The Stronger By Science Podcast

Cooling Gloves, Cardio Considerations, and Protein in Aging

Episode Summary

Today’s episode begins with an exciting announcement about the forthcoming Black Friday Sale for the MASS Research Review, which extends from November 22 to November 29. After that, Greg shares a Road to the Stage update, and Eric takes a sharp turn onto the Road to Athens. That’s followed by Feats of Strength, and a Tech Support segment sharing MacroFactor reminders and updates related to the knowledge base, food database expansion, and the new public roadmap. Next, Greg provides an in-depth review of the literature related to cooling gloves and performance, and Eric gives some contextualized clarifications about low-calorie diets, age-related protein considerations, and positive aspects of cardio. Finally, Greg answers some listener questions, and Eric closes out the show by issuing a sobering warning about the grave consequences of Fat Bear Week.

Episode Notes

Today’s episode begins with an exciting announcement about the forthcoming Black Friday Sale for the MASS Research Review, which extends from November 22 to November 29. After that, Greg shares a Road to the Stage update, and Eric takes a sharp turn onto the Road to Athens. That’s followed by Feats of Strength, and a Tech Support segment sharing MacroFactor reminders and updates related to the knowledge base, food database expansion, and the new public roadmap. Next, Greg provides an in-depth review of the literature related to cooling gloves and performance, and Eric gives some contextualized clarifications about low-calorie diets, age-related protein considerations, and positive aspects of cardio. Finally, Greg answers some listener questions, and Eric closes out the show by issuing a sobering warning about the grave consequences of Fat Bear Week.

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TIME STAMPS

Intro/Announcements: MASS Black Friday Sale (0:00)

Road to the Stage / Road to Enlightenment (3:17)

Feats of Strength (21:20)

Tech Support: Knowledge base, database expansion, public roadmap (28:05)

Research Review (32:28)

Contextualized Clarifications: Low-calorie diets, age-related protein considerations, and positive aspects of cardio  (59:56)

Low-calorie diets (1:00:49)

Age-related protein considerations (1:13:57)

Positive aspects of cardio and physical activity (1:22:23)

 

Q&A (1:33:36)

“If I'm not in a hurry to get somewhere in my fitness journey, what would happen if I just progress incrementally by adding half (or even a quarter of) a pound to the bar each week, and concentrate on good form, technique, and contraction?” (1:33:41)

“What factors seem to be predictive of successful weight loss maintenance?” (1:38:59)

“In terms of training, what’s the most I can get done in the least amount of time?” (1:48:17)

“How big of a deal are the negative effects of NSAIDs on hypertrophy?” (1:54:29)

To Play Us Out: The grave consequences of Fat Bear Week (2:00:34)