Iron Radio

With Phil away at a big meet, Drs. Nelson and Lowery nerd-out with supplement company professional Justen Straight. First, the weekly mail and news... The mail covers combined endurance and strength training and the Fall-Winter contest. The news touches on new fndings regarding the anti-depressant effects of curcumin supplementation. Then, after sharing his origin story, Justen educates us on protein types and quality, and shares what it's like to work at a large protein corportation. He even touches on things to look for as a consumer when buying protein powders. Lastly, please consider a donation to the seasonal funds drive at www.IronRadio.org. Come on in!

Lonnie and Phil cover news and mail before discussing comfort foods and recovery. The news is about leucine for connective tissue repair and the mail announces the most recent Fall-Winter contest winner. Topics of discussion include relevant nutrients in comfort foods, the co-hosts' favorites, how lifters' comfort food choices may differ from the mainstream, and even discomfort foods and alcohol. 'Tis the season and these foods abound. Take advantage of them! Also please remember to consider a donation to the seasonal funds drive at www.IronRadio.org and participate in the Winter contest, where all you need to do is make two tweets about IronRadio and an iTunes review to get sweet swag. Pull up a bench and grab a plate; it's time again for a helping of Iron Radio!

After news and mail, the crew goes mental. Licensed Professional Counselor Kelly Lowery adds to a conversation on common behavioral issues exhibited by some strength and muscle athletes. Have you ever seen a true narcissist in the gym or at an event? When does obsession go too far? And what does the diagnostic tool used by professionals say about body image issues? Time to find out! Also, don't forget the Winter contest, where all you need to do is make two tweets about IronRadio and solicit two iTunes reviews to get sweet swag. The counselor's couch is ready for you, please come in and lay back!

Ever roll your eyes about a supplement claim or training fad? This week the guys abandon their usual positivity for a more cynical look at such things. First the news and mail cover a gen-pop article of questionable quality. Then in the Topic of the Day, Coach Stevens and Drs. Lowery and Mike discuss fads from tingly pre-workout capsules to misguided unilateral limb workouts. Lastly, don't forget the Winter contest, where all you need to do is make two tweets about IronRadio and solicit two iTunes reviews to get sweet swag! Come on in!

Phil is back, so he and Lonnie discuss the grungy side of muscle sports. First, though, some listener mail and news get covered. This week it focuses on new research regarding anabolic hormones. Does insulin increase blood flow? Is it truly anabolic? And if not, what does it do for muscle growth? The guys toss around facts and ideas. Then in the Topic of the Day, the dirty duo shine a light on grungy places and behaviors. Some in fact are just busted and nasty - gyms, clothes, foods, fellow lifters, plenty gets discussed. If you have thoughts on what's hardcore versus just gross, this episode is for you. Wipe off that sweaty bench, have a seat and get in on this!

With Phil away at a powerlifting reunion of sorts, the nerds take the helm and healthcare geekery ensues. After the listener mail and tweets, Drs. Nelson and Lowery run down a list of ailments that affect lifters and discuss what to do about them. Beyond the typical muscle and joint aches and pains, there's plenty to complain about. Have you ever dealt with stomach gurgles, fish oil burps, frequent urination, torn callouses, or recurring head colds? Get tips on these issues and more sensitive stuff! It's an extra long episode and is now live on iTunes, YouTube audio, IronRadio.org and other media outlets. Here's to your health!

Where are strength and muscle sports heading? Coach Stevens and Dr. Lowery talk shop and prognosticate. From popularity trends in recent years to the fracturing of federations to a morphing scene in bodybuilding, plenty gets discussed. Which sports seem to be growing? Stagnating? Shrinking? Find out! Also tune in for mail and news on how various milk proteins may benefit your heart health and may even support a better pump in the gym. Pull up a bench and get in on the gym talk!

In a special episode this week, the guys record on-site from the American Society of Exercise Physiology meeting in Ohio. A big focus this year was exercise, sports nutrition and mental health. How do athletes use self-talk to their advantage? What does resistance training do to your grey matter? Do sports supplements or diets also augment brain power? Get some answers! Podcasting is a great way to provide real-time information from scientific meetings that matter. Time to get studious, for both your muscles AND your brain!

This week Coach Stevens and Dr. Nelson cover a variety of news and listener mail, then tackle more questions in the Topic of the Day. The topics include lifting in power meets as a noob, mechanisms of strength gain, staying in your competitive weight class, aesthetics, kratom, Chris Duffin's crazy double in the deadlift with 1000 lb., coming back from injuries, supersets, and plenty more! Got questions? The guys have answers!

Coach Stevens and Drs. Lowery and Mike cover news and listener mail, then chat with Strength and Conditioning intern - and strength athlete - Kaylee Hauschild. The news covers new findings on the glycemic index and the weekly mail addresses simultaneous muscle gain and fat loss. After the break, everyone discusses the positives and negatives of getting into strength and conditioining as a professional. From head coaches to team culture to personal time with the weights, plenty gets attention! Come on in!

This week's science news is about the combination of walking with resistance training, and about the appetite-altering and hormonal effects of milk. Iron Radio news covers listener mail on travel tips, the Fall funds drive, and new YouTube listeners. The Topic of the Day addresses variations in the bench press specific to your goals. Grip type and width, tempo, bar path, back and foot placment, incline, decline... there's plenty to discuss! Pull up a bench and get in on this!

After some science news and Facebook listener achievements, the guys discuss muscle soreness. How much is too much? How is muscle micro-trauma measured? And if frequently sore, what can you do to improve your training? Find out! Also covered this week - mulberries for nervous system recovery, a new free USDA database to help you track your dietary intake, which organic foods are most popular, and shout-outs to listeners who are already supporting the Fall funds drive. Lastly don't forget: YouTube audio is now published alongside - and sometimes before - the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

Are fitness consumers more vulnerable to alpha male displays? Or are we more sophisticated than that? After the usual news, the guys discuss pros and cons of dominance hierarchies. On one side we evolved from primates that are prone to such things. On the other, there are social - and fitness - benefits to be had. From magazine covers to marketing, and from gurus to gym owners, plenty gets discussed. Also tune in for a kitchen hack to make fish more appealing, Russian hacking and doping scandals, and foods to watch for fillers. And don't forget: YouTube audio is now published alongside - and sometimes before - the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

This week the guys cover news and mail before catching up on recent DEA regulation of the opioid supplement kratom. Some lifters certainly use it and many see its regulation as unfair. First, the news covers obesity rates, federal guidelines limiting added sugar, new rare sugars, energy drinks, sin taxes and more. After the mid-show break, the Topic of the Day dives into all manner of federal regulation and how it affects lifters. Journalist and strength enthusiast Anthony Roberts helps keep us abreast. How do drugs and even some supplements become scheduled? Are there undisclosed powers at work? How do lifters use kratom? And are once again strength athletes an easy target? Tune in to find out! Lastly, don't forget: YouTube audio is now published alongside - and sometimes before - the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

In this holiday weekend episode the guys discuss news and respond to listener mail befor talking shop about recent achievements in and around the gym. The news is about vegans, carbohydrate cravings, ketogenic diets, contest preparation, and various Iron Radio happenings. After the mid-show break, discussion over recent achievements includes maintaining frequency during intense spells at work, reclaiming 500 lb. lifts, getting back to dieting, and more. Finally, remember: YouTube audio is now published alongside - and sometimes before - the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

Fitness certifications are typically meant for trainers and coaches but what about one's own training? The guys invite back university strength coach Mary Catherine Powers for insights. From types and requirements, to unhelpful aspects, to the differences between coaching and personal benefit, the conversation covers plenty. Also, the news brings up tough questions on getting started in physique sports and shares nutrition headlines. Finally, remember: YouTube audio is now published alongside - and sometimes before - the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

Have you ever heard a time-honored theory on gaining strength or muscle mass that still holds true? Or remember one that no longer holds up? Sometimes science and progress change our conclusions, sometimes they support the old ones. Join Coach Stevens and Professor Lowery as they examine a few such ideas and principles. Specific concepts like progressive overload, reversibility, specificity, pre-exhaust, negatives, and the toxin theory of anabolism get attention. Also: The YouTube audio is sometimes published a day before the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Just search IronRadio - one word - on Youtube.

Lonnie and Phil do news and listener mail before getting to Reddit questions in the Topic of the Day with Dr. Mike Nelson. News is about how large Americans are, why diets don't work, funding your wellness business with grants, and more. Mail covers getting enough caffeine through coffee, managing health vs. gains, and rest time between sets. In the Reddit question-and-answer segment, the guys cover inquiries both old and new. What are affordable foods to keep stocked in your pantry? Is sugar more or less equal to other carbs? And at what moment did the hosts decide to take diet seriously? Note that IronRadio is now also being simulcast on YouTube - AUDIO ONLY - for those who might prefer to listen at home via that method. The YouTube audio is sometimes published a day before the usual podcast. If people like it, it will continue. Check out Lonman07 on Youtube.

Lonnie, Phil, and Big Jon Mike cover news and discuss lagging muscles this week. The news is about genetics and gene doping as well as caffeine and muscle recovery. In the Topic of the Day, the guys address the causes of weak or lagging muscle groups and how to bring them up. Issues like genetics, rep type, volume, and realistic expectations come up. Note that IronRadio is now also being simulcast on YouTube - AUDIO ONLY. If people like it, it will continue. Check out Lonman07 on Youtube.

Technical glitches notwithstanding, the guys are like clockwork, bringing news and discussion. The science news covers newly suggested rules for consuming raw eggs and an oft-overlooked way to handle training and life stress. The Topic of the Day covers the considerations of two-per-day training programs. What are the benefits? The demands? And who are they best for? Find out! Tune in for the usual podcast - that's also being simulcast this week on YouTube! Details are on the Facebook IronRadio Listeners Page, Lonman7 on Twitter and Lonman07 on Youtube.