Iron Radio

After offering some news on vitamin D and COVID-19, and on gene therapy's

ramifications for lifters, the intrepid trio chat with industry insider, author, and

scientist David Barr. The topic is recovery and it comes with real gold nuggets

about both neural and muscular "returns to baseline". Come on in! Lastly, thank you

to strong supporters Douglas, Jacob1, Isaac, and Cale. You are appreciated!

With Dr. L off at his annual medieval ceremony, each cohost individually

shares news and views. Topics range from the immune system and muscle growth, to big

competitive lifts, to cold water immersion. Come on in! Note that introductory

comments about real jobs are NOT a slight against legitimate online fitness

professionals! Lastly, thank you to strong supporters Korey, Matthew, Chris, Jon,

and John. You are appreciated!

Ever go all-in on massive weight gain? Ever wonder what is was doing to

your body aside from the muscular gains? Join in for a discussion on the less

healthy aspects of the war of the knife and fork, including exclusive chat about

what Rutgers researchers saw in Phil's intestinal microbiota! Lastly, thank you to

strong supporters Kurt, Steven, Ryan, Jill, and Prasan. You are appreciated!

Have you ever reflected on the stage you presently hold in your lifting

career? Or how your training philosophy may have evolved? Tune in for a discussion

on how the cohosts view necessary life phases and how they get addressed by coaches.

Also check out the chat about how COVID-19 has altered the fitness landscape, maybe

forever. Lastly, mighty thanks to new supporter, Robert. You are appreciated!

Do you eat like an adult? Join the intrepid trio as they offer top tips

for nutritional self-care. Sometimes it's not about performance, but rather giving a

little thought to career longevity and well-being. Also tune in for science news on

blueberries, antioxidant vitamins, and coffee! Lastly, big thanks to strong

supporters Fred, Jacob2, Isaac, Cory, and Rey. You are appreciated!

Gyms continue to reopen more broadly and despite the advantages, that

means a return to dealing with certain... irritations. Tune in as the guys talk

about their experiences with annoyingly bad behaviors, from poor hygiene to wasteful

chit-chat, to camping out on a piece of equipment, to unwanted advances, tough guys

and more. Also check out the news on the upper limit of exercise, unusal

testosterone risks, and things you may not know about the mineral magnesium. Lastly,

big thanks to strong supporters Wyatt, Michael, Joseph, and Tom. You are

appreciated!

Listener mail leads to analysis of a few existing studies, lay journalism,

and subjective observations regarding light therapy and hormone replacement in

general. What should a young or old male or female expect from various approaches?

Also, huge thanks to recent major donor Anthony as well as strong regular supporters

Tony, Austin, Nicholas, and Kara. You are appreciated!

Dr. L and Coach Stevens discuss breaking science news on androgens and

COVID-19, the Dirty Dozen foods list, and a few new papers on the best choices of

sets and reps to max-out size versus strength. At the end, Dr. Nelson is back on the

road - this time covering a cool neural conference. Check it out! Lastly, huge

thanks to strong supporters Tyler, Neil, Steven, Kurt, and Stephen. You are

appreciated!

First, Phil shares a good story about his powerlifting meet! Then, a

listener question ignites a brief lit review and in-the-trenches discussion of which

body shapes and features do best in various lifts. Weight-for-height, mesomorphy,

percent fat, and various limb lengths all contribute to varying degrees. Of course,

no single feature dictates how well you'll perform. Pull up a bench and get in on

this! Lastly, huge thanks to strong supporters Joe, David, Monique, Nathan, and

Marsh. You are appreciated!

After a follow-up regarding the nutritional details of plant-based meats

hitting the big time, Drs. Nelson and Lowery chat with Dr. Trisha VanDusseldorp,

ISSN President, about the best memberships for science-loving lifters. Apologies for

the poor Skype connection in this one. Also, huge thanks to strong supporters

Christopher, Rey, Andrew, Philip, and Douglas. You are appreciated!