Best Eric Trexler Podcasts (2025)

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You NEED TO KNOW About Pontzer's Paradox (ft. Eric Trexler) 1:06:40

21h ago1:06:40

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3 hour video interview w Eric- https://youtu.be/mQ5xPrGqtLg We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. 0:45 Eric Trexler intro 7:33 Pontze…

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Perspectives #40: Energy Expenditure And Compensation, with Eric Trexler 1:53:48

1d ago1:53:48

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Dr. Eric Trexler joins the podcast for a nuanced discussion on energy expenditure and endurance sports. He explains measurement methods, the constrained energy expenditure model and its interpretations, the difficulty of calculating your total energy expenditure and needs and practical solutions, some curious results from papers on energy expenditu…

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Ep 340 - Protein: Valuable, But Overvalued 1:21:10

5d ago1:21:10

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In this episode, Drs Trexler and Helms discuss various topics including updates on Eric's surgery, the valuable (but very modest) effects of protein intake on muscle gains, incontinence after contest prep, the relationship between sleep quality and nutrient timing, the recent ban on smelling salts in the NFL, and more. Time stamps: 00:00 Introducti…

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#573: A Philosophy of Elite Performance Nutrition – Daniel Davey 55:03

6d ago55:03

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In this episode, performance nutritionist Daniel Davey discusses how his approach to elite sports nutrition has evolved over his career. Davey reflects on his decade working with top Irish teams (Dublin GAA/football and Leinster Rugby) and how stepping away from those environments led him to rethink the role of a nutrition practitioner. The central…

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Ten Minute Tips #61: Coach Q&A on Limiters, Low Volume Rest Weeks, Resuming Training, Under-Optimized Training, & More 1:37:35

9d ago1:37:35

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Our coaches answer your questions on identifying limiters, how to take a rest week on a low volume plan, resuming training after a break, training for fitness vs racing, total time in zone vs structured intervals, the things that cyclists under-optimize, making the most of unusually large training weeks, the benefits of ice cream, and much more.…

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Ep 339 - ECA Stack & Yohimbine 1:46:35

12d ago1:46:35

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Helms and Trex have a lengthy discussion about the ECA stack and yohimbine. The history, the mechanisms, the regulatory changes, the practical applications – you name it, they cover it. Don’t miss this episode if you have an interest in fat loss, stimulants, or dietary supplementation in general. Also, be sure to ch…

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#572: Can You Trust Industry-Funded Nutrition Studies? Here’s How to Tell 1:09:40

14d ago1:09:40

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Nutrition science plays a pivotal role in shaping public health advice, but the influence of industry funding on research has become a pressing concern. In this episode we want to examine whether we can trust nutrition studies funded by food and beverage companies, and how you can discern study credibility. The discussion is highly relevant in toda…

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Leo's Personal Transformation - Losing over 200LBS 56:23

15d ago56:23

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We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. 0:38 Leo intro 1:56 Leo’s weight loss 3:17 Food addiction 8:28 Giving up 11:39 His craziest mea…

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Ep 338 – The many eras of evidence-based fitness (ft. Dr. Jim Stoppani) 1:20:32

20d ago1:20:32

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Back when Trex was a 14 year old, his wrestling coach noticed his passion for training and nutrition. This coach took Trex under his wing, and they started absorbing and applying as much information as they could. Their source material, almost exclusively, was the content produced by Dr. Jim Stoppani – primarily from magazine articles, but also fro…

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#571: Is Zone 2 Training Actually Best for Health? – Prof. Brendon Gurd 38:27

21d ago38:27

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In recent years “Zone 2 training” has gained immense popularity in fitness and health circles, often being proclaimed the “best” cardiovascular training for metabolic health. Zone 2 training is sustained, low-intensity exercise below the lactate threshold that is commonly employed by many elite level endurance athletes, with a variety of proposed p…

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Watts Doc #55: The "Right" VO2max Training, and 30/15s Epilogue 2:13:54

25d ago2:13:54

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This is a critical look at our previous podcast episodes on VO2max training, and with hindsight provide new and additional context on those training recommendations, plus other effective ways to do VO2max training, with their coaching and contextual aspects. We investigate some instances of "VO2max blocks" in the scientific literature, reexamine th…

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Ep 337 - Is There A Crisis In Exercise Science? 1:50:27

26d ago1:50:27

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Join hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms as they explore the potential "replication crisis" in exercise science, drawing parallels to the well-documented crisis in psychology. In this episode, they delve into the challenges of replicating research findings, the perils of placing too much confidence in singular studies, the importance of cautious inte…

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#570: Fructose: Metabolism, Claims & Context for Risk – Scott Harding, PhD 56:52

28d ago56:52

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Fructose has often been labeled a uniquely damaging nutrient, blamed for obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. But does fructose truly have unique harmful effects or are the risks associated with it related to context and quantity? The episode explores how fructose is metabolized in the body, why it gained a reputation for being problema…

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What is Training HARD? 49:30

29d ago49:30

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We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. 1:35 What does hard training mean 5:37 Load 11:14 Relative effort 16:25 Volume 32:25 Accumulati…

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Ep 336 - The Science Of Being Cool & Attractive 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss science related to attractiveness, coolness, and personality type. They explore scientific studies on the factors associated with perceived attractiveness and "coolness," discussing body fat percentages and societal perceptions. The conversation shifts to how pe…

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SNP42: Is Vitamin A Good or Bad for Bone Health? 8:52

1M ago8:52

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Vitamin A is often one of the less-discussed micronutrients in relation to bone health, taking a back seat to nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. Yet this fat-soluble vitamin plays a fundamental role in skeletal development, remodeling, and mineral homeostasis. It influences gene expression in both osteoblasts and osteoclasts, and contributes to …

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Ten Minute Tips #60: The FTP Training Decision Tree 1:25:21

1M ago1:25:21

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This is a practical guide to FTP training, through three lenses: where you are in your season, where you are in your training journey, and opportunity cost. In each instance we think about reasonable expectations for improvement, if you should add more power or interval time, when to switch to VO2max training, periodization strategies, and how to p…

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Ep 335: Sticking Points, Exercise Selection, and Long Muscle Length Training (ft. Dr. Stian Larsen) 1:32:55

1M ago1:32:55

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms interviews Dr. Stian Larsen, who shares his journey from powerlifting to becoming a researcher in exercise science. They discuss the intricacies of biomechanics, the importance of understanding squat techniques, and the latest research findings on muscle hypertrophy and resistance profiles. Stian emphasiz…

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#569: The History of Fat, Cholesterol & Heart Disease 1:16:29

1M ago1:16:29

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The idea that saturated fat might be harmful to our health has sparked controversy for decades. In recent years, counter-narratives have surged: suggesting that concerns over saturated fat were overblown, that LDL cholesterol doesn’t matter, or that the original diet-heart hypothesis has been debunked. These claims have become especially popular in…

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Aesthetic Revolution #6 - Challenges & Stumbling Blocks Ahead 1:08:08

1M ago1:08:08

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We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. 0:39 Recap 5:57 Age reversal updates 10:31 What happens when probs are solved 16:08 Stumbling b…

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Watts Doc #54: Glycogen's Effects On AMPK 1:23:11

1M ago1:23:11

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This is a dive into research showing increased AMPK activation with low glycogen stores. We break down a paper discerning how AMPK does this, subsequent changes to AMPK's activity levels, and then come to some logical training conclusions. Along the way are some takeaways on interpreting and applying mechanistic research.…

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Ep 334 - Microplastics: Setting the Record Straight 1:29:59

2M ago1:29:59

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In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics provide some updates, corrections, and clarifications related to their recent episode exploring the science of microplastics. After that they take a brief moment to celebrate the 100th issue of the MASS Research Review, then answer listener questions on topics including: tasty meat alternatives, programmin…

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#568: Does the Maternal Diet Impact Risk of ADHD & Autism? – David Horner, PhD 45:01

2M ago45:01

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To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, e…

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Ten Minute Tips #59: Considerations For Cramps 1:19:50

2M ago1:19:50

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Our coaches Will and Giancarlo join the podcast to talk through their experience with cramps, and what's been done to attenuate them. We briefly discuss predictors of exercise associated muscle cramps as well as current theories about why they do occur, while most of the episode is spent on practical considerations, and the long list of potential s…

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Ep 333 - Are High-Protein Diets Really Harmless? 1:34:31

2M ago1:34:31

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In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms talks about his forthcoming article in the MASS Research Review covering the purported harms of high-protein diets. This isn’t your typical oversimplified dunk-fest that readily dismisses concerns about high-protein diets. Instead, Helms reviews a thorough paper that reviews common concerns in detail …

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#567: Did Big Sugar Hijack the Food Pyramid? Were Low-fat Diets a Scam that Damaged Our Health? 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

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For decades, dietary guidelines—and the Food Pyramid in particular—have been at the center of heated debates and considerable controversy. These guidelines have often been accused of being influenced by industry interests, oversimplifying nutritional nuance, or even directly contributing to rising obesity and metabolic disease rates. In this episod…

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Aesthetic Revolution #5 - Anti-Aging, Longevity, and Gene Editing 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

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We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now-https://www.geniusshot.com/rp We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym effort…

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Ep 332 - The Most Extreme Metabolic Adaptation Ever Recorded 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of bodybuilding prep, including caloric intake, metabolic adaptation, and the impact of extreme dieting. They explore historical studies that provide insights into these phenomena and discuss practical strategies for weight loss. The conversation transitions to powerlifting, specifically the recent…

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SNP41: Do Certain Foods Really Cause Inflammation – And Are Anti-Inflammatory Diets the Answer? 16:19

2M ago16:19

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Inflammation has become a nutrition buzzword, often used in extreme or misleading ways. This episode aims to clarify what inflammation is, how it relates to diet and health, and whether specific foods truly provoke inflammatory responses in the body. The episode provides a nuanced, evidence-based look at inflammation and diet. It explains the diffe…

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Ten Minute Tips #58: Why Rest Can Be So Scary 1:15:02

2M ago1:15:02

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Taking enough rest can be intimidating if it's unfamiliar territory. Our resident philosophers of rest Rory and Maeghan join to take a deep dive into the most common reasons we see people being scared of sufficient recovery. We include plenty of practical takeaways for what to expect when resting, how much is too much, building new habits, knowing …

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Ep 331 - Contest Prep and Weight Cutting Across Sports 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics begin by discussing Helms' prep updates and the standout performances from the recent powerlifting World Champions. The conversation also touches on body composition and attractiveness, highlighting the misconceptions in the fitness industry regarding ideal body fat levels. After that they take a deep dive…

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#566: Can We Maintain Weight Loss? Pharmacology and Behavior – Tara Schmidt, RD 51:13

2M ago51:13

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GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the landscape of obesity treatment, offering levels of weight loss once thought unattainable without surgery. But what happens after the weight is lost? And can we really talk about success without talking about maintenance? While much of the public discourse fixates on dramatic weight loss numbers, the harder q…

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Aesthetic Revolution #4 - Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Drugs 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

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We have a new protein drink! Zero Fat, Zero Sugar, Zero Carb…just 23g of superior protein. Get it your protein up now-https://www.geniusshot.com/rp We only back what we use—VersaGrips are a game changer. https://www.versagripps.com/pages/drmike Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym effort…

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