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A Podcast Designed to Bridge the Gap Between Macros, Metabolism, and Functional Medicine. Here we focus on translating complex concepts into leverage for your health, fitness, and nutrition goals with a special emphasis on content for coaches & health professionals. Sam Miller is a best-selling author in the field of nutrition and metabolism has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. His programs help coaches and health professionals improve their clients ...
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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Bryan Boorstein is back to discuss Heart Rate Recovery. Heart rate recovery refers to the rate at which a person's heart rate decreases after a period of exercise. It is a crucial indicator of cardiovascular fitness and overall health. After intense physical activity, a healthy individual's heart rate should …
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While I've discussed the importance of EPA and DHA when it comes to our health in previous podcasts, it's important to understand where to optimally obtain these key fatty acids and spoiler alert: many supplemental forms suck. They either lack the proper dosage required to have any notable effect or have oxidation or impurity issues. We'll discuss …
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There's an argument that exists between the reps in reverse crowd vs the technical failure training style crowd of which is superior when it comes to hypertrophy. In today's episode, we are going to look at a brand new February 2024 study looking at both male and female participants, what they found, and how this applies to your or your clients. To…
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A popular topic around women's health is PCOS, insulin resistance, and potential issues this can cause when attempting to lose fat in a dieting phase. Does PCOS directly affect fat and weight loss efforts or is there more to it? I want to share a recent meta-analysis on this topic and what we can learn as coaches or someone in their own transformat…
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While Ozempic is still the hot button topic when it comes to "quick fix" weight loss modalities, gastric bypass surgeries are still occurring frequently and we have some new research that, as a coach, is important to understand. We'll take a look at the research findings, what deficiencies they saw after the surgery, different types of surgeries, a…
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A very interesting article in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity examined the relationship between hormonal contraceptives, stress, and inflammation. We'll talk about hormonal birth control and it's potential issues, the soical stress test, how to implement this information, and more! Topics include: - Hormonal Birth Control, Stress, and Infla…
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While this episode has the potential to be flagged and taken down, I can't in good conscious not share this research, its findings, and what this means for our society. My chief concern with bringing this information to the forefront is healthy men and boys collapsing at an alarming rate with no conscious as to why. I'll share the study details and…
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In this episode, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Anders Varner catch up on the Olympic trials, international weightlifting meets, and Anders’ pursuit of a 6-minute mile. Coach Travis Mash has been out for a couple weeks as he has traveled the world for international weightlifting meets leading up to the USA Olympic Qualifiers for weightlifting. We ini…
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A new study that came out in 2023 has some interesting observations when it comes to caffeine and sleep quality I wanted to bring to your attention in today's episode. We will discuss the benefits of caffeine, why our under-recovered society relies on this substance, caffeine half lives and how grapefruit juice and alcohol can impact it, conclusion…
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A diet style around alternate day fasting is rising in popularity in the nutrition space but is it evidence based or is it just another fad diet? In today's episode, we'll examine this trend, when it may or may not be helpful for you and your clients, the downsides of diet switches, and more! Topics include: - Science of Alternate Day Fasting - Coa…
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There are still many individuals out there that believe they can out-exercise certain parts of their nutrition or burn off excess sugar and potential fat gain through exercise alone. If you are a coach or in your own transformation, this is important information to know and share. In this episode, I'm breaking down a 2024 study on sugar-sweetened o…
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Alan Kenny is a performance nutritionist with over 10 years experience supporting teams, athletes and executives to optimize their health. Holding a degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Sports Nutrition, Alan has also lectured at University level in Ireland and currently heads a performance lab in an executive medical clinic in Vancouver, Ca…
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If you've been a coach for a decent length of time, you know the value of retention and keeping a client versus always having to acquire more clients every month which feels like a never ending hamster wheel. After 15 years in this industry, I can confidently say I've learned what to do and what not to do when it comes to retention and have helped …
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Are we as a country consuming too much protein? Or is there a potential agenda to recent headlines claiming we are? In today's episode, we're going to look at some recent headlines on protein and why they may not be educating for the purposes of health and longevity but could be taking more of an activist perspective. I'm here to present the facts …
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Who doesn't love a good snack every once and awhile? Frequency being key here as a new study shows individuals are susceptible to potentially consuming a meal's worth of calories when snacking is added up. These hidden calories could explain weight loss plateaus along with digestive and other issues. Listen in as I explain more about the study and …
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As an Educator and Coach at SH/FT, Emily Hightower leverages her expertise in the neurophysiology of trauma and resilience to help clients master their stress response and improve their quality of life. By combining over 25 years of experience as a breathing expert, yoga teacher, river guide, and wilderness EMT, Emily empowers high performers to di…
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Walking into a grocery store, one would think it would be setup and stocked for the health and wellbeing of the customer but sadly, this isn't the case. A grocery store is just like any other business that depends on marketing and their bottom line. Encouraging ultra-processed foods is beneficial for them in many ways and the people behind the make…
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According to their website, the enhanced games are "backed by the worlds' top venture capitalists, the Enhanced Games is the Olympics of the future. When 44% of athletes already use performance enhancements, it is time to safely celebrate science." Is this a true statement? Or detrimental to sport and society? We'll discuss it all in today's episod…
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Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health in Aging. He is a Professor in Kinesiology, and Graduate Faculty in the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (FCAHS) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). His research is focused on the impact …
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A once demonized food could potentially be a testosterone supercharger for your post workout nutrition but what do the study results indicate? In today's episode, I will break down a 12 week study looking at whole egg vs egg white only consumed post workout and the testosterone increase along with other factors tested as well. Topics include: - Who…
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What is the buzz surrounding the latest Netflix documentary centered around veganism? While the media frenzy and social media debates have brought "You Are What You Eat" into the limelight, it's critical we approach these type of documentaries with a skeptic's eye and critically think about the claim's made that will impact you and your client's he…
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Our friends across the pond have acknowledged the problems and issues with certain additives and ingredients we still fail to take action on and this information is important to understand for you and your clients. In today's episode, we're going to cover 5 ingredients that are banned in European countries but still exist here in the United States.…
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Just from today's title, you know we'll be diving into some questionable material but it's important to understand what is passing as "information" that your clients might be consuming. In today's episode, we'll look at a recent study examining the effects of Oreo consumption, LDL cholesterol markers, the lipid energy model, and more. Topics includ…
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Pratik Patel is a health and performance coach, speaker, advisor, and consultant to sports teams, startups, and VC groups in the health, wellness, and performance realm. Pratik brings unique perspectives gained from his time in high level elite sport (NFL) to enhance the health and performance of individuals in the real world. Using his internal an…
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While it is common knowledge that more sickness occurs during the winter months especially in colder areas of the country and world, few know the ACTUAL reasons why this occurs. In today's episode, I want to cover the real reasons why we tend to get sick during the winter months and why it has to do with evolution and the seasonal variation of our …
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Everyone knows by now the dangers and risks of smoking but many aren't aware of several lifestyle factors that pose a similar risk to an individual's health and longevity. In today's episode, I want to cover 6 specific factors to be on the lookout for when it comes to you or your client's long term health. Topics and factors include: - Obvious Heal…
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Does the type and quality of dietary fat affect body composition and weight loss? In today's episode, I want to examine a recent study with 32 female participates looking at recommended vs consumed fat intake and different dietary fats consumed. We'll also discuss the real world application of this study including cooking oil swaps, meals and snack…
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Dr. Christopher A. Perry, an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date. His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University, deepened his expertise in Exercise S…
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You've probably heard me talk a time or two (or a lot more) on water quality and why it's such an important consideration and on today's episode, I wanted to dive deeper into why this is the case when it comes to thyroid health. We'll discuss more than just water quality covering bromide, iodine, food quality, nutrition labels, and much more. Topic…
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Normal vs optimal can be two very different scenarios when it comes to lab testing so today's episode is diving into a few functional medical tests, understanding them through a western medicine reference range lens, and why this is important to you as a coach. Topics include: - Popular Functional Medical Tests - What We’ll Cover Today - Western Me…
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After a recent conversation with a new mentee, it got me thinking about some of the fellow coaching friends I've made in my decade plus career so far and what sets them apart from the other coaches I started out with that are no longer in the industry. My hope in this perspective building episode is that you understand the importance of resourceful…
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If you or your clients have done "everything right" when it comes to your sleep and still struggle with sleep quality, there may be a hidden consideration to investigate. That consideration is gut health and possible overgrowth issues. In this episode, I'll talk about a few specific overgrowth scenarios, the why around overgrowth, and explain a few…
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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis sit down with Anders coach, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. For those that have followed the show, you know Anders has been in pursuit of running a sub-6 minute mile at the age of 40. Dr. Nelson is the coach Anders hired to help with that goal. In this episode the crew walks through…
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From a women's health perspective, common symptoms of PMS including bloating, cramping, and brain fog to name a few can be disruptive to everyday life. These physiological and psychological symptoms can affect the desire to train and let's be honest: it's not fun. In today's episode, we'll discuss some key considerations within nutrition and lifest…
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Heading into a new year, our wellbeing has never been more important especially our mental wellbeing. In today's episode, I want to highlight some key lifestyle interventions, considerations, and potential supplements if needed to maximize our mental health. Topics include: - Lifestyle Interventions and Mental Health - Exercise vs Pharmaceutical Dr…
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After a few conversations with coaches recently, I can't not talk about this anymore. With having your best interest in mind when it comes to your life and your career as a coach, I see too many fall victim to a few different situations that leave them stuck in perpetual learning mode and not executing to help people in need. The mass amount of cer…
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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis dive into the thought process and strategies we use to build a positive conversation around fitness and nutrition. We dig into the proper framing of how to eat, the benefits of specific foods, and the steps we take to ensure our kids are eating well. We also discuss the …
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There are certain phases that a health and nutrition coach reaches in their careers much like the circle of life from the Lion King. Most of us start out on our own transformation, gain confidence and knowledge through that process, gain a bias towards said knowledge, then we hit a point where we realize there is more to the story than our current …
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I was shocked by a recent call with a coach recently as she shared she was overwhelmed with how to help just over 50 clients on her roster and struggling with the systems she had in place. Moreover, she told me she has at least 12 clients where she has no idea how to help. Most business coaches would say, "hire an assistant coach" with that roster …
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Juliet Starrett and Dr. Kelly Starrett are pioneers of mobility. They’ve spent decades working with athletes of all types, teaching them how to move better to reach peak physical performance. Their revolutionary teachings on movement and the body present an easily achievable roadmap, which they have outlined in their new book Built to Move. Kelly a…
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