In this episode of Physique Science Radio we talk to Dr. Mike Zourdos, a professor of exercise science at Florida Atlantic University regarding his research on periodization training.  Topics covered include an introduction to what periodization is, how to utilize it, and what factors influence strength and muscle hypertrophy with regards to weight training.  This is an interview you do NOT want to miss.  It will change the way you think about training.  In addition to being a very smart guy.  Dr. Zourdos is also an accomplish powerlifter as well, having qualified for and competed at the USAPL Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Pro Raw Power Challenge and squatted 507 lbs at a bodyweight of approximately 170 lbs.  Almost a 3x bodyweight squat!

Physique Science Episode 4 - Periodization Training With Dr. Mike Zourdos

Dr. Layne Norton, a renowned prep/physique coach and pro natural bodybuilder/powerlifter with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences teams up with fitness writer and pro trainer Sohee Lee to bring you Physique Science Radio.  Bringing you evidence based fitness advice.

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Luke Thomas recently had me as a guest on his show to discuss the film "The Game Changers" on Sirius XM radio. We get into a lot of the claims and breakdown what my major problems with the film.

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In this episode we talk to Greg Nuckels.  Greg is doing his Masters at UNC.  Despite only being in the industry a short time, Greg has garnered a lot of acclaim as one of the brightest young minds in strength research.  In this episode we talk to Greg about strength training, muscle growth, and fat loss as well as why people tend to want to buy into nonsense fads.  To check out Greg's publication MASS with Dr. Mike Zourdos and Dr. Eric Helms visit http://www.laynemass.com

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Physique Science Episode 36 - Greg Nuckels

Professor Dominic D'Agostino of the University of South Florida joins Layne and Sohee to discuss the research on ketogenic diets.  How do they relate to things like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimers, and more.  And are they really superior for weight loss?  

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Physique Science Radio Episode 35 - Dom D'Agostino And The Ketogenic Diet

Andrew Pardue conducted one of the first case studies examining metabolic adaptation in a competitive bodybuilder (himself) which has recently been published.  He discusses the study and what he thinks are the best approaches to nutrition and minimizing metabolic adaptation.  

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Physique Science Episode 4 - Periodization Training With Dr. Mike Zourdos

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