We don't often use machines, but when we do we prefer... Rob, Phil and Dr.

L talk shop about the most interesting gym machines they've come across in their

travels. What weirdness is good and not so good? What does research say about

injuries on machines versus free weights? When does Phil use wrist straps? How often

does Fortress sleaze around the leg extension machine? Get in on our discussion

***AND WIN STUFF*** by calling us at 206-203-3798 and telling us what YOU prefer.

Let other listeners drink from the fountain of your experience. Stay thirsty, my

friends.

Lonnie, Rob and Phil talk with exercise physiologist and nutrition

professional Graeme Thomas about how nutrition and exercise science get twisted

around, somewhere between the original (good) science and the mistaken public

message that consumers receive. Frustrated folks who are calorie counters are a good

example. What else in the modern world could be making us fat? How do you

narrow-down which nutrients help versus harm you or how to train? Find out.

Phil, Lonnie, Rob and Charles talk about eating for strength and size like

a bull's (a Fortress analogy). How much does it take? How is Fortress chowing his

way to over 290 pounds and how is Lonnie approaching a clean bulk toward 215,

knowing he's 41 and the fat will have to come off come January? Why is Phil unafraid

of buckets of barbeque? Learn how to eat for size and even pull back on gym time

without fear and fret. ***NOTE: Have you noticed? Iron Radio.org now records live on

THURSDAYS at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This will not affect those who tune in

to the pre-recorded shows via iTunes or Podcast Alley.

Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk with Physical Therapist Gray Cook, this time

about adding functional movement screens to fitness assessments - and later in the

show also about strength professional scope of practice and referrals. ***NOTE: Have

you noticed? Iron Radio.org now records live on THURSDAYS at 2:00 PM Eastern

Standard Time. This will not affect those who tune in to the pre-recorded shows via

iTunes or Podcast Alley.

Lonnie and Phil talk with doctoral student and strongman athlete Jonathan

Mike about the science and application of various weekly training regimes. Surely

intermediate and advanced guys cannot exercise their whole body every day. So what

comes next? And how much of what we do has a real scientific basis? There's a

specific focus on the number of days per week one should lift. We also discuss how

to divide up your week - by specific body parts and muscle groups versus splits

based on various exercise movements and strongman field events. ***ALSO NOTE:

IronRadio.org will has moved to recording live episodes on THURSDAYS. This will not

affect those who tune in to the pre-recorded shows via iTunes or Podcast Alley.

Lonnie, Rob, Phil and Charles discuss what its like to actually compete in

various strength sports. This one can be helpful for listeners intrigued but not

experienced at strength and bodybuilding competitions. From the initial trigger to

get competitive to jitters the night before to how we look at the competition, to

how frequently we think one should compete, there's lots of first hand advice and

information here. Listen for a little smart alek Arnold parody when Dr. L gets

romantic notions about his competitions. ***ALSO NOTE: IronRadio.org will be moving

to recording live episodes on THURSDAYS starting at the end of August. This will not

affect those who tune in to the pre-recorded shows via iTunes or Podcast Alley.

Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk to Naturopath Garrett Smith about a theoretical

relationship between nightshade plant foods like tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant or hot

pepper and joint pain and inflammation. (Many lifters are familiar with joint pain!

Could you be genetically susceptible to this potential dietary influence?) This is a

controversial topic that crops up every so often among lay audiences and actual

mechanisms behind any problems with these fruits and veg are unknown. Plus, there

are good things about these foods like potassium, fiber and even prevention of

prostate cancer, so keep an open but critical mind. Lots of speculation and

anecdotal evidence in this episode on a possible connection that has little

documentation in the scientific literature.

Rob and Lonnie answer the question, What exactly equals competitive status

in amateur bodybuilding? Hard science on physical size norms from competitors and

pragmatic opinions on competitive size and cred are discussed. Are YOU big enough to

compete? Find out! THIS IS NOT THE FLAGSHIP IRON RADIO PODCAST, BUT A DIFFERENT SHOW

THAT WILL SOMETIMES APPEAR

Phil, Rob and Lonnie stroll down memory lane with Brian Moss, about the

essence of bodybuilding in the 70s, 80s and 90s, the popularity of Better Bodies Gym

(remember those shirts?), and tales from backstage and in the photography studio.

Lonnie, Phil and Rob chat with exercise-nutrition-lifestyle entrepreneur

John Berardi about his background in strength sports and about tips for others

wanting to get into the healthy lifestyle business. Mission statements, marketing,

education, competitive cred and other important considerations get discussed.