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Season 1 Episode 337
Join hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms as they explore the potential "replication crisis" in exercise science, drawing parallels to the well-documented crisis in psychology. In this episode, they del…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 336 - The Science Of Being Cool & Attractive
Season 1 Episode 336
In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Trexler and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss science related to attractiveness, coolness, and personality type. They explore scientific studies on the facto…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 335: Sticking Points, Exercise Selection, and Long Muscle Length Training (ft. Dr. Stian Larsen)
Season 1 Episode 335
In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms interviews Dr. Stian Larsen, who shares his journey from powerlifting to becoming a researcher in exercise science. They discuss the intricacies of biomech…
Published on 5 months ago
Ep 334 - Microplastics: Setting the Record Straight
Season 1 Episode 334
In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics provide some updates, corrections, and clarifications related to their recent episode exploring the science of microplastics. After that they take a brief m…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Ep 333 - Are High-Protein Diets Really Harmless?
Season 1 Episode 333
In this episode of Iron Culture, Dr. Eric Helms talks about his forthcoming article in the MASS Research Review covering the purported harms of high-protein diets. This isn't your typical oversimplif…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep 332 - The Most Extreme Metabolic Adaptation Ever Recorded
Season 1 Episode 332
In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of bodybuilding prep, including caloric intake, metabolic adaptation, and the impact of extreme dieting. They explore historical studies that provid…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep 331 - Contest Prep and Weight Cutting Across Sports
Season 1 Episode 331
In this episode of Iron Culture, the Erics begin by discussing Helms' prep updates and the standout performances from the recent powerlifting World Champions. The conversation also touches on body co…
Published on 6 months ago
Ep 330 - Female Health & Fitness Research + Q&A
Season 1 Episode 330
In this episode of the Iron Culture Podcast, the Erics discuss various topics including updates on Helms' contest prep vlog, a preview of the upcoming Powerlifting World Championships, misconceptions…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Ep 329 - What To Do About Microplastics
Season 1 Episode 329
What's the deal with microplastics? Where do they come from? Are they in our bodies? If so, are they harmful? Also, what's the deal with microwaving Tupperware and other plastic containers?
This epis…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Ep 328 - Bad Fundamentals Lead to Popular Pseudoscience
Season 1 Episode 328
In this episode of Iron Culture presented by MASS, Dr. Eric Helms and Dr. Eric Trexler dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering updates on the long-awaited 3rd edition of the Muscle & Strength Py…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago