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Episode 429 IronRadio - Guest Joe Schillero, Topic Lifters' Behavioral Health Aug 06, 2017

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What are some of the mental health issues that commonly confront lifters? Once the guys address a backlog of listener mail, they sit down with powerlifter and mental health proponent Joe Schillero to find out. Many questions get attention. Is a reliance on training as a way to self-treat negative emotions smart? What are some suggestions and cautions when it comes to logs and journals? And what has Joe seen in his work advocating for mental health among lifters? Pull up a bench and find out!

Episode 428 IronRadio - Guest Becky Chermok, Topic Female Powerlifting Jul 30, 2017

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After the usual mail and news, Phil, Lonnie and Jon talk shop with powerlifter Becky Chermok. The intro segment deals with regional powerlifting gyms, questionable food documentaries, and the purportedly addictive nature of cheese and casein peptides. During the Topic of the Day, Becky and the guys discuss the rarity of big lifts like hers, gender differences in attitude, weight classes, and female strength potential. Lastly, a big thanks goes out to supporting members Andrew, Neil, Alan, Jill, and Rob. You are hugely appreciated!

Episode 427 IronRadio - Guests DiStefano and Schafer, Topic The State of Fitness Jul 23, 2017

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In an extra-long episode, the guys get in a conference call with Sal Di Stefano and Adam Schafer from the popular MindPump podcast. First, though, Drs. Lowery and Nelson answer mail about intermittent fasting and post-competition re-feeds. There's also a bit of news on a Testosterone.com breakfast article to which Lonnie and Mike contributed. Then in the Topic of the Day, everyone's attention turns to the state of general fitness in the U.S. From guru ignorance to social media to science and conflict of interest, plenty gets attention. Pull up a bench and get in on this!

Episode 426 IronRadio - Topic Grey-Area Performance Enhancement Jul 16, 2017

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The mail this week is about deadlifts and health-versus-gains. Then Phil and Lonnie discuss controversial performance-enhancing drugs and supplements. Based in part on a New York Times article on doping, the discussion ranges from USADA behavior to coercion, to the meaning of natural and more. Several supplements and hormones get discussed. Lastly many thanks to Fred, Daniel, Jacob, and Douglas, all supporting members of the Iron Brotherhood. The show keeps airing because of you and your lifting brothers and sisters. You are appreciated!

Episode 425 IronRadio - Guest Dr. David Geier, Topic Injury Treatment and Career Longevity Jul 09, 2017

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After Drs. Lowery and Mike cover news and mail, Lonnie interviews orthopedic surgeon David Geier. Dr. Geier's practice and new book address the recognition and treatment of injuries - including those endured by lifters - and how they relate to one's training career. Specific topics this week run the gamut from deadlift frequency to getting the most out of your blueberries, to anabolic steroids and tendon rupture. Finally, a big thank you goes out to supporting members of the Iron Brotherhood, Wyatt, Jeff, Jon, and Rory. You are appreciated!

Episode 424 IronRadio - Guests Walker and Ruffner, Topic Food Tech Convention Jul 02, 2017

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Come onto the floor of a food technology convention to learn how food gets created and what it means for lifters and fitness enthusiasts. The Skype connection is rough at times this week, but for those hungry for info., it's served up as best as possible. Repeat guests Mike Walker and Kayla Ruffner join the conversation. Topics include food trends that will affect us all such as the growing popularity of plant protein, meat grown in vats, the disconnect between food and nutrition, clean labels and much more. Also tune in for news on doping, and new bodybuilding films and podcasts. Stay abreast!

Episode 423 IronRadio - Topic Recent Achievements in Training Jun 25, 2017

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What have you accomplished or learned this week? After the mail and news, Dr. L and Coach Stevens offer their own recent achievements and thoughts. The news covers coffee's potential effects on longevity, poop doping - yes really - and the lingering mind-body connection after traumatic events. How much do these things affect your health and your training? Find out! Also tune in for iTunes reviews and a friendly reminder to support podcasts and artists you love. Come on in!

Episode 422 IronRadio - Topic News, Mail, Questions Jun 18, 2017

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This week the guys cover nutrition and fitness industry news, then move on to listener questions from Facebook and around the Web. Topics include food labels, snacking and health, the effect of vegetarian diets on muscle tissue, topical joint creams, drug use in Crossfit, and how to increase vegetable intake. Questions range from anti-inflammatory nutrients to specificity of training for strength athletes.

Episode 421 IronRadio - Topic Changes in Training Philosophy Jun 11, 2017

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Over the years we all develop preferences that develop into a training philosophy. This week the guys discuss how theirs have changed - or not changed - across the decades. From heavy to high-rep, from self-application to client goals, and from variety to specificity, plenty gets attention. Also tune in for mail and news covering health issues like acid reflux, why different diets affect us differently, metabolic inflexibility, and tons more. Finally, the following Iron Brothers deserve thanks this week for supporting the show - Joe, Cale, Joseph, Jeff, Jarrett, and Wyatt; you are appreciated!

Episode 420 IronRadio - Topic Supplements that Work for Sleep Jun 04, 2017

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Which strategies or dietary supplements do you use to sleep as well as you train? There are many out there, so the guys discuss a broad spectrum. From amino acid derivatives to herbs, plenty of opinions and facts get discussed. Also tune in for mail and news on creatine, strongman standings, and the potential downsides of caffeine. Finally, thanks go out this week to supporting members William, Jason, Jon, and Andrew; you know who you are and you are appreciated!

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