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Ep 743 – The Science of Lactic Acid

Dispelling Myths and Elevating Workout Science with Dr. Bryan Jasker. This week I’m chewing the fat with…

Author: John

Ep 719 – Sleep Unraveled: Myths and Science

Discover how sleep can be a game-changer in performance and overall health. Dr. Allison Brager joins me…

Author: John

Ep 717 – Mastering the Art of Sleep

Exploring sleep with neuroscientist Dr. Erik Won. Neuroscientist Dr. Erik Won joins us to kick your sleep…

Author: John

Too Lean: A Fairytale for the Masses

Disclaimer: Power Athlete HQ, Power Athlete Nutrition, and myself are not medical professionals. If you or someone…

Author: Ben Skutnik

EP 337 – Dr Tara Swart & Brain Agility

Neuroplasticity is Sexy Dr Tara Swart [@DrTaraSwart] is author of The Source, an in depth look at…

Author: John

Battle the Bullshit: Fitness Guru Fallacies

In today’s technological age, we are bombarded with information from a slew of sources. Navigating these treacherous…

Author: Matthew Zanis

What The Science Says: Beta-Alanine Supplementation

In the locker room things start to…tingle. First your lips…then your entire face. One minute, you’re looking…

Author: Ben Skutnik

What The Science Says: Creatine

Have you heard that creatine supplementation can cause kidney failure? What about how it’s as dangerous for…

Author: Ben Skutnik

Lab to Leg Day: How to be a Scientific Strength and Conditioning Coach

Recent research suggests that 6-weeks of whole body vibration training improves vertical jump training (Rubio-Arias et al.,…

Author: Ben Skutnik