Iron Radio

After the usual health science news, Dr. Nelson heads-up a chat with

writer, editor, and trainer Andrew Heffernan. Everyone discusses

health-fitness-nutrition journalism in the lay press. The talk ranges from

click-bait to balancing business realities with evidence-based educational content.

Warning - Phil is salty about this stuff, although Lonnie's sunshine-and-rainbows

perspective provides some balance. Mike and Andrew, meanwhile, manage to keep the

topic on the rails. Come on in!

In this mega-episode, the guys first cover science news on new

carb-monitoring tech and how carbs affect aging. What does it all mean for lifters?

After the mid-show break, Dr. Nelson interviews top bodybuilder Dr. Guillermo

Escalante about what it takes to break into the pros. It's a long episode for those

into extra content! Come on in!

Early episode coming down the tracks! This replaces, in advance, the

coming weekend's usual episode. With Dr. Lowery hurtling across the Midwest on a

train, Coach Stevens and Dr. Nelson offer question-and-answer sessions with topics

ranging from training partners, to super-high-volume reps in the squat over 12-hour

periods, to ways of programming and keeping track of recovery. Come on in!

After a fun discussion on the week's science news, ranging from personal

trainers' appearance, to carbs in paleo diets, to food and mood, the guys share

thoughts about how the progressive nature of lifting builds self-confidence. Lastly,

mighty thanks to our strong supporters like Joel Tony, Kara, and the Steak-n-Hoagie

shop. You are appreciated!

With Dr. Lowery working this weekend, the guys offer individual recordings

because the show must go on! Dr. L shares science news on which music leads to the

biggest bench, how sex affects response to ketogenic dieting, and whether fish oils

can help your carb metabolism. Phil ranges from sandwich meats, to travel, to summer

training, and Dr. Nelson does a great summary of the recent ISSN annual meeting.

Come on in!

After covering listener mail and science news on recovering from tendon

ruptures and on new compression shorts with sensors embedded, the guys revisit

sleeping and napping, with new insights, suggestions, and evidence. Also, hearty

thanks to Fred, Joel, Robert, and Thomas for their strong support. You are

appreciated!

A technical glitch, combined with travel, leaves the guys offering some

individual blurbs. Lonnie gives an update on how coffee may help nervous system

recovery, Phil drops knowledge bombs during a Q-and-A, and Dr. Nelson gives

actionable tips on physiologic flexibility. Come on in!

After mail and news covering a portable metabolism-measuring device, using

heavy negatives, and what happens to fast-gainers during detraining, the guys talk

about hard gainers - to what extent they exist and what to do with them. Lastly,

thank you to strong supporters Joe, Joseph, John, and Tony. You are appreciated!

After analyzing some nutrition science news on nitrate and iron, and how

they relate to exercise, the guys talk about recent purchases of training and food

equipment and why they bought them. Lastly, thank you to strong supporters Neil,

Tyler, Steven, and the Outdoor Alliance Company. You are appreciated!

With Phil off in the wilderness, Mike and Lonnie nerd out with

nutritionist Wendi Irlbeck on topics like high-protein intakes, how to increase

veggies in the diet, and the methods and benefits of obtaining and carrying high

muscle mass. Special note regarding the power of digestion - reportedly just 20

percent of the unchewed swallowed shrew's bones made it into the subject's poo...

tune in to the second half for that weird discussion! Lastly, thank you to strong

supporters Marek, Monique, Joe, and Travis. You are appreciated!