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Episode 479 IronRadio - Topic Listener Mail and News Jul 22, 2018

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After a brief crowd-sourcing announcement from Dr. L, the guys tackle a wide variety of listener mail and news topics such as collagen supplements, muscle protein synthesis timelines, unstable overhead exercises, effects of a high body mass index, muscle soreness, compression garments for recovery, and the cognitive effects of simply smelling coffee. Pull up a bench and get in on this!

Episode 478 IronRadio - Topic How and Why of Mass Gain Training Jul 15, 2018

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In the second of a two-part series on the how and why of mass gain, the guys turn their attention to training. From weekly volume to types of contractions, to movement choices and even motivation, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for news on the benefit of saturated fat in dairy foods, green tea, topical baking soda, a book recommendation, and a couple of new scientific papers Drs. Lowery and Nelson are publishing with colleagues. Finally, hearty thanks go out to Ben and Matt for science leads, and Eli, Jacob, Cory, and Douglas for their strong support of the podcast! You are all appreciated!

Episode 477 IronRadio - Topic How and Why of Mass Gain Eating and Recovery Jul 08, 2018

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With Phil on the road, Drs. Nelson and Lowery geek out in response to an iTunes request to revisit the how and why of gaining muscle mass from a nutrition and recovery perspective. By the end of the episode, Phil contributes as well. What results is an updated Iron Radio treatise on all the best ways to go about becoming a bigger man or woman - including many of the mechanisms, expectations, and behavioral tips behind making it work. Also, much gratitude goes out to Jon, Rory, Matthew, Stephen, and Arturo for their strong support of the Iron Brotherhood. You are appreciated!

Episode 476 IronRadio - Topic Adding 20 lb to Your Bench in a Day Jul 01, 2018

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Internet marketers and magazines boast of amazing, fast gains, but is there any truth to it? After science news on various mental aspects of training, the guys take a look at adding 20 pounds to your bench press in a single day. Is it possible? What techniques could get you there? And how might you set the stage for a new personal record? Come on in and find out!

Episode 475 IronRadio - Topic Navigating Strength-Fitness Social Media Jun 24, 2018

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Which social media communities do you browse for your fitness fix? Do you habitually stick to just one? After covering the weekly mail and news, the guys discuss several online outlets. Everything from credibility to trolls to paid forums gets attention. Also tune in for what to look for in a fish oil product, a new use for My Fitness Pal data, a recent testosterone controversy and plenty more. Lastly, much gratitude goes out to these strong supporters of IronRadio - Neil, Damon, Marnie, Jill, and Kurt. You are appreciated!

Episode 474 IronRadio - Guest Jim Wendler Topic Fatherhood Jun 17, 2018

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Upon his return from Ireland, Dr. L offers nutrition news, then after the break Phil shares his recent phone call with Jim Wendler. Nutrition topics include a mini-review of Irish foods and how similar they can be with dietary choices made by lifters. The Topic of the Day concerns fatherhood, giving back, teaching and coaching, and tangential issues as they relate to lifters. There's a clip from Wendler that survived the tech glitch during Phil's call and the guys discuss the entirty of the conversation. Pull up a bench and get in on this extra-long episode!

Episode 473 IronRadio - Guest Adam Glass Topic Perspectives on Intensity Jun 10, 2018

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In an extra long episode, Dr. Nelson interviews former combat veteran, grip competitor, and strongman Adam T. Glass. The Topic of the Day is intensity and there are many questions answered - what it is, how it is misunderstood, how it changes training frequency, what its implications are for body composition, and how it affects client compliance. Also tune in for discussion on journaling, safety, diet plans, coachability, specificity, and tons more. Come on in!

Episode 472 IronRadio - Topic Entrepreneurship in Fitness-Nutrition Jun 03, 2018

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This week Lonnie and Phil answer a question on protein quality, then move on to listener reviews before discussing the Topic of the Day. If you've ever wondered about how to start a new company, product, event, or even innovate toward social change, this discussion is for you. Toics include funding, boot-strapping, team building, crowd-sourcing, and plenty more. There's even an opportunity to lend YOUR expertise to an entrepreneurial project Dr. Lowery has in the works! And as always, much gratitude goes out for the strong support the Iron Brotherhood and Sisterhood provides. Peter, Austin, Jon, Alan, and Neil - you are appreciated!

Episode 471 IronRadio - Topic Lessons from Our Heroes May 27, 2018

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Once some listener mail is covered, Lonnie, Phil and Mike talk about their muscle sport heroes. Each co-host shares qualities they value or try to emulate, from innovation, to discipline, to mindfulness and more. Who do the guys emulate and how do their perceptions stack up to your own heroic lessons? Tune in and find out! Lastly, much gratitude goes out on this holiday weekend to those who share their strong support of the Iron Brother- and Sisterhood - Alan, Vicki, Thomas, Damon, Neil, and Marnie. You are appreciated!

Episode 470 IronRadio - Guest John Kilbourne Topic Late-stage Physique Prep May 20, 2018

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After responding to a number of listener mailings, Lonnie and Phil chat with first-time physique competitor John Kilbourne, just one week before his show. It's fun to talk to athletes this late in their 16-20-week contest preparation, so ripped and so close to go-time. The guys discuss dietary progression, training philosophy, and what's going through a competitor's mind when peaked like this. Lastly, great thanks to IronRadio sisters and brothers Britney, Bradley, Joe, Michael, and Nathan for their strong support of the show!

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