Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Optimal Training Volume, and Lauren Colenso-Semple

In this episode, Eric Trexler formally announces that he is a different person than Eric Helms. Greg shares some impressive feats of strength, Eric shares a Research Review segment about how antioxidants relate to nitric oxide and hypertrophy, and Greg tells us all about his new article on the concept of “effective reps.” Greg and Eric also interview Lauren Colenso-Semple, who tells us about muscle fiber types, her recent study on training volume for resistance-trained females, and the optimal Doritos flavor.

TIME STAMPS

0:00:40 Eric Trexler formally announces that he is a different person than Eric Helms

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0:09:12 Feats of Strength

0:21:30 Research Review: how antioxidants relate to nitric oxide and hypertrophy

0:47:01 Discussion about Greg’s recent Stronger By Science article on “effective reps." Article link: http://www.strongerbyscience.com/effective-reps/

1:27:06 “Hard sets” and training to failure

1:43:59 To play us out: an update on Ohio State trademarking the word “THE”

1:46:04 Interview with Lauren Colenso-Semple

1:47:45 Lauren’s recent study on training volume in resistance-trained females

2:12:54 Lauren’s research on muscle fiber types

2:39:51 Completely useless discussion on wine tasting certifications

2:45:03 Does Lauren believe in any specific training or nutrition strategies that lack supporting research, or that directly oppose the existing research findings?

2:50:32 Where can people find Lauren Colenso-Semple online?

2:51:58 Completely useless discussion on social media, snack foods, and Shrek ketchup

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