Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 9 - "Do You REALLY Need Surgery? The Truth About Progress & Forgotten Appreciation"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 3/5/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Does Surgery Matter? - When people start coming to the gym wearing knee sleeves and tape, it begs the question, do they need surgery? Or do they need to learn how to move better?

2. Appreciation Depreciation - Men and Women live it two different worlds and often times we will forget to appreciate one another. A recent social media post sparked a conversation between us about how men often times get forgotten.

3. Similar Lives And Problems - We all live similar lives and all have similar problems, yet too often we forget about the struggles of one another and become disconnected. How do we solve this and what would be the benefits? 4. Measuring Progress - There are many ways to measure progress. Using just one metric leaves about many other issues and limits how we treat ourselves and each other. Whether it be fitness or business using multiple measuring techniques is key.

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 8 - "Smashing Plateaus, Isometrics for Strength, & Capitalism Gone Too Far?!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/24/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. How To Break A Training Plateau - Often times we hear people tell us about how they ran into a plateau and results just stopped, so how do you avoid this and is it a real part of training?

2. Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day just passed, what did we do, and how does the rest of the world view Valentine's Day?

3. Isometrics For The Win - Isometrics are a great way to build strength that often never gets talked about, what are the benefits of training this way and is it something everyone should do? 4. Pop Up Ads - Capitalism may have gone too far now with pop up ads being shown in a certain vehicle when you are stopped and not driving.

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🔬 Research Articles: - "New Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss" - "Omega 3s Can Slow Down Aging Process"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "How do I get my family to work out?" - "What are moves you do today that you didn't do in the past?" - "Can having goals set you back?" - "What are your favorite exercises to build shoulders?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 7 - "Muscle Myths, Fear-Based Parenting, & The Super Bowl's Shocking Economy!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/17/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Complexities Of Muscle - What makes building muscle so hard and what makes it difficult to decide what ways are the best for you?

2. Do Your Kids Have To Fear You? - Do your kids have to fear you in order for you to be a good parents or are there better ways to do it?

3. Publishers V.S. Authors - Who really gets the money and what is the problem with the way creators and artists get credit and money for their respective products? 4. Super Bowl Economy - The Super Bowl just passed, what does the economy around this American "holiday" look like and what does it say about our society?

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🔬 Research Articles: - "Higher Intensity Training Improves Stroke Recovery" - "Moderate Exercise Keeps Appetite At Bay"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "Can I get away with just taking group fitness classes, or do I have to strength train?" - "What is the main reason why someone can get injured?" - "Why do you always talk about strength training and not cardio?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 6 - "The Truth About Squat Shoes, A New Painkiller, and The Medical Revolution!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/10/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Get A Good Grade In All Your Classes - You might be doing well in one of your "classes" but are you doing well in all of them? Which are your best and worst "subjects"?

2. Should You Use Squat Shoes - The question was posed in a recent video. Should everyone wear squat shoes all the time? Or is it a band-aid to a bigger problem?

3. Non Opioid Painkiller - The first non-opioid painkiller was just approved for the first time in 20 years, what does this mean for the future? 4. Medical Revolution - There is a medical revolution on the rise using things our body already makes and harnesses their power. Could this be the future?

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🔬 Research Articles: - "Fatty Muscles Raise The Risk Of Serious Heart Disease" - "Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "Why is even losing a pound of fat hard?" - "How to get your partner to want to exercise?" - "I have lifted for years and results have stopped, what should I do?"

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🗣️ Audience Engagement: - Submit questions for future episodes through Instagram or email! - Email: [email protected]

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 5 - "Vegan Myths, The Squat vs. Hinge Battle, and an Insane Feat of Strength!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 2/4/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Are Vegans Really Healthier? - Are vegans really healthier then the rest of the population or has processed food invaded even their territory?

2. Squat V.S. Hinge - Squat vs Hinge, the great debate? Which is better and what is the spectrum of these two movements?

3. Press Reset On Instagram - Instagram now has the ability to reset your algorithm and start off fresh, if you've noticed your social media isn't you, maybe its time to hit reset! 4. Behind The Neck Press - Recently at one of Nathaniel and Edwins training sessions Edwin had a pretty cool feat of strength with the behind the neck shoulder press, what makes this movement so impressive and what did we learn from it?

🔬 Research Articles: - "Exercise Improves Brain Function" - "Sharing Heart Monitors With Doctors"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "What happens when someone reaches their weight goals?" - "What are your 5 favorite indicators for health?" - "Is getting enough protein during the day more important than timing?" - "Should you spend money on cold plunges and saunas?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 4 - "Bumble Shake-Up, Fake Religion Exposed, and The Truth About Man Points!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/27/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. Bumble CEO Leaving - Bumble CEO is leaving the company after just recently coming on after shares have fallen 54% since they made a major change!

2. Fake Religion - Do some people use religion as a cover for who they really are or for their real agenda, we discuss this major topic!

3. Man Points - Can men show feelings if they don't have enough man points? And if not how do you get more man points and what even are they? Do they exist? 4. Secret Intro - Our episode today has a secret intro not even Nathaniel knew about! Check it out all on today's podcast!

🔬 Research Articles: - "What's The Best Amount Of Volume For Muscle Growth?" - "ADHD and Sleep Issues"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "Should I go back to 6 days a week if it has been a long time since I haven't worked out?" - "What to do if I hate lifting weights?" - "What are 3 high protein, non-meat, must haves?" - "Is natural body building healthier than "enhanced" body building?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 3 - "Shocking Food Pyramid Changes, Red Dye Ban, and the Truth About Being Hangry!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/20/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. What Is The Most Important Thing For Your Body? - Everyone is different so what are the most important things you can do for your body and how do you know when to implement each one?

2. Harder When Hungry? - A study showed that judges rulings are harsher and more strict when court dates are around lunch time. What's the purpose of being "hangry" and is there some benefit to it?

3. RED DYE 3 - The FDA has recently outlawed red dye number 3. Could this be the health break we all needed or is this just curing a symptom and not the main problem? 4. Swiss Food Pyramid - A new food pyramid released in Switzerland has a bunch of food groups but what food group did they remove completely? And is it worth it?

🔬 Research Articles: - "US Dementia Cases Expected To Double In 2060" - "Discovery Of New Skeletal Tissue Advances Regenerative Medicine"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "How To Avoid Lead In Protein Supplements" - "Can You Spot Reduce Body Fat In One Area Of The Body?" - "Is There A Difference In Muscle Structure When Lifting High and Low Reps?" - "Do Calories Really Matter or Is It About Food Quality?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 2 - "Supplements 101, Pain Perspectives, and Is Cheating Really Cheating?"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/13/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

1. What Supplements Should You Take As A Beginner? - With the new year starting many people are ready to hit the ground running and that means running to get supplements too. But, as a beginner do what supplements should you take or should you be taking them at all?

2. Stop Trying To Get Out Of Pain - If you are in pain and you are stuck in a cycle of trying to get out and cant make any progress, is there a different perspective that might help you shift your goal?

3. Is Cheating Always Bad? - Are GLP-1s cheating? And if they are does that mean other medications are cheating for trying to get over illnesses? What's your opinion?

🔬 Research Articles: - "More Calories = More Consumption" - "Targeting a brain enzyme to curb obesity?"

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💪 Fitness Q&A: Addressing viewer fitness questions! - "Why can't I use exercise to lose weight?" - "Why is there so much conflicting information around health and fitness?" - "If I have knee pain when squatting does that mean I should try a different exercise?" - "Is having high protein the only key to success?"

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S4 Ep. 1 - "First Podcast Of The Year!!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 1/6/25

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

New Year, Same Us! Welcome back to another season of the Strength Solutions Podcast! We want to welcome all of our new listeners and welcome BACK our long time listeners! We have a lot in store for this year and are so happy again for you all to follow us on this journey! Please share this podcast with those that would benefit from listening and even for those that you know that just love podcasts! Our goal as always is to continue to grow and bring you all the raw fitness truth. Follow us and rate us 5 stars if you love us and make sure to share our content as much as you can! Thank you again and enjoy the show!

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Strength Solutions Podcast | S3 Ep. 52 - "Last Pod Of The Year!!!"

🎙️ Hosts: Nathaniel Espinoza (@strengthsolutionsnathaniel) & Edwin Santiago (@strengthsoltuionsedwin)

📅 Release Date: 12/30/24

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🚀 Episode Highlights:

Enjoy our final episode of the year! This has been our most successful year to date doing the podcast through hard work and the help of all of you who have found out about us this year, told your friends, listened daily, and just altogehter showed up for us in person or in the digital world here. Thank you so much and we have a lot in store for 2025! We'll see you all again next year and wish you all the best in your personal and fitness journeys! We're always here to support and encourage you all the same way you all have done for us! See y'all Sooon!!

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