Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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SS 185 - To Cheat Meal Or Not Jun 26, 2018

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Grant and Heavey discuss a common topic in the diet space - using cheat meals. Do they really work and help you lose weight? Or do they just end up messing your diet? Also, find out the 3 major events of the year where weight gain is at its peak. Can you guess what they are?

SS 184 - Greens Powders and Multivitamins Jun 19, 2018

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Grant and Heavey take a question from one of the podcast listeners, Billy G., as they try to explore the popular yet under regulated world of vitamin supplementation, which also includes the use of greens powder. You're probably spending a lot on your vitamins and minerals (which half of Americans do), but are you really getting what you think you're getting? Are these companies really what they claim to be?

SS 183 - Science Backed Hangover Cures Jun 12, 2018

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Grant and Heavey talk about possible ways to cure a hangover. You'd probably be surprised to know what the best way to deal with it is! Listen in to find out. Plus, Grant takes a sip of Templeton Rye, which apparently has a unique and interesting history that would probably make you all the more curious to try out.

SS 182 - Are There Really Negative Calorie Foods? Jun 05, 2018

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Grant and Heavey discuss the concept behind negative calorie foods. Do they really exist? Check out these studies looking into negative calorie foods and find out if they really are effective. Meanwhile, do you have trans fats in your diet? Listen in to find out why you need to totally eradicate them!

SS 181 - One Meal A Day, Mediterranean Paleo And Working Out While Traveling: Listener Question Roundup May 29, 2018

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Grant and Heavey address 3 questions from listeners around a grab bag of interesting topics like intermittent fasting, Mediterranean Paleo, and training while you're traveling, especially in a constrained environment. Also, check out some scotch recommendations from our listeners!

SS 180 - Get Som Sleep w/ John Shegerian May 22, 2018

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Trouble sleeping? Then this episode is a must-listen! Grant and Heavey are joined by John Shegerian of Som Sleep, a sleep supplement that's like no other in the market today. Nope, it's not magic, but science - and natural at best. It's vegan, non GMO, drug-free, gluten-free, non addictive, and NSF certified.

As what has been repeatedly discussed on the show, sleep constitutes one of the four pillars of health. It's something non-negotiable. Otherwise it disrupts your energy throughout the day and your health over time. You've got to do what it takes to get the amount you need. Get Som Sleep! (Stay until the end to learn about some great stuff John is giving away.)

SS 179 - Grant Opens Up About Therapy May 15, 2018

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There's usually a negative stigma about seeing a therapist. Today, Grant seeks to break that stigma as he shares his experience with therapy. Last week, we got insights from a therapist, today let's listen from the perspective of the one seeking therapy himself. Grant opens up about events that led to him to see a therapist, particularly stressing the strength involved in acknowledging that you need help and finally asking for it.

SS 178 - What the heck is hypnosis and how can it help you? With Ramzy Ayachi May 08, 2018

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Grant and Heavey are joined by Ramzy Ayachi, Chief Learning Office of NoVa Hypnosis and Wellness. Did you now that hypnosis is actually more than just a stage trick? It's actually used for a handful of medical interventions especially if you're thinking about quitting smoking or losing weight. But really, how effective is it? And how does it actually work? All this and more on today's episode!

SS 177 - How To Train for Size / How to Train for Strength May 01, 2018

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This is part II of Grant and Heavey's discussion from last week's episode (#176 -which we advise you listen to it first to better understand today's conversation). Today, they dive in depth about different training variables and how you can manipulate them for strength or size. Whether you're looking into building size or strength, this is a must-listen!

SS 176 - Do You Need to Add Muscle to Get Stronger? Apr 24, 2018

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In today's episode, Grant and Heavey answer a question from a listener about whether it's possible to increase muscle strength without necessarily gaining muscle size. Heavey gives his take on this, specifically explaining a few of the many factors that can influence muscle strength.

Listen in to also know why this month (April) is actually the best time to start your new year's resolution and how paying for gym memberships can be more effective than getting them for free.

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