The Stronger By Science Podcast

Metabolic Rate, Artificial Sweeteners, Electromyography, and Non-Failure Training

Episode Summary

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Greg and Eric are back with another episode. First, Greg shares some recent Feats of Strength. Next, Greg & Eric answer some listeners’ questions about topics such as resting metabolic rate prediction equations, electromyography, vitamin D and fish oil supplementation, standing desks, and more. That’s followed by a Research Roundup segment, which covers recent research on plant-based proteins, training shy of failure, and artificial sweeteners, in addition to a critical review of “Why We Sleep.” Finally, the relationship between lifting technique and injury risk is discussed in a brief Coach’s Corner segment, and Greg shares some sous vide cooking tips to close out the episode.

Episode Notes

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Greg and Eric are back with another episode. First, Greg shares some recent Feats of Strength. Next, Greg & Eric answer some listeners’ questions about topics such as resting metabolic rate prediction equations, electromyography, vitamin D and fish oil supplementation, standing desks, and more. That’s followed by a Research Roundup segment, which covers recent research on plant-based proteins, training shy of failure, and artificial sweeteners, in addition to a critical review of “Why We Sleep.” Finally, the relationship between lifting technique and injury risk is discussed in a brief Coach’s Corner segment, and Greg shares some sous vide cooking tips to close out the episode.

Time Stamps

(0:00:26) Happy Valentine’s Day from the Stronger By Science Family.

(0:02:41) Feats of Strength.

Q&A:

Research Roundup

(2:28:04) A critical review of “Why We Sleep.” Article: https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/.

(2:43:39) Coach’s Corner: Lifting technique and injury risk. Roundtable link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt1869DNYLY.

(2:54:45) To Play Us Out: Sous vide cooking tips.