Grappling With Podcast

In todays episode Dr. Chris Hardy will be going over the top 3 pre-workout supplements he believes would be the most beneficial for the bjj practioner and the reasons behind that. They are: Creatinine, Beta Alanine, and Sodium Bicarbonate. 

Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. 
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Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

In this episode, we have Dr. Carrie Hardy returning to discuss women's hormones. We touch on: Should women be fasting? Should women change their training/training intensity based on what phase in their cycle they are in? How does birth control effect the female body? And all the female hormones; estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, LH, and FH and their role in how we feel day to day.

 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. 
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrapplingWithPodcast

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

Today we talk about a whole bunch of topics. Weight loss, BCAA's and what they are and when would you use them, Mat Enforcers and if they are needed, and a big one, how can you start thinking ahead when rolling or sparring. Here are the questions we go over below.

 

I feel this changes with age/ body type/ intensity. what methods including diet, do you guys use to ensure your stress cup can handle a solid class/roll the next day, the following day?

How can I learn to think ahead when rolling?

Dealing with weight loss with Jiu Jitsu

since starting I've lost weight knowing that it is very individualized, to appropriately/ healthily regain my weight, is it as simple as increasing my calorie intake? or should I shoot for a ratio of carbs/fats/protein?

My son and I have been training for about 8 months. Are there any special considerations, with regard to nutrition/ supplementation and exercise, to help my son (7 years old) and I, get the most out of our training? Things we can both do? Things he should be doing differently than me?

Have you ever needed a mat enforcer, How do you deal with over aggressiveness in class? 

 Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes. 
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrapplingWithPodcast

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention. 

 Today we have Andrew Solheim back in the studio. He stakes almost explodes and passes out when he arm wrestles Bill.

Then we get into some of the strength training he has been doing as well as we answer listener questions about what does it take to be a Blue Belt, Purple, and Brown Belt. What are key factors Andrew is looking for as a 3rd degree Black Belt.

Also, what is the mentality when you are a lower belt and you are going to roll against a Brown or Black belt.

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

Chris has a big axe to grind in this episode. We talk about GRAINS and Whole Grains, Pseudo Grains, and we dip the toes into the world of carbs.

Enjoy the chemistry section and then we get into real world applications.

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

Today a couple brown belts and a purple belt talk about some hot button issues like.

 Having trouble with lower belts or new people who give you a hard time on the mats.

How to develop grit or a competitve spirit where you fight hard despite fatigue and you challenge the fight or flight moment.

Is training 2 days a week worthless?

Also we touch on ego in BJJ.

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

We talk all things testosterone on this episode. But we call in the Big Unit, the much more enjoyable Dr. Hardy, that is Carrie Hardy, Chris's wife. She talks briefly about her background with her double masters before her medical school education. 

We go through the the following topics and more.
 When do you need TRT?

What are the Symptoms for low Testosterone?

What’s a healthy level, what is unhealthy?

What foods lower Testosterone?

Are there natural ways to increase testosterone?

What is the best way to use TRT? The cream? Injections? The patch?

Once you get on TRT, are you becoming depended on this therapy to stay at this level of testosterone or you’re hooked on TRT for life now?

Is TRT something you can get through your family physician or do you have to visit a Urologist?

Can long term TRT use increase heart disease? 

How often should someone get levels checked?

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

We have a doozy today. Your Grandma, your mom, and your Doctor have been fibing to your face. Uncle Bill was right, "that Cholesterol crap don't make no sense."

Did you know it is common for people to suffer from heart disease with normal LDL cholesterol levels?

Well we break down the science behind Uncle Bill's statements and why he is such a genius. Including some tips on how to read your panel and what to request with your blood work.

We recommend checking this one out on YouTube due to the visuals.

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

The American Heart Association just released new dietary guidelines for cardiovascular health in November 2021 and Chris is heated about it. Dr. Chris Hardy takes a deep dive into the chemistry of the fats we consume in our daily lives.  He goes over what makes a fat: saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated. We discuss the effect these different fats have on your health; think oxidation and free radicals.....and where to find them in your foods. Chris touches briefing on why saturated fats are not the devil, like many companies would like you to believe. We will be coming back next week with the facts on why that is the case. Chris mentions some additional resources to learn about what these oils do in your body and the history of how industrial oils became the dominant source of fats in food products. 

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.

We are back and we are talking about Vitamin D... Mainly.... Bill  successfully  sidetracks the conversation but Chris came prepared with notes to stay on track. Chris also breaks down Vitamin D all the way down to its  nucleus. We get nerdy on this one, but when you hear how valuable Vitamin D is, you will be running to scuba directly in the sun.

If you are wondering what Bill is talking about with the fainting by Chris,. check out the youtube page for a video of Chris sparring and  actively  needing a  defibrillator.

Also if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia.  Just email [email protected] or message the social media pages.

Check us out on our social and YouTube where we have full episodes.
Instagram: @GrapplingWithPodcast
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrapplingWithPodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPig...

Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice.  Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention.