Best Mike T Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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Physiology Friday: How to Build a Killer Cardiovascular System w/ Dr. Mike T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 52:24

4d ago52:24

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis sit down with Anders coach, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. For those that have followed the show, you know Anders has been in pursuit of running a sub-6 minute mile at the age of 40. Dr. Nelson is the coach Anders hired to help with that goal. In this episode the crew walks through…

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Episode 339: Performance Tracking and AI in Athletics with Coach Troy Beauregard 1:07:55

19h ago1:07:55

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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T Nelson, and today I’ve got a great conversation lined up with Coach Troy Beauregard from Canada. We dig into one of my favorite rabbit holes: performance tracking for athletes. We cover why it’s so important to keep tabs on what’s happening in the gym and how you don’t need super-fancy gear to s…

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468 - Richard Cottingham: The Times Square Killer 2:25:11

20h ago2:25:11

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The Times Square Killer didn't just kill in Times Square. Richard Francis Cottingham committed at least six murders in New York State between 1972 and 1980, plus an additional thirteen murders in New Jersey between 1967 and 1978. While he primarily targeted sex workers, he also kidnapped women and girls as young as thirteen off of the street. Today…

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The Hierarchy of Healing: Understanding Complex Neurological Recovery with Dr. Matt Antonucci | E31 51:29

1d ago51:29

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Send us a text Contact Dr. Antonucci: Website Dr. Antonucci's Neurobytes Blog - (totally worth reading in IMO) Eliminate your hiccoughs in seconds! Blog post as promised :) Carrick Institute Show Description: Ever wonder why your concussion symptoms persist despite seeing multiple specialists and undergoing countless tests? In this illuminating con…

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Peptides 37:27

2d ago37:27

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Everything You Need to Know About Peptides and Sports Supplements: Iron Radio Podcast In this episode of Iron Radio, strength coach and powerlifter Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, and nutrition and exercise physiology professor Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss a range of topics focused on dietary supplements and peptides in s…

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519 🎙️ BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman 🏆 WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN 🛑 34:16

6d ago34:16

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 519 🎙️ The BEST IN Season Strength Training Tips w Zach & Jeremy Hartman 🏆 WEAK Athletes: Always Injured & Do NOT WIN 🛑 I love revisiting the topic of in season strength training before every sports season. Actually, I have a love - hate relationship with this topic because I have covered this subject extensively. I am a beli…

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When to Make Changes to Your Training w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #810 51:57

6d ago51:57

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The crew breaks down how to know when it’s time to pivot your training. From bodybuilding and Olympic lifting to CrossFit, strongman, and martial arts, they share what decades under the bar have taught them about adapting for longevity, avoiding injury, and keeping fitness enjoyable. In this episode, you will learn: How to recognize when your train…

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467 - Russian Wizards, Witches, and Folk Magic, Oh My! 2:32:08

8d ago2:32:08

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Did you know that roughly a million people in Russia today make their living as some kind of wizard, witch, or folk healer? And that some of the most popular TV programs in Russia in the '90s were presentations of psychic healers and self-proclaimed sorcerers? Russians have a long history of believing in magic, with old Slavic spiritual beliefs sur…

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Concussions, Superior Canal Dehiscence, and Hyperacusis with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E30 26:39

8d ago26:39

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Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology explores commonly missed vestibular lesions that can develop after head impacts, focusing on Superior Canal Dehiscence (SCD) as a frequently overlooked cause of debilitating hyperacusis and other post-concussion symptoms. He shares diagnostic insights including a simple tuning fo…

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Episode 338: Tabata Myths & Flexible Meathead Cardio Level 2: Enroll by Aug 12, 2025 21:27

8d ago21:27

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Join me on The Flex Diet Podcast as I break down the iconic 1996 Tabata study that’s been hyped for its fat-burning benefits. Tabata training has become a fitness staple, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? I’ll uncover the myths, dive into the science, and explain why true Tabata isn’t exactly beginner-friendly. Learn about its real effect…

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Short Suck #39: The Abolitionist John MF'n Brown 56:29

11d ago56:29

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You'll be hard pressed to find a man who stood for his convictions more firmly than John Brown. John was an white abolitionist willing to do more to end slavery than any other man - of any color - in America in the 1850s. It wasn't enough for John to speak out against slavery, or to help freed slaves find freedom through the Underground Railroad. J…

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Physiology Friday: [Immune System] Why Optimal Nutrition Starts with the Immune System w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 56:46

11d ago56:46

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is the immune system Why the immune system is responsible for building muscle How gut health impacts the immune system Understanding recovery and its impact on the immune system How to optimize your immune system for performance Visit https://rapidhealthoptimization.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varne…

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Protein and Amino Acids to Become Combat Ready w/ Dr Jess Gwin, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #809 53:46

13d ago53:46

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Dr. Jess Gwin is a PhD in Nutritional Science and post-doctoral fellowship focused on muscle physiology and protein metabolism. Researcher in protein/essential amino acids (EAAs) nutrition, muscle preservation, and energy deficiency. Advocate for using data-driven nutrition to extend health span and performance. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID Health …

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Dan John on Coaching; Current Fitness Standards 1:05:13

14d ago1:05:13

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Reviving Fitness Standards and Coaching Wisdom In this episode of Iron Radio, Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, and special guest Dan John discuss various aspects of fitness and coaching. They reminisce about past fitness standards, examine the current state of youth fitness, and offer insights into effective coaching and training philosophies…

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Episode 337: Deep Dive into Muscular Hypertrophy with Dr. Mike Roberts 1:21:31

15d ago1:21:31

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On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I chat with Dr. Mike Roberts, a full professor at Auburn University and head of the Nutri Bolt Applied and Molecular Physiology Lab. Mike’s one of the sharpest minds in muscle science, and we go deep into the nitty-gritty of hypertrophy, including everything from rodent studies to human trials to the molecu…

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466 - Acres of Skin: Inside the Terrordome 2:37:03

15d ago2:37:03

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Philadelphia's Holmesburg prison, before it was officially shut down in 1995, had been a house of horrors for much of its history. In addition to being grossly overcrowded and its prisoners being subjected to sometimes lethal abuse by prison officials... for over two decades - from 1951 to 1974, Dr. Albert Kligman performed wildly unethical medical…

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Advanced TMS for Concussion and Brain Dysfunction with Dr. Glen Zielinski | E29 35:33

15d ago35:33

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Send us a text Dr. Glen Zielinski from Northwest Functional Neurology in Lake Oswego, OR, joins us to talk about how he’s using cutting-edge, image-guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology to treat more than just depression. With neuro-navigated TMS, he's able to target specific brain regions with millimeter precision—and he's not …

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518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 36:10

16d ago36:10

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 518 🎙️ Thoughts on "Speed" Ladders & The President's Council on Sports & Physical Fitness 🏆 Brought to you by: Zach Strength - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - BEST Recovery & Compression Gear => Use Code "ZACH" for 20% Discount SSPC Cert - Strength & Sports Performance Coach Cert ========== ======= === http://Z…

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Physiology Friday: [Blood Sugar] The Most Optimal Way to Control Blood Sugar w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 58:46

18d ago58:46

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What to look for in lab work about your glucose levels What Doctors will not tell you about your glucose levels How to know if you are pre-pre-diabetic Why normal range for your glucose levels could be a bad thing How to regulate blood glucose and why it is important Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Ins…

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Oral GLP-1s, Hulk_Hogan, Size & Identity 29:39

21d ago29:39

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Iron Radio: The Evolution of Weight Loss and Strength Sports Join Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery in this engaging episode of Iron Radio as they dive into the latest news and trends in strength sports and nutrition. The hosts discuss the anticipated FDA approval of the oral semaglutide weight loss pill, the implications o…

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As the World Turns: Navigating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) | E28 34:44

21d ago34:44

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Send us a text Navigating the complex world of inner ear disorders, Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens discuss the mechanics and causes of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and what contributes to re-occurring BPPV. • Difference between true vertigo and general dizziness • How the semicircular canals and otolithic organs in our inner ear de…

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Episode 336: Solocast Anaerobic Chaos Incoming (Level 2 Preview) 19:51

22d ago19:51

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I break down how to train your cardio without wrecking your strength gains. We’re digging into the real roles of your aerobic and anaerobic systems—why most lifters skip the boring base work, and why that’s a big mistake if you want better performance and recovery. I also share a sneak peek at the upcoming …

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465 - OneTaste: The Orgasmic Meditation Cult 2:48:44

22d ago2:48:44

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Did you know that women's clitoral orgasms have the power to completely transform the world and turn it into a blissful nirvana free from pain and suffering? They don't, but, that's essentially what OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone preached at one point before she went to jail. For years, she put on clinics based around male attendees stroking femal…

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Short Suck #38: Hollywood’s Biggest Forgotten Scandal: Patricia Douglas 54:05

25d ago54:05

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Patricia Douglas was a young dancer and an extra working in Hollywood during its so-called Golden Era when she was tricked into attending a party Tinseltown's most powerful studio, MGM, was throwing for the salesmen who were making it rich on May 5th, 1937. At this party, she was dragged into the parking lot and brutally raped by one on of those sa…

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QnA 🎙️ Struggles & Confusion in Fitness, Strength Training & Nutrition + How Strength Coaches WIN 29:22

25d ago29:22

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 517 QnA 🎙️ Brought to you by: ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses DFND USA - 20% The BEST Recovery Gear with Code => ZACH https://DFNDUSA.com Get Certified: Underground Strength Coach Cert - Less than 5 Years Experience SSPC Cert (Strength & Sports Performance Coach) - MORE than 5 Years Experience ====== TO…

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Physiology Friday: [Gut Health] The Epicenter of Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 45:23

25d ago45:23

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: Why the gut is so important for optimal health. What causes poor gut health and how to avoid it How important is a stool sample to find potential hidden stressors What your poop can tell you about your health Ways to improve gut health https://rapidhealthoptimization.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on…

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SORINEX: LEGENDARY STRENGTH TRAINING W/ BERT SORIN, ANDERS VARNER, DOUG LARSON, AND COACH TRAVIS MASH BARBELL SHRUGGED #592 2:17:52

27d ago2:17:52

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Bert and his wonderful wife Lesley are the proud parents of three children. Bert and his family, a family rooted in strength, have been entrenched in the human performance world for as far back as he can remember. Growing up with a barbell in his hand has been pivotal in charting the course of his life and leading him to become a 4-time Division 1 …

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Neuroplasticity in Action: Dr. Brody Miller’s Journey from TBI to PhD | E27 42:20

28d ago42:20

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Send us a text Dr. Brody Miller, PhD, is a 2x best selling, author, researcher, speaker, and pioneer in brain health recovery. Having recovered from severe brain trauma, drug and epileptic seizures, he created a unique, and holistic approach, called the REBOUND method (TM) with his Mind Gym Starter Course. He focuses on helping high-level, heart le…

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Episode 335: Grip, Guts & Gas Tanks: Aerobic Training for Meatheads with Levi Earl 1:16:05

29d ago1:16:05

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by the always-interesting Levi Earl, who's tuning in all the way from Finland, to nerd out on all things aerobic training, grip strength, and how to make your meathead conditioning actually work for you, not against you. We dive into why strength athletes need better aerobic systems (no, it’s not…

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464 - The Night Caller: Eric Edgar Cooke 2:45:40

29d ago2:45:40

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Eric Edgar Cooke, nicknamed the Night Caller and the Nedlands Monster, was a serial killer who terrorized Perth, Australia from 1958 to 1963. He was incredibly hard to catch, because his MO was to not have an MO. Sometimes he ran over women in a stolen car. Sometimes he shot women. Sometimes he shot men. Sometimes his crimes were sexually motivated…

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Physique Sports Resurgence 26:22

30d ago26:22

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In this episode of Iron Radio, hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss the recent shift in fitness trends from strength-based training to aesthetic-focused workouts. They explore the rise of powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting thanks to CrossFit, and the subsequent swing back to physique training driven by soci…

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Protein Risks & Sports Aggression 58:49

30d ago58:49

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The Role of Aggression in Youth Sports and Protein Myths Debunked Join hosts Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Lonnie Lowery and Dr. Mike T Nelson in this engaging episode of Iron Radio. They explore the challenges of instilling healthy aggression and competitiveness in young athletes while balancing mental and physical toughness. The conversation also delve…

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516 🎙️ Phil Ross & Zach on Kettlebell Training Origins, Old School Martial Arts, Training as You "Get Older" 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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STRONG Life Podcast ep 516 Phil Ross & Zach discuss the following topics: Kettlebell Training Origins from the early 2000s Old School Martial Arts Lessons & Experiences Training as You "Get Older" Implementing Sandbags, Clubs, Maces, Bodyweight and more freedom in your training ===== Phil Ross's Podcast - HERE ======= Zach's BEST FREE Strength Trai…

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How Travis Mash Got a 6-Pack at 50 Years Old w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #807 56:24

1M ago56:24

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The home team is back again and Travis Mash has been posting too many shirtless selfies with all the abs for us not address the nutrition, fitness, and training programs he is up to. Tons of insight into getting back to the basics, simplifying, and making it all work while keeping family at the center of it all. Enjoy. Work With Us: Arétē by RAPID …

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Episode 334: Max Gains, Less Time: Myo-Reps, Hypertrophy & Recovery with Dr. Antonella Schwarz 1:17:17

1M ago1:17:17

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On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Antonella Schwarz to geek out over her recent study on myo-reps, which she presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition. We break down what myo-reps are, where the concept came from, and how they stack up against more traditional hypertrophy protocols. We also dive into some …

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463 - The Tuskegee Study (Secret, Deadly Medical Testing on American Citizens) 2:44:22

1M ago2:44:22

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From 1932 to 1972, six hundred poor, black sharecroppers in Alabama were told they were being treated for "bad blood," when in reality, the US government was conducting an experiment on how untreated syphilis affected their bodies, a study that was supposed to keep going until every participant was dead. A study that would've kept going, had a whis…

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Resetting Your Brain: How Cereset Combats Post-Concussion Fatigue with Dr. Ala Lysyk | E26 46:20

1M ago46:20

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Send us a text Dr. Ayla Wolf interviews Dr. Ala Lysyk about Cereset technology, an innovative approach using acoustic feedback to help the brain reset itself after concussion or trauma. They discuss how this engineering-based technology creates a real-time acoustic mirror therapy that allows the brain to recognize and correct harmful patterns causi…

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Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7: Grimek's Training as he got "Older", Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Business 26:26

1M ago26:26

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Iron Roots 19 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 3 of 7 Brought to you by: http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE Strength Training Courses TOPICS COVERED: Grimek's Training as he got "Older" along with his unique exercises Bruno Sammartino's Workouts & the Mail Order Training Program that Jan ordered when he was younger Early Days Bob Hoffman / York Barbell Busines…

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Short Suck #37 - The Very Avoidable Oceangate Disaster 48:57

1M ago48:57

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On June 18th, 2023, a deep-sea submersible called The Titan operated by the private company OceanGate mysteriously vanished while its CEO piloted four passengers who had paid $250,000 each to visit the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. When it was revealed that all aboard had died when the submersible imploded, the accident was reported as an unfortunat…

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Physiology Friday: [Physique Transformation] How Hormones Help Build Muscle and Burn Fat w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 58:33

1M ago58:33

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: The relationship between testosterone and cortisol The relationship between calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients Why micronutrients matter for achieving a lean physique Optimal hormone ratios for physique transformation How does menstrual cycle affect performance Understanding gut health and it’s affects…

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Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts) 25:00

1M ago25:00

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Iron Roots Ep 18 🎙️ Jan Dellinger Pt 2 of 7 (John Grimek's Workouts & Bob Backlund's Bodyweight Workouts) Brought to you by https://PLAE.us DFND USA 20% Off with Code => ZACH ======= http://ZachStrength.com - BEST FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES https://GetDadStrong.com - (7 Day FREE Trial) 30 Minute Workouts for the Busy Dad / Busy Man https://mark…

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