support in the holiday funds drive, as well as to Neil, Steven, Thomas, Damon, and Kurt. Happy New Year!

Episode 501 IronRadio - Topic Yuletide Mail and News Dec 23, 2018

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With holiday downtime upon us all, Lonnie and Mike take a relaxed approach to listener mail and news. Topics discussed include powerlifting seminars and competing at Strength Guild, foot placement in the sumo deadlift, acquiring a taste for healthy foods, exercise before bed, and plenty more. Gratitude goes out this week to supporters like David, John, Kurt, Jill, and Ryan. Merry Christmas and thank you!

Episode 500 IronRadio - Episode 500 Time Travel Retrospective Dec 16, 2018

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In a special episode this week, the guys set aside the usual format to travel back in time. Each host brings up some of their favorite topics, guests, and laughs - often with a flashback audio clip to emphasize it! THANK YOU EVERYONE for a decade of exploring some of the best - and worst - aspects of bodybuilding, powerlifting, and other strength and muscle sports!

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