The Lab: Recent Episodes
Cody Harman and Kel Haines
Today we discuss the pitfalls of "balance" and whether our perceptions line up with reality. Can you pick and choose HRT side effects? Let's dive in.
Welcome back to another episode. This week we talked about the trials and tribulations of dating-while-trans. In other news, aliens are a thing (duh). Buckle up.
This week we sit down and discuss the death of Jo Linder who was pretty popular in the fitness/bodybuilding community. Jo was believed to have died of an aneurysm. Was it due to PED's? We also discuss what equipment you should invest in for the gym.
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This week we discuss the leaked Jonah Hill text controversy. Who was in the wrong? We also discuss the ups and downsides of IIFYM when it comes to health and weight-loss.
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This week we talk about the controversy with the trans woman who went topless at the white house pride celebration. Was it appropriate? Then we discuss our opinions on fads in the fitness industry and how to avoid them. Instagram: the_lab_fit
This week we sit down and discuss the latest news regarding the ocean gate sub situation along with the latest issues impacting the trans community.
This week we discuss our thoughts about the new Amazon prime documentary Happy Shiny People and have a special guest tell us about his fitness journey.
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This week we discuss whether home workouts are effective for fitness. What equipment do you need? Is it enough to build mass? When should you upgrade and how should you set your expectations? We also discuss some rule changes in mens physique division and the latest Arnold documentary on Netflix.
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Happy pride! Since it is pride month we decided to share our coming out stories/journeys of how we got to where we are today!
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Masculinity is a pretty hot topic right now. As three trans men we share our thoughts and perspective on masculinity and what it means to be a man.
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If you are not seeing results, chances are it could be your training intensity. This week we sit down and talk about how to gauge proper training intensity. How hard is too hard? How do you know when you are pushing yourself enough?
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This week we sit down and discuss something that has been a hot topic in the fitness space: Health at Every Size. What is the movement all about? Is it helpful or harmful?
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This week we talk about core training. Some common misconceptions and the importance of core strength for injury prevention.
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This week we discuss fitness technology and whether something is worth it or accurate enough to invest in. There is a lot of confusing information out there so this podcast might help you decide what might be right for you!
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This week we had the privilege of having Cody's coach and mentor Jason Theobald on the podcast to come talk to us about functional health!
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This week we sit down and talk about a number of things from being a coffee snob, to food addiction and possible solutions.
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This week we dove into the buzzword "functional fitness" and if it is even real or just a sneaky marketing ploy.
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This week we addressed a member topic suggestion of transmasc-specific bodybuilding/weightlifting issues. Ever wondered when to switch to male caloric requirements? Wondering if you are training effectively? The answers may surprise you. Let's dive in.
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This week we talk about mental health, some of our own struggles and what we do when we are in a funk
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The dust has finally settled in Columbus, OH and Kel's gym is back to normal. Time to debrief The Arnold Classic Physique and Open Results. Feeling unmotivated this time of year? The guys go over some of their go-to strategies and mindset adjustments to get you through.
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Join us -and our coffee-toting intern Seth @ChwickenHawk- for a demo of the Lab website and tools! We also had a chance to talk about the upcoming Arnold Sports Festival (which Kel is attending!) and our thoughts on the competition.
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This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Gut and Hormone Specialist David DeMesquita @dynamite_d. David fills us in on his own personal struggles with health and his search for gut and hormone optimization for himself as well as for his clients. Let's dive in.
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Today we sat down with Dr. Sam Zand and Mr. Derek Du Chesne, co-founders of a revolutionary medium of mental health treatment: Psychedelic Therapy, in the comfort of your own home.
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PED's come with a pretty big stigma, so this week we sat down with Alex Tilinca and Tommy Murrell to discuss PED use for bodybuilding, the why, and how to be safe.
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This week we go over some topic suggestions from folks over in The Lab community! There were some great topic suggestions so we decided to just throw them all into one Q&A episode.
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This week we discuss the honeymoon phase of goal setting and how to keep striving for your goals even when it ends.
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The lab community has officially launched!!! Come join the rest of the lab rats for community and accountability for your new years goals!
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This week we sit down and talk about our goals for the New Year along with how to set SMART goals.
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We just got back from Las Vegas where the 2022 bodybuilding Olympia was held so we decided to go through our experiences and opinions on the different divisions.
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This week we talk about stress, how it can impact your health, and ways to bring stress levels down.
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This week we had the pleasure of having Shannon join us to talk about his experience with rock climbing and founding a non profit queer rock climbing community.
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Self-care is really important but are you doing it right? This week we discuss what self care really is and some ways to practice it!
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We have a very special announcement to make in this episode of The Lab. You definitely don't want to miss this one!
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This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Brit who is a well known Rugby player from Columbus Ohio. She talks about her weight-loss journey and how rugby helped her along the way.
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Do you struggle with seasonal depression? This episode we give you some tips and tricks on how to navigate something that is a very common problem when it comes to the winter months! You are not alone!
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Alcohol in moderation can be fun, but sometimes it can be a good idea to cut back. This week we go over some tips to cut back or quit drinking alcohol all together.
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This week we had therapist Erica Schnitz on the podcast to talk about the benefits of fitness on mental heatlh.
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This episode we had the pleasure of having Seth Carter on the show to talk about his weight-loss journey and experience competing in Summer Shredding Transformation Division.
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It may only be October but the holidays are approaching quickly! How do you plan to stay on track during the holidays? We discuss some ideas and strategies to get you through!
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This week we discussed our experiences competing in the trans bodybuilding competitions. We shared aspects we enjoyed along with some things we feel like could use some improvement.
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This week we had the pleasure of having Mason Caminiti from the Documentary Man Made on the show. Mason shares his story and passion for bodybuilding along with how he is coping with his current injuries.
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This week we asked you what you wanted to hear us cover so we put up a question box on instagram and decided to just answer them Q&A style. Lot's of good questions along with lots of laughs in this episode!
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There are a lot of weight-loss myths out there so we decided to go through the most common ones and debunk them.
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This week we dive into the topic of intensity! Workout intensity is a very over-looked yet very necessary part of training. We give tips on how to check your intensity and increase it safely.
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Last month was a bit of a rough month for us, so this week we dive into our intentions/goals for the month of September and discuss how to make sure we stay present.
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This week we are happy to have Dane Woodland come on the podcast and talk to us about the sport of strongman.
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This week we dive into how we are convinced the month of August is cursed, and how we are currently dealing with the hurdles that are being thrown our way.
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Today on The Lab we have special guest and Lab Summer challenge winner Aerial Neis join us to share her fitness journey story. Lots of great tips you don't want to miss!
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Have trouble getting yourself to the gym? We shared a few things that we usually do to get us hyped for a workout or to feel more comfortable in the gym.
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If you have ever struggled with losing weight, you may have wondered if your metabolism was damaged. We dive into the topic and discuss what things might be hindering your weight-loss.
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This week we are super excited to sit down with Tommy Murrell to hear is story and experience with bodybuilding as a Trans man. Tommy was also featured in the documentary Man Made.
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This week we dive into some hot topics regarding trans issues.
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In this episode we are joined by Dez Hartwell, who also happens to be Cody's girlfriend. Dez tells her story of weight-loss and how she manages her journey while balancing life as a single working mom of two.
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Being in a calorie deficit can be tough! Although hunger is part of the process, you don't have to be starving all the time. Here are some tips to help you stay full.
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This week we had the pleasure of having on Elliot Capella or @beefcake.capella on instagram. He is a rad guy with a lot of knowledge when it comes to powerlifting so if you have an interest in powerlifting this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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This week we discuss a topic that is generally not taken seriously enough. Recovery! The do's and don'ts and some tips!
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In this episode we discuss how fitness may help body dysmorphia, along with essential gym equipment.
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Motivation is not very reliable so this week we discuss the difference between Motivation and Discipline and how to keep moving through periods of low motivation.
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This week we discuss whether cannabis hinders performance. Kel decided to test it out by taking a gummy before the podcast. Listen to see how it went!
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This episode we dive into intuitive eating vs. tracking and which might be best for you.
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This week we dive into everything to know about gym etiquette and how to gauge intensity.
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This episode we dive into how to deal with injuries, some injury prevention tips and experiencing the aging process.
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This episode we dive into the importance of building habits and routines in order to reach your goals.
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This episode we dive into what to look for in a coach and red flags to lookout for with both coaching and marketing scams in the fitness industry.
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This week we dive into supplements. Which ones should you take and which ones are a waste of money?
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Today we are diving into scale anxiety and how to reframe your mind around the scale. We also dive into how to make sure you are setting realistic goals and expectations. Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to leave us some feedback on things you would like us to cover!
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This Episode we dive into some Nutrition secrets, tips, and tricks. We know that there is tons of nutrition info out there and it can be hard to sort it out so we decided to dive in and sort some of it out for you. If you have any questions or topic suggestions please let us know!
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Welcome to the first official episode of The Lab! This episode we wanted to set some misconceptions straight and talk about some of the differences between bodybuilding and general fitness.
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Welcome to The Lab! This is a place where we will be discussing all things fitness, nutrition, and health! Hoping to sort out some of the misinformation that is out there! In this intro we go a bit into our background with fitness and what is to come on the podcast!