Podcast Episodes

Physiology Friday: [Brain Health] Science and Strategies for Optimizing Brain Health w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash

In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged, we'll be discussing the various factors that impact brain health and exploring strategies for optimizing brai…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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[Caloric Ranges] How to Eat More Food Without Gaining Weight w/ Zach Moore, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 786

Zach Moore is a highly sought after nutrition and exercise coach who has personally coached over 1000 clients. His clientele have ranged from top lev…

10 months, 4 weeks ago

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Physiology friday: [Liver Health] Verified Assessment, Optimization + Protocol Design

In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged the team digs into liver health, biomarkers, and optimization.

The liver is a remarkable organ that performs n…

11 months ago

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Tracking and Optimizing Metabolic Fitness w/ Dr. Kamellia Dimitrova, MD, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 785

Dr. Kamellia Dimitrova, MD, is a pioneering physician, researcher, and innovator in metabolic health and longevity. With over 30 years of experience …

11 months ago

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Physiology Friday: Metabolic Flexibility and Micronutrients w/ Dr. Mike T Nelson

Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fa…

11 months, 1 week ago

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[Health Anxiety] Addressing the Underlying Fears of Injury and Aging w/ Emily Hightower, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 784

As an Educator and Coach at SH/FT, Emily Hightower leverages her expertise in the neurophysiology of trauma and resilience to help clients master the…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Physiology Friday: [L-Carnitine] Protocols to Improve Heart Health, Performance, and Turn Fat into Energy w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that plays a crucial role in energy metabolism within the human body.

It is synthesized in…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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How Your Cardiovascular System Improves Metabolic Health w/ Dr. Nathan Jenkins, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 783

Dr. Nathan Jenkins is the new labs analyst for RAPID Health Optimization. He was previously a tenured professor of exercise science, and has worked f…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Physiology Friday: [Oura Ring] Science Based Solutions to Improving Sleep with Dr. Mike Nelson

In today's fast-paced world, optimizing our health and performance has become paramount. Sleep, recovery, and performance are integral aspects of our…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Science Backed Supplements for High Performance w/ Coach Flavia Pereira, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Episode 782

Flavia is a passionate CISSN nutrition coach, full-time Exercise & Sport Science faculty member, and beach volleyball strength & nutrition coach.

She…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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