Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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SS 175 - Are BCAAs Worth Your Money? Apr 17, 2018

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Grant and Heavey discuss BCAAs - what they are, their effects and whether BCAA supplementation is actually effective or not. Do you really need to take isolated BCAAs? Or would a simple whey protein supplementation be better (and cheaper)? Listen in to find out.

SS 174 - The Crazy Perks of Chewing Gum Apr 10, 2018

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Grant and Heavey talk about the health benefits of chewing gum and you just might be surprised at how it has more pros than you actually think. Whether you should get into the habit of chewing gum (like Grant does) or simply just leave it to the gum lovers (Heavey hates it by the way), it's up to you to decide.

SS 173 - Is Metabolic Damage Real And If So, How Do You Fix It? Apr 03, 2018

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Grant and Heavey discuss the answer to a listener's question about what metabolic damage is and whether you can repair it or not. Interestingly, the theme around all this is that sometimes you need to gain more, to lose more. Find out how this actually works!

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SS 172 - How Much Do You Need to Drink to Stay Hydrated? Mar 27, 2018

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Today's episode is unique as Heavey is joined by Grant straight from the bathtub. So here's the good news: Grant is back!

He's gone back to Crossfit (which Heavey thought would never happen). But he's come up with this mechanism to make sure he continues to attend.

Plus, they cover a couple topics such as cycling and its role in the body's immune system, with a focus on hydration - how much should you drink each day and other factors that affect dehydration. And whether water added to scotch is the biggest sacrilege you can do!

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SS 171 - Training In Your Garage and End of Three Fitness Mar 20, 2018

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Grant and Heavey are joined by Jerred Moon, founder of two daily fitness programming companies End of Three Fitness and Garage Gym Athlete. Jerred is a coach, podcaster, and author. Today, they discuss how you can actually get started training at your own garage, how to stay motivated, and how their four different training tracks can help you.

First, a special shout out to this show's sponsor HealthIQ, that offers programs for active trained athletes so they can get you the best life insurance.

SS 170 - Does Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Do Anything? Mar 13, 2018

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In this episode, Grant and Heavey investigate whether apple cider vinegar really does have health benefits. So many good things have been said about apple cider vinegar, but are these claims backed by science? Tune in to find out!

Thanks to Health IQ for sponsoring the show today.

SS 169 - Which is More Nutritious: Frozen vs. Fresh vs. Canned Fruits And Veggies Mar 06, 2018

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Grant and Heavey discuss fruit and vegetable preparation - fresh, frozen, canned - which is healthier? Is there a difference in nutritional value?

This episode is brought to you by Health IQ.

SS 168 - How Different Cooking Methods Affect Your Food Feb 27, 2018

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Grant and Heavey sit down to chat about cooking methods and how they affect micronutrients, absorption and overall health:

Does grilling form carcinogens?

Is microwaving bad?

What's the best way to preserve vitamins and minerals in your food?

Tune in to hear the nitty gritty on the best ways to cook protein, fats and carbs for taste AND for your health.

SS 167 - Training During Pregnancy Feb 20, 2018

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Grant and Heavey are joined by Mrs. Brandon Heavey, otherwise known as Coach Nicole, as they discuss a controversial topic around training during pregnancy. Is it safe to train when you're pregnant? If yes, what kinds of exercise can you do? What safety precautions do you need to take?

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SS 166 - How To Train Smarter With Data ft. Justin Roethlingshoefer & Devan McConnell Feb 13, 2018

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With all of the data on sports science available today ー health apps, heart monitors, Apple watch, etc. ー problem is that people don't really know how to navigate through all the data. This and more on this episode!

Grant and Heavey are joined by Devan McConnell and Justin Roethlingshoefer.

Devon is the Head Hockey Performance Coach at UMass Lowell, and Justin is the Head Strength Coach for San Diego Gulls and primary coach at the Anaheim Ducks.

Today, they talk about their book, Intent: A Practical Approach to Applied Sports Science for Athletes and how you can use data to do better in your performance physically, physiologically, and emotionally.

Thanks to this week's sponsor Health IQ, that offers programs specifically for athletes and fitness enthusiasts so they can get the best rates and prepare for their families.

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