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Episode 319 IronRadio - Topic Gym Etiquette Revisited Jun 28, 2015

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Drs. Lowery and Mike cover nutrition and supplement news, then turn the mic over to Coach Stevens before the Topic of the Day. The news covers avocados, berberine and coffee. The coaching clip covers exercise addiction. Then, the discussion topic in the second portion of the episode revisits gym etiquette. A recent article in the Huffington Post on unacceptable gym behaviors is the basis for comparisons in hardcore gyms. Are you acting inappropriately in the gym? Find out! Or just roll your eyes and have a good laugh about what's considered acceptable.

Episode 318 IronRadio - Topic News, Summer Mail Jun 21, 2015

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With summer conference season upon us and a backlog of listener mail, the guys offer tons of information. Strength meetings and clinics in Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kansas are coming up. In the mail section, topics include stem cells, periodization and program design, recovery, DNA testing, real versus bogus nutrition coaching, and more. Also tune in for a review of a pre-workout and recovery product and recent iTunes reviews of Iron Radio. No guests this week. It's time to get back to the usual shop talk format!

Episode 317 IronRadio - Guests Casey, Hogan, Van Wyk Topic ISSN Meeting Jun 14, 2015

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Guests Sean Casey, Carrie Hogan, and Korey Van Wyk co-host with Drs. Nelson and Lowery, reporting on the ISSN annual meeting in Austin, Texas. The International Society of Sports Nutrition holds a lay-academic crossover meeting that brings practical, applied lectures alongside more basic science talks with a physique and performance focus. Discussion on several lecture topics includes periodization and exercise programming, adhering to diets, creatine, beta alanine, very high-protein diets, new tech for monitoring progress, antioxidants, and tons more. Knowledge is power. Come get your geek on!

Episode 316 IronRadio - Guest Mike Walker Topic Stem Cells for Olympic Lifters Jun 07, 2015

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Many lifters struggle with back and joint pain. Strongman and Olympic lifter Mike Walker returns with a story that sheds light on what can be done. It involves stem cell injections for his deteriorating back and what happened. With Phil recovering from a major surgery, this case study is timely and hopeful. Are stem cells becoming a replacement for vertebral fusions in lifters with bad backs? Can they help anything else? How has Mike's training been affected? And what might YOU consider if you suspect slipped discs or degenerated joints, yourself? Also tune in for nutrition news on gut bacteria and food additives, as well as listener mail regarding high volume bodybuilding training and a lean lifestyle. Come on in and get yourself back to training!

Episode 315 IronRadio - Topic To Whom Do You Compare Yourself? May 31, 2015

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After some dietary supplement and training talk, Drs. Nelson and Lowery and Coach Stevens discuss comparisons. Do you compare yourself to other people in your local gym? Are you motivated by professional bodybuilders or world class lifters? Are you most likely to compare yourself to your own prior best efforts? And how does competition fit into all of this? Also tune in for discussion on neurology, eating decisions, and more. This week we're serving up meatier fare than the usual fitness talk!

Episode 314 IronRadio - Topic Gym Talk, Japanese Nutrition Conference May 24, 2015

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In this extra long episode the Iron Radio crew offer gym talk, then come to you on-site from Yokohama Japan. On the lifting front the guys share insights on training while traveling, pre-surgical chores, post-surgical rehab, and more. After the break, the Topic of the Day is a report from the hotel room in Yokohama. Drs. Lowery and Nelson cover the whole experience including new nutrition findings from the Asian Congress on Nutrition. How does physique culture differ in Japan? Why is green tea a big deal? What's the deal with gene clocks and how might they affect you? What meal timing practice can you use to decrease muscle breakdown? There's tons of information you can acquire before it hits journals and textbooks. It's time to journey to the Far East - without the jet lag!

Episode 313 IronRadio - Topic Time Warp Episode News and Gym Talk May 17, 2015

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Enjoy this prerecorded episode that includes tech news for listeners who get Iron Radio via our various apps, as well as news and listener questions. This time warp episode covers questions like length of mesocycles to prevent spinning your wheels, changing your long term goals, avoiding career washout, knee pain in the back squat - and how to address it - and tons more. Get in on this!

Episode 312 IronRadio - Topic Knowledge, Skills, Abilities May 10, 2015

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Dr. Lowery, Dr. Nelson, Coach Stevens, and - wait for it - DOCTOR Jon Mike share news and talk about KSAs. A discussion over what goes on behind the scenes in a PhD dissertation defense leads to a discussion on the different qualities that make someone good in his field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - KSA - get attention. What goes into acquiring a high level of knowledge? How does knowledge differ from skill? How does a person's ability level relate to these other qualities? And where do YOU rank on each quality? Tune in for insights. Also listen-in for a summer contest, more on Phil's foray into boxing, and new ways to look at vitamin D. Come on in and raise your knowledge level!

Episode 311 IronRadio - Topic Coaching Mistakes May 03, 2015

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After the usual listener mail and news, Phil and Lonnie cover coaching mistakes. What common mistakes do trainers, coaches and nutrition gurus often make? What can you do about it? Tune in for answers. Whether it's the Just-Like-Me mistake or the Muscle-Sport-Judgement mistake or the Body-Part-Split-for-All mistake, these errors mislead fitness clients. Also covered this week are topics like clean mass gain for professional wrestling, whey protein filtration processes, and an apparent cure for prostate cancer! We're in your ears again... hope you enjoy!

Episode 310 IronRadio - Topic Favorite Things Apr 26, 2015

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What are your favorite memories, gyms, places to ramp up or cool down, foods, etc.? In this episode the intrepid trio share their thoughts. Coach Stevens, Dr. Lowery and almost-Dr. Jon Mike cover specifics like training stories, competition bests, awesome facilities, mass gain foods, and meals for dieting. Also this week, listener mail is about regional body fat loss and crossing over from powerlifting to Strongman. There's a fun learning curve to understand and spouses can certainly join in! If you like good old fashioned gym talk, this episode is for you. Pull up a bench and join the conversation!

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