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Episode 349 IronRadio - Topic How to Be a Meathead Jan 24, 2016

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This week the news, both in sports and in science, drives the conversation. What is a meathead? A PED user? A web-forum-dominant bodybuilder looking for followers? An anxious or suicidal power athlete? There seems to be no shortage of characteristics and behaviors that collectively apparently define this unique aspect of our sports. You may find yourself agreeing with some descriptors and vehemently opposing others. If you're a bearded, bald, bloated, hard-drinking, vain, big-eating alpha male or female, this episode may be for you!

Episode 348 IronRadio - Topic News, Mail, Explosive Lifts Jan 17, 2016

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In another fairly long episode, Jon, Phil, and Lonnie tackle news, listener mail, and then the Topic of the Day. Tons of issues get attention. Training special populations, new dietary guidelines, creatine, caffeine gum, genetically modified foods, overstated natural claims, selecting explosive lifts and types of explosive reps. It's another whirlwind of information and fun talk - so come on in!

Episode 347 IronRadio - Topic Hormones Revisited Jan 10, 2016

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In an extra-long episode, Drs. Lowery and Nelson cover news, then offer a little lecture of sorts on basic endocrinology. The news covers pros and cons of coffee and energy drinks, along with new products like green coffee flour and even caffeinated peanut butter. Then, in the Topic of the Day, the professors run through a list of major hormones and what they do for lifters. Importantly, practical applications for each of six major glands and their hormones get covered. How does one manipulate adrenaline, thyroid, insulin, testosterone, GH, and cortisol? Tune in and find out! There's something this week for both beginners and more advanced trainers alike.

Episode 346 IronRadio - Topic Year In Review Jan 03, 2016

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Phil, Jon and Lonnie review 2015, including predictions made one year ago. Did they come true? Topics include gut bacteria and health, coffee, and extreme diets like gluten-free, IIFYM, GOMAD, and detox. Also reviewed are dietary supplement grants, strict anti-doping regulations, and training trends like daily squatting and eccentric reps. Finally, the guys offer a few sneak peeks and predictions for 2016. Start your new year with a look back and a look ahead!

Episode 345 IronRadio - Guest Adam Glass Topic Grip Training Dec 27, 2015

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Join Drs. Nelson and Lowery for listener mail, news and talk of grip training. Adam Glass joins the guys to share insights from the world of hand strength. Grip competitions, hand size, anatomy, and the surprisingly far-reaching benefits of grip strength get discussed. Pull up a bench and get some handy tips!

Episode 344 IronRadio - Topic Lightning Round Questions Dec 20, 2015

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After a request for more light-hearted fare, the guys have fun answering this-or-that questions about their lifestyle and preferences. Of course the usual news gets attention as well, including information on protein-oatmeal products, sleep and body fatness, a potential new dark side to saturated fats, and micro-RNAs as part of anabolic sensitivity. It's a fun show for holiday listening. Merry Christmas Iron Brothers and Sisters!

Episode 343 IronRadio - Topic News and Gym Talk Dec 13, 2015

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During a mid-December lull, the guys just kick back with a little news and gym talk. The news comes from listener mail and a recent review paper. Topics include preserving muscle during immobilization, collagen as a protein supplement, and biceps tears. The Topic of the Day continues the chat with what the hosts are experiencing in the gym. Issues like triceps tenderness, general conditioning, training volume, and the importance of frequency get attention. Pull up a bench and get in on the talk!

Episode 342 IronRadio - Guest Carrie Hogan Topic Holistic Recovery Dec 06, 2015

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With Phil at a meet, Drs. Lowery and Nelson geek out a bit with guest Carrie Hogan. Playing some catch-up with science news, the crew discusses the pros and cons of getting your vitamin D above the normal range, and the ramifications, if any, of using caffeine as a testosterone booster. Then fellow nerd, masotherapist, trainer and nutrition professional Carrie Hogan shares her origin story. How does one become so broadly educated as a practitioner? Then, in the Topic of the Day, Ms. Hogan runs down the gamut of interconnected factors that affect our athletic and even clinical recovery. How does one balance fuel replenishment, the microbiome, inflammation, antioxidant effects, micronutrient provision, soft tissue maintenance and so much more? Tune in to find out.

Episode 341 IronRadio - Guest Keith Norris Topic Eccentric Training Nov 29, 2015

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After some listener mail, join a conversation with innovator and eccentric-isokinetic training expert Keith Norris. His expo events and inventions make for interesting discussion. The mail question involves double-dumbbell rows; the Topic of the Day is almost a news-type of segment and addresses many questions. What new machines and tools exist that involve a fresh approach to eccentric and isokinetic lifting? How do they compare, both pro and con, with traditional eccentric methods? And how do isometric contractions and eccentric microtrauma add to one's toolbox? Pull up a bench and get in on this!

Episode 340 IronRadio - Guest Eva T Topic Preventing Overtraining Nov 22, 2015

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The guys cover the usual news and mail segments, then talk with Olympian skier, Strength Coach and and Crossfitter Eva T. From red meat to back pain, to the lessons of lifting maturity, plenty gets discussed. From the beginning, Eva seemed to fit right in with the Iron Radio crew. Tune in for chat about the three types of fitness identity, the value of experience in a coach, the fitness industry obsession with over-the-top behaviors, and tools that can be used to monitor yourself so you don't end up regretting the passions of youth. Are YOU overtraining? Come on in and find out.

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