The VALidity Podcast

The VALidity Podcast

By Valentina RodriguezHealth & Fitness
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The VALidity Podcast episodes

  • Creatine: everything you need to know

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    What is creatine? what does it do? is it safe? what can I expect to improve? which type should I take? how much should I take? how often? will it cause hair loss? water retention? is it a steroid? is there a point if I don't lift? ALL your creatine questions get answered on this episode. 


    CREATINE I TAKE:

    • https://pescience.com/products/trucreatine (code VAL to save $)


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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



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    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
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    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 33557850
    • https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-020-0741-x
    • PMID: 22864465





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    44 min
  • How to Body Recomp

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    Can we gain muscle and lose fat at the same time??? If so... HOW? In this episode we dive into the necessary conditions to undergo a body recomp (and the studies to support it ofcourse)! 


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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 26500462
    • PMID: 24834017
    • PMID: 29405780





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    33 min
  • What I changed to turn Pro

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    This episode is all about the training changes I made in the last year that I think made the biggest difference in helping me build a Pro-worthy physique. 


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    STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY TRAINING PROGRAM: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides/p/12-week-strength-hypertrophy-program



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    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
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    27 min
  • Reverse Dieting 101

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    All about the current research in our Performance and Physique Enhancement Lab including everything you need to know about reverse dieting!


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    STUDIES: 

    • Reverse Diet Quantitative Abstract: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381609522_Defining_REVERSE_DIETING_A_Quantitative_Survey_of_Post_Diet_Strategies_Among_Weight_Loss_Coaches_for_Natural_Bodybuilding_Athletes
    • Reverse Diet Qualitative Abstract: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381609412_Defining_REVERSE_DIETING_A_Qualitative_Survey_of_Post_Diet_Strategies_Among_Weight_Loss_Coaches_for_Natural_Athletes
    • Original Rapid Fat Loss Study: PMID: 24602091


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    24 min
  • How to train for muscle growth

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    How do we get stronger?? Is it all neural adaptations? Or can getting bigger make you stronger? In today's episode we dive into 2 studies to see what they found. 


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    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 28611677
    • PMID: 34166110


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    28 min
  • Preventing muscle loss as you age

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    In today's episode we talk about how you respond to protein and resitance training differently as you age – and what you have to do to prevent muscle mass loss! 


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    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 24569919
    • PMID: 22313809
    • PMID: 19001042


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    22 min
  • Preventing muscle damage and injury Muscle Damage Pt. 2 - Season 2 ep. 6

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    How do we avoid injuries?? In this episode, we discuss how to protect ourselves from muscle damage to prevent injury, and we dive into the theories as to why we see this protection occur!


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    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 12453160
    • PMID: 17707693
    • PMID: 11528337
    • PMID: 21368102
    • PMID: 13131257
    • PMID: 3678220
    • PMID: 8531624
    • PMID: 4634421
    • PMID: 8458765

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    26 min
  • DOMS & muscle growth

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    What exactly do we mean by muscle damage? Do we have to damage our muscles to adequately grow? In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanisms of muscle damage and what it means for hypetrophy. 


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    TRAINING PROGRAMS: 

    • https://vallfitt.squarespace.com/programs-guides



    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 3025428
    • PMID: 29282529
    • PMID: 26280652
    • PMID: 24650102
    • PMID: 17429681
    • PMID: 11412145

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    34 min
  • What is your genetic potential?

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    In today's episode we discuss what percentage of our skeletal muscle, size, and strength outcomes are determined by our genetics! 


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    TRAINING PROGRAMS: 

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    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 3359366
    • PMID: 11723141
    • PMID: 7649409

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    18 min
  • Molecular Regulators of Hypertrophy

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    In today's episode we talk about key regulators of the muscle protein synthesis pathways and explore why people may respond to resistance training differently! 


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    TRAINING PROGRAMS: 

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    MY SOCIALS:

    • IG:@Vallfitt_ifbbpro
    • Tiktok: @Vallfitt
    • youtube: VallFitt


    STUDIES: 

    • PMID: 24961241
    • PMID: 15215484
    • PMID: 16224249





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    20 min

About The VALidity Podcast

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The VALidity podcast discusses and educates on scientific topics relevant to your health and fitness. Valentina Rodriguez earned her Master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in…