In Episode 3 of MASS Office Hours, Dr. Eric Trexler is joined by Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss evidence-based fitness strategies and answer questions from listeners.

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:19 What are your thoughts on regaining muscle due to detraining or illness? How large should your caloric surplus be during this process?

00:17:10 Would someone with very low body-fat be able to gain muscle as readily as someone with very high body-fat? Would they require different caloric surpluses to facilitate muscle growth?

00:28:57 How important are fluctuations in hormone levels? Are they worth monitoring, or is their impact overhyped?

00:45:15 How many steps (per day) do you need to support health and longevity?

00:56:27 Are “maintenance phases” a waste of time?

01:15:42 Concluding remarks