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Stronger Dads CollectiveEp. 77 - Testing Week & How and Why I (Was) Losing WeightDon't forget to sign up to the Stronger Dads Newsletter.
This week I discuss two topics - the results of testing week after phase one of Project 300, and a throwback to how I (was) losing weight. The weight loss topic starts from 6:35.
The resources I mentioned about losing weight are provided below:
The Article the Podcast Covers
Calorie Calculator
Reading Nutrition Labels Article
Eric Helms' Muscle and Strength Pyramid Nutrition Book
Physiqonomics Fat Loss Article (if you prefer no swearing, use this link)
Omar Isuf’s video about his weight loss in 2019.
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2024-07-2020 min
Iron Culture presented by MASSEp. 261 - A Unified Theory of Metabolic Adaptation?The nerd super duo is back at it again. This time, Dr. Trexler plays Sherlock and Dr. Helms plays Watson in a discussion of how overtraining syndrome, metabolic adaptation, relative energy deficiency in sport, exercise energy compensation, body fat regulation, and more, are both distinct from one another, yet are all also closely related. Surprisingly, it took a couple meat head bodybuilders to notice the shared characteristics and overlap between these separate concepts. That’s precisely because bodybuilders are crazy enough to go through a process that often results in their simultaneous occurrence! Listen in to find out what th...
2024-02-121h 21
Brains and Gains with Dr. David MaconiOmar Isuf + Eric Helms - Bigger Than Ever, YouTube Fitness, Strength to Size Potential0:00- Intro 1:30- Omar’s background 5:00- The beginning of Omar and Eric’s bromance 14:30- Potential downfall of channels 28:00- Super Smash Bros. 32:00- Mixed Martials Arts 36:20- Pull Ups and back growth 50:00- Abs and bulking 1:14:00- Strength to size potential 1:30:30- Asceticism 1:39:00- Iron Culture
2024-01-201h 48Iron Culture presented by MASSThe Spirit of Bodybuilding (with Dr. Mike Israetel)It’s hard to explain to those who haven’t competed what it is about bodybuilding that can grip people and transform them. The near-spiritual experiences that some physique athletes gain through prep and competition are something shared regardless of division, federation, natural, or enhanced. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, not to talk sports science like you're used to, but to talk about what lies at the heart of the sport. Mike has been pushing forward through multiple seasons in his attempt to become an IFBB pro bodybuilder, an incredibly challenging feat that requires trem...
2023-11-201h 51Iron Culture presented by MASSWhat Does it Mean to be an Evidence-based Coach? (feat Cliff Wilson)The Iron Culture alumni tour continues with the four year anniversary of the last appearance of Cliff Wilson, who returns to Iron Culture after another four years in the trenches to share his perspectives on coaching. Simply put, Cliff probably has the most impressive coaching resume of any physique coach in the game. Most interestingly, he sees himself as an evidence-based coach. But that’s not necessarily a win for #science, if anything, it’s a wake up call for people to have a better understanding of what it actually means to blend experience, scientific findings and individual differences toge...
2023-09-181h 21
King Of The LiftsIron Culture joins KOTL: USAPL vs IPF expansion, Money meets, KOTL/IPF backstory & moreSpecial Bonus cross-over episode of Iron Culture & KOTL.
Omar Isuf & Eric Helms of the Iron Culture podcast discuss with 6 Pack Lapadat what Powerlifting needs to expand, two paths for the sport, whether the IOC path is worth it, wether the pro meet path has turned out, USAPL vs IPF expansion, a timeline of events that got us to our current state of the game, the art of commentating, how 6 Pack got put on the IPF broadcast while incognito running KOTL, the progression of both, and much more!
Hosted by Omar Isuf...
2023-02-211h 50Iron Culture presented by MASSBodybuilding Corruption and Predicting HypertrophyAfter our recent episode with Dr. Guillermo Escalante discussing the potential contributing causes and possibly what could be done about the recent deaths of a number of high profile enhanced bodybuilders, we wanted to follow up. As you recall, this conversation came about because of a Washington Post article series that not only discussed these tragedies, but also exploitation and corruption at the heart of the biggest bodybuilding organization: the NPC/IFBB pro league. Omar made an eye opening YouTube video summarizing these articles, and we discussed them in further depth today, not for controversy’s sake, but rather be...
2023-01-091h 22
Fit to Transform Podcast with Coach NikiasEvidence-based programming for hypertrophy - With Dr. Eric Helms - Ep. 8Dr. Eric Helms is the Chief Science Officer at 3DMJ, an online coaching company for strength and physique athletes, and a research fellow at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand at Auckland University of Technology, with a PhD in strength and conditioning, a Masters in nutrition, and a second Masters in exercise science and health promotion.
He’s also a professional bodybuilder, a raw powerlifter, and a weightlifter. In other words, he’s a lover of all strength and physique sports.
In today’s episode, he joins the podcast to answer these questions on eviden...
2022-09-021h 03Iron Culture presented by MASSA Scientific Examination of the Carnivore DietThe Carnivore Diet has exploded in popularity over the last several years thanks in large part to some very bold claims made by leading advocates. From the harmfulness of plants to the uselessness of fiber, these assertions are certainly bold. In this sizzling episode, Iron Culture hosts Omar Isuf and Eric Trexler investigate the validity of these claims, thoroughly examining and dispelling many incorrect beliefs commonly parroted by some aspects of the community. Surely this will be the least controversial episode they've done to date. References: Smajis et al 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm...
2022-04-012h 09King Of The LiftsEric Helms joins KOTL!!Eric Helms is coach to IPF World Champions Bryce Lewis and Jessica Buettner, Iron Culture Podcast host (along side Omar Isuf), and 15 year veteran of Powerlifting.
Eric has published multiple peer reviewed articles in exercise science and nutrition journals. He’s taught undergraduate and graduate level nutrition and exercise science and speaks internationally at academic and commercial conferences for fitness, nutrition and strength and conditioning. He has a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Pe...
2022-03-152h 39
The FIT40 Podcast#61: What To Look For In Protein, Why Stretching Post Workout Is Incredible, Why Context Matters With Wild ClaimsLabdoor.com1/2 Kneel Stretch: https://youtu.be/KZgtAyI7e8wFigure 4 Stretch: https://youtu.be/yTIAVICpcJcT-Spine Rotation: https://youtu.be/7Rvovu_nrq4Dr. Layne Norton: https://www.instagram.com/biolayne/Spencer Nadolsky: https://www.instagram.com/drnadolsky/Alan Aragon: https://www.instagram.com/thealanaragon/Mike Israetel: https://www.instagram.com/rpdrmike/Eric Helms: https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/Omar Isuf: https://www...
2022-03-0234 min
50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDWhat do new studies say about training for powerlifting vs bodybuilding? (and other discussions) w/ Eric Helms & Omar IsufFull transparency, the main question is discussed in the last 15 minutes of the show. In part 1, we talk about what we’ve been up to during our production break for the holidays and plans for some future episodes of the show. NOTE: Next week we’re going to discuss the HBO documentary “Fake Famous” (trailer here) and the relationship between the fitness/lifting community and social media. If you’ve watched the doc, send us your written comments or voice memos to social@50percentfacts.com. Next month, we’re going to talk about the influence of the documentary “Pumping Iron” in an episode. I...
2021-02-051h 37
Beyond FitEpisode 157: Critical Thinking with Lifting’s Jack of All Trades, Dr. Eric HelmsThis was an interesting conversation with one of my favorite figures in the fitness/bodybuilding industry! I’ve admired Dr. Eric Helms for years, so I was honored to be able to interview him on bodybuilding, resiliency, decision making, & more. Eric Helms has competed in natural bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic weightlifting, and strongman, whew! He knows his stuff, but on top of that is intellectual and well-spoken. I know you’ll enjoy listing to this as much as I enjoyed recording it!
Eric is the author of www.muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/
He is a coach at www.3dmus...
2021-01-061h 00
Aneurysmwith Rudy AyoubGuest: youtube.com/c/RudyAyoub ; instagram.com/notrudyayb
Pics related: instagram.com/aneurysmpodcast
Theme song: soundcloud.com/jredd/groove-selector
Sponsor: www.palmtreat.design (use offer code MOJITO)
Contact us: aneurysmpodcast@gmail.com
Stuff we talked about:
Omar Isuf: youtube.com/user/OmarIsuf
G.O.A.T. (Tim Henson if you read this stay away from Rudy's wife): youtube.com/watch?v=ju_v0PAAwak
An Infinite Regression: youtube.com/watch?v=kPiJMrlEXUA
luck vs skill for success: youtube.com/watch?v=3LopI4YeC4I
the year 2010: https://en...
2020-11-121h 49Iron Culture presented by MASSHow To Stay On Track With Your NutritionDig if you will this picture, of you inside with the kids. This is what it sounds like when gains die. At this point, it has been four weeks without access to gyms for most individuals. Exacerbating the painful absence of the gym is the abundance of free time at our disposal, leading many to struggle with their nutrition. Fear not because in this episode today, Iron Culture co-owners (and current hosts) Eric Helms and Omar Isuf overview what you can do to stay on track with your nutrition. Eric delves into what the literature shows when it comes...
2020-04-131h 30Iron Culture presented by MASSSupplement Companies (ft. Ben Esgro and Mike Matthews)From the 1900s when Eugen Sandow promoted “Plasmon” and his “Health and Strength Cocoa”, the supplement industry has been rife with dubious claims. Since, like a game of limbo, the bar for quality, and scientific accuracy has only lowered. Rather than bending under the low bar, a few individuals vaulted right over by doing the unthinkable: starting companies that sell science-backed products, educate consumers, and use no-nonsense marketing. This week, Eric hosts a roundtable consisting of Ben Esgro, the biochemical-artist behind De Novo Nutrition, Mike Matthews of Legion Athletics, and our very own Omar Isuf, founder of Ouroboros. Learn the chal...
2020-03-302h 00Iron Culture presented by MASSStretching, Mobility & Rehab (ft. Dean Somerset)Ten years ago, any supposedly knowledgeable PT would be making judicious use of the friendly blue foam roller with clients. Ten years later, the blue idol has fallen out of fashion and we've seen a trend towards minimalism. Stretching is overrated. Doing a squat will prepare you to squat and that is the end of the story. Or is it? Co-owners Eric Helms & Omar Isuf are joined by veteran personal trainer and gym owner Dean Somerset. Dean has been successfully navigating the realm beyond simply counting 3 sets of 10 for almost 20 years and his approach is an exemplary model for...
2020-03-231h 36Iron Culture presented by MASSBeginner Training Mistakes (And Successes) We MadeRewind the clock. The year is 2009, Lady Gaga is all the rage, MySpace is THE social media platform and if you eat carbs after 6 pm, you are sabotaging your gains. Enjoy this episode of co-hosts Eric Helms and Omar Isuf reminiscing on their early days as lifting enthusiasts. You'll learn about the most anabolic chili, how far Eric is willing to go to get his protein intake and why adding 5lb per week to the bar doesn't work forever. You'll probably find yourself nodding along relating to many of the anecdotes...and probably being horrified by several others.
2020-03-161h 33Iron Culture presented by MASSHow To Not Be A Terrible Personal Trainer (ft. Jordan Syatt)Four words to describe this podcast would be authentic, vulnerable, and being real. Or something like that. We are joined by Jordan Syatt, a personal trainer who has grown an online presence by doing everything you shouldn't. You'll find almost no video or photo of him lifting, showing off abs, or "exposing" other practitioners. Instead, he delivers on a consistent basis practical, insightful, and useful fitness information. Explore with co-owners Eric Helms & Omar Isuf as they define what qualities make a good personal trainer and how to succeed in the online fitness space without selling your (immortal) soul.
2020-01-062h 07Iron Culture presented by MASSEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Creatine (ft. Dr. Darren Candow)It is no secret that co-host Omar Isuf has had a long and difficult relationship with Creatine Monohydrate. Today's episode is about facing your addictions head-on as the hosts bring leading Creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow on to discuss the potent white powder. The talk extends beyond the normal discussions on Creatine, examining not only the performance benefits but the cognitive perks as well. Even if you are a fellow Creatine enthusiast like one of the hosts, we're positive you'll walk away with a few new insights on everyone's favorite PES (Performance Enhancing Supplement).
2019-11-181h 2550% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDHow do you do a weight cut and still be at your best for competition? w/Eric Helms & Omar IsufThe existence of weight classes and coefficients drive many people to do last minute weight cuts, but many don’t make the best choices when making these cuts. If competition is about being your best, are you setting yourself up for a sub-par performance? There are many ways to cut, but which ways are optimal? We cover these points, and the questions below, in this very compact episode. How much is too much to lose for a 24-hour weigh-in? Or a two-hour weigh-in? Are laxatives a good idea or will you have to poop on the platform? Can you cut en...
2019-07-3126 min50% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDShould everybody be bodybuilders? w/Eric Helms & Omar IsufOnce again, we take on this question with that help of guests Eric Helms and Omar Isuf. With the known injury rates of many sports…including or maybe especially strength sports…maybe we should all just…be bodybuilders? Unpacking this question inevitably leads to more questions: Can you actually call bodybuilding a sport? Is bodybuilding style training actually safer in terms of injuries? Do you have to use performance enhancing drugs? Is the “bodybuilding lifestyle” actually healthy? Does bodybuilding – or other types of aesthetic competition – lead inevitably to disordered eating? Are you really a bodybuilder if you don’t actually compete? Is the...
2019-07-241h 02
The Stronger By Science PodcastDrug Testing, New Supplement Research, Squat Science, and Dr. Eric HelmsTime stamps:
0:00:28 Addressing the ludicrous allegations that we didn’t create the first ever fitness podcast
0:03:05 Addressing the very true allegations that we are mad at Omar Isuf and Eric Helms
0:05:44 Feats of strength; Greg forgets that Brian Shaw is American
0:18:53 A discussion on drug testing in sport
Papers discussed: Cohen et al 2014,
Van Wagoner et al 2017
0:40:10 Research round-up: New studies on protein and overfeeding
Papers discussed: Charidemou et al, Kassis et al, Johannsen et al.
0:55:14 Research round-up: New studies on HMB su...
2019-07-112h 3350% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDHow do you spot a gimmick (before you waste your money or your time on it)? w/Eric Helms & Omar IsufWe take on this question with that help of previous guests Eric Helms and Omar Isuf, who joined us in studio. Eric holds a BS in fitness and wellness, an MS in exercise science, a second masters in sports nutrition, a PhD in strength and conditioning, and is a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator from Canada, a partner with Mike Farr and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing other business ventures. He’s also a keen observer of media. Here's part of how we...
2019-07-101h 01Iron Culture presented by MASSThe Art of CoachingThis is a Podcast you'll want to listen to from start to finish. Selected by hosts Eric Helms & Omar Isuf as one of their favourites (look, they can do that), this Podcast delves deep into the art of coaching. The hosts are joined by Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary, Matt Gary and Dan John; three veteran coaches at the top of their respective fields. Coaching is so much more than giving someone a spreadsheet or telling them their macros. Learn insights from these three who have spent decades honing their craft. Whether your goal is to become a better coach or just...
2019-05-271h 43Iron Culture presented by MASSJeff Nippard & Greg Nuckols Talk Science CommunicationFor a long time in the fitness industry, it was said that scientific information wasn't sexy. If you wanted to attract an audience, go with a captivating headline and tell people what they want to hear. One weird trick to lose weight. And for a long time, this was the norm. However, two individuals in the last several years have completely disproved this theory. Greg Nuckols & Jeff Nippard have grown sizeable audiences while actually increasing the complexity of science in their fitness information. How do you effectively communicate information so it reaches a large audience? How do you avoid...
2019-05-072h 1050% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McDIs it too late to create a successful YouTube, podcast, or social media presence? w/Omar IsufSo many people are focusing on building personal brands or becoming “influencers”-- often through social media, YouTube, podcasts, etc. – but has the time already passed? Will it still work if you start today? We asked our good friend Omar Isuf for his perspective -- and advice -- relative to this question. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator from Canada, a partner with Silent Mike and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing other business ventures. He's also a keen observer of media. Mike kicks off the discussion with the theory that hitting it big in social media i...
2019-04-2640 min
3D Muscle Journey#124: Bodybuilding Tales From the TrenchesIn this episode, Jeff, Andrea, Brad, Eric, and special guest Omar Isuf share stories that provide an inside look into what a bodybuilding contest prep is really like. What are the most outrageous things they have done or have had clients do while prepping? How has bodybuilding helped them deal with life-changing events? How has [...]
2019-04-251h 5750% Facts with Silent Mike & Jim McD100% Feelings? w/Omar IsufWe had some fun with this episode by breaking format and having an extended conversation with our good friend, Omar Isuf. Omar is a successful YouTube content creator, a partner with Silent Mike and Bart Kwan on Kizen Training, as well has pursuing other business ventures. He's also a keen observer of media. We talked about a variety of topics, but one central theme was effective storytelling in popular culture: Can’t anybody make a movie that’s not about a superhero anymore? Why do some stories resonate more than others? How does a good story cause you to suspend disb...
2019-04-241h 05Iron Culture presented by MASSEp. 1 - What Is Iron CultureIron Culture was started by Eric Helms and Omar Isuf as a means of exploring the world of physical culture and attempting to distill a unified philosophy of lifting and to help listeners find greater meaning from the iron. The lifting community has become fractured over the last ~70 years and this Podcast will attempt to explore the fundamental threads that unite these different tribes. The Podcast focuses on dispensing practical, useful information to the listener, bouncing from history, to philosophy, to contemporary lifting culture issues, to science. This can range from teaching the audience about lifting, programming, nutrition, supplements/P...
2019-02-0827 min
3D Muscle Journey#112: Omar Isuf, Jacob Schepis, & Mike IsraetelIn this episode, Eric Helms interviews Omar Isuf, Jacob Schepis, and Dr. Mike Israetel. One by one, Eric asks each of the guests to share some of their most valuable anecdotes and observations since beginning their careers in the fitness industry. To kick off the episode, Omar and Eric discuss the importance of helping your [...]
2018-12-0646 min