'Under The Bar': Recent Episodes
'Under The Bar'
Join two of Sydney's elite trainers on the Under The Bar Podcast for a dose of 'in the trenches' know-how on training for performance and optimal body composition.
Rawdon Dubois and Tom Hewett will lead an irreverent and light-hearted journey delving into the greatest minds of the Health and Fitness industry, prying golden nuggets of information you can apply to your own training and nutrition, health, strength, and performance.
Each podcast features special guest interviews. Featured guests include Menno Henselmans, Dr Mike Israetel, Charles Poliquin, Andre Benoit, Ian Danney, Dan Garner, Broderick Chavez, Dr Jordan Shallow, Stephane Cazeult, Christian Thibaudeau and so many more!
Past episodes have looked at program design and periodization, volume and frequency for hypertrophy, nutrition for fat loss, functional medicine, peptides and recovery, physiology, testosterone, neurology and brain chemistry, strength and performance, powerlifting, and bodybuilding.
Tune in each episode to hear Dubois and Hewett expand on these topics as they share and discuss their own experiences and case studies.
Go balls deep and have a laugh, by catching up with us Under The Bar.
Rawdon & Tommy are VERY excited to introduce the latest 'darkhorse' to the UTB audience... Dalton Franke. As you will discover over the next 3 episodes Dalton is a rare mind in the fitness industry with that special blend of data driven and scientific rigour, emotional intelligence, lateral thinking and 'in the trenches' real world results. In this initial instalment we look at methods for successful behaviour change to facilitate long term body recomposition. Along the way we discuss the differing qualities of endurance athletes and strength athletes, the power of visualisation, key behaviours for long fat loss, values driven goal setting, common pitfalls of weight regain, sleep tips and the biology and evolution of behaviour change.
The Evil Genius is back again with his uniquely insidious brand of murky method & madness! This episode we go through his new ebook 'Sticky Note Sports Nutrition'. If you pay attention you will walk away with a simple to follow model for diet design - all the calculations for calories and macros, food sources and choices for proteins, fats, starches and vegetation, key vitamins & minerals to supplement and when to take them and all delivered through the lens of biology..... and anger at the world...
UTB is once again graced by the ever astute Menno Henselmans, and with his new book close to completion the 'dangling carrots' were too juicy for Rawdon & Tommy to resist! This episode is jam packed with a range of great topics - the psychology of the coach / client relationship, the pygmalion effect & subliminal communication, extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation & how to cultivate motivation, performance goals vs growth mindset goals, the role of genetics in adherence to exercise & diet and much more. As always Menno backs everything up with the latest research and litters the conversation with fascinating tidbits!
The human gatling gun of gut repair Dave O'Brien is back for part 2 of his epithelium based extravaganza! In this episode we look at the different stages of his gut repair process and along the way discuss such topics as the nutritional value of organ meats, SIBO & SIFO and the impact these disorders have on energy and body composition, heavy metals in our food and environment, the impact of excessive stress on the GI lining, pros and cons of fasting, heart brain coherence and much more!
Gird your brush borders and tight junctions for this special gut repair series with Dave O'Brien - 20 year industry stalwart, co-founder of 5th Element Wellness Melbourne, functional diagnostic practitioner and all round nice guy who shaves with a butter knife! In part 1 of this 2 part series Dave speaks highly of the early inspiration he drew from the late Charles Poliquin, the fundamental pillars of 5EW, his unique correlations between blood markers and digestive health disorders, the dangers of extreme nutritional approaches before getting into Stage 1 of his 5 Stage gut repair process. Enjoy!
With the Millennium Noggin grounded indefinitely the boys have dusted off the white lab coats and returned to the cool damp of the science lab! In this special episode they blow out the cobwebs and play some excerpts from upcoming guests Dave O'Brien, Dalton Franke and Broderick Chavez. You'll hear Dave O'Brien discussing the development of his own correlations between blood markers and gut health, Dalton Franke rattles off a list of fundamentals for quality sleep and B Chavez closes the book on protein for athletes.
Traversing new territory on this episode with Biomedical Scientist Simone Sleep joining the boys to discuss oral health and the impact it has on the human organism! Simone has a very powerful personal journey with her own health and shares her passion and knowledge across many areas during this interview - low carb, moderate protein nutrition for optimal oral health, the impact of sugar and high glucose saliva levels on your teeth, oral hygiene fundamentals, mercury fillings, new best practice and a very fun conversation!
Luke 'Groundskeeper Willie' Tulloch returns to educate us all! This episode Luke takes us through the MATADOR study and explains some of the key concepts that come from it - defining adaptive thermogenesis, the link between body mass and BMR, reversing metabolic adaptation, the body's mechanisms to conserve energy under caloric restriction, the impact of re-feeds and calorie cycling, metabolic flexibility and much more... There'll be a few laughs along the way as always!
This episode we are graced with the delightful Sanne Leenman, industry leader, presenter and online coach who specialises in nutrition and mindset coaching with a skill set for tackling eating disorders. Sanne gives us an overview of the more common eating disorders before we focus in on Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D). If you've ever struggled with an eating disorder or even had the experience of feasting uncontrollably, and dealing with the associated guilt that followed you will get great benefit out of this episode. Sanne details some of the practical aspects to initially address when dealing with B.E.D before delving into the deeper psychological approaches and her use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in helping her clients restore order to their relationship with food and eating. A truly valuable episode that will help many.
From the bowels of lockdown and fashionably late Rawdon and Tom emerge to deliver Corona Cast 1. Together they discuss methods for progressive overload, different approaches to volume, training to failure for hypertrophy, sets per body part and a bit of self indulgent drivel!
Crazy times are upon us! Gyms have been closed for 2 weeks and the reality of months without gym access has set in... So what now? Clint Hill joins the boys to discuss options of how to navigate this period of time, to not just survive but thrive! In this episode we cover 3 main areas: 1. PT 'Have you done this?' Checklist. 2. Outdoor regulations and online business model options. 3. What does the future hold?
Long overdue but well worth the wait, Enterprise Fitness founder and Wolf Pack leader, Mark Ottobre finally graces the UTB airwaves! We cover a lot of territory with Maximus Mark - his nutritional philosophy, fundamentals of a great coach, the power of identity, ground rules for social media marketing, the power of a 90 day plan, cocaine & hookers, etc... Enjoy!
Of all the genius concepts Broderick Chavez "The Evil Genius" from Team Evil Genius Sports Performance has elucidated on the podcast, the AAS Family Tree as discussed in this episode is one of the most useful and applicable to the murky world of sports performance!
Brods explains this concept beautifully as well as some interesting stuff on IGF1 and the fresh topic of off-label pharmaceutical use to off-set or augment the side effects of anabolic steroids - the Evil Genius doing what he does best!
We also discuss Broderick's 2020 Australian tour of Tasmania, Melbourne and Sydney and the live stream of the Sydney seminar: Practical Application Case Studies where Broderick will be applying the periodisation of pharmacology to bodybuilding and powerlifting. Visit events.teamevilgsp.com and use UTBSYD2020 for discounts off the Sydney seminar and live stream!
It's only been a year or so since the boys last spoke to JF but the research and applications of peptides seems to have expanded exponentially! In this episode we revisit TB-500 and BPC-157 and explore new dosage recommendations and then JF discusses some exciting new compounds for performance and longevity and gives a glimpse into the future of this fascinating field!
Such a pleasure to have Stephane Cazeault back on the show ahead of his 2020 trip to Australia! In this episode Stephane take us into advanced program design concepts - fundamentals of exercise selection, workout structure, loading pattern progressions, rep schemes and the big picture of Undulating Periodisation over the long term. One of the best communicators on the topic!
Clinical Nutritionist, Research Writer, Natural Healthcare Practitioner and leader in her field Claudette Casey Freeman joins the Under The Bar boys for this special episode! Claudette covers a lot of territory in this interview starting with some basics around nutrition and mineral balance, organic vs non-organic foods and the key role of phytonutrients before she delves into the role of nutraceuticals and the dosages required to heal and alter a blood profile, how nutraceuticals stack up against pharmaceuticals, and she also explains her research work and education pathways for her students. A great listen!
This is a big one! Former Olympian and now world class strength coach Ian Danney prepares the worlds most freakish athletes out of his custom built performance centre in Arizona and he joins us on this episode to share his wealth of knowledge! Assess your athlete daily, strength as the 'mother' quality, periodisation from strength & speed into sport specific skill & conditioning, optimising the work / rest ratio, physical & emotional recovery from intense performance, low carb nutrition for performance, intra workout supplementation, and on... and on....
A long time between drinks but former Olympian, world renowned strength coach and industry legend Andre Benoit is back! In this episode Andre recounts his early days working with Charles Poliquin as an athlete and then as his right hand man building the education empire that was to follow. Also we discuss the programming challenges that arise when progressing strength for advanced athletes and Andre explains his methods for tapping into 'dormant strength' in these scenarios - a great listen!
Fitness business coach & mentor Clint Hill is back for part 2 of his PT Business Fundamentals series and this session covers sales & marketing. Clint details 2 different types referral systems, unpacks social media strategies focusing on crafting your image based around your long term goal for the business and, further to goal setting, explains the importance of having 3,6,9 and 12 month goals for your business... Fist pumping stuff!
As Rawdon & Tommy don't know how to read a study they've called on resident neuroscientist Luke 'Grounds Keeper Willy' Tulloch to do their dirty work! This fascinating study compares the daily energy expenditure of a group of 'average Joe' office workers with that of African tribespeople walking up to 15km per day - the results are a surprise!
Fresh meat! Expert S&C coach, PT mentor, business development guru and 20+ year industry stalwart Clint Hill finally joins the boys in the UTB studios! This episode is part 1 of a 3 part series on Fitness Business. Part 1 covers the basics of running a successful 1-on-1 PT business - how to conduct a business audit, PT business infrastructure (diary management and payment systems), structuring training packages and products, sales techniques, marketing systems and plenty more. A great listen for every PT!
The Evil Genius is back for an animated discussion about periodisation, the topic that keeps him at night - every night! Brods gets very excited discussing the layers of consideration that goes into a complex periodisation model for an MMA fighter, he gives some hard and fast rules of thumb for the acquisition & retention of strength qualities and shares a fascinating anecdote regarding the infamous Ben Johnson 100m 9.79sec race!
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Luke Leaman is back for Part 2 of his epic in-studio interview. In this part he breaks down the Muscle Nerds prepping to prep concept and the biometrics that are involved in the process, he goes in-depth on gut health, the impact of stress and how to manage it as well as the supplementation he likes to support the gut... There are plenty of other useful tidbits scattered along the way - a must for all PTs!
Neuroscientist in residence Luke 'Groundskeeper Willie' Tulloch is in studio to demystify the krebs cycle / citric acid cycle. This complex chain of 1000s of chemical reactions can be confusing so Luke starts off with big picture energy transfer from the sun, dials in to the systems of human energy production and then digs down the the detail of ATP production - he's waaaaaay too smart for Rawdon & Tommy!
This episode we are joined by Dr Tom O'Bryan, one of the world's foremost experts on gluten intolerance and the spectrum of wheat sensitivities and disorders. Dr O'Bryan does a magnificent job of demystifying the whole gluten conundrum by explaining the root issue of the gluten and wheat proteins, the concept of oral tolerance and the role of the immune system, the problem with elevated wheat antibodies, cross reactivity of immune antibodies, testing methods and much more... Enjoy!
As the Evil Genius sharpens his tools for his Australian Vectors Of Sports Performance seminar series we peek behind the curtain and get a section of the seminar bonus material where Broderick explains the key human systems for performance - the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system and the endocrine system. A knowledge of these systems will be key for the seminars where Broderick will map out periodisation & program design for muscle mass and strength and the psychology, nutrition & supplementation that underpins the success of these vectors of sports performance! Tickets still available for Melbourne 15th March 2019 and Sydney 22nd March 2019 use EVIL50 for $50 off full price!
Luke Leaman from Muscle Nerds steps out of his gorilla suit and into the studio for a long over due and highly anticipated discourse with the boys from UTB! High on life and ephedrine, Luke covers a lot of territory in Part 1 of his extended interview - assimilation of nutrients, mitochondrial function, stress management, markers for health (BP, HRV), Muscle Nerds evolution and Least Mode / Beast Mode, the ketogenic diet, metabolic flexibility and on and on.... Pen and pad handy!
This episode we beam up The Evil Genius Broderick Chavez for a typically illuminating and entertaining session! Ahead of his March 2019 trip to Australia Brods joins the boys to discuss the relationship between insulin and body fat storage and then steps sideways to explore the mechanisms behind injury repair peptides. As always he makes complicated physiology very understandable! Tickets still available for The Vectors Of Sports Performance Melbourne 15th March 2019 and Sydney 22nd March 2019 use EVIL50 for $50 off full price!
Dan Garner is back on the air to whet our appetite ahead of his 2019 Australian Tour! This interview starts with an off the cuff chat about sleep and the physiology of circadian rhythm before ploughing balls deep into the juicy topic of metabolic damage - correctly defining the term, what the research indicates, the expected adaptations to dieting, impact on hormones, fat gain post diet and much more... Enjoy!
The Muscle Doc, Dr Jordan shallow is back for a multi part hypertrophy series. We start proceedings with Chest. Jordo kicks off with some hypertrophy fundamentals before getting into the specifics of training chest - flat bench press vs incline and DBs, fly variations, machines, creating mechanical disadvantages and much more. Detailed as always from the Muscle Doc!
It's been a while between drinks but Canadian strength coach and nutrition expert Dan Garner is back and well worth the wait! In this episode we revisit Protein and in great detail. Dan ticks off the fundamentals of gram amounts per kg of body weight and then gets into the fun stuff - protein sparing, protein deficit, metabolic role of protein, different demographics (elderly, vegetarians), muscle protein synthesis vs breakdown, BCAAs vs EAAs & whey... And much more!
Owner of PTC Gold coast and one of Australia's most prolific powerlifting coaches, Thomas Lilley, joins the boys in studio for this episode! Thomas has a Health Science Degree and pre-powerlifting days worked in Community Nutrition, so this conversation starts with some interesting perspectives on we should eat as a society. Then we get into the meat & nuts - the 3 big lifts as a system, programming accessory work, the role of hypertrophy for powerlifters, the impact of cardio and body composition, his guidelines for weight cuts, parameters for weight gain and the importance of a life outside the gym! A super nice guy and a great listen!
A long overdue breakdown of the fundamentals of training program design with one of the world's foremost authorities Stephane Cazeault! Over years of practical application and data collection with training athletes and general population clients Stephane explains key aspects his program design philosophy - strength development at the heart of all programming, practical application of strength, accessory & remedial work, balancing strength ratios, the 'prime 8' core lifts, micro & meso cycle length & design, volume allocation and on and on... A must listen for all coaches! 960934
Hugh Jackman as the Wolverine was arguably the most ripped movie character since John Rambo, but how did he do it? Well the man behind the Wolverine is Melbourne based coach Dieter Roylance and he joins us this episode! Beyond the movie stars Dieter has trained some of our great Olympians including Grant Hackett, and has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode Dieter explains how he studies his athlete's specific sport so he can create the most personalised and effective training program, his fundamentals of periodisation & program design, the importance of enhanced body composition for performance, nutrition fundamentals & the importance of client education... and much more, enjoy!
Wolfgang Unsöld is back on the show and whilst he is world renowned for his work with athletes, he butters his bread with general population clients - and that's what we discuss in this episode! Wolfgang explains how motivation will fluctuate with these clients so it's important to build a sustainable plan that focuses on energy and sleep. He talks stress management, the role of functional hypertrophy training, nutritional design, supplements and more... Enjoy!
In part 2 of Coach Jake Carter's awesome overview of functional Nutrition he delves more deeply into the gut. He starts with the concept of 'gut management' and then works through all the big ones - fibre, gluten, dairy, stress management, whey protein vs plant protein, and more of his dietary recommendations!
This week the boys have a very special new guest, super coach, functional medicine practitioner and industry educator Coach Jake Carter! Jake gives us an overview of his awesome Functional Nutrition course starting with a breakdown of our dysfunctional environment and how maladapted we are to the barrage of toxicity - chemical, electro magnetic, social etc.. He also plows balls deep into gut health, assessment tools and repair strategies... He'll be back for part 2 next episode!
The awesome Andrew Triana from The Performance Vibe is back and this time we delve balls deep into his programming methodology. Before progressing his athletes through accumulation and intensification phases Andrew likes to kick off a preparation with an 'Alarm' phase - which has 3 key aspects. On top of this we cover his weekly workout structure for cycling acute hormonal responses to training, peaking techniques, manipulating training environments and supplements. Another great chat!
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Proudly introducing a new mind to UTB land, Andrew Triana from Performance Vibe. Andy explains in great detail his methods for using movement prep as a modulator for performance outcomes including the 3 aspects of movement prep - biomechanical, physiological & behavioural, the nervous system as the controller of our 'skin suits', his program design process, a unique method for autoregulation and RPE... and so much more! It's a great discussion!
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A must listen for all bodybuilders, physique athletes and comp prep coaches. One of Australia's greatest bodybuilders Charlie Duca makes a much overdue appearance on the podcast to breakdown his 3 Phase comp prep system. This is packed with gold nuggets - off season strategies, experimentation and supps, taking stress out of the equation with organisation and financial stability, back stage psychology and tactics, posing strategies, the last 10 days, the last 48hrs... Pens and notepaper handy!
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As much as we'd all love to improve with age like a fine wine, what's the reality for those of us wanting to build muscle through our 40s, 50s and even 60s??? Well Dr Mike Israetel joins the boys to explore all the considerations of hypertrophy training for the ageing demographic - stress on the heart and organs, the data on body mass and longevity, the declining curve of androgen status, what it takes to maintain muscle mass vs what it takes to continue growing, training modifications, nutrition, supplements... the whole box and dice - enjoy!
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If you've ever wondered why some gym DBs feel a little lighter than others well we have the answer! Simon Watson, the man behind the famous Watson dumbbells, joins the boys to tell the story of the Watson empire - and rest assured his DBs weigh exactly what they say they do! Simon explains the evolution from the early days building everything by hand, by himself in his garage to building the present day Watson facility, and he has some sage business tips that we can all apply!
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'Knee Pain' a very common and blanket term to something most of us experience at some point in our training life. Dr Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc joins us again to explore this in detail - the role of hip stability, adductor strength, pushing the knee over the toe, 'release' the ITB... All this will be addressed but interestingly the interview started with a discussion on the psychology of team sports vs the lone wolf sport of powerlifting. Another great contribution from the Muscle Doc!
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Despite what age their puerile behaviour would suggest, Rawdon & Tommy are actually getting a little long in the tooth, plenty of grey hairs, fine lines and niggling injuries... So this episode they are joined by anti aging expert and all round nice guy Jean-Francois Tremblay to discuss peptides for anti aging and injury repair. From an anti aging perspective JF overviews the peptides Epithalon and Thymalin, and for injury repair he looks at TB-500 and BPC-157. Take some notes and live to 120!
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In this episode we offer an excerpt from our upcoming Evil Genius Down Under pre-seminar learning material. Broderick does what he does best and delivers a big picture, easy to digest explanation of the primary sex hormones and stress hormones. So much to learn!
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Dr Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc is back for part 2 of his 4 part series on Biomechanics and today we tackle the Hips & Glutes. Once again the distinction between anatomical and neurological loading plays a huge role in stabilising this complex part of the body for heavy lifting and the Muscle doc will take us through the anatomy, assessment methods and mistakes, activation myths etc.. We also get an insight into the psychology of powerlifting once the chalk starts flying and the text book goes out the window!
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All time great powerlifter Matt Wenning is this weeks very special guest. Whilst his feats on the platform are legendary it has been his work developing tactical strength programs for special forces and fire departments that makes the focus of this interview. Matt discusses how the principals of strength training can be implemented for injury prevention over long term programming, how maximal strength carries over to everyday performance, base supplementation, nutritional principals and much more... He's a truly inspirational guest!
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What started as an 'off the cuff' chat about sport turned in to a lesson on Growth Hormone! In this chat the Evil Genius makes the complex seem simple as he breaks down exactly how growth hormone works in the body. We also discuss the effects of therapeutic doses all the way to the supra-physiological doses used by pro bodybuilders - so good!
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Dr Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc dials in for the first instalment of his 4 part series - Biomechanics 101. In this episode we focus on the shoulder and cover everything from the anatomy, basic screening processes for shoulder pain, the distinction of stabilisation vs strength, stability exercises for neurological loading of the joint, common mistakes and much more... Apart from being totally jacked and super strong, Jordan is a wealth of knowledge and this series on Biomechanics is a must for PTs. Enjoy!
The Muscle Doc is touring Australia in March! Check out his schedule and book tickets at https://the-muscle-doc-store.myshopify.com/collections/seminars
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After an extended hiatus the boys are back and have some big plans for the new year! In this episode the boys discuss the up coming guest list, business plans and discuss why good quality peptides are more expensive - they also dangle a few carrots...
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Last episode The Evil Genius alluded to his skill set working with enhanced athletes - so why not go 'balls deep' on the subject! Broderick Chavez is back to discuss the different approaches to working with pharmacologically enhanced vs natural athletes. From the general concept of allowing an athlete to exceed human potential with drugs to the finer details of nutritional strategies, volume tolerance, impact on skill development, health status and more... A MUST listen!
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So what does the Evil Genius do with his own clients? Broderick Chavez is back to discuss the different approaches required to preparing athletes vs bodybuilders - having worked with IFBB pros and Olympians alike, the Evil Genius is well qualified! Protein requirements, carb timing, overtraining, PEDs and much more... enjoy!
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Dr Michael Scally is back for Part 2 of his extended interview on anabolic steroids and Post cycle Therapy. In this interview he explains the difference between orals and injectables, the anabolic vs androgenic ratio, the side effects of exogenous use, the details of effective PCT and so much more - a truly insightful source of content!
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Finally the boys address the 'elephant in the studio' - anabolic steroids. Renowned expert and pioneer of post cycle therapy (PCT) Dr Michael Scally dials in from Houston for this truly fascinating discussion. In Part 1 of this extended interview Dr Scally covers the origins of anabolic use, explains the HPT axis, explores the myths & misconceptions and lays out both the positive and negative side effects of steroid use. A must listen!
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The great Menno Henselmans dials in to chat to the boys ahead of his much anticipated seminar tour of Australia! Universally regarded as one of the best minds in the industry, in this interview Menno gives us a look behind the curtain at some of his unique content, including parameters for High Frequency Training, Ad Lib dieting and the boys even pry into his supplement kit for cognitive function!
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The boys cop Part 2 of their schooling from the most Evil biologist Broderick Chavez - here he explains the hierarchy of fuel sources for energy production within the body, how body fat gets liberated and utilised and a breakdown of the mechanisms behind muscle building and the key role of testosterone, always such a pleasure!
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The Evil Genius Broderick Chavez takes the boys back to school for Cellular Biology 101! With all the talk on 'intra cellular this' and 'cell swelling that' it's high time Rawdon & Tom were taught what is really going on in the cell! In Part 1 Broderick explains the fundamentals of the cell and goes balls deep into the Krebs Cycle - note pad & pen ready!
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Physique prep legends Larry Vinette & Francine Savard are bringing their combined 50 years of industry experiece to Australia for a unique learning experience in Sydney & Melbourne! On this episode both Larry & Francine join the boys to flesh out some of the course content including initial assessment techniques, nutritional strategies, peak week protocols and more!
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The 4 Stooges are in studio to discuss the content for the UTB Fat Loss Seminar! As an integrative GP Dr Vinesh Singh is looking at gut health as it relates to fat loss, cognitive function and performance from the integrative medical model. Luke Tulloch from Lucid Health Coaching will follow by exploring hormonal barriers to fat loss, exploring Leptin pathways, inflammation and gut health from a scientific perspective. Rawdon "Promaker" Dubois will be talking extreme fat loss, energy balance and breaking plateaus with a six month physique preparation periodisation model, Tommy "The Witchdoctor" Hewett will be speaking about a topic he is passionate about - optimising the stress response for fat loss, eustress versus distress, the evolution and physiology of the stress response and practical lifestyle modifications.
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Finally Australia's first Men's Physique IFBB Pro & Rawdon's long term client, James Cant joins the program! Over the course of his medical science studies and his own battles with gut health, James has developed a keen skill set in optimising the gut. In this interview James gives his spin on gut health as it relates to body composition - how gut health impacts body fat & water retention, the impact of fast or slow transit time, micronutrient assimilation and the impact of stress and how to manage it. Well worth the listen!
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World renowned Posturologist and founder of Posture Pro Annette Verpillot is back on the show ahead of her seminar tour to Australia! In this interview Annette breaks down the concept of Neuromechanics and explains how recalibrating posture via the nervous system can not only enhance performance but heal chronic pain, prevent injury, optimise digestion and everything in between! Apart from offering a first class educational experience, Annette's Posture Pro system also delivers a business model for health practitioners to enhance their service - win win!!!
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This week the boys are joined by a truly inspirational guest in Jennie Lynn-Laurent. Jennie shares her story to WNBF Triple pro-card status and her subsequent battle with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto's syndrome. Jennie's remarkable story of healing is a testament to the power of the mind. Apart from explaining the nuts and bolts of low inflammatory nutrition she delves into the world subconscious programming and how to shift emotional paradigms that stand in the way of progress and happiness - an awesome interview!
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Broderick Chavez of Evil Genius sports Performance is back on the show with a passionate, and at times heated discussion on carbohydrates. The Evil Genius leaves no doubt as to his stance on the fundamental role carbs play in not only performance but in supporting all mammalian life! Broderick explains the efficiency of carbs as a fuel source, the delivery mechanism, the true role of insulin, optimal pre-conditions for glucose storage, his numbers based on body weight, ketogenic diets and all with his unique & colourful vocabulary!!!
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Christian Thibaudeau is coming back to Australia to deliver some truly ground breaking content in his seminar series! On this special episode Thibs explains the concept of program design based off neurological profile with the goal of training to optimise one's brain chemistry and true nature - and the applications of this concept go beyond the gym! This is really cool stuff!
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The delightful Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life brings a fresh perspective on detox to this week's show! Alexx provides a great blend of science and practicality as she explains how to reduce your toxic burden, covering everything from phthalates to the psychology of change - not to be missed!
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The Evil Genius is back! After opening a can of worms on his first segment, Broderick Chavez re-joins the boys to expand on some key concepts around the adaptations to dieting for fat loss. With his unique, biologist perspective, Broderick explains 'target tissue sensitivity', thyroid function, how the body adapts to cardio, and much more - not for the faint hearted!
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Mac Nutrition is back for Part 2! Pen and paper ready as Clinical Nutritionist Martin MacDonald goes 'balls deep' into dieting for fat loss. Topics covered include - adaptive and reactive metabolisms, his unique spin on N.E.A.T, the benefits of aggressive caloric deficits, the pros and cons of re-feed meals and he finishes up with some fat loss myth busting!
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No 'witchdoctory' on this episode - Clinical Nutritionist Martin MacDonald joins the boys from the UK and he deals only in 'evidence based practice'! Martin founded Mac Nutrition, the leading Nutritional Consultancy firm in the UK, and his work covers the spectrum of elite athletes, celebrities and general population clients. In part 1 of his extended interview Martin overviews his nutritional philosophy, delves into the psychology of fat loss and discusses reverse dieting - not to be missed!
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Sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, insomniac = Evil Genius! Broderick Chavez joins UTB for the first time and goes 'under the hood' of the human body to discuss the primary differences between athletes and body builders, the biological adaptations to dieting and stress, what poor sleep really reflects and so much more... Tune in for this entertaining and educational interview!
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So now we understand a bit more about what epigenetics is - how do we use it? In part 2 of her interview Francine Savard will discuss some of the mindfulness strategies she employs both personally and with her clientele to effect positive life changes! Also in this episode Rawdon and Tom discuss some fat loss programming considerations, enjoy!
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UTB boys are going 'balls deep' into seminars! In this episode Rawdon & Tommy host special guests, integrative doctor Vinesh Singh and neuroscientist Luke Tulloch, and detail the content for their 1 Day Seminar on Feb 25th at Icon Performance Health Artarmon Sydney - Initial consult, interpretation & program design; Hypertrophy & Nutrition principles and their applications, and essential blood pathology!
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So what the hell is Epigenetics anyway? Well IFBB comp prep specialist and industry legend Francine Savard dials in from Montréal to educate us, and even better she describes how she applies the concept to her clients to not only improve their physiques but make them happier people - great stuff! Also Rawdon & Tom address pre-hab and re-hab in this weeks' Speak Pipe and they have some MASSIVE news to share!
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Another content rich program! Resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch is back for part 2 of his mTOR study review - looking at the role of amino acids, mechanical stimuli & supplementation. Also, in this episode's Speak Pipe segment, Rawdon & Tom explain how they factor volume, intensity & frequency into training periodisation models... How long is that piece of string!
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Resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch aka 'Grounds Keeper Willie' is back in studio to break down the latest study on the role of mTOR pathway on building muscle - in Part 1 we explore the role of growth factors and energy status in optimising mTOR.... Also in this episode the boys answer the first Speak Pipe question on the topic of meal timing and they discuss highlights from the recent Christian Maurice Elemental Certification - big show!
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Coach Poliquin is back for part 2 and among discussing his meditation practices and eastern thinking philosophies, he give his Top 3 Functional Hypertrophy training systems and his No 1 brain nutrient to support strength training! Also in this episode the boys breakdown their favourite programs taught at the Christian Thibaudeau seminar!
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The Strength Sensei, Charles Poliquin dials in for part 1 of his chat with the boys. At the time of recording Charles had just finished his preparation of athletes for the Rio Olympics and explained some of his training methods - 2 of the athletes discussed won Gold and Silver medals! Always entertaining and informative to have a great of the industry on for a chat!
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Dr Mark Schauss is back for Part 3 of his pathology series and in this segment we explore the health of the blood, the immune system and everything from trace mineral deficiency and adrenal burn out... Also on this episode the boys give their perspective on stress and umbilical fat - Kuuuuurtisol!
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Trainer to the hollywood stars Christian Maurice dials in from Montreal on Ep. 50 of under The Bar! Christian explains how he applies techniques used in dramatic movie star body transformations to general pop clientele aiming for fat loss. He discusses breaking fat loss plateaus with his system of 'macro modulation', explains what is going on with cortisol and the HPA axis and also gives details to his upcoming Australian seminar tour.
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Bunsen burners at the ready for Part 2 of Dr Mark Schauss' series on pathology! In this segment Dr Schauss takes us through a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel or CMP and along the way explains sodium in the western diet, how much protein is too much for the kidneys, how does fat intake impact the gall bladder the in's and out's of liver enzymes and much more.....
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Lab coats on for Part 2 with Dr Bob! He gives us the facts on nutrient density of modern food, symptoms of toxicity and the burden of toxins on fat loss, also the benefits of caloric restriction for longevity and the reality of epigenetics... Also on this episode the boys give details for Christian Thibaudeau's Australian tour and Australian weightlifter Tahina Booth is in-studio to discuss her Grass Skirt Weightlifting program - jam packed!
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A highly informative and feel good chat with the Dr Bob Rakowski! In part 1 Dr Bob explains excitotoxins and the facts behind acid / alkaline balance and also his top 7 nutritional fundamentals and detox pathways - great stuff!
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Lab coats on! Dr Mark Schauss joins the boys for Part 1 of his series on pathology - in this segment Dr Schauss covers the basic blood panel and how it relates to human health. Also on this ep, apart from pretending to be doctors, Rawdon & Tom discuss how fat loss occurs over a 24hr period and the psychology of stress.
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In Part 2 of this colourful and extended chat, Dr Mike Israetel covers a lot of territory - negative adaptations to volume training and how to resensatise anabolic pathways for growth, frequency per body part recommendations, max recoverable volume and the hierachy of nutritional importance!
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An interview not for the faint heated! In Part 1 of this content rich podcast Dr Mike Israetel explains the physiology of hypertrophy - enzymatic machinery, mTOR signalling and satellite cells but in layman's terms so Rawdon & Tom can understand! Note pad and pen highly recommended.
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There's WHEY more that goes into your protein shake than you think! Shaun Cooper from Subito Supplements joins the boys in-studio to explain exactly how whey protein is made, the different kinds of whey and what to look for on the label to buy a good product (1 arm in the lab coat for this one). Next up resident Neuroscientist Luke Tulloch covers the A-Z on Oestrogen - the importance for women & men and how to achieve optimal balance with other hormones (both arms in the lab coat)!
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FMA founder Mark Buckley joins the boys again for a 'warts & all' interview. Offering his own life experience as an example Mark explains the concept of 'self parenting' as the critical skill required to be a successful coach. He covers plenty of technical stuff for the strength geeks also - rate force development, general strength vs special strength, carry over for performance, psychological preparedness etc etc... Much to be learnt from this episode
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Don't miss the final instalment in Dan Garner's Recovery Series - Recovery from injury. Dan covers the 3 stages of injury recovery - Inflammation, Proliferation & Re-Modelling and goes in depth on what nutritional and supplementation strategies work best and also what hinders the process. Also Rawdon and Tom discuss their periodisation methods when programming for a body composition goal and have few laughs along the way!
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White Lab Coats on as we glimpse into the "quantum nature of endocrinology" with Dr John Crisler from All Things Male! A true leader in his field, Dr Crisler breaks down testosterone therapy - testing methods, the role of estrogen, symptoms, environmental factors, lifestyle factors, treatment methods & what is on the cutting edge of this field!
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New weekly format! In this episode Dan Garner delivers Part 3 of his Recovery Series - Recovery from physical activity. Dan goes into detail in this segment and explains how to recover like a pro athlete! Also in this episode the boys explore 2 case studies. 1; How lean is too lean for a female? 2; What causes a podcast host to store visceral fat??? Tune in!
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The boys are joined in-studio with Naturopathic Physician Dr Sonja Pettersen, who has been in Australia touring with Charles Poliquin, and she is fascinating! Working primarily with NFL athletes, Sonja provides a unique insight into the lives of NFL stars but also discusses visceral fat, inflammation, stress, brain health, supplementation, probiotics etc etc! Dan Garner drops Part 2 of his recovery series with the in's & out's of sleep. This is an episode to be enjoyed with a blanky over the toes and a custard bath....!
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Balls Deep! Nowhere to hide on this episode as the boys get an education of the controversial world of peptides. Pro bodybuilding coach and peptide authority Salim Satir provides a truly eye opening insight into the application of peptides for anti-aging, hypertrophy and injury prevention - quality stuff! Dan Garner is back for Part 1 of his Recovery Series, have the note pad and pen handy once again for this segment!
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There is more to posture than meets the eye! On this episode Rawdon & Tom interview Annette Verpillot from Posture Pro and discover that postural imbalances effect everything from pain management, performance, digestion, hormone balance...well everything! Also on this episode the boys touch base with resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch from Lucid Health Coaching to discuss the Placebo Effect - fascinating stuff!
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This week the boys finish off their extended chat with Paul Carter from Lift-Run-Bang! Paul goes into his current methods for hypertrophy, recovery strategies for the nervous system and key fundamentals for strength development. Also Dan Garner wraps up his Nutrition Fundamentals Series with a look at water, fiber and alcohol - note taking content once again!
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Slow & Steady - the key to long term fat loss by Paul Carter from Lift Run Bang. In Part 1 of his interview Paul breaks down the 3 phases of his extended fat loss journey. Great stuff that the listener can apply! Dan Garner is back to discuss Fats in his Nutrition Fundamentals Series. Also the boys discuss the programming techniques for a recent 'in the trenches' client transformation!
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Here's one to make all the S&C coaches jealous, the boys interview Preston Greene, Strength Coach of the Florida Gators Men's Basketball team in the NCAA. Preston works out of a purpose built facility, writes a program for each individual, controls nutrition, runs pathology, dots I's, crosses T's and builds pro athletes - awesome stuff! Also Dan Garner drops the C Bomb for Part 3 of his nutrition fundamentals series - Carbohydrates! This is a show for the athletes.
This is a big show! The boys kick in some doors and go after the bad guys with ex Navy Seal Jeff Serven! Apart from giving a rare insight into Navy Seal training, Jeff explains his 'behavioural' based nutrition system and provides the fundamental building blocks of a successful long term eating plan. Also, Dan Garner drops in for Part 2 of his Nutrition Fundamentals Series an gives a complete rundown of Protein for the training individual - I's dotted and T's crossed!
This episode is jam packed! The boys cross to the Dominican Republic and pick the brains of one of the best body comp coaches in the world - Juan Carlos Simo! Juan explains strength training principles for hypertrophy and how they differ for a body builder and a general pop client, quality stuff! Also nutrition & performance geek Dan Garner delivers part 1 of a 5 part series explaining the fundamentals of nutrition - pen & paper handy! Finally, the boys have a big announcement at the start of the show, BIG!
To kick off 2016 with a bang, episode 30 of the Icon Health Podcast presents men's health activist Nelson Vergel. The boys talk to Nelson about modern man's battle with healthy testosterone levels, how to recognise is your levels aren't optimal and what to do about it. Under The Bar resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch delivers part 2 insulin - Insulin & Hypertrophy. And of course the boys discuss what's been happening in the trenches over Xmas!
Here's one for the x-mas stocking! Special X-mas edition of Under The Bar Podcast to take you into the holiday season… and what better holiday then a squat holiday! This episode's guest is Germany's No. 1 performance coach Wolfgang Unsöld. The boys get the details of his horrendous, leg building 'Squat Holiday' program as well as picking his brains on supplementation and training methods for hypertrophy. Also on this episode resident neuroscientist Luke Tulloch delivers Part 1 of his expose on Insulin – Insulin & Fat Loss… Not to be missed!
The boys are back! After many weeks deep in the trenches with their white lab coats on and bunsen burners at the ready, Rawdon & Tommy have created a new 'Super Show'! In the new show format 'bro science' & real science collide with regular segments from some of the biggest names in the industry! The full meat & nuts shows will hit the air waves in 2016 but tune into this special preview episode to whet the appetite!
The latest research says…well…what does it say??? This week the boys get the unbiased, inside scoop on whether the studies you read are actually worth the paper they are printed on! Kamal Patel, the Director of Examine.com, joins Under The Bar and sheds light on the world of nutritional research, gives his frank assessment of the supplement industry and shares his top 5 supplements based on the mountains of data he has reviewed – a fascinating interview and not to be missed!
INFLAMMATION – it's the buzz word in functional medicine these day but what exactly is 'inflammation'? This week we have Charles Walker. Having just returned from Harvard University where he spent summer school studying stem cell research and cancer biology Charles deconstructs the broad topic of 'inflammation' into lay terms - what it is, what causes it, what to do about it and most importantly it's impact on building muscle and burning fat!
You know you make me wanna Schauss! This week on under the Bar the boys welcome back Dr Mark Schauss to discuss in detail a topic of study 20 years in the making – Electrolytes! Dr Schauss explains what they are and what they do in the body but more importantly why the majority of us have an electrolyte imbalance. For all this and more tune in and enjoy!
This week transformation guru Christian Maurice gives away his secrets to elicit dramatic body composition change in world record time. From stunt men to lead Hollywood superstars Christian is famous for maximal change in minimal time – but beware it's not for the faint hearted! Christian details the process from start to finish explaining the role of psychology and his nutritional guidelines.
It's simple Force = Mass x Acceleration - this week on Under The Bar we talk to FMA Founder and strength training geek Mark Buckley. Mark discusses in detail the science behind strength training, programming considerations and his recent trip to spend time with Mr Westside Barbell, Louis Simmons!
IFBB Pro Larry Vinette is the feature guest on this weeks' episode of Under The Bar. Larry is known internationally as a comp prep specialist who consistently dials his competitors into peak condition at every show. He explains in detail training parameters for hypertrophy, his nutritional systems, his go to supplements and how he applies the Bioprint modulation to get these results.
So how much protein do you really need? Tune in to this week's episode of Under The Bar with Bayesian Bodybuilding and statistics guru Menno Henselmans as he crunches the numbers on what is fact and fiction in the industry today. Menno breaks down the macro nutrients and how much you really need of each to maximise your results in the gym!"
On this episode the boys go international to discuss the finer details of nutrient timing with Canadian Center for Strength & Conditioning head nutritionist and functional medicine guru Dan Garner. Dan discusses in detail carbohydrate timing around workouts and explains the benefit of adequate protein intake to maximise hypertrophy over a 24hr period.
Special guest Damon Hayhow cuts through all the mumbo-jumbo surrounding body composition and gives his spin on the 2 variables that really count - the weight on the bar and the food in your mouth! In this frank discussion Damon explains the process of achieving optimal body composition and also gives his go-to supplements - the ones that work!
The fat loss special! In this episode Rawdon & Tom go in-house and interview Stefan Ianev who explains, in detail, the 3 stages of fat loss. The boys also revisit re-feeds and look at Yohimbine as a fat loss supplement!
This week on Under The Bar the boys go back in time and look at Paleolithic nutrition - pros & cons, it's role in body composition & organic vs non-organic. The special guest is celebrity Chef Pete Evans who explains his transition to paleo and gives his top tips for cooking delicious healthy meals
Tune in to this special episode of Under The Bar where the boys unlock the secrets to leaning out the lower body! The world's top female physique coach Francine Savard is the special guest and she gives a detailed insight into how she gets lean legs for her female clients covering everything from emotional stability to training considerations and her top supplements - not to be missed!
Ok guys get ready to spin the the Wheel Of Fortune on this weeks episode of Under The Bar! Tom & Rawdon interview prolific T-Nation contributor, world renowned strength coach & Vin Diesel look-a-like Christian Thibaudeau. Christian gives his opinion on maximising hypertrophy potential and his go-to supplements… Tune in to win an Under The Bar Podcast Pack & keep training hard!
White lab coats on! This week on Under The Bar the boys fire up the bunsen burner and tackle environmental toxitity expert Dr Mark Schauss head on! Mark gives a no frills insight into environmental toxitiy and how it effects us inside and outside of the gym…
On this week episode of Under The Bar Tom and Rawdon get the low down from the Mountain Dog himself John Meadows on all things required to be a beast in the gym. Number 1 is training intensity, number 2 is nutrient timing and number 3 they discuss his secret recipe for enhanced recovery to back up session after session of muscle ‘trashing’
Tune in to this weeks informative episode of UTB where the boys discuss the methods they use to break a fat loss plateau. The special guest is Tom's current coach and former Olympic athlete Andre Benoit and he gives an insight into his career as an athlete and his methods for fatloss, hypertrophy & changing client habits.
Episode 10 of under The Bar is hot off the press! In this show Rawdon & Tommy sit back and let special guest Milos 'The Mind' Sarcev do all the talking – a fascinating interview! Milos goes into great detail on his training systems, techniques for maximal muscle fibre stimulation, the importance of workout nutrition and his precise method for stripping body fat whilst keeping the body anabolic and building muscle – not to be missed!
In this episode Rawdon & Tom discuss food intolerances, give their top food rotation tips and are joined by WBFF Pro Tom Brazier who talks about his macro ratio systems, gives his 4 categories of clients and much more!
In this episode Rawdon & Tom discuss influencing factors in body composition - genetics, training intensity & personality based programming. The special guest is Paul Carter from Lift Run Bang and he gives his tips on increasing strength and busting plateaus!
In this episode the boys talk fat loss, looking at Green Tea Extract & Energy Systems training and special guest Phil Learney discusses some of the topics in his new Ebook!
It's been a while! Rawdon 'the Pro-Maker' Dubois & Tommy Hewett are back with Episode 5 of Clean Health's Under the Bar Podcast talking to Jonny Bowden about his best seller 'The Great Cholesterol Myth' that he co-authored with Dr Stephen Sinatra. The boys chat all things Cholesterol including: The truth about high cholesterol & heart health Why the standard cholesterol test is totally outdated and what tests you need from your GP to get the real picture on your heart health The dangers of low cholesterol The dangers of statin drugs – who should & shouldn't be taking them The real cause of heart disease The heart healthy high fat diet High fat diets for athletes
It’s Time for the latest installment of Under The Bar where the boys have a chat with Keegan Smith, the Strength & Power coach for the Sydney Roosters. Keegan gives the listener as insight into his holistic approach towards nutrition, training & optimal health.Of course the usual suspects, exercise & program of the week get a run. The superfood this week is the Egg, should you eat it raw or cooked? The supplement of the week is caffeine great for fat loss, but how much is too much?
It’s time for round 3 of the Under the Bar Podcast. Rawdon & Tommy chat everything strength with ‘Australian Strength Coach’, Sebastian Oreb where he gives his insight into how he became the Powerlifting God that he is today. Sebastian gives the boys the low down on how to bench, squat and dead lift like a pro. The guys also take an in depth look at superfood of the week, fiber, and its fundamental role in gut health, and analyse the effects of our supplement of the week creatine – why it works for some and not for others.
After enormous success of the debut Under the Bar podcast, Rawdon and Tommy are back for round 2 with world renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin, where he talks candidly about his latest brutal training program from John ‘The Mountain Dog’ Meadows, tips for 40+ gym goers and the upcoming Poliquin & Klokov Training for Strength Sports World Tour. Plus all the regular segments, training and nutrition tips and banter between the boys.
In Under the Bar Podcast debut, co-hosts Rawdon Dubois & Tommy Hewett dish out your weekly dose of training and nutrition tips, friendly banter and an interview with special guest Rachel Guy from Athletic Fox.