The Stronger By Science Podcast

Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler from Stronger By Science share evidence, anecdotes, and incoherent ramblings on training, nutrition, science, and life in general. Get new episodes delivered to your podcast feed by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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May 7, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Interview: Behavior Change and Eating Habits with...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon. Topics of discussion include behavior change, how to change eating behaviors, common mistakes that dieters and nutrition coaches make, and how someone might…

April 30, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Interview with Jeff Nippard: On genetic limits,...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Jeff Nippard. Topics of discussion include genetic limits, fat-free mass index, high-frequency training, how Jeff’s training and nutrition approaches have evolved over the years, Jeff’s process…

April 16, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Interview: Gut Health with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. The discussion covered a wide range of topics related to gut health, including fiber intake, meat intake, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, probiotics, and…

April 9, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Training Frequency, Reducing Caloric Intake on...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric share a little bit of good news, followed by a Q&A segment. Topics covered include training frequency, reducing caloric intake on rest days, strength reductions during weight loss, low-calorie diets, isometric training,…

March 23, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Immune Function, Home-Based Workouts, Fat Burners, and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging impacts, with some of those impacts relating to fitness. In today’s episode, Greg and Eric discuss the small, free, easy things you can do to support normal immune function, and how to…

March 12, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Heart Rate Variability, Antagonist Stretching, and Chrononutrition...

Greg and Eric’s plans to morph the show into a political podcast have met an untimely end, but the show must go on. In today’s episode, they discuss some totally unsubstantiated claims about the coronavirus, also known as…

February 27, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Antioxidants, Injury Risk Factors, and The Conjugate...

We’re back with a new episode after a week of exhausting President’s Day and National Sticky Bun Day celebrations. In today’s episode, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along with an announcement about how to participate in a…

February 13, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Metabolic Rate, Artificial Sweeteners, Electromyography, and Non-Failure...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Greg and Eric are back with another episode. First, Greg shares some recent Feats of Strength. Next, Greg & Eric answer some listeners’ questions about topics such as resting metabolic rate prediction…

January 30, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and...

Greg and Eric are back with the second episode of Season 2, and it’s a great one. First, the guys discuss a ton of remarkable Feats of Strength from the last few weeks. Next, Greg & Eric answer…

January 16, 2020 By The Stronger By Science Team

Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia (Episode 33)

We’re back from our winter break with an excellent episode to kick off Season 2. This episode features an important update from the Game Changers cinematic universe, and some incredible feats of strength involving athletes with unbelievable longevity…

December 26, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Year in Review, Effective Reps and Antioxidants...

The final episode of the year begins with a brief recap of the wins and losses we experienced in 2019, and an announcement about our podcasting plans for 2020. After that, Greg shares some Feats of Strength, along…

December 19, 2019 By The Stronger By Science Team

Q&A: Myonuclei, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bands For Hypertrophy,...

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how the myonuclear domain theory relates to hypertrophy, sodium bicarbonate supplementation, using bands for hypertrophy training, and more. In addition, Eric defends his honor, his integrity, and his…