Metalcore & Muscle

Season 5 Episode 23 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. New Metalcore Albums: In this segment, we highlight the latest metalcore albums released, providing a brief overview of some of our favorite tracks within each album. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss the question, are video games hurting your progress in the gym? We examine a research study (linked below) that examined health measures of Esports athletes vs. non-esport athletes. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "b2tm" by We Came As Romans 
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the famers carry exercise. 

Research Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254620300934

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Season 5 Episode 22 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Sleeper Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album, band, and/or song that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Spotlight is on the band Gutter King.
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we the pros and cons of natty or not videos along with tips and ways to make your physique look like you're enhanced. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Golden" by SFINX, Rin Rin, & Dal Av. 
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the plank exercise. 

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Season 5 Episode 21 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "Jikan" by Atlas//Below. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we try to answer the question, is it easier to start your fitness journey overweight or skinny when trying to get to a muscular and lean physique? We provide tips and information for each starting point. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Never Stay" by Ghost//Signal.
4. Exercise of the Week: This week we discuss the pros, cons, and alternative movements to the kettlebell swing exercise. 

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Season 5 Episode 20 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Album Spotlight is on the EP, Between The Lies by the band, Memphis May Fire. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss three different habits that you can adopt that will accelerate your results and progress with your fitness goals. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Save Me" by Thousand Below ft. Lo Spirit. 
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the squat thruster. 

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Season 5 Episode 19 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Top 10 Metalcore Tracks in 2025: This segment highlights ten of our favorite metalcore tracks so far this year, briefly discussing some of our favorite aspects of each track. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss adding additional physical activity into your weightlifting routine, using running as an example. We also discuss the importance of exercise order in achieving your goals. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Fell So Hard, Felt So Right" by blessthefall ft. Story of the Year.
4. Exercise of the Week: Each week, we highlight a new exercise, discussing the pros, cons, alternative movements, and sets and reps. This week we highlight the dumbbell front raise. 

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Season 5 Episode 18 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. ERRA Spotlight: This week we will be discussing ERRA's brand new tracks "Gore of Being" and "Echo Sonata". We discuss song meanings, feelings brought about from the songs, and much more. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we briefly discuss the fad of mouth taping at night while sleeping. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "If Only Gets Darker" by Kingdom of Giants.
4. Exercise of the Week: Each week, we highlight a new exercise, discussing the pros, cons, alternative movements, and sets and reps. This week we highlight the seated leg curl exercise. 

Resources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196070924003314

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Season 5 Episode 17 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "All That I Remember" by The Amity Affliction. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we explore the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide. We discuss what they are, how they work, why they are controversial, and considerations for maintaining muscle mass. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Collide" by Kingdom of Giants.
4. Training Tip: We discuss a training tip that may assist in taking your fitness goals to a new level. This week we discuss pyramid sets. 

Resources: 

• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists
• https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/bioethics/on-the-increase-in-use-of-glp-1s#:~:text=The%20increase%20in%20use%20of%20these%20drugs%2C%20though%2C%20can,taking%20one%20of%20these%20drugs.
• https://www.brgeneral.org/news-blog/2024/june/does-ozempic-make-you-lose-more-muscle-
• https://agelesscenter.net/blog/how-to-safely-wean-off-ozempic-for-weight-loss/
• https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/research-on-glp-1-drugs

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Season 5 Episode 16 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Is Sleep Token the Most Controversial Metalcore Band?: In this segment, we discuss the question, is Sleep Token the most controversial metalcore band? We also discuss the trend of anonymous bands and if the trend will take the industry by storm. 
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss how your workplace could be impacting your health and tips you can implement to maximize health in the workplace. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Dislocated" by Midwinter
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the seated upright chest press machine. 

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Season 5 Episode 15 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Sleeper Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album, band, and/or song that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Spotlight is on the song "Off the Book" by the band, Out of Nowhere.  
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss our experience running a 5k with no training and how intense weightlifting can prepare you for any event.  
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Progress" by Good Terms
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the dumbbell hammer curl exercise. 

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Season 5 Episode 14 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments:

1. Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap: For this episode, we discuss our experience attending the Metalcore Spring Break Tour which included the bands Acres, Kingdom of Giants, ERRA, and The Devil Wears Prada.  
2. Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your goals. This week, we discuss the ultimate shoulder and arm workout to prep you to look your best in a sleeveless shirt this summer. We dive into warmups, exercises, volume, etc. 
3. Song of the Week: We select a new metalcore song each week to highlight/share with you all. This week's song of the week is "Protohuman" by Dal Av ft. Tyler Tate from Hollow Front. 
4. Exercise of the Week: We select an exercise to highlight, describing the exercise, alternative exercises, muscles targeted, pros & cons, optimal volume, and more. This week we discuss the straight arm lat pulldown.  

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