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Overtraining Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, and What's Actually Going On
Episode 392
In 2022, researchers conducted the most rigorous systematic review ever performed on overtraining syndrome — looking specifically for controlled stud…
7 hours ago
Episode #391: VO2 Max vs. Cardiorespiratory Fitness, GLP-1 Costs, and the 10,000-Step Myth | Direct Line March 2026 (Free)
In this free preview of the March 2026 Direct Line AMA. Drs. Feigenbaum and Baraki cover: VO2 max versus cardiorespiratory fitness for longevity (are…
1 week ago
Episode #390: Why Your Waist Matters More Than Your Weight — The Science of Visceral Fat
You can have a completely normal BMI and be on your way to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome without triggering a singl…
2 weeks ago
Episode #389: Your Liver Enzymes Are Elevated — But It Might Not Be Your Liver
A fit, healthy 39-year-old was nearly sent for a liver biopsy. The cause? Was it that he went to the gym before every blood draw or because his suppl…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Episode #388: Muscle Imbalances, Red Meat Risk, and the Science of Body Fat Set Points
In this special preview of the Barbell Medicine Plus Direct Line, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki move past the fitness basics to tackle …
1 month ago
Episode #387: The Valsalva Maneuver- Blood Pressure & Safety in Lifting
Most doctors, trainers, and "safety-first" influencers warn that holding your breath while lifting is a dangerous habit that could lead to a stroke o…
1 month, 1 week ago
Episode #386: Longevity Myths- Biological Clocks, GLP-1 Muscle Loss, and What Actually Predicts Lifespan
The longevity industry is now worth over $100 billion per year. From DNA methylation clocks to multi-cancer blood tests and GLP-1 medications, the pr…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How-To Fix Your Stalled Progress (Strength Edition)
Lifting more weight doesn't always mean you've gotten stronger. In this foundational session, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki introduce t…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Episode #385- Why Grip Strength Predicts Death (And Why You Shouldn't Train It)
Can a simple one-second squeeze predict your risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and all-cause mortality? Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr…
2 months ago
Episode 384: The Paralyzed Personal Trainer (Mystery Case)
Dr. Feigenbaum and Dr. Baraki walk through the clinical workup of a 24 year old male presented with persistent weakness in his foot following weight …
2 months, 1 week ago