Ep 269: Chasing Olympic Gold in Women's Wrestling with Victoria Anthony 0
In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Anthony. She is a women's freestyle wrestler training for the 2021 Olympics. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Connect with Victoria:
Bands: https://freeflowgusto.com/
Instagram: @VictoriaVortex
Ep 268: The History and Efficacy of Caffeine on Physical Performance 0
In this episode, I do a deep dive into the history and use of caffeine as a performance supplement. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Papers mentioned on the show:
Willson C. (2018). The clinical toxicology of caffeine: A review and case study. Toxicology reports, 5, 1140–1152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxrep.2018.11.002
Davis JK, Green JM. Caffeine and anaerobic performance: ergogenic value and mechanisms of action. Sports Med. 2009;39(10):813‐832. doi:10.2165/11317770-000000000-00000
McCusker, Rachel & Goldberger, Bruce & Cone, Edward. (2003). Caffeine Content of Specialty Coffees. Journal of analytical toxicology. 27. 520-2. 10.1093/jat/27.7.520.
Other article referenced in the podcast: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/07/25/485227943/if-war-is-hell-then-coffee-has-offered-u-s-soldiers-some-salvation
Books mentioned on the show:
Steroid Nation and Game of Shadows
Ep 267: RPE vs RIR, Supplements for Health, and Can You Build Muscle with Conditioning Equipment Feat. Derek Charlebois 0
In this episode, Derek and I answer questions from my Instagram @huntfitness.
Q1: What supplements do you recommend for general health?
Q2: What is your best tip to help improve the squat, bench press, and deadlift for a new powerlifter?
Q3: How much water should you drink per day and is there any benefit to aiming to drink over 1 gallon per day?
Q4: What are the benefits of programming RPE vs. RIR?
Q5: I listened to your last episode on the USDA food guide and it got me thinking. If you were in charge, what nutrition information would be taught in schools across America?
Q6: What is your general recommendation for warm-up sets? As you are working up to your set weight, how many reps are you doing?
Q7: With the uncertainty of powerlifting meets scheduled in the future, when do you think it's a reasonable time to plan to compete next?
Q8: Do you think conditioning equipment like assault bikes and rowers can build muscle?
Q9: How fast can someone realistically expect strength to come back once gyms open?
Q10: I have a ten-year-old son who has become more interested in working out since I have been training at home during this pandemic. What type of workout program would you recommend for him?
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Ep 266: A Brief History of the USDA Food Guide - Why It Hasn't Worked and What to Do About It 0
In this episode, I talk about the 100+ year history of the USDA nutrition recommendations. What did they get right, and where is there room for improvement? What can we do in the future to improve society's health and fitness?
Ep 265: The Code| A Philosophy to Guide Training and Nutrition 0
In this episode, I outline the three words I use to help guide my training and nutrition programs.