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Episode 299 IronRadio - Guest Jason Cholewa Topic Collegiate Nutrition Feb 08, 2015

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After answering a complicated listener question, Drs. Nelson and Lowery talk with Jason Cholewa. As a sports nutrition professor, powerlifter, and former bodybuilder, Dr. Cholewa shares insights on a flexible approach to educating and feeding collegiate athletes. Can a straight-forward balanced diet benefit team athletes and independent lifters alike? Can one eat healthy on campus? And what does Jason's research reveal about the connection between body composition change and performance enhancement? The day's topics range from metabolic damage, to overcoming dietary obstacles, to the simple pleasure of eating, to what constitutes a fitness expert. Come on in, class is in session!

Episode 298 IronRadio - Guest Kalle Beck Topic Starting Strongman Feb 01, 2015

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How does one get into Strongman competitions? Join Coach Stevens, Dr. Lowery and Jon Mike as they sit down with strongman Kalle Beck to find out. From finding the right contest to choosing a weight class, to how often one should undertake skills practice, there's plenty of good info. to be had. Also, in the news, the World Anti-doping Agency is under fire from the scientific community. Will new attention to their policies blow the lid off the prevalence of drug use? Everyone gets in on this testy topic. It's time to lift your knowledge base to new heights - if you've got the stones!

Episode 297 IronRadio - Topic Training Oddities Jan 25, 2015

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With Dr. Mike Nelson in the Third Chair, the intrepid trio cover news, then get into the Topic of the Day - training oddities. The news ranges from clueless thieves to blood sugar tattoos. The topic covers all the weirdness that can surround lifting. Oddball gym members and lifting customs, weird equipment, bizarre lifts, strange facilities, and unusual gym policies. What oddities have YOU seen in YOUR lifting career? Finally, check out the Iron Radio Listeners Page to get information on the end-of-February bootcamp that the Iron Radio hosts will be attending. It's time to tune in and swap lifting tales with the Iron Radio crew!

Episode 296 IronRadio - Topic Doses, Doses, Doses Jan 18, 2015

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After some news, the guys cover all manner of doses regarding common nutrients, supplements and drugs used by strength athletes. The science news involves a potential off-label use for a bladder drug, of all things. Event news covers the recent NSCA Coaches Conference, and Iron Radio-specific news brings an announcement of an upcoming weekend workshop! After the break, the dosing of select compounds gets discussed. There is still some confusion surrounding several substances. From anti-inflammatories to anti-catabolics, from caffeine to creatine, from DHA to Depo-testosterone, plenty gets discussed. Come on in and get your weekly dose of Iron - Radio, that is!

Episode 295 IronRadio - Guests Ernie Lilliebridge Sr and Jr Topic Q and A Jan 11, 2015

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Join a call to Ernie Lilliebridge Sr. and Ernie Lilliebridge Jr. as they answer Iron Radio listener questions. Coach Stevens has interacted with the strength community and brought quite a few inquiries for these world record holders! Topics range from motivation to injury to genetics to training philosophy and more. If you've ever wondered what high-level frequently competing powerlifters think, this special show will provide some insight. Pull up a bench and learn what you can from these titans of the competitive scene! NOTE - old school phone calls like this do not always result in the best audio quality, so be forgiving and glean what you can.

Episode 294 IronRadio - Guest Keith Norris Topic Eccentric Update Jan 04, 2015

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In another fairly long episode, the guys tackle news and speak with tech-savvy business owner Keith Norris. In the news, yet another protein supplement scam ripples across the industry and fast food realities get discussed. In the Topic of the Day, Keith shares his observations using a new type of technology that monitors force output, primarily during eccentric movements. How does the use of negative reps equal efficiency? Is biofeedback useful to lifters during a rep? And how does one program his training, given the extended time frames surrounding eccentric lifts? Tune in and find out!

Episode 293 IronRadio - Topic Realistic Resolutions Dec 28, 2014

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It's an extra long show! After some holiday news and a discussion on high-dose caffeine, the guys discuss New Year's resolutions. First, in the news, several questions crop up. What did the guys get for Christmas? What training-related stuff did YOU get for Christmas? And what's confusing about caffeine? Can it help with recovery in some ways but blunt muscle growth in others? Also, how much arse is being kicked by the Eastern European raw lifters? Then, after the mid-show break, talk turns to the new year. Phil shares thoughts on resolutions versus proper goals, Dr. L computes how long it takes to lose significant amounts of fat or gain noticable muscle, and Dr. Nelson offers data on New Year's resolution success rates. Also discussed are exercise timing windows, muscle biopsies, mTOR and cancer, green tea, curcumin, resveratrol, homemade gym equipment, Phil's new gym, diminishing returns, why people fail, and tons more. Happy New Year to the whole Iron Brotherhood!

Episode 292 IronRadio - Guest MC Powers Topic Year in Review Dec 21, 2014

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What was most memorable this past year? Join university strength coach Mary Catherine Powers as she reminisces and makes predictions with the guys. Topics of discussion are myriad. How about a big list? Best researcher, best research topic, social media icons, notable supplement companies and trends, powerlifting records and comebacks, gut bacteria, gluten-free diets, detox diets, IIFYM, GOMAD, favorite Iron Radio episodes and notable listeners, Ed Coan, Bill Pearl, James Flex Lewis, Russion translations of strength texts, lifting after work, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, meat pies, authentic tacos, the quantified self, Fit Bits and new tech, worst drug testing scandal, and tons more. Also, think outside the box musically and check out a holiday pop-classical intro from The Piano Guys.

Episode 291 IronRadio - Topic Sticky Ideas in Fitness Dec 14, 2014

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Dr. Lowery, Coach Stevens and Dr. Nelson cover some news, then discuss the concept of sticky ideas in the fitness field. The news is about cold weather training, minerals that help with carbohydrate metabolism, how bromance reduces cortisol, and how much protein can be consumed before fat-burning cardio. The Topic of the Day covers what features make an idea pervasive and persistent. Some ideas in fitness are bad and just don't go away. Some ideas are good, and we can use the same principles to spread them and make them stick. It's time for your weekly dose of Iron!

Episode 290 IronRadio - Topic Eating Extra Large Dec 07, 2014

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After the usual news, Dr. Lowery and Jon Mike get hungry. With Holiday Season bulking days upon us, it's time to tell tales of heroic eating. What are some favorite high-calorie yet nutrient-rich foods? And what stories go with them? Further, what if these foods were broken down into high-carb, high-fat, and high-protein categories? It's a fun discussion that's also informational. Come on in, grab some meat pie, and break through your mass gain barrier!

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