Barbell Geek: Recent Episodes
Barbell Geek
Geeking out on health, training, nutrition and everything in between. Trying to bring a sports science perspective on fitness and life in general. Subscribe now.
Answered a question about increasing one's vertical jump! Is it possible? What are the things to be done for someone to be able to dunk? Stay tuned to find out!
No longer ghosting you guys! :D We are back again this week to talk about why people are faster/muscular/sexier than others. Bakit nga ba kasi? May secret ba sila?
We are back to answer your questions!!! What to do to increase height? Is it ok to drink cold water while working out? What supplements are ok? Will gaining weight increase breast size??? Watch now to find out!
0:00 - We're back! Again :D
3:40 - Paano tumangkad?
21:46 - Ok lang ba na uminom ng malamig na tubig while working out?
27:24 - Ok na supplements to take
29:16 - Gain weight = increase in breast size?
We are back... again! :D Life has been crazy busy, but let's get back to it and talk about diets! Keto, low carb, high protein... ano ba kasi ang mga to?
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
After weeks of ghosting everyone, we are back! Or are we?..... Ito na nga ba ang pagtatapos ni Barbell Geek?
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's dig deep and talk more about spot reduction! General recommendations, new studies... Is it still a myth?
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Not a lot of people know that I used to be obese. Sharing with you my story, and my reason on why I decided to start on this fitness journey.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's discuss how to pick exercises! Is it right to do just whatever you see on the internet? What are the points to consider when choosing exercises? Listen to find out!
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
What do we study in Sports Science? What do people think we do in UP CHK? Answering that and more!
http://chk.upd.edu.ph/
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Answering questions about Chloe Ting's workout! Listen to find out what we like and don't like about it!
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
In this episode, let's talk about the UP CHK Initiative "SIPAin Covid", improving our activity levels during ECQ, and why our car is so shiny :D
https://www.facebook.com/SIPAinCOVID/
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's talk about the many reasons why people are scared of starting their fitness journey. From being scared of the "unknown" to getting intimidated by our gym bruhs. :D
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
This episode, we talk about reasons or excuses on why we don't/can't workout, motivation, and finding your "inner why".
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's talk about supplements! Do they work? Do we need them? Will they make you fat? :D
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Answering another question about meal timing, when to take carbs and protein, and if timing is really important.
*Forgot to mention that it is suggested to take in simple carbs alongside protein for faster utilization. Will post link of study below. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/1550-2783-9-54
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Answering a viewer's questions about fitness plateau, how to get out of it, and beginner gains.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Talked about spot reduction, ab workouts, and losing just just just the belly fat.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Can you lose weight eating junk? Listen to find out! :)
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's answer the question " How much should we lift?" and "Should women lift?"
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
A sneak peak to resistance training. Learn about the basic guidelines and benefits of weightlifting.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Let's talk about why we should, we shouldn't, and how to do it properly.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
What usually happens to your fitness level during quarantine, and how to start exercising S.M.A.R.T.
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
This episode we talk about the positive and negative effects of exercise!Edit: Found out that there is an account called TheLazyLifter. We are not affiliated nor are we making fun of the said person. Just pertaining to my wife. :P
*Statements presented here are based on interpretations and understanding of the host. We are not doctors/nutritionists. Always consult your doctor before starting a workout program.
Get to know what Barbell Geek is all about as he talks about the importance of exercise.