Nov 30, 2022
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- How to define resilience
- Understanding psychology vs physiological resilience
- What are the biomarkers of resilience
- Cortisol wakening response and how it relates to stress response
- Is balance possible between stress and recovery
- How much stress can you body...
Nov 23, 2022
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- What are lipids
- What is cholesterol
- The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol
- Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol
- What are the bloodwork numbers for optimal cholesterol
- What is the perfect ratio of HDL and LDL
- Ratios for...
Nov 16, 2022
Dr. Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is a Full Professor and Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina.
Dr. Candow supervises the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory and serves on the editorial review board for the Journal of Aging and Physical...
Nov 9, 2022
Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.
Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has...
Nov 2, 2022
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn:
- Understanding the theory of constraints in your physiology
- Why doctors use testosterone as a catch all for so many symptoms
- Why TRT is not the answer to low testosterone in your labs
- Why alcohol can be detrimental to long term gut health and leaky gut
- How alcohol...