Scientific Strength

We'll look at a debated topic, using ICE therapy as a recovery strategy. Is using ICE therapy (cold packs) effective for muscle recovery and reducing pain? A recent study looked to answer those questi...

7 Sep 201512min

Fat burning study? This week we'll look at the true findings of the legendary Tabata Protocol. What did the study really uncover? And, what exactly was done in the exercise protocol? We'll take a clos...

31 Aug 201510min

A brand new study evaluates the potential benefits of sprint interval training (SIT) on run performance and cardiorespiratory fitness. This week on Scientific Strength.

24 Aug 20158min

Should you take creatine before or after training to maximize strength and body composition? Does timing really matter? We'll discuss what a study found out and how this really helps us in our trainin...

17 Aug 20158min

How safe is weightlifting and weight training? We'll discuss a research paper that analyzed the incidence of strength training injuries as compared to other sports and activities. A very interesting p...

10 Aug 20159min

Can Vitamin D improve our performance? Can low levels of Vitamin D impair athletic or muscle performance? We'll discuss the current research of Vitamin D on optimal performance in this week's show.

3 Aug 201510min

In this short episode, we'll look at the biomechnanical analysis of the conventional style deadlift vs sumo style. Is one more effiecient than the other and which is best for you? An older research pa...

27 Juli 20158min

What's the best time of day to train to maximize strength and performance? This has been a "burning question" and in this week's episode we discuss what a recent study revealed about time of day and p...

20 Juli 201510min