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Matt, Scott, and Dr. Puder discuss low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy, and building friendships.

Check out Dr. David Puder's podcast here: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/

Many men develop low levels of testosterone as they age. They often feel reduced sexual desire and activity, decreased energy and motivation, and decreased confidence. They often don't feel themselves, and too often write off how they feel as just a normal aspect of aging.

When men undergo testosterone replacement therapy, they often feel a returned vigor--a return to normality of when they were younger.

They discuss building friendships and the importance of firm friendships.

Finally, they end by looking at the opposite problems of dealing with being overly busy and how to find time versus suddenly having more time (leaving the military, retirement, etc.) and having to fill time with meaningful activities.

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Matt, Scott, and Dr. Puder discuss low testosterone, testosterone replacement therapy, and building friendships.  

Check out Dr. David Puder’s podcast here:  https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/ 

Many men develop low levels of testosterone as they age.  They often feel reduced sexual desire and activity, decreased energy and motivation, and decreased confidence.  They often don’t feel themselves, and too often write off how they feel as just a normal aspect of aging.  

When men undergo testosterone replacement therapy, they often feel a returned vigor--a return to normality of when they were younger.  

They discuss building friendships and the importance of firm friendships.  

Finally, they end by looking at the opposite problems of dealing with being overly busy and how to find time versus suddenly having more time (leaving the military, retirement, etc.) and having to fill time with meaningful activities.  

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/

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Gillian and Sarah Shanahan, Barbell Logic's Registered Dietician, join Niki to discuss how to build healthy relationships and mindsets around food, training, ourselves, and others to ultimately overcome negativity.

Check out Dr. David Puder's podcast here: https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/

Too often people succumb to black and white thinking and negative, spiraling thoughts--e.g. this food is bad and I'm bad for eating it. We find ourselves overcome with negative thoughts and focused on past failures and mistakes.

We've got to build structure and routines and habits to ensure we move toward our goals. We need to focus on the present and the current decisions we're faced with, as opposed to staying obsessed with a recent mistake. Finally, we've got to end thinking that taking care of ourselves is selfish--if we do something that helps ourselves and helps ourselves be better parents, employees, spouses, friends, etc., then it's ultimately a good thing.

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Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans. No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial. https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

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• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]

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Gillian and Sarah Shanahan, Barbell Logic’s Registered Dietician, join Niki to discuss how to build healthy relationships and mindsets around food, training, ourselves, and others to ultimately overcome negativity.  

Check out Dr. David Puder’s podcast here:  https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/ 

Too often people succumb to black and white thinking and negative, spiraling thoughts--e.g. this food is bad and I’m bad for eating it.  We find ourselves overcome with negative thoughts and focused on past failures and mistakes.  

We’ve got to build structure and routines and habits to ensure we move toward our goals.  We need to focus on the present and the current decisions we’re faced with, as opposed to staying obsessed with a recent mistake.  Finally, we’ve got to end thinking that taking care of ourselves is selfish--if we do something that helps ourselves and helps ourselves be better parents, employees, spouses, friends, etc., then it’s ultimately a good thing.  

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/

Connect with the hosts

• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]   

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1. 1:23 On the squat at powerlifting meets: Why do they have several people spotting lifters at a meet as opposed to having a lifter squat in a power rack with safety arms?
2. 4:22 Questions on distal bicep tendon reattachment surgery & spiders: What training recommendations would you have for long-term recovery? What do you do if you see a spider during training?
3. 10:04 Questions on keeping the arms straight during the power clean. When do they need to be straight? When do they bend? Are there tradeoffs? What about bar crash? How do you clean up a bad catch/rack position?
4. 18:46 How would one determine the impressiveness of a lift across reps--ie would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?
5. 24:34 Pavel & pressing a lot to press a lot. Why doesn't LP have greater pressing frequency, and what is "a lot?"
6. 32:42 Any tips, adjustments, or thoughts on hip flexor pain while squatting.
7. 39:37 How can you adjust or choose a different exercise if you have really short arms and don't want pain...in a certain area?
8. 44:11 Why does Matt wear a hat when he lifts?

Note: Time stamps above do not include ads.

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1. 1:23 
   On the squat at powerlifting meets:  Why do they have several people spotting lifters at a meet as opposed to having a lifter squat in a power rack with safety arms?
2. 4:22
   Questions on distal bicep tendon reattachment surgery & spiders:  What training recommendations would you have for long-term recovery?  What do you do if you see a spider during training?  
3. 10:04
   Questions on keeping the arms straight during the power clean.  When do they need to be straight?  When do they bend?  Are there tradeoffs?  What about bar crash?  How do you clean up a bad catch/rack position?  
4. 18:46
   How would one determine the impressiveness of a lift across reps--ie would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or 1 horse-sized duck?
5. 24:34
   Pavel & pressing a lot to press a lot.  Why doesn't LP have greater pressing frequency, and what is "a lot?"
6. 32:42
   Any tips, adjustments, or thoughts on hip flexor pain while squatting.  
7. 39:37
   How can you adjust or choose a different exercise if you have really short arms and don't want pain...in a certain area?
8. 44:11
   Why does Matt wear a hat when he lifts?  

Note:  Time stamps above do not include ads.  

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

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• Niki on Instagram
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Many people who come to barbell training have exercised before but haven't necessarily trained. How do you make the switch from exercise to training. Matt, Niki, and Andrew help you make the jump to training.

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• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]

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Many people who come to barbell training have exercised before but haven't necessarily trained.  How do you make the switch from exercise to training.  Matt, Niki, and Andrew help you make the jump to training.  

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/

Connect with the hosts

• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]   

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Bringing it all together, how do we stay grounded with body image; gaining & losing weight; fueling training; staying excited for months, years, and decades of training. Niki & Gillian share their thoughts.

We need to develop and maintain realistic expectations and remain grateful for what we have and can do. We need to define success for ourselves and not base it off others. We have to ignore the noise and remember why we're doing what we're doing. Sometimes, we need to really think about what motivates us and keeps us going..

They discuss social media and finding clothes that fit muscular bodies, routines & rituals, newness & excitement wearing thin, pre-workout meals, and much, much more.

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans. No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial. https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

Special offers from BLOC and our partners: https://barbell-logic.com/offers/

Connect with the hosts

• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]

Connect with the show

• Barbell Logic on Instagram
• The Website
• Barbell Logic on Facebook

Bringing it all together, how do we stay grounded with body image; gaining & losing weight; fueling training; staying excited for months, years, and decades of training.  Niki & Gillian share their thoughts.  

We need to develop and maintain realistic expectations and remain grateful for what we have and can do.  We need to define success for ourselves and not base it off others.  We have to ignore the noise and remember why we’re doing what we’re doing.  Sometimes, we need to really think about what motivates us and keeps us going..  

They discuss social media and finding clothes that fit muscular bodies, routines & rituals, newness & excitement wearing thin, pre-workout meals, and much, much more.  

GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!

Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh

Special offers from BLOC and our partners:  https://barbell-logic.com/offers/

Connect with the hosts

• Matt on Instagram
• Niki on Instagram
• [email protected]   

Connect with the show

• Barbell Logic on Instagram
• The Website
• Barbell Logic on Facebook