Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #5, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss fitness myths that they wish were true, music, determinism, and the infamous “Florida Man.” If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa Time Stamps Eric makes announcements (and flexes) (0:00:30). Links: https://www.nutritioncoachingglobal.com/. https://www.frontiersin...
Apr 23, 2020•56 min
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. The discussion covered a wide range of topics related to gut health, including fiber intake, meat intake, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, probiotics, and much more. TIME STAMPS Dr. Fundaro’s background (0:00:29). What exactly is “gut health”? (0:04:14). Are “enterotypes” legit? (0:11:16). Fiber (0:15:50). Meat (0:18:57). Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols (0:26:46). Fermentable foods (0:40:00). P...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 40
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric share a little bit of good news, followed by a Q&A segment. Topics covered include training frequency, reducing caloric intake on rest days, strength reductions during weight loss, low-calorie diets, isometric training, and much more. Then, this week’s On The Rise segment features Daniel DeBrocke. Finally, Eric shares an easy lentil soup recipe that is actually pretty good. If you’d like to submit a question for a future Q&A segment, please go to tiny.cc...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 39
Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #4, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss their hidden talents, their transitions from “bro-science” to evidence-based fitness, changing peoples’ minds, and beer. If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa Time Stamps Hidden talents (00:01:07). Transitioning from “bro-science” to evidence-based fitness (00:19...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #3, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss their style and fashion preferences, reflect on a couple of defining moments in their lives, and answer a series of controversial food questions. If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa ** TIME STAMPS ** Style and fashion (00:00:35). Defining moments (00:22:13). Co...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr
Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #2, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss their biggest pet peeves and provide unreliable advice about dating and relationships. If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa ** TIME STAMPS ** Biggest pet peeves (00:05:23). Favorite games (board games, video games, etc.) (00:19:03). Dating (00:27:50). Relationsh...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In Fireside Chat #1, Greg sits down with Eric Trexler to discuss television, film, and work-life balance. If you’d like to ask questions or recommend topics for a future Fireside Chat, you can submit them at tiny.cc/sbsqa ** TIME STAMPS ** Television (00:01:37). Film (00:27:45). Work-life balance (00:39:04). MORE FROM THE SBS TEAM Work with a Stronger By Science coach : Get personalized training and nut...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr
The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging impacts, with some of those impacts relating to fitness. In today’s episode, Greg and Eric discuss the small, free, easy things you can do to support normal immune function, and how to construct some effective home-based workouts with little to no equipment. After that, they debut a “Good News” segment, which we all could use, followed by a Q&A segment that includes questions about protein intake, lifting with long limbs, eating to support injury pr...
Mar 23, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 38
Greg and Eric’s plans to morph the show into a political podcast have met an untimely end, but the show must go on. In today’s episode, they discuss some totally unsubstantiated claims about the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, followed by some impressive Feats of Strength. After that, Eric shares a research review about how the timing of your meals may alter the metabolic response to feeding, then Greg shares a research roundup about energy expenditure during times of vigorous mental effort...
Mar 12, 2020•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 37
We’re back with a new episode after a week of exhausting President’s Day and National Sticky Bun Day celebrations. In today’s episode, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along with an announcement about how to participate in a Reddit Program Party featuring his new program, Average to Savage 2.0. This episode also features discussions about two new articles on the website; one article discusses everything lifters would want to know about antioxidants, and the other discusses which factors influ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 36
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 t...
Feb 13, 2020•3 hr 11 min•Ep. 35
Greg and Eric are back with the second episode of Season 2, and it’s a great one. First, the guys discuss a ton of remarkable Feats of Strength from the last few weeks. Next, Greg & Eric answer some listeners’ questions about topics such as fat-free mass index, pre-workout nutrition, building strength without adding muscle, and whether or not you should use touch-and-go reps while deadlifting. That’s followed by a Research Roundup segment, which discusses some fascinating new articles about ...
Jan 30, 2020•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 34
We’re back from our winter break with an excellent episode to kick off Season 2. This episode features an important update from the Game Changers cinematic universe, and some incredible feats of strength involving athletes with unbelievable longevity in a variety of physically demanding sports. Greg discusses a new documentary with some explosive allegations about doping in weightlifting, and then we get into some science-heavy segments with a Q&A and a Research Roundup. Topics include colla...
Jan 16, 2020•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 33
The final episode of the year begins with a brief recap of the wins and losses we experienced in 2019, and an announcement about our podcasting plans for 2020. After that, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along with a “Hot Off the Presses” segment about recent research on the effective reps concept and antioxidant supplementation. In addition, Eric discusses some key behavior change theories to help you (or your clients) successfully modify their health-related habits and behaviors in 2020. F...
Dec 26, 2019•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 32
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how the myonuclear domain theory relates to hypertrophy, sodium bicarbonate supplementation, using bands for hypertrophy training, and more. In addition, Eric defends his honor, his integrity, and his original review of the Game Changers movie in response to harsh criticism. If you want your questions answered on a future episode, you can submit them using the following link: tiny.cc/sbsqa TIME STAMPS 0:00:44 What is Greg's take on...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 31
Greg kicks off the episode with an insincere but legally valid apology, followed by some impressive feats of strength. Then, Eric covers a brand new fructose study in a new segment called “Hot Off the Presses,” and Greg shares some new research related to knee sleeves. After that, Eric has a big Research Roundup segment about why some people struggle to lose weight, and Greg provides some tips to help you perfect your turkey roasting. Finally, Greg and Eric interview James Krieger about topics i...
Dec 12, 2019•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 30
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about the use of machines versus free weights, the importance of exercise variety, why some “hardgainers” struggle to gain weight, some interesting physiological roles of bone, and much more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric share some advice on how aspiring students can obtain good letters of recommendation, and how to make your way into the world of research. If you want your questions answered on a future episode, you can subm...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 29
Greg kicks off the episode with some incredible feats of strength, followed by an enormous Research Roundup segment. Topics include glycogen depletion and loading, coffee as a pre-workout supplement, lower back pain, a phototherapy update, and more. Finally, Greg and Eric interview Ben Pollack, who tells us all about powerbuilding and the history of physical culture. To take advantage of our big MASS Black Friday sale (Nov 25 - Dec 2), head over to https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/ TIME ST...
Nov 28, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 28
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about protein powders, accommodating resistance (bands, chains, etc.), pull-up technique, how to tweak your training program to break through plateaus, and much more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric share their perspectives on the most useful, evidence-based supplements. If you want your questions answered on a future episode, you can submit them using the following link: tiny.cc/sbsqa To take advantage of our big MASS Black Fri...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Greg and Eric have no idea what a new discovery about lactate means, but it seems important. Greg shares some impressive feats of strength, followed by a research roundup segment in which Eric discusses protein intake, sodium bicarbonate supplementation, dietary fiber, and more. After that, Greg gives an overview of the research pertaining to phototherapy or laser therapy, and shares some tips for baking really good bread. Finally, Greg and Eric interview pro strongman James Def...
Nov 14, 2019•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 26
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how much time powerlifters should spend training for hypertrophy, how frequently to bulk, optimal rest periods for strength and hypertrophy, whether or not you need to be doing deadlifts or deadlift variations for physique-related goals, and much more. To finish off the episode, Greg shares some tips on how aspiring fitness professionals can improve their writing skills and start getting published. On a related note, we recently ro...
Nov 07, 2019•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Greg and Eric judge a carnivore diet book by its cover. After feats of strength, Greg and Eric discuss “The Game Changers,” a recent documentary with some bold claims about vegan diets, followed by a Research Roundup segment in which Greg discusses recent studies about foam rolling and training. Finally, Greg and Eric interview Michael Hull from Examine.com, who tells us all about the pros and cons of ketogenic diets. TIME STAMPS 0:00:54 In-depth book cover review: carnivore die...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 24
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about carbohydrate intake, sodium intake, training to improve speed or strength-endurance, experimenting with training styles and variables to find out what works for you, the minimum necessary volume per session, and more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric discuss Bayesian statistics, and how to start a fitness career without a formal academic background in exercise or nutrition. If you want your questions answered on a future ep...
Oct 24, 2019•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
0:00:38 Thorough report on whether or not Iceland is windy (it is) 0:02:02 Feats of Strength 0:14:14 Research Review: Red meat and processed meat Paper discussed: https://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2752328/unprocessed-red-meat-processed-meat-consumption-dietary-guideline-recommendations-from For more reading, an examine.com article on the paper: https://examine.com/nutrition/red-meat-is-good-for-you-now/ 1:01:50 Coach’s Corner: Deloads Discussion covers why, when, and how to implement deloads St...
Oct 17, 2019•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 22
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about branched chain amino acids, mini-cuts, potential differences between males and females, tips for your first powerlifting meet, and more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric discuss their favorite quad exercises for building up big legs and a big squat. Remember: We have a NEW process for submitting questions! If you want your questions answered on a future episode, submit them using the following link: tiny.cc/sbsqa TIME STAMP...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, college football makes its first ever appearance in the “Feats of Strength” segment. Then, Greg and Eric share some practical tips for evaluating and interpreting exercise and nutrition research, Eric shares a Read of the Week segment about the placebo effect of believing you’re on a diet, and Greg discusses training lift variations that are different than your competition lifts. Finally, Greg shares his onion jam recipe, followed by an interview with Alex Kolliari-Turner, who t...
Oct 03, 2019•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 20
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about fasted training, peaking for meets, recovering from a diet, training frequency, and more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric discuss how much evidence is needed before they consider applying a new strategy to their own training or coaching. As we mention in this episode, Alex Kolliari-Turner is currently recruiting participants for a study on how muscle myonuclei numbers change during and after steroid use. For 2019 data coll...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Eric Trexler formally announces that he is a different person than Eric Helms. Greg shares some impressive feats of strength, Eric shares a Research Review segment about how antioxidants relate to nitric oxide and hypertrophy, and Greg tells us all about his new article on the concept of “effective reps.” Greg and Eric also interview Lauren Colenso-Semple, who tells us about muscle fiber types, her recent study on training volume for resistance-trained females, and the optimal D...
Sep 19, 2019•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 18
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about the optimal rate of weight gain while bulking, rep ranges for hypertrophy, soreness, concurrent training, recovery modalities, and more. To finish off the episode, Greg and Eric explain why research should still broadly be valued and utilized, despite the likelihood that there’s some pretty low-quality research hiding within the overall body of literature. Remember: We have a NEW process for submitting questions! If you want your q...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Eric has some grievances to get off his chest, and Greg and Eric team up on “Feats of Strength” to highlight some impressive lifts and pay tribute to a legend. Eric has a Coach's Corner segment about some practical aspects of metabolic adaptation during weight loss, and a new “Question of the Day” segment challenges Eric and Greg to share some ideas they’ve changed their mind about throughout their careers. Finally, Greg shares some cooking tips for making macro-friendly (but fl...
Sep 05, 2019•3 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
