Wired AF Podcast

RPE, short for "rate of perceived exertion" is most frequently used for cardiovascular training. Today we talk about RPE's applications in the world of strength training and olympic weightlifting as opposed to using the traditional percentage based program. 

How can you manage your injury while still exercising? Should you still be doing the same training you were before you were injured? In this episode we discuss how injuries affect your attitude towards exercise, and what you can still do if you are injured. 

Have you ever wondered what the current research is saying about foam rolling before or after training? Today we talk about what the evidence says about this common recovery tool. Should you be foam rolling? OR could you be spending you time elsewhere doing other activities to aid recovery?

We live in a society where most peoples protein intake is significantly diluted. We also find that many people over-complicate their nutrition by just counting their calories, and may often fail with long term success in their diet. Today we want to talk to you about how counting calories can be important but why prioritising the macronutrient protein first may actually be the key to your success in body composition changes. 

We chat about our favourite athletes and sports that we want to watch in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games. Our favourite sports include Olympic Weightlifting, Diving and Taekwondo. Make sure you check out our episode where spoke to Olympian Melissa Wu who is competing in her 4th Olympic Games. She is an amazing athlete and we were fortunate enough to speak to her a few months ago about her sporting career and life. 

Why is strength training so great for women? How can you start your journey into strength training? Are you worried you'll get injured or not be strong enough to move a barbell? We are here to talk to you about what you need to know as a female wanting to start strength training. We encourage all women to try lifting weights, and we are here to tell you that yes you can do it, even if you have never done it before!

Dakoda from @dak_strength is an elite powerlifter and online strength and nutrition coach.

Brandon and Steph wore their fitness watches for two weeks, and today they compare their experience with you. This is NOT a sponsored episode. Brandon has a Garmin Forerunner 75XT and Steph has a Fitbit Versa 2. Listen to the episode to learn how they stack up against each other, what they are good for, and what they DON'T do!

Brandon sits down with the author of the book "Eat Like the Animals" for this much anticipated bookclub episode. 

Tapping into nature and the power of protein to tell us what to eat, when to eat, how to control weight and how to live longer.

How is it that a baboon, a cat and a locust instinctively know what to eat for balanced nutrition, and we humans can't seem to figure it out?

Mixing a nutritionally balanced diet, with a precise ratio of protein to carbohydrate, seems daunting, but animals, from apes to cockroaches, all manage it instinctively. It comes down to the essential role of appetite to communicate the body's needs to the brain. Humans have this ability too, but our appetites have been hijacked in the modern food environment, causing obesity and the serious diseases that come with it.

David Raubenheimer and Stephen J. Simpson have been studying appetite in animals, transforming the science of nutrition with their findings. In Eat Like the Animals they take us on a journey from jungle to laboratory and back to our own kitchens to understand how and why we eat, how appetites are fed and regulated, and how, in the end, it all comes down to protein.

Armed with this knowledge, they explain simple steps you can take towards eating a more natural diet for optimal health and a longer life.

We discuss what you should and should NOT do when completing an exercise rehab program. Listen to the end for tips about the use of anti-inflammatories and taping to manage injuries. We share our knowledge and experiences to inspire you to make the right choices with your rehab!

We hope you are enjoying the podcast, if you are liking the episode feel free to send it to a friend, share it on your instagram stories or even write us a review! We are always interested in your questions and comments about our episodes. You can contact us at @wiredafpodcast on instagram.