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Episode 379 IronRadio - Topic Old Ideas that Work or Do Not Aug 21, 2016

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Have you ever heard a time-honored theory on gaining strength or muscle mass that still holds true? Or remember one that no longer holds up? Sometimes science and progress change our conclusions, sometimes they support the old ones. Join Coach Stevens and Professor Lowery as they examine a few such ideas and principles. Specific concepts like progressive overload, reversibility, specificity, pre-exhaust, negatives, and the toxin theory of anabolism get attention. Also: The YouTube audio is sometimes published a day before the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

Episode 378 IronRadio - Topic Reddit Questions Aug 14, 2016

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Lonnie and Phil do news and listener mail before getting to Reddit questions in the Topic of the Day with Dr. Mike Nelson. News is about how large Americans are, why diets don't work, funding your wellness business with grants, and more. Mail covers getting enough caffeine through coffee, managing health vs. gains, and rest time between sets. In the Reddit question-and-answer segment, the guys cover inquiries both old and new. What are affordable foods to keep stocked in your pantry? Is sugar more or less equal to other carbs? And at what moment did the hosts decide to take diet seriously? Note that IronRadio is now also being simulcast on YouTube - AUDIO ONLY - for those who might prefer to listen at home via that method. The YouTube audio is sometimes published a day before the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Check out Lonman07 on Youtube.

Episode 377 IronRadio - Topic Lagging Muscle Groups Aug 07, 2016

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Lonnie, Phil, and Big Jon Mike cover news and discuss lagging muscles this week. The news is about genetics and gene doping as well as caffeine and muscle recovery. In the Topic of the Day, the guys address the causes of weak or lagging muscle groups and how to bring them up. Issues like genetics, rep type, volume, and realistic expectations come up. Note that IronRadio is now also being simulcast on YouTube - AUDIO ONLY. If people like it, it will continue. Check out Lonman07 on Youtube.

Episode 376 IronRadio - Topic Two-a-Day Programs Jul 31, 2016

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Technical glitches notwithstanding, the guys are like clockwork, bringing news and discussion. The science news covers newly suggested rules for consuming raw eggs and an oft-overlooked way to handle training and life stress. The Topic of the Day covers the considerations of two-per-day training programs. What are the benefits? The demands? And who are they best for? Find out! Tune in for the usual podcast - that's also being simulcast this week on YouTube! Details are on the Facebook IronRadio Listeners Page, Lonman7 on Twitter and Lonman07 on Youtube.

Episode 375 IronRadio - Topic News, Reviews, Power Meet Talk Jul 24, 2016

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This week is a bit different. After Drs. Nelson and Lowery cover nutrition news and iTunes reviews, Phil goes out onto the floor of a powerlifting meet for brief interviews. News topics include the anabolic effect of plant proteins, huge protein intakes and fat gain, what healthy poop looks like, and cranberries as anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals that also aid gut health. After the mid-show break, Coach Stevens covers some lifter questions and offers audio clips from the floor of the Sunflower State power meet. Topics include leaving weight on the platform, judging squat depth, positive versus negative reinforcement, first time competitors, timing one's energy drink on the big day, and plenty more. Tune in and see why Iron Radio is the favorite podcast of many strength and health enthusiasts!

Episode 374 IronRadio - Guest Mike Beech Topic Highland Games Jul 17, 2016

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The science-vs-sport pendulum swings back toward athletes this week with with Highland Games national lightweight champion Mike Beech. After Lonnie covers some news and mail, Coach Stevens talks shop with Mike. The news is about working and playing hard, and the injury risks in strength and muscle sports. Which sport is most dangerous? Find out! News also covers crazy 1100-pound deadlifts and controversial Crossfit prizes. Then in the day's topic, the guys cover which events take place in the lightweight and heavyweight classes of Highland games, trends in the sport, the Highlander approach to gym time, and tons more. Pull up a bench and get in on this!

Episode 373 IronRadio - Guest Kelly Lowery Topic Fat Loss Behaviors Jul 10, 2016

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Drs. Nelson and Lowery cover news and listener mail, then talk behavior modification with licensed counselor Kelly Lowery. First, coffee science takes center stage and bodybuilding posing tips get covered. What weird applications are coming from used coffee grounds? And how does drawing stick figures help prepare one for physique display on stage? Find out! Then in the day's topic, behavioral therapist - and bodybuilder's wife - Kelly Lowery gets in on a fat loss discussion. What is CBT? How do counselors set up clients for behavior change? Which lifestyle factors help or hinder adherence to a fat loss program? Time to get your learn on.

Episode 372 IronRadio - Topic What's In Your Supplement Cabinet? Jul 03, 2016

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In this holiday weekend episode, the guys cover lots of news, then discuss dietary supplements. The news is about engineering super broccoli, a huge new whey and casein factory opening in Europe, the mechanism by which gut microbes affect our physiology, coffee - more coffee - and much more. After the break, the talk turns to which dietary supplements each co-host has in his cabinet. From muscle building to dieting, to injury prevention and rehab, and even to nootropics, the bases get covered. Time to turn on Iron Radio while you grill up those steaks!

Episode 371 IronRadio - Guests Anthony Almada and David Barr Topic Nutrient Timing and Ketotic Diets Jun 26, 2016

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After everyone answers fun questions in the culmination of the Quick Fire contest, two major topics get attention. First, David Barr - long a critic of overstated claims for pre-post-workout timing - makes some serious observations. Anthony Almada concurs, offering his experise and evidence from the literature as well. Then, after the break, the guys talk all things keto. Do fat-adapted athletes struggle with intense workouts? Are very low-carbohydrate diets only for those of a certain genetic disposition? Almada furthers the discussion with more insights from the literature. This is a fun and informative episode that dares to challenge convention.

Episode 370 IronRadio - Guest Mark Rogers Topic Habits and Exercise Programming Jun 19, 2016

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We are all creatures of habit. But can you manipulate yours to benefit your training? After some news on diabetes and a new handheld spectroscopy-based food scanner, the guys talk behavior change. Trainer, podcaster, and entrepreneur Mark Rogers shares insights on how long it takes to form a new lifestyle habit, what mechanisms underlie it, how to set yourself up for maximum benefit, and more. It's time to reinforce your own weekly practice - of listening to Iron Radio!

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