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Solving the Pain Puzzle with Dr. Rick Olderman

November 28, 2022 05:05 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Visit the episode webpage My guest on this episode is Dr. Rick Olderman. Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books -- found on Amazon.com -- to help people with chronic pain or injuries. More recently, Rick has created downloadable video home programs to help people solve pain from head to toe. Thes...

Lifestyle Factors for Optimizing Cardiovascular Health with Joseph Watso, Ph.D.

October 11, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 136 MB

My guest on episode 55 of the podcast is Dr. Joseph Watso. View the episode webpage and show notes. Joe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology at Florida State University. Joe directs the Cardiovascular & Applied Physiology (CAP) Laboratory which has the mission to advance knowledge on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment strategies. His research interests include the role of lifestyle habits, such as diet and exercise, for optimizing h...

Exercise, Carbohydrate Metabolism, and Insulin Sensitivity with Professor Glenn McConell

October 03, 2022 04:05 - 2 hours - 185 MB

My guest on episode 54 is Professor Glenn McConell. Glenn is an Emeritus Professor in Exercise Metabolism at Victoria University in Melbourne Australia. In this episode, we talk about how the body metabolizes fat and carbohydrate during exercise, and how this changes with exercise intensity and duration, glycogen stores in the body, how long they last, and how carbohydrate ingestion during exercise can buffer muscle glycogen and improve performance, the effects of acute and chronic exercise...

Circadian Rhythm Biology, Chronomedicine, and Timing Exercise and Nutrition for Optimal Health with Dr. John Hogenesch

September 12, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 137 MB

My guest on episode 53 of the podcast is Dr. John Hogenesch. John is a professor of pediatrics and chair of the divisions of human genetics, immunobiology, and pulmonary medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where his work focuses on the genetics of circadian timing in humans and other mammals. John and his colleagues are credited with the discovery of the master regular of the circadian clock known as Bmal1, and later its paralog Bmal2, as well as several other compon...

Endurance Exercise, Cardiovascular Health, and the Dangers of ”Too Much Exercise” (Part II)

August 30, 2022 04:05 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MB

Hello everyone and welcome to the Science & Chill podcast, I’m your host Brady Holmer. Last week, I released part one of my two-part interview that I gave on the Run Smarter podcast a few months ago. The Run Smarter podcast is hosted by runner and physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe. He invited me on his podcast to answer some questions related to endurance exercise and cardiovascular health, a topic that I think all of my audience will find helpful and hopefully useful. There has been a lot of d...

The Promises and Controversies of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Technology with Nick Norwitz, PhD

August 22, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 118 MB

My guest on episode 52 of the podcast is Nick Norwitz, PhD. Nick earned his PhD from Oxford University and is currently a medical student at Harvard University. He's also a self-proclaimed metabolic health enthusiast. Nick joined me to chat about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and, in particular, a new study that he just published on the use of CGM in medical students as part of a pilot project in "metabolic immersion" education. This paper has been getting a lot of attention among nu...

Endurance Exercise, Cardiovascular Health, and the Dangers of ”Too Much Exercise” (Part I)

August 15, 2022 04:05 - 58 minutes - 85.8 MB

Hello everyone and welcome to the Science & Chill podcast, I’m your host Brady Holmer. This week and next week’s episode of the podcast will be a bit different. Rather than an original interview, I’m going to release a two-part interview that I gave on the Run Smarter podcast a few months ago. The Run Smarter podcast is hosted by runner and physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe. He invited me on his podcast to answer some questions related to endurance exercise and cardiovascular health, a topic th...

Cholesterol, The Lipid Energy Model, Lean Mass Hyperresponders, and Citizen Science with Dave Feldman

August 01, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 151 MB

My guest on episode 50 of the podcast is Dave Feldman. Dave Feldman is a Senior Software Engineer and Citizen Scientist. After seeing his cholesterol skyrocket on keto, he began obsessively researching lipidology and through a series of experiments has demonstrated novel data which is now building toward the larger Lipid Energy Model. This concept is now being explored with collaborating researchers and may potentially help explain much of the phenomenon around high cholesterol on a low car...

Optimize Your Ergonomics for Desk Work, Gaming, and Leisure with Dr. Drew Schwartz

July 25, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Episode webpage: https://www.bradyholmer.com/pod/49 My guest on episode 49 of the podcast is Dr. Drew Schwartz.  Dr. Schwartz is a chiropractor at The Cleveland Clinic, an avid gamer, and is dedicated to educating gamers and deskers alike about how to work or game more ergonomically to improve performance, enhance comfort, and reduce injury and discomfort. In this episode, we talk about the importance of proper ergonomics and why it’s so important to be conscious of our posture and movem...

Simplifying Longevity and Healthspan with Dr. Howard Luks

July 18, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 117 MB

My guest on episode 48 of the podcast is Dr. Howard Luks. Dr. Luks is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, chief of sports medicine and arthroscopy, and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at New York Medical College. Dr. Luks's focus is on injuries that involve the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow. You can find him on Twitter at the handle @hjluks. In addition to his expertise in sports medicine, Dr. Luks is an avid communicator in the space of healthspan and longevity. As a runner ...

Episode 47: Using Wearable Data to Personalize Health, Exercise, and Nutrition with George Georgallides (Basis Health)

July 11, 2022 04:05 - 57 minutes - 84.4 MB

My guest on episode 47 of the podcast is George Georgallides. George is the founder and CEO of Basis Health. Basis is a company with a drive to transform how we use our wearable data by turning it into a daily action plan. If you have an iPhone, Apple Watch, Fitbit, Oura Ring, or other fitness tracker, Basis is going to really be something you need to check out. A lot of the time, and this is something I’ve experienced myself, we have so much data on our hands but little idea of what to do ...

Episode 46: The Gut Microbiome and Cardiovascular Disease with Dr. Annet Kirabo

June 13, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

View the show notes on the episode webpage: https://www.bradyholmer.com/pod/46 My guest on episode 46 of the podcast is Dr. Annet Kirabo. Dr. Kirabo is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She obtained her PhD from the Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics at the University of Florida College of Medicine. If you enjoy this podcast and would like a way to support my work...

Episode 45: Women’s Health, Fitness, and Cycle Syncing with Ingri Pauline

May 23, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 144 MB

My guest on episode 45 of the Science & Chill podcast is Ingri Pauline. Ingri is a weightlifting coach, National Strength and Conditioning Association-certified strength and conditioning specialist, and certified nutrition coach. Ingri is unique in that she only works with women, specializing in fitness and nutrition during different transition periods during women’s lives including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and postmenopause. Ingri uses a concept called cycle syncing...

Episode 44: Optimizing Biomechanics, Healthy Running Habits, and Choosing the Right Footwear with Dr. Heather Vincent

May 10, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 124 MB

My guest today is Dr. Heather Vincent. Dr. Vincent is the Director of Research and Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center (SPC) in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) in Gainesville Florida. She is an active researcher of the health benefits of exercise, using physical activity to prevent injury and fight diseases like obesity and osteoarthritis. She is active at the national level with organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine and...

Episode 43: Supplements and Lifestyle Strategies to Maximize Healthspan and Lifespan with Dr. Brad Stanfield

April 07, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 149 MB

My guest on this episode is Dr. Brad Stanfield. Dr. Stanfield is a medical doctor trained in New Zealand who has a particular interest in optimizing healthspan and lifespan through the use of nutritional and lifestyle interventions. Dr. Stanfield is also quite the expert in supplements with the potential to enhance healthspan and lifespan and, as you will hear in our conversation, approaches supplementation in an incredibly evidence-based way that I really admire.  In this episode, we talk ...

Science & Chill Podcast Clips: What is Metabolism? (Ep. 42 with Dr. Charles Brenner)

March 23, 2022 16:45 - 3 minutes - 5.87 MB

In this podcast clip from episode 42, Dr. Charles Brenner explains metabolism.   Listen to the full episode HERE.

Science & Chill Podcast Clips: Can Humans Live Forever (Episode 42 with Dr. Charles Brenner)

March 14, 2022 14:59 - 14 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this podcast clip from episode 42, Dr. Charles Brenner explains biological aging and ponders whether or not we can significantly extend human lifespan.   Listen to the full episode HERE.

Science & Chill Clips: What ”Lifespan” Got Wrong about Aging (Episode 42 with Dr. Charles Brenner)

March 11, 2022 20:12 - 13 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this podcast clip from episode 42, Dr. Charles Brenner discusses his criticisms of the aging field and some of the main problems with a recent book about why humans age and they don't have to.   Listen to the full episode HERE.

Episode 42: NAD+ Metabolism in Health & Disease and Longevity Science Controversies with Dr. Charles Brenner

March 10, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 159 MB

My guest on episode 42 of the podcast is Dr. Charles Brenner Dr. Brenner is the Alfred E Mann Family Foundation Chair in Diabetes and Cancer Metabolism at City of Hope National Medical Center.  In 2004, Brenner discovered nicotinamide riboside (NR) to be a vital precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which is made available by nicotinamide riboside kinases (Nrks) that are conserved between yeast and humans. In 2007, Dr. Brenner’s lab discovered a second pathway by which NR i...

Science & Chill Podcast Clips: How Do Exogenous Ketones Work? (from Ep. 41 with Dr. Kieran Clarke)

February 02, 2022 13:43 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this Science & Chill podcast clip from episode 41 (Dr. Kieran Clarke and Brian McMahon from deltaG Ketones), Dr. Clarke explains ketosis and describes how the body uses endogenous and exogenous ketones as an energy source.   Listen to the full interview HERE.

Science & Chill Podcast Clips: How To Use Exogenous Ketones for Exercise Performance and Recovery (Ep. 41)

January 29, 2022 18:26 - 10 minutes - 16 MB

In this clip from episode 41 of the Science & Chill podcast (Dr. Kieran Clarke and Brian McMahon from deltaG Ketones), Dr. Clarke discusses the recent literature on exogenous ketones and exercise performance, as well as potential applications for exogenous ketones for recovery and preventing overtraining.   Listen to the full episode HERE.

Episode 41: Dr. Kieran Clarke and Brian McMahon (deltaG Ketones)

January 25, 2022 03:17 - 1 hour - 134 MB

In this episode of the Science & Chill podcast, I interview Dr. Kieran Clarke and Brian McMahon of T delta S, a company who sells deltaG ketones, an exogenous ketone ester. Dr. Kieran Clarke is a legend in the ketone world. Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Kieran Clarke studied for her undergraduate BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences at Flinders University. She obtained her PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Queensland before taking a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University M...

Episode 40: Low Energy Availability and Bone Health with Mark Hutson

December 13, 2021 22:48 - 1 hour - 124 MB

My guest today is Mark Huston. Mark is a doctoral candidate at Loughborough University. Mark earned his Bachelors of Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University, where he also obtained his Master’s of science in sports nutrition. I invited Mark to come on the podcast to talk about his current research into the effects of low energy availability on health and performance in humans. Specifically, we discuss low energy availability as it relates to bone health and the risk o...

Episode 39: Ketone 2.0 and the Future of Modern Nutrition with Michael Brandt and Latt Mansor (H.V.M.N.)

December 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

My guests today are Michael Brandt and Latt Mansor. Michael is the CEO at Health Via Modern Nutrition, a startup company selling nootropics and ketone supplements with the mission of redefining the limits of human performance, metabolism, and longevity. Latt is the research lead at HVMN and is responsible for coordinating clinical trials on their products as well as conducting internal research on up and coming products for the company.   Links - HVMN Ketone 2.0 - Follow Michael on Twitt...

Science & Chill Clips #9: The Importance of Free Radicals and Reactive Oxygen Species in Biology

November 02, 2021 13:16 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MB

In this Science & Chill podcast clip (from episode 38), Dr. Thomas Clanton explains the difference between free radicals and reactive oxygen species, and talks about the importance of these biological molecules. Listen to the full episode HERE.

Episode 38: Free Radical Biology & the Past & Present of Respiratory Physiology with Dr. Thomas Clanton

October 21, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 129 MB

My guest today is Dr. Thomas Clanton. Dr. Clanton is a professor in applied physiology and kinesiology at the University of Florida, where he conducts research on immune cells in skeletal and cardiac muscle biology, the origins of heat stroke, and the effects of heat stroke on physiology and epigenetic regulation. Dr. Clanton is also a member of my PhD advisory committee and has been highly influential on the way I think about and do science throughout my graduate school career. We begin ou...

Physiology Friday #29: Exogenous Ketones Boost Brain Blood Flow and Cognitive Performance

October 15, 2021 20:15 - 10 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this installment of Physiology Friday, I discuss a study investigating the effects of a 14-day ketone supplementation period on cerebral blood flow, cognitive performance, and BDNF in a group of individuals with obesity.   Links  Study: Short-term ketone monoester supplementation improves cerebral blood flow and cognition in obesity: A randomized cross-over trial - Support this channel and my podcast - LMNT electrolyte FREE sample pack - Subscribe to the Physiology Friday newsletter

Science and Chill Clips #8: What is Sleep and Why is it Necessary for Life? (Rogulja Lab; Harvard University)

September 30, 2021 10:08 - 6 minutes - 10.3 MB

In this podcast clip, members of the Rogulja Lab from Harvard University explain what sleep is from a neurobiological perspective, whether sleep is essential, and if there are examples of living organisms that do not sleep.    Listen to the full episode HERE.

Episode 37: Chris Cornell on 5k Training and Improving Fitness with Age

September 05, 2021 18:29 - 56 minutes - 55.6 MB

In this episode of Science & Chill, I speak with Chris Cornell. I have been coaching Chris for the past 15 weeks as he embarks on his goal of breaking 25 minutes in the 5k at age 57, a feat he will attempt on Labor Day (September 6, 2021). Chris is very active on social media, where he posts about his diet, fitness, and has been documenting his 5k training for the past few months.  In this conversation, we recap his training program, talk about some pre-race strategies, and answer some ques...

Science & Chill Clips #7: Why Drinking to Thirst is Sufficient & the Origins of "8 Per Day"

August 17, 2021 16:47 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

In this Science & Chill podcast clip, Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler talks about whether drinking to thirst is an adequate way to stay hydrated and explains the origins of the recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water per day.    Listen to the full episode here: Episode 35: Hydration Facts and Myths and Exercise-associated Hyponatremia with Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler

Science & Chill Clips #6: Ryan Dreyer's Takes on Ice Baths, Caffeine, and Alcohol

August 13, 2021 16:29 - 8 minutes - 8.72 MB

In this podcast clip from episode 36 (Ryan Dreyer), Ryan talks about his opinions on ice baths for health and performance, caffeine, and alcohol.    Listen to the full episode here.

Episode 36: Triathlon Training, Diet, and Lifestyle Hacks for Peak Performance with Ryan Dreyer

August 11, 2021 14:56 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Ryan Dreyer. Ryan and I have become acquaintances recently through Twitter, similar to how all great relationships begin (only partly kidding here), and I have absolutely loved following his training, posts on nutrition and fitness, and the other content he shares. Ryan has an intense passion for health, nutrition, and endurance sports, something that we both have in common. I wanted to interview Ryan to just talk shop about the basics of nutritio...

Episode 35: Hydration Facts and Myths and Exercise-associated Hyponatremia with Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler

July 26, 2021 10:05 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

In this episode of Science & Chill, I interview Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler. Dr. Hew-Butler is a podiatric physician and associate professor of Exercise and Sports Science at Wayne State University. She earned her PhD at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, where she studied and trained under the legendary sports scientist and physician Dr. Timothy Noakes. Dr. Hew-Butler is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM) and specializes in both sports medicine and exercise physi...

Science & Chill Podcast Clips #5: What is Dehydration? (Dr.Tamara Hew-Butler)

July 25, 2021 13:06 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MB

In this clip from episode 35, Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler talks about the three definitions of dehydration.

Episode 35 Teaser: What is Dehydration? (Dr.Tamara Hew-Butler)

July 25, 2021 13:06 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MB

In this teaser clip for episode 35, Dr. Tamara Hew-Butler talks about the three definitions of dehydration.

Episode 34: Optimizing Strength, Healthspan, and Lifespan with Jerry Teixeira

July 16, 2021 17:46 - 2 hours - 145 MB

In episode 34 of Science & Chill, I interview Jerry Teixeira. Jerry is a strength coach and health and fitness influencer who is the creator of “body weight strength” — a program designed to help individuals build muscle and strength with little to no equipment. Jerry offers personalized coaching and training programs to clients, and also hosts a YouTube channel where he provides free demonstration videos of dozens of body weight exercises.   Not only is Jerry a strength coach, but he has ...

Physiology Friday #28: Breath Training for Heart Health, Antioxidants to Benefit PTSD, and Nitrate Supplementation to Boost Endurance Performance

July 16, 2021 15:28 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MB

This week's episode of the Physiology Friday podcast explores inspiratory muscle training for cardiovascular health, antioxidant supplementation for adults with PTSD, and the effects of nitrates on endurance performance.   - Subscribe to the Physiology Friday email newsletter! - Listen on Apple Podcasts - Listen on Spotify - Become a Patreon supporter - Donate to the podcast - Try LMNT electrolytes

Physiology Friday #1: Can Sprinting for 4-seconds Every Hour Prevent the Negative Effects of Sitting?

July 09, 2021 19:51 - 9 minutes - 9.65 MB

This episode of Physiology Friday is available to everyone. For unlocked access to ALL Physiology Friday podcasts, consider becoming a podcast supporter on Patreon!   In this week's installment of Physiology Friday, I review a recent study which looked at whether breaking up sitting time with short bouts of 4-second sprints could improve the metabolic response to a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal the next day.    Relevant links Study: Hourly 4-s Sprints Prevent Impairment of Postprandi...

Physiology Friday #4: Twice-Weekly HIIT Superior to Four Sessions per Week to Promote Endurance Adaptations

July 09, 2021 19:51 - 5 minutes - 2.04 MB

This episode of Physiology Friday is available to non-supporters as well as Patrons. To find ALL available Physiology Friday episodes, consider becoming a podcast supporter on Patreon.   In today’s episode, I talk about a study looking at whether more or less (frequency) is better when it comes to high intensity interval training. Link to study:Influence of Interval Training Frequency on Time-Trial Performance in Elite Endurance Athletes

Physiology Friday #8: Is Fasted Exercise Better for Improving Physical Fitness and Health?

July 09, 2021 19:50 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this week's installment of Physiology Friday, I discuss results of a study investigating whether or not fasted exercise is better for improving outcomes of physical fitness and health than fed exercise in a group of postmenopausal women. 

Physiology Friday#9: Sleep Deprivation and Endothelial Dysfunction

July 09, 2021 19:50 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode of Physiology Friday, I talk about a new review article (authored by yours truly) that discusses the effects of sleep deprivation on endothelial function.    - Get your FREE LMNT sample pack - Read our systematic review - Support Science & Chill on Patreon or Donate to the podcast - Get your Science & Chill sticker

Physiology Friday #10: Can Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) Benefit Endurance Athletes?

July 09, 2021 19:50 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MB

Today's episode of Physiology Friday summarizes a new study investigating the effects of 16:8 time-restricted eating on performance and metabolic health parameters in middle- and long-distance runners.   - Link to study: Effects of 8 wk of 16:8 Time-restricted Eating in Male Middle- and Long-Distance Runners - Sign up for the Physiology Friday newsletter  - Become a podcast supporter on Patreon - Get your FREE LMNT sample pack - Donate to the podcast

Physiology Friday #12: Exogenous Ketones to Enhance Recovery from Exercise

July 09, 2021 19:49 - 6 minutes - 6.87 MB

Today's episode of Physiology Friday discusses a new review paper on the potential use of exogenous ketone supplements as a post-exercise recovery modality.   - Link to study: Ketones for Post-exercise Recovery: Potential Applications and Mechanisms - Sign up for the Physiology Friday newsletter  - Become a podcast supporter on Patreon - Check out my blog - What are Exogenous Ketones (H.V.M.N. blog) - Get your FREE LMNT sample pack - Donate to the podcast

Physiology Friday #13: Lifestyle Habits of 90-year Olds: What We Can Learn to Live Long

July 09, 2021 19:48 - 8 minutes - 14 MB

In this episode of Physiology Friday, I review a study that looks at the association between lifestyle factors and the odds of living to be 90 years old.   - Link to study - Sign up for the Physiology Friday newsletter  - Become a podcast supporter on Patreon - Check out my blog - Get your FREE LMNT sample pack - Donate to the podcast

Physiology Friday #14: Exogenous Ketone Supplementation Improves Glucose and Vascular Function in Obesity

July 09, 2021 19:47 - 5 minutes - 8.33 MB

In this episode of Physiology Friday, I review a recent study looking at the effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on blood glucose and vascular function in individuals with obesity.   - Link to study - Sign up for the Physiology Friday newsletter  - Become a podcast supporter on Patreon - Check out my blog - Get your FREE LMNT sample pack - Donate to the podcast

Physiology Friday #15: Long-Distance Hike Impacts Cardiovascular Function and Body Composition

July 09, 2021 19:47 - 8 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of Physiology Friday, I review a recent case study looking at the physiological effects of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.   - Science & Chill Ep. 29 with Dr. Stephen Anton - Link to study - Sign up for the Physiology Friday newsletter  - Become a podcast supporter on Patreon - Check out my blog - Try the NEW LMNT electrolyte Watermelon salt flavor - Donate to the podcast

Physiology Friday #27: Exercise Beats Medicine, Plant-based vs. Real Meat, and Questioning the Vascular Effects of COVID-19

July 09, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 4.91 MB

In this week's installment of the Physiology Friday podcast, I review studies investigating the effects of exercise on medication use in metabolic syndrome, comparing plant-based vs. real meat, and questioning findings of studies indicating that COVID-19 exerts detrimental vascular effects.    - Subscribe to the Physiology Friday email newsletter! - Listen on Apple Podcasts - Listen on Spotify - Become a Patreon supporter - Donate to the podcast - Try LMNT electrolytes

Physiology Friday #26: Caffeine Enhances Fat Burning during Exercise in the Morning and Afternoon

July 09, 2021 18:59 - 8 minutes - 9.4 MB

In this episode of Physiology Friday, I review a study that investigates whether the effects of caffeine on fat oxidation during aerobic exercise differ based on the time of day.    - Link to study: Caffeine increases maximal fat oxidation during a graded exercise test: is there a diurnal variation? - Subscribe to the Physiology Friday email newsletter! - Listen on Apple Podcasts - Listen on Spotify - Become a Patreon supporter - Donate to the podcast - Try LMNT electrolytes

Physiology Friday #25: Metabolically Healthy Obesity Does Not Exist: Debunking the "Fit but Fat" Hypothesis

July 09, 2021 18:58 - 7 minutes - 8.47 MB

In this episode of the Physiology Friday podcast, I review a recent study which shows evidence that people who suffer from obesity, regardless of their metabolic biomarkers, are at a greater risk for several diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease compared to non-obese individuals.    - Link to study: Are people with metabolically healthy obesity really healthy? A prospective cohort study of 381,363 UK Biobank participants - Subscribe to the Physiology Friday email newslett...

Episode 33: Running Form Analysis and Injury Prevention with Run Lab CEO Trevor Short

June 30, 2021 13:43 - 58 minutes - 60.8 MB

In this episode of Science & Chill, I interview Trevor Short, the CEO of San Francisco-based company Run Lab -- which helps runners of all types achieve their full athletic potential. Run Lab offers a comprehensive analysis that includes a foot assessment, physical therapy assessment, gait analysis, and VO2 max test, which serves to diagnose potential problem areas for runners and identify areas for improvement. Then, a personalized training program is provided to guide runners through the p...

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