Barbells and Banter

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Barbells and Banter episodes

August 22, 2023 Ep 69 - How to know if you train hard enough
Why might muscle soreness be, or not be, the best indicator of a good training session?

This week's topics:
1. Training / nutrition when sick 1:42
2. Is having too much D.O.M.S. bad? 28:51
3. What actually causes D.O.M.S.? 35:56
4. Better metrics to aim for 43:01
5. Finding the right rep "failure" 50:54

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1 hr 8 min
August 15, 2023 Ep 68 - Should powerlifting keep soft suits? ft. Jess Tirpkos
Soft suits in powerlifting, powerlifters doing pilates, and 5km foam runs... Enjoy!

This week's topics:
1. Lifting leverages & unfair calories 3:55
2. Powerlifter Ben meets pilates 16:41
3. Soft suits - a barrier to powerlifting? 31:54
4. The psychological side of running 41:36
5. Melbourne & Sydney, we are coming 55:57

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1 hr 2 min
August 08, 2023 Ep 67 - Why diet soft drinks won't kill you
We dove into the research from the W.H.O. and uncovered the actual results from the diet soft drink study.

This week's topics:
1. Is having a house cleaner bougie? 7:46
2. People read the diet soda study wrong 29:31
3. Critical thinking, or selective thinking? 40:18
4. Is it lack of effort or capability? 48:26
5. Saying is more important than doing... 59:02

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1 hr 5 min
August 02, 2023 Ep 66 - Should we follow the Healthy Eating Guidelines?
Veggies, starches, proteins, processed foods... Where should you start, and what should you listen to?

This week's topics:
1. Flu szn, injuries & baby names 3:54
2. Olympic athletes untested division?
3. Our "standardised" food industry 29:50
4. Supps & junk food won't save you 37:42
5. Change these unconscious food habits 53:11
6. The energy impact of your poops 1:04:30

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1 hr 13 min
July 26, 2023 Ep 65 - The rise of egos in the gym
Selfies in the gym, our top 10 lifetime exercises, and "big cl*t energy" this week... Enjoy!

This week's topics:
1. Failed lifts & Big cl*t energy 1:42
2. The warm-up process/checklist 16:47
3. 10 exercises we would do forever 31:37
4. Personal space & tripods in the gym 46:10
5. Owning a house vs. "Making memories" 1:00:23

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1 hr 17 min
July 18, 2023 Ep 64 - Our biggest announcement ever
Obsessions, superpowers and gym pet peeves... tune in for all this + a massive announcement!

This week's topics:
1. The biggest news we've ever announced 8:37
2. Witches, family roles and World War II 36:49
3. The superpower of mind-reading 51:20
4. How to not approach women in the gym 1:01:00

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1 hr 21 min
July 11, 2023 Ep 63 - Walk into the gym knowing you'll kill it
These are the keys to stepping into the gym, confident in your game plan and your ability to put in the required effort.

This week's topics:
1. Unreasonable dining expectations? 13:39
2. Improving sleeping environment 24:20
3. Building new, enjoyable habits 31:46
4. The nuances of training effort 45:19
5. How program length alters skill 1:08:49

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1 hr 24 min
July 04, 2023 Ep 62 - Mentality: How to become unstoppable
What do you default to when things get tough? Here's how we approach mentality in training and in life.

This week's topics:
1. What's the female equivalent of B.D.E. ? 4:37
2. Tips to successful relationship 35:38
3. The growth mentality 47:22
4. The ownership mentality 54:41
5. The 'be, do, have' mentality 1:06:13

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1 hr 28 min
June 28, 2023 Ep 61 - Humans want connection
As you mature, life happens and interests change. How do you go about creating / maintaining connections?

This week's topics:
1. Morbid curiosity - submarines, Black Mirror 8:38
2. APL Nationals & upcoming team events 28:47
3. Getting or injured is the worst 41:12
4. Making new friends later in life 56:03

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1 hr 20 min
June 20, 2023 Ep 60 - Which supplements should you take?
What supps do we actually take and/or recommend? You wouldn't believe what's still making the rounds!

This week's topics:
1. Nutrition fads that still haven't died 10:38
2. Bert Kreischer & Arnie on the big screen 16:27
3. Gaming the air fryer system 26:15
4. The new craze - Ozempic & Berberine
5. What supps do we take / recommend? 51:07

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1 hr 1 min