In this episode of the Iron Culture Podcast, the Erics discuss various topics including updates on Helms' contest prep vlog, a preview of the upcoming Powerlifting World Championships, misconceptions surrounding TRT, the effects of cold exposure, and the concept of lean mass hyper responders. They also discuss the importance of (and misconceptions surrounding) women's health research, and engage in a Q&A session addressing questions about energy expenditure, body composition, and more.

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Updates

02:59 Powerlifting World Championships Preview

07:55 New MASS issue; TRT misconceptions

16:50 Cold Exposure and Its Misconceptions

18:00 Lean Mass Hyper Responders (and resulting chaos)

31:20 Women's Health and Fitness Research

46:24 Understanding Training Status in Research

52:52 Core Strengthening and building general athleticism

59:03 Debunking Myths Around Posture and Anterior Pelvic Tilt

01:01:50 Evaluating BIA and BIS for Body Composition

01:10:48 Reconciling Energy Expenditure Models in Active Populations