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Jul 25, 2025

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. Why the gut is so important for optimal health.
  2. What causes poor gut health and how to avoid it
  3. How important is a stool sample to find potential hidden stressors
  4. What your poop can tell you about your health
  5. Ways to improve gut health

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Jul 23, 2025

Bert and his wonderful wife Lesley are the proud parents of three children. Bert and his family, a family rooted in strength, have been entrenched in the human performance world for as far back as he can remember. Growing up with a barbell in his hand has been pivotal in charting the course of his life and leading him...


Jul 16, 2025

The home team is back again and Travis Mash has been posting too many shirtless selfies with all the abs for us not address the nutrition, fitness, and training programs he is up to.

Tons of insight into getting back to the basics, simplifying, and making it all work while keeping family at the center of it all.

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Jul 11, 2025

In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:

  1. The relationship between testosterone and cortisol
  2. The relationship between calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients
  3. Why micronutrients matter for achieving a lean physique
  4. Optimal hormone ratios for physique transformation 
  5. How does menstrual cycle affect performance


Jul 9, 2025

Dr. Christopher A. Perry, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date.

His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University,...