Have you ever seen someone pee a little during a CrossFit workout? I remember watching the CrossFit Games a few years back and seeing it happen live on TV during box jumps. Sometimes, urinary incontinence is an indicator of pelvic floor weakness. In others, it can manifest as low-back pain. In this special episode, Dr. Lankford and I speak with Dr.…

On this special episode, Dr. Brittany Masteller (@docbrittfit) joins us to talk about exercise during pregnancy and her research involvement in resistance training among children. Naturally, for this episode's segment Bro Science Bullshit, we ask Britt what kind of fun advice she's seen among fitness influencers for exercise during pregnancy. We al…

This episode digs deep into the definition, interpretation and all the various ways in which we use the word "Calories". Dr Lankford and Dr Bennion dissect Calories in vs Calories out for weight loss, and how there are multiple factors contributing to weight loss that are higher priorities than energy balance, and debate whether energy balance real…

Dr. Lankford and I invite special guest, Dr. Rob Thiebaud to the show to discuss his research and expertise in blood flow occlusion and resistance training! Go to https://www.fitnphys.training/ for all the links to further research Dr. Thiebaud suggests!By Dr. Trevor Bennion

In this episode, Dr Lankford and I talk about common misunderstandings among fitness professionals. We start by addressing "lactic acid" and how it's used so regularly ... while not necessarily being the most accurate description. And then the conversation turns into fitness business stuff, and how fitness professionals often feel the influences of…

Dr. Bennion and Dr. Lankford talk about what it's like to conduct exercise science research and why certain research methodologies can be trickyBy Dr. Trevor Bennion

Season 2 is BACK! I'm joined by dear friend and fellow exercise physiologist, Dr. Eli Lankford, as we discuss the things you should know when starting up a fitness routine: How to set goals, red flags to look out for in personal training, and a few other cool things. Check out https://www.fitnphys.training/ for more details!…

Chase is a long-time friend of mine from our undergrad days. Since then, he's worked hard in college athletics and is now the head strength and conditioning coach at Cal Poly Pamona! We talk about how he got into S&C, social media's influence on youth and college athletes, and his philosophy toward progressing his athletes toward their desired stre…

Have you ever critically thought about what fitness means to you? ...Should that definition be different from person to person, or should exercise scientists and the fitness industry have a unified understanding? Dr. Jenkins, PhD exercise physiologist, wrote an article in the CrossFit Journal (read it here: https://journal.crossfit.com/article/scie…

Bruce Pitcher is an inspirational dude. He lost over 200 lbs, and has taken his insights and experiences and wrote his own book, and became a coach and source of inspiration for so many more. In this episode of HIITCAST, I ask Bruce what weight loss strategies have worked and other strategies that are bogus based on his experiences, what it took/wh…

In this episode, I reflect on the best bits of HIITCAST this past year. I talk about how my perspective on quality coaching has shifted, the analytics of the top 5 most listened to episodes, and I answer some listener questions about which diet is best! Thank you to all of you listeners who made 2018 such a successful year for HIITCAST! This past y…

In this episode, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Christie Charleston joins me and chats about carb-phobia among endurance athletes, how to identify problematic foods, and about her YouTube channel to educate and entertain! Check her out at https://christiecharleston.com/By Dr. Trevor Bennion

In this episode, I am joined by Danny Burde, the guy who has taken his 5am CrossFit class to the next level by giving that workout time its own brand, podcast, and community: Iron Crew Athletics! Danny is a motivating fitness professional and gives us a glimpse into his passion into managing and instructing fitness, and how he operates in his gym. …

For this episode I'm joined by Rachel Pastor, owner of Fitness Festival Events and her own gym, Lifted, where we enjoy a nice kombucha and discuss the fitness trends we've seen. In preparation for New Years, we discuss the criteria you should look for in finding a good trainer! Follow Rachel on IG @rachel.pastor Follow me on the socials @fitnphys…

PhD student, dear friend, and fellow metabolism researcher, Alyssa Olenick joins me on the show! We talk about the greatest supplement on earth - caffeine, and its effect on exercise performance and weight loss, the perception people have on fitness professionals, and her new work and ebook ENDURE, which you should all totally buy! And I shamelessl…

My dear friend Jen joins me on the show and tells us her story, and how she got started as a successful fitness professional!?? We crack up over, and break down myths about counting calories and generalized "ideal weight" expectations in this episode's "Bro Science Bullshit"!And we chat about nutrition philosophies and common questions, and I shame…

In this episode, I'm joined by friend and fellow online trainer Whitney Raybould, and we talk about how you can cope and handle the stresses of depression and anxiety with the help of exercise. Whitney describes her journey in health and fitness after she had her first child and discovering how postpartum depression is very real, very normal and ca…

I sit down with MMA flyweight champion Sabina Mazo, and we talk about her story becoming a fighter, the challenges of cutting weight, and the discipline of being a champ! Sabina grew up in Columbia and now lives near Huntington Beach, California, where she trains at Kings MMA. She's an amazing fighter and just an overall inspirational athlete! She …

For this special episode, I am joined by fitness entrepreneur Tara Laferrara who is blazing some serious trails in online fitness! We chat about the differences between in-person and online fitness, and how she's developed a strong online community with her TL Method! We talk about growing a community and a brand, and share stories about the inevit…

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Dr. Everman is back for more muscle physiology talk! I am skeptical of justifying intermittent fasting for sports nutrition, and after hearing from Dr. Everman on last week's episode that intermittent fasting is something she enjoys, I knew I had to have her back and find out more! Whether you're for or against IF, you're going to love this scienti…

HIITCAST episode 40! This is such a special interview! I hang out with my good friend Dr. Sarah Everman, a muscle physiologist with specific focus on muscle protein synthesis. We talk about dietary protein, aging and sarcopenia, and of course - we break down some serious bro-science about muscle health! But best of all - Sarah leaves us with the ul…

THIS IS THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE OF HIITCAST! To celebrate, I go ALL OUT and bring on Dr. Andy Galpin, one of the leading muscle physiology researchers, and we talk about his research in MMA fighters, muscle fiber type bro science, and where things are going in muscle physiology research! Follow Dr. Galpin on Instagram @drandygalpin And if yo…

Next week HIITCAST turns 1 and I'll be doing a social media celebration with giveaways, discounts and more! Follow @fitnphys on Instagram and Facebook to participate, and visit www.fitnphys.training for details! In this special episode, I'm joined by Haley Hughes, MS, RD, CDE, CF-L1 from RDRX Nutrition! Haley recently transitioned from hospital die…

In this special episode of HIITCAST, I flew down to Phoenix where I met up with Coach Alex to talk all about her expertise in working with youth athletes! We answer direct questions from HIITCAST listeners about resistance training vs growth plates, we chat about the emotional maturity of kids to lift weights, common sports nutrition and supplement…

In this special episode of HIITCAST, I'm joined by the two coolest people in sports psychology: Dr. Vanessa and Kyler Kercher! Dr. Vanessa Kercher has her PhD in exercise physiology and sports psychology, and Kyle Kercher has his Master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports psychology as well as a whole bunch of personal train…

I'm joined by the ONE AND ONLY Marlo Fisken! Her philosophy on movement, her mindset toward fitness, and her creative athleticism has awarded her world renown! She and I hang out and chat about how outcome-based fitness so often fails, and why value-based fitness is the jackpot! Particularly we talk about the value and timelessness of fun and play!…

There's a movement revolution growing, and shifting paradigms across traditional fitness platforms. I sat down with some of the coolest people I know and talked with them about how they're redefining fitness and providing movement workshops in their gym. Follow Ryan and Steph on IG and FB @genfitdenver Follow Dr. Bennion on IG, FB, Twitter & Snapch…

In this episode, I speak with health professional and NPC figure competitor, Christina Tamerlano about her insights and personal journey of going from 192 lbs to being stage ready for figure competitions. We talk about the commitment it takes to prepare for stage readiness, the difference between weight loss and fat loss and where a lot of people g…

Reach Lynnsee at lynnsee.moberg@gmail.com if you're interested in some of her meal plans! In this episode, Adam and I talk to my good friend Lynnsee, who has her master's degree, RD licensure, and CSSD certification, and works with elite athletes and air force active duty to prepare them for top nutrition. She's mastered the art and science of athl…

I had the amazing opportunity at the recent ACSM annual conference to hangout with Dr. Danielle Ostendorf and chat about her research regarding the optimal amount, and type of exercise for long-term weight loss! We talk about diabetes, the role of nutrition in weight loss, how amazing it is for long-term success to simply go on daily walks, and mot…

I was fortunate enough to interview Jimikaye Courtney, MS at this year's ACSM annual meeting and speak with her about the research she conducted and presented on parental involvement and other factors that lead toward physical activity behaviors changes in children ... or in other words: How to get your kids to exercise! Follow Jimikaye on Instagra…

I am joined by my long-time friends from the ACSM Northwest Chapter: Dr. Katie Taylor, Annika Vähk, and my newest friend Emily Dunston! Recorded from the Minneapolis Convention Center during the ACSM 2018 Annual Meeting, I ask them about the research they're presenting, what they've been up to, and the future work coming out of their labs! Annika t…

My friend Dr. Evan Johnson, assistant professor at the University of Wyoming and fellow board member of the RMACSM, joins us on the show to talk about his research on hydration and exercise performance! He talks about the myths of hydration (is caffeine as powerful of a diuretic as we often think?), the difference between hydration state and hydrat…

Have you ever wondered how marijuana effects exercise? Should an athlete get busted for it being in their system? Does it add any physiological value to your exercise performance that should make it a banned substance, enough to consider it "cheating"? What about isolating CBD for recovery and therapeutic benefit? In this episode, I am joined by my…

In this researcher interview, I sit down with Mel Beale from CSU to discuss her research on the correlation between increased exercise and a healthier microbiome!By Dr. Trevor Bennion

After the Regional American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting for the Rocky Mountain chapter, I met with some amazing and influential researchers in Colorado and Wyoming. Today, I'm joined by Margaret Harris, PhD, MS, HC, Associate Professor and Sports Nutrition Program Coordinator for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She shares…

By popular demand, Adam and I talk about the pros and cons of a vegan diet for exercise performance. We also spend a ridiculous amount of time breaking down a recent article that was sent to me: "12 fitness myths that are damaging your workout" addressing which myths are really myths, and which ones the author got wrong. Here's the link to the PAGA…

There are some fundamentals to human physiology, which so many diet and fitness trends completely ignore. We get back to basics and talk about what fat loss is all about. I give my explanation on fat metabolism from exercise versus the proposed influence from diet, and Adam explains the value of nutrition structure, Calories, and above all: Account…

The biggest group interview we've had yet, I'm joined by Lissy Largin, the owner and founder of Salty Viking, Byron Fenn, a good friend and former student of mine, JJ Miller, another good friend, fan of the show, and nutrition and supplement QA mastermind, my old buddy Kirkham, and Frida Moses, state, national and world salsa dance champ! We addres…

Adam and I are joined by the wonderful ladies from Macrostax: The founder of Macrostax herself, Lindsey Love Jenks and the marketing manager and recent Arnold competitor, Bria Lee. We talk about how trendy keto diets are and collectively roll our eyes about it, especially for athletic performance. And we talk about the history of Macrostax and addr…

WHY DO YOU EXERCISE? In this episode, I sit down with local Denver fitness professional Ksusha Kandra, MS. She shares with us her insights on body image and how social media influences our perceptions and motivations to be physically active, challenging what's really important. We talk about simplicity in the gym versus the trendiness of always doi…

Adam and I are back, and we tackle a major bro-science problem with viral health blogs circulating facebook, which after some digging turned out to be a misrepresentation on the original source material. Then, we turn our attention to the recently released "official statement regarding energy drinks" from the ACSM! Here's the ACSM article, titled: …

aaaaaaand WE'RE BACK! HIITCAST has been reorganizing our podcasting schedule in 2018, but we're back and with a great interview for you! While out of town, I was able to visit the campus of Dixie State University in St. George, UT, and speak with 2 exercise science students who are fans of the podcast! We talked about their current research on soft…

Adam and I talk about strategies to help you recover. We cover questions about foods, hydration, stretching and other fitness-related recovery methods that you guys have sent us (keep em coming!) www.fitnphys.training www.hiitboxcolorado.com www.saltyvikingminerals.com Hammond, K. M., Impey, S. G., Currell, K., Mitchell, N., Shepherd, S. O., Jeroms…

In this episode, we talk about the term "Muscle Confusion", how it's inaccurate, misleading, has created a crazy momentum in gym culture, client and personal trainer expectations, and quite possibly a rushed approach when all you really need is to focus on some fitness foundation stuff! www.fitnphys.training www.hiitboxcolorado.com www.saltyvikingm…

We debunk the bro science on lactic acid and muscle soreness, talk about our goals and resolutions from 2018 and invite you to share yours with us as well, and talk about the science behind one of Google's most searched fitness term of 2017: Rapid fat loss! Salty Viking is the coolest! www.saltyvikingminerals.com…

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In this episode, we talk about the ULTIMATE in bro science - the JAWZRCISE. Every claim on their site is unfathomably bogus, and we discuss why! We continue the science-based discussion on what fat loss really is, starting with describing the healthy rates of weight loss, and I rip into the definition of a Calorie, and why the math behind a pound o…