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Episode 209 IronRadio - Guest John Davies Topic The Fitness Industry May 18, 2013

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Phil, Lonnie and Rob get an earful from irrepressible fitness veteran John Davies. Theories, facts, and questions fly. When did marketing supplant the best parts of training, namely quality of life and community? Why does fitness culture change so quickly these days? What's wrong with thinking, skepticism, and sobriety in today's market? This episode is not just for you curmudgeons. It's time to reflect and reconnect with your passion for the game - without feeling the need for a Like button!

Episode 208 IronRadio - Topic Canadian Seminar May 12, 2013

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Special event coverage... Coach Stevens covers a wide range of audience comments at yesterday's strength and fitness seminar in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Meanwhile, from Iron Radio Recording Studio Number 1 (i.e. Lonnie's home office), commentary on nutrition topics gets interspersed. From the most practical whole food choices, to specialty supplements, to training strategies, to successful weight gain, tons of questions get answered. Don't miss this episode; it's like being there!

Episode 207 IronRadio - Topic News, New Guests, Gym Talk May 04, 2013

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Lonnie and Phil share lots of news, info. on upcoming guests, and good old fashioned gym talk. From Dr. Fred Hatfield to an IFBB pro to some fascinating experts in other areas of interest, there's plenty in the May-June lineup! Then... Interested in caffeine? Coffee? Creatine? Learn about one of the lingering controversies regarding how these things interact. There's also talk on maximal protein dose in a meal, getting the best results from biceps tendon surgery, and what plain old milk does to your insulin sensitivity. After the break, the discussion turns to what the diverse duo is doing in the gym. Low-volume, high-frequency, fasting, cookie binges - are they really this varied? And why? Tune in to help choose what YOU will be doing in the gym this summer!

Episode 206 IronRadio - Topic Brands We Like Apr 27, 2013

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Dr. Lowery and Phil talk news and brands. From artificial organs to gene doping to protein spreads for maximal muscle growth, there's plenty of the usual science. Then Phil shares some lifting progress and the guys move to the day's topic. What brands of gym equipment, gear, clothes, supplements and foods do the guys prefer? What apps and web sites are giving away free stuff that's worth it? If you are interested in good free podcast apps, the crowd-funding craze, nutrition science news, national fitness statistics, free meditation audio, or tracking your diet, this is one practical episode for you!

Episode 205 IronRadio - Topic Meet Talk, News Apr 20, 2013

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Phil tells Rob and Lonnie about last week's power meet and explains behind-the-scenes facts on running competitions. Then everyone talks shop. Afterward, mid-show ads be damned... the guys move right to iTunes reviews, listener mail, and science news. Want details? From meet day mindset, to tips on running them smoothly, to mature strategies for contest day success, the tactical trio pontificates. Also, topics range from assessing your potential to whole-body training to red meat and low-carb diets. Join in this week for all things meet... and MEAT!!

Episode 204 IronRadio - Guest Host Jon Mike Topic Eccentric Training Apr 13, 2013

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The guys cover reader mail and news, then eccentric training as the day's topic. The conversation ranges all over the place. In bodybuilding, which is better - genetics or effort? What does gifted actually mean? In powerlifting, should lifters include walk-outs with super-heavy weights? And how do the guys feel about adolescent mass training and eating? Then, the talk turns to the brutal but effective nature of eccentric training. What are the pros and cons of incorporating negatives? What do they do to muscle tissue that's so interesting? And ultimately, how can we leverage them properly for massive strength and size? Unless you're too sore to reach for your computer, it's time again for Iron Radio!

Episode 203 IronRadio - Guest Chad Waterbury Topic High-frequency Training II Apr 06, 2013

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After the news, Lonnie and Phil spend some more time with Chad Waterbury. Chad, a physiologist who focuses on neurology, is also a strength coach. This time, Chad discusses mechanisms behind HFT and answers devil's advocate questions on the approach. Check out www.hftmuscle.com for more. Also tune in for a spring contest, with new prizes. You will have a blast with this one! Lastly, get new science on body fat reduction and health enhancement from several angles; some of this will surprise you. It's time again for your favorite mix of news, science and all things iron!

Episode 202 IronRadio - Topic News, Outdoor Spring Lifting Mar 30, 2013

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Phil and Lonnie are all over the science and industry news, then get to the Topic of the Day. How does one overcome anabolic resistance? What do high protein breakfasts do for late-day indulgers? What new drug stance is Crossfit HQ taking that's controversial? Then, with warm weather approaching, it's time to get your arse outdoors! Tune in to hear tips and stories about what's so good about lifting in the sun! Think outside the box, grab some weights, and go claim a local scenic spot for Iron Radio!

Episode 201 IronRadio - Topic Vices in Bodybuilding and Strength Sports Mar 23, 2013

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Dr. L and Phil share the usual bevy of news, then talk vices - smoking and drinking in strength sports. First, the news... listeners and Iron Radio friends let the guys know they are competing, needing answers, and reading some science of their own. Also, the passing of two titans, Nasser El Sonbaty and Joe Weider, gets some discussion. Then, Phil and Lonnie give straight facts about what smoking and drinking do to - and for - bodybuilders and strength athletes. Why are competitive bodybuilders walking around smoking? What benefits could a stiff drink have for performance? Going beyond a just-say-no approach, the guys explain what they know from the science world and from training experiences. Don't miss these knowledge bombs and stories!

Episode 200 IronRadio - Topic Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Technique Differences Mar 17, 2013

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Episode 200!! Rob, Phil and Lonnie offer tons of news before getting to the Topic of the Day. From science news on coffee and probiotics, to upcoming power meets, to Jim Wendler's new web site, to some great listener mails, there's plenty to discuss. Then, what specific differences exist in the core lifts, as approached by a bodybuilder vs. a powerlifter? The guys discuss bench, squat, deadlift, and select accessory exercises. Going beyond the muscle-vs-movement focus, what aspects of each exercise are altered? And why? Tune in this week and celebrate four years of better Internet programming for all strength athletes!

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