January 16, 2020 By The Stronger By Science TeamDoping, 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…
October 3, 2019 By The Stronger By Science TeamReading Research, the Placebo Diet, Muscle Memory,...In this episode, college football makes its first ever appearance in the “Feats of Strength” segment. Then, Greg and Eric share some practical tips for evaluating and interpreting exercise and nutrition research, Eric shares a Read of the…
July 18, 2019 By The Stronger By Science TeamQ&A: Hormonal Contraceptives, Rates of Weight Loss/Weight...In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about how birth control and the menstrual cycle affect periodization, optimal rates of weight loss, adjusting calorie intake while bulking, how long it takes muscles and connective tissues to…
July 11, 2019 By The Stronger By Science TeamDrug Testing, New Supplement Research, Squat Science,...In episode 8, Greg and Eric settle the dispute about who truly started the first ever fitness podcast. They go on to discuss advancements in athlete drug testing, research pertaining to protein and overfeeding, a surprising new study…
June 13, 2019 By The Stronger By Science TeamSupplement Regulation, Steroids, and Rick Collins, Esq....In Episode 4, Eric discusses the challenges of being an ultra-elite two-sport athlete with a bad hip, and Greg shares some crazy feats of strength. Greg and Eric are joined by Rick Collins, Esq., CSCS, one of the…
May 16, 2019 By The Stronger By Science TeamCreatine, Genetics, and Dr. Peter Fitschen (Podcast...In episode 1 of the Stronger By Science Podcast, Eric and Greg explain the format of the show and set an impossibly low bar for expectations.
November 22, 2016 By Greg NuckolsThe Steroid Strength Advantage: A Theoretical ApproachThis article models the relative strength advantage you’d expect from steroid usage. Does theory match experimental and observational evidence?
July 20, 2016 By Greg NuckolsThe HMB Controversy: Better than Steroids?A couple recent studies have shown that HMB – a legal supplement – works better than moderate-dose steroids. Is it the next wonder-supplement or just hype?
April 14, 2016 By Greg NuckolsHow Much More Muscle Can You Build...It’s impossible to know exactly how much muscle someone can build drug-free, so we approached this problem probabilistically, using published data and a fair amount of math to see how much extra muscle steroids help you build, and…
September 2, 2015 By Greg NuckolsSteroids for Strength Sports: The Disappointing TruthWhat you’re getting yourself into: ~5,600 words, 18-37 minute read time Key Points: Many people think steroids make a massive (several-fold) difference in terms of competitiveness in strength sports. They are wrong. Other people (somehow) think that steroids…
November 1, 2014 By Greg NuckolsUnleash Your Inner SuperheroWhat you’re getting yourself into: -3,200 words. 8-12 minute read time. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip to the last section for the takeaways, but they may not make as much sense unless you actually read…
October 8, 2014 By Greg NuckolsThe Science of Steroids: The Physiology and...Straight-talk about steroids: They work, but maybe not for all the reasons you’d expect. Let’s talk science, psychology, and how steroids affect you.
