In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo delve into research on sleep's impact on lifting and sports performance, recount sleep-related anecdotes from their college days, and explore strategies to counteract poor sleep when enhancing sleep quality

All About Sleep (Part 1)

16 days ago 2h 36m

In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo take a deep dive in the research around sleep and health, from sleep duration to the latest data on sleep regularity and shift work. 00:00:00 - Intro & Plugs00:20:48 - Sleep duration and all-cause mortality0

Is Body Fat Spot Reduction Really a Myth?

1 month ago 2h 3m

In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo tackle the research around body fat spot reduction. First, they tackle the research on various ointments, creams, garments, and whole body vibration. Following this, they discuss the evidence for spot reduct

Extreme Volumes, Extreme Gains? (Part 2)

Mar 6th, 2024 4h 39m

In the second and final part of the extreme volume for hypertrophy series, Greg, Pak, and Milo delve into the research on volume for hypertrophy. They review the remainder of the evidence and practical concerns, then answer audience questions.T

Extreme Volumes, Extreme Gains? (Part 1)

Feb 21st, 2024 2h 30m

In this episode, the SBS team begins their deep dive into the data around really high training volumes and hypertrophy, going over the history of training volume practices and research while also taking an in-depth look at the latest high volum

Q&A: Insulin resistance and hypertrophy, stimulant metabolism, and BMR variability

Feb 7th, 2024 2h 23m

In this Q&A episode of the podcast, Greg and Lyndsey answer questions about how to research a new subject, the effect of diabetes or insulin resistance on hypertrophy, how a pump might affect moment arms in movements, how much is too much isola

Long Muscle Length Training with Dr. Milo Wolf

Jan 24th, 2024 3h 19m

In this episode, Greg sits down with Dr. Milo Wolf to discuss long muscle length training. Long-length partials are a hot topic, and Dr. Wolf is one of the folks doing research in this area, and popularizing long-length partials as a training m

Exercise Technique and Minimum Effective Dose Training with Dr. Pak

Jan 10th, 2024 2h 32m

In this episode, Greg is joined by Dr. Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis (Dr. Pak) to discuss his research on minimum effective dose training, and his recent narrative review on optimizing exercise technique for muscle growth. While this episode

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Does the Evidence Now Support Effective Reps? (From the Data Driven Strength Podcast)

Dec 27th, 2023 4h 3m

Greg was recently on the Data Driven Strength Podcast to chat about their meta-regression on proximity to failure and hypertrophy. In the episode, Greg, Zac, and Josh discuss what we know about the mechanisms underpinning muscle growth and the

Busting Myths about Cortisol with Beth Skwarecki

Dec 13th, 2023 2h 29m

In this episode, Greg and Lyndsey sit down for a discussion about cortisol with Beth Skwarecki, the senior health editor at Lifehacker. The dangers of high cortisol are a persistent topic of content on social media content, so the discussion fo

Q&A: Muscle size and strength, advice for minimalistic workout routines, and training to failure

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 40m

In this Q&A episode, Greg and Lyndsey answer listener questions about how close you should be to your macro targets, the relationship between muscle size and muscle strength, advice for minimalistic workout routines, training to failure, and th

Which Micronutrients Are Worth Monitoring?

Oct 4th, 2023 2h 37m

In the final episode of our micronutrient series, Greg and Lyndsey discuss which micronutrients are most worth monitoring and good food sources for the micronutrients you may be under-consuming. Then, we talk more broadly about why you shouldn’

Understanding Micronutrient Targets: What Do They Mean, and Where Do They Come From?

Sep 13th, 2023 2h 53m

In this episode (which is Part 2 of our micronutrient series), Greg and Lyndsey discuss nutrient targets: where they come from, what they mean, and how to think about them. They also talk about the relative imprecision of micronutrient tracking

Micronutrients Deserve More Attention

Aug 30th, 2023 2h 42m

Micronutrients deserve more attention. There's very little content about micronutrients, and the content that *is* out there is often full of fear-mongering or wild claims about wonder drugs and super foods. In this episode, we aim to provide a

Sleep and Nutrition: Pre-Sleep Snacks, and How Your Diet Impacts Your Sleep

Aug 16th, 2023 2h 29m

The industry for pre-sleep supplements, foods, and products is booming. But what actually works, and how much does our diet actually impact our sleep quality and quantity? Greg and Lyndsey talk about how pre-sleep products are marketed, break d

Creatine Myths: Hair Loss, Bloating, Dosing, and More

Aug 2nd, 2023 2h 54m

Does creatine cause hair loss? What about bloating? In this episode, Greg and Lyndsey bust myths and misconceptions about creatine, one of the most popular supplements on the market. Greg also explains how creatine actually works to increase mu

Aspartame: The Surprisingly Interesting Science and History

Jul 19th, 2023 5h 45m

Greg and Lyndsey dive into the history, conspiracies, science, and media coverage of aspartame to present a thorough overview of the recent WHO reports linking aspartame and cancer risk. Is this one of the longest "podcast episodes" ever? Proba

Vibration plates, lifting during pregnancy, and a new era for the SBS podcast

Jul 5th, 2023 2h 23m

The Stronger By Science podcast is back, and it's the start of a new era for the show! We've got a new hosting line-up, new segments, new cover art, new music, and new way for you to get your questions answered. But a lot remains unchanged: We'

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Fireside Chat with Greg Nuckols and Lyndsey Nuckols

Apr 24th, 2023 1h 9m

Fireside chats are a collection of conversational, off-topic episodes hosted by Greg Nuckols. In this Fireside Chat, Greg sits down with a special guest: his business partner and wife Lyndsey Nuckols. They discuss who's a better cook, their mos

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Weight Loss Plateaus, Tough Love, and Energy Audits (Replay of Episode 77)

Mar 13th, 2023 1h 15m

While we continue preparing to get our next season up and running, we’re replaying Episode 77, which is all about troubleshooting weight loss plateaus.In this episode from the SBSPOD archive, Eric and Greg discuss topics including metabolic ada

Sleep, Health, and Fitness

Jan 30th, 2023 1h 32m

In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses the relationships between sleep, health, and fitness. First, he discusses how sleep impairments can negatively impact health-related outcomes and impede progress toward a variety of fitness-related goa

Hunger and Appetite Management

Jan 23rd, 2023 1h 27m

Whether you’re trying to gain, lose, or maintain weight, strategic management of hunger and appetite can come in handy. In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses a variety of practical strategies for managing hunger and appetite to support a m

Cardio for Health and Weight Management

Jan 16th, 2023 1h 39m

In today’s episode, Eric takes a comprehensive look at how physical activity and cardiovascular exercise can impact general health and weight management. Specific topics of discussion include non-exercise physical activity, exercise snacks, ste

Diet Tracking and Mindful Eating

Jan 9th, 2023 1h 57m

In today’s episode, Eric responds to a few pieces of listener feedback, then covers two popular nutrition topics. In the first, he discusses the utility of calorie counting or diet tracking, and how to make the process as feasible and effective

Jan 2nd, 2023 1h 37m

In today’s episode, Eric Trexler continues his discussion about some of the advantages and disadvantages of popular diets, and explores some common misconceptions in the world of nutrition. Topics include low-fat diets, the Ornish diet, vegetar