Without gravity, our bodies are a MESS! The human body needs to constantly be stressed and activated in order to work correctly and perform all the necessary tasks in our lives. Gravity is our friend (most of the time) and the absence of it is gonna make our Mars colonization a little tricky :P

Alcohol doesn't just make you feel like your heads been through a 6 car pile-up, but it also wrecks all of your metabolic functions, wreaking havoc on testosterone, and absolutely destroying your motivation to get to the gym and get better.

Of course, we know this answer, but why is it so? Some good stuff in this episode that everyone can use in there day to day life and some info to consider next time you are looking to start a meal plan.

we're going to jump into a short lesson on Hyper- and Hypothyroidism, one of the absolutely crucial hormone-producing glands in the endocrine system. I butcher a few words, but you'll get the point. LEARN SOMETHIN'!

Planning is one of those things that a lot of people don't even think about when they first start a gym routine. They walk in, do a few things that seem familiar to them, hop up on a treadmill and maybe that's it for day one. That's just one of the big mistakes I see from new gym-goers and in this podcast is going to breakdown a few those things that I notice and what you can do to correct them so you can reach your goals faster.

As we age, our cognitive ability slowly deteriorates and for some of us, it can manifest as dementia and Alzheimers Disease. Studies have indicated, however, that a resistance training regimen consisting of as few as 2 days a week can help not only maintain cognitive function but improve it.

Hang Cleans are great, Power Cleans are better, but there is always something else to do that can almost get the job done. Sometimes you need another path to success in the weight room, and luckily the National Strength and Conditioning Journal has published a nice experiment to see if the Power Clean alternative is worth working into your routine.

Back on the yoga train, On-Demand fitness, Iron Cowboys summary, and why people that take themselves too seriously when it comes to their workout competitions drive me nuts.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin and muscles.

Calves are the most stubborn, frustrating muscle in the body. Many people phone it in when it comes to putting in the work on their calves, but I maintain that the problem is effort, not genetics. Sure, genetics play a large role in how large you will be able to get your calves, but that doesn’t mean they can’t grow just like any other muscle in your body. 

The Problem: People don’t dedicate themselves to growing their calves.

The Solution: Variety, Volume, Load

Here is a little routine I do when I get into putting some effort into my lower leg.

Round 1 – Repeat Twice

• 2 Minute Jump Rope (1x)

Hack Squat Machine Drop Set, cutting load in half each drop for 2 drops

Round 2 – Repeat Twice

• Seated Calf Raises – 10 slow, 20 fast

(1x)Body Weight Standing Calf Raise Burnout with 3 Different Foot Positions (Toes Straight, Toes In, Toes Out.)