MASS Office Hours

Nov 27 2024 64 ep. 84 mins 120
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Drop in for office hours with four top experts in the field of health, fitness, and nutrition. Every week, the authors of the MASS Research Review (Dr. Eric Trexler, Dr. Mike Zourdos, Dr. Eric Helms, and Lauren Colenso-Semple) share their top evidence-based tips related to health and fitness, and take questions from a live YouTube audience.

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Ep 303 - Is the Obesity Epidemic an Evolutionary "Factory Error"?

Nov 27 2024 100 mins  
This week we’ve got a MONSTER episode in the form of a live Q&A episode with Dr. Helms and Dr. Trexler. The Good Doctors begin with a recap of the recent WNBF World Championships, followed by an insightful discussion about whether or not humans have a “factory error” in our design that promotes obesity. This is followed by a number of listeners’ questions about function

Ep 302 - Why We Believe Nutrition Lies

Nov 18 2024 85 mins  
In this Iron Culture, Sigma Nutrition Radio, SNA crossover, Dr. Joe Klemczewski returns! Dr. Joe, possibly the first online bodybuilding coach and person to advise clients to track macros before IIFYM was an acronym, joins us to reflect on the past and help us navigate the future. In the modern information age, there is more information than ever, which is a good thing, right? Perh

MASS Office Hours Episode 62 (A New Era for Office Hours)

Nov 11 2024 86 mins  
Today’s episode of MASS Office Hours is truly special, and not just because it’s airing on a Monday. First, the MASS crew announces a new era of Office Hours as the show has formally merged with the Iron Culture podcast. After making this announcement, the crew lets listeners know what they can expect as the show pushes forward and climbs to new heights. After that, the crew ha

MASS Office Hours Episode 61 (The Lost Episode)

Nov 08 2024 89 mins  
The Lost Episode of MASS Office Hours will be discussed for decades to come. Was the episode buried and all copies destroyed because it was simply too controversial? Did the hosts reveal a secret too dangerous to publish? Did Eric accidentally delete the episode by hitting the wrong button after they recorded? We may never know. In this re-recorded episode of MASS Office Hours, Dr

MASS Office Hours Episode 60 (Concurrent Training)

Nov 01 2024 95 mins  
In lieu of a live episode, tonight we bring you a piece of content from the MASS Research Review archive. This video is from a "Journal Club," which is a live recording that is only accessible to members of the MASS Community. This is a replay of a video that was recorded (live) a few months ago. It gives you a sneak peak at a small portion of what MASS members have access to ever

MASS Office Hours Episode 59 (Maintenance Volume + Q&A)

Oct 27 2024 90 mins  
In episode 59 of MASS Office Hours, Dr. Eric Trexler is joined by Dr. Eric Helms to discuss practical implications of strength asymmetries, purportedly anti-catabolic supplements, troubleshooting pain while lifting, the lifting volume needed to maintain gains during a weight loss phase or period of reduced training, and much more. The MASS crew goes live for Office Hours every Wed

MASS Office Hours Episode 58 (Is More Volume Always Better?)

Oct 18 2024 109 mins  
In Episode 58 of MASS Office Hours, Dr. Trexler is joined by special guest Josh Pelland to discuss Pelland's recent meta-analysis which investigates the effects of training volume and frequency on hypertrophy and strength outcomes. The analysis synthesizes data from numerous studies and quantifies dose-response relationships by which higher training volumes and/or frequencies may l

MASS Office Hours Episode 57 (Brain Health, Mobility, and Q&A)

Oct 11 2024 74 mins  
In episode 57 of Office Hours Live, Dr. Eric Trexler is joined by Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple for a wide-ranging discussion on fitness, sports, and research. They begin by chatting about recent college football events and transition to the serious topic of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), with Dr. Trexler sharing insights from his own research and personal expe

MASS Office Hours Episode 56 (Estrogen, Naturalistic Fallacy, and Q&A)

Oct 04 2024 74 mins  
In Episode 56 of "Office Hours Live," Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss a wide range of health and fitness topics. Dr. Colenso-Semple tackles the question of whether estrogen is anabolic and its role in muscle hypertrophy, explaining the lack of substantial human research but providing insights from animal studies. Dr. Trexler responds to concerns about ultrapr

MASS Office Hours Episode 55 (Brain Benefits of Exercise + Q&A)

Sep 28 2024 86 mins  
This episode of "Office Hours Live" features Dr. Eric Trexler and guest Dr. Mike Zourdos discussing a wide range of topics in exercise science and nutrition. The show begins with a little college football talk before diving into more scientific content. Dr. Zourdos previews his upcoming article on exercise and memory, highlighting the cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise and pote