#44 - Volume vs Intensity, Hard Training & Pr...

In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Conor Heffernan, a historian of sport, fitness, and physical culture, about how lifting and fitness have evolved over the past 140 years. We trace the history decade by decade, starting with Eugen Sandow in the 1890s and going all the way ...  Show more

In this podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Josh Pelland and Dr. Zac Robinson, two individuals who I think are on the cutting edge of exercise science research. They both co-authored two of the most widely cited meta-analyses published in the past few years: one on training volume a ...  Show more

Is intensity or volume more important for building muscle? That’s this podcast’s topic and it’s been a matter of ongoing controversy and debate.

If you asked a panel of fitness experts about intensity versus volume, you’d hear a lot of squabbling.

Some would say ...

Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45) The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52) Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03) ...  Show more

Is it better to train with more volume OR with more frequency? In this episode we dive into the variables that may cause you to re-think your training approach. 

2:31- Training split (micro dosing) 15:30- Barbell Complex's 23:56-Losing explosiveness from too much load 33:14-Training around knee pain 42:20-True mobility training and exposing flexibility myths 46:35-Ankle mobility 53:06- Ankle braces (friend or foe?) 54:56-Barefoot training ...  Show more