In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavey shares the research on diet breaks for fat loss. The boys also announce a big change to the podcast format. Finally, they touch on the mental health and stress levels of high-level athletes such as Simone Biles...and how the last year has affected all of us. If ... more
In this episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant shares his journey of losing over 30 pounds in the last 7 months. Addressing his 4 pillars of health, Coach Heavey walks through Grant’s progress and success. The boys also answer a listener question about the 75 Hard Challenge. Is it worth it? Is it really about menta... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss nature vs nurture: Is willpower genetic and thus preordained at birth? The boys also debate who has the most willpower between the two of them. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your li... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey discusses the #1 reason why people struggle with fat loss- it’s not what you think! Grant also shares his recent success with fat loss, a memorable 9-mile run and a sneak peek at this month’s whiskey club selection. If you love the strength part of Strength... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey chat about concurrent training: the combination of weight training and cardio. Does cardio interfere with strength gains? What’s the ideal workout order, recovery period and frequency of training when combining strength and cardio? Tune in to hear what... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Coach Nicole of Evidence Based Athlete to answer all of Grant’s running questions. Having recently been bit by the running bug, Grant gets advice on running shoes, how to properly increase mileage, setting running goals, form tweaks and min... more
If you already have a caffeine habit, can you still use caffeine as an ergogenic aid for strength and strength endurance? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares the science on caffeine as an ergogenic aid, dosing for men vs women, and whether you should cut back on regular daily caffeine to... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the science behind exercise order. Does it matter what movements you perform first for strength vs hypertrophy? How does an extended warmup affect training? And what is the principle of specificity? Tune in to hear all the details. If you lov... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavy and Grant discuss a question from listener Jim: Can you get stronger and build muscle with age? Heavy shares the research on muscle and aging, the most powerful supplement for older athletes, and variations in protein requirements for masters athletes. If you lov... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by national long cycle kettlebell champion Bill Esch. Bill shares his tips on kettlebell training for beginner and intermediate athletes, breathing, technique work, and the mental aspect of kettlebell as a sport. If you love the strength part o... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss various fasting protocols. Coach Heavey reviews research studies on the OMAD (one meal a day), the alternate day fating (ADF) and combination protocols. Tune in to get the scoop on all things fasting and how Grant has fallen in love with the sc... more
What would you do if you were told you'd never lift a barbell again? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by EBA Coach Nicole for a special client case study. Nicole shares the journey of client “Nakatomi” who went from emergency back surgery and a prognosis that she would never ... more
Beer + burpees in the name of science??? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss two studies researching the effects of mixing HIIT training and alcohol. Tune in to find out the results of alcohol on body composition and performance. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch A... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the best methods for measuring body composition changes at home. From smart scales, tape measurements, calipers and lifting progress, they cover the gamut of both fat loss and body recomposition tracking. Heavey also helps Grant get over his hat... more
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares his new take on stress as an inflatable, flapping pillar of health. Distressors, eustressors and how imaginary trolls can help manage your health. It’s a wild yet brilliant ride through both Heavey’s mind AND stress management. Buckle up! If you l... more
This week the boys celebrate 300 episodes with a look back at their beginnings. Tune in to hear hilarious outtakes, trivia, and bad jokes along the Strength and Scotch journey. Grant and Brandon also share how their views have changed on health, fitness and whiskey over the last 6 years. If you like Heavey's take o... more
In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Tim Pellerin, General Manager of PAX Labs. As a leader in the cannabis space, from regulation to product innovation, Tim is helping to transform the industry and establish cannabis as a force for good. The boys chat all things cannabis: from regulations, delivery mechan... more
In this episode, the boys are joined by Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to discuss nutrition and training for ultra endurance athletes. Nicole shares the journey of EBA client “Tomagotchi”, an accomplished endurance athlete looking to up his performance for 100 mile races. They chat about calories, electrolytes... more
This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Dr. Eric Bean, PhD, a high performance and leadership consultant. Dr. Bean shares his expertise from working with navy seals, the army, high level CEO’s to professional athletes. The boys chat all things mental performance including tips on working from home, finding your flow... more
In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by a special guest and founder of the Levels continuous glucose monitoring company, Josh Clemente. With a background in aerospace engineering, CrossFit and a curiosity to improve his own energy levels, Josh developed Levels as a tool for improving metabolic fitness and pre... more
In this week’s episode Grant and Heavey answer a question from listener Joe: How to keep your muscle when increasing running. Heavy shares his tips on strength training to maintain muscle mass as well as nutrition strategies to keep that hard-earned muscle. Grant also shares his new infatuation with gaba rice (germ... more
This week the boys are joined by Heavey’s wife and Evidence Based Athlete Coach Nicole to chat about fitness and nutrition on the road. Heavey and Nicole have a dialed-in routine for road trip nutrition and training that has served them well both pre and during the pandemic. Tune in to hear their tips on maintaining ... more
In this week’s episode, Coach Heavey shares the research on exercise for improving cognitive function. What exercises are most effective for acute and long term mental acuity? Tune in to find out! And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence B... more
This week on Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Heavey’s wife and head coach at Evidence Based Athlete, Coach Nicole. Nicole shares a case study on a nutrition client, “Bobcat” who lost 45 pounds over the last 4 months. The trio discusses details on Bobcat’s nutrition coaching as well as his home... more
In this week’s episode, Coach Heavey dives further into the concept of a movement pyramid, as a tech stack. In the words of Grant: “It’s a good analogy, it’s just really nerdy.” Tune in to build your own movement stack, learn about short vs long scotch fermentation and how chickweed might be your new favorite veggie.... more