Time stamps:
1:01 Fitness podcasters: you’re on notice
3:01 Feats of strength
15:38 Research Review. “25 cups of coffee per day is not unhealthy”- any truth to this?
Study abstract
19:43 Who the hell is drinking 25 cups of coffee a day?
21:09 What happens when you turn a continuous variable into a grouped variable?
33:43 Is caffeine bad for heart health?
35:18 What’s the highest daily caffeine dose that seems to be okay?
37:52 What factors affect caffeine metabolism and the relationship between caffeine and health? (Genes, diet, hormones, etc.)
40:05 Why do lifters like caffeine so much?
42:19 Eric realizes he needs to diversify his friend network to incorporate some non-lifters
46:53 Relationship between caffeine, theacrine, and sleep issues
52:04 Research review. Do men and women experience the same performance effects from caffeine?
Study link
52:59 The gap between male research and female research in exercise science
55:37 Study design, methods, and results
1:00:06 Why this study is so important
1:07:16 Interview with Natalie Hanson
1:07:43 Recap of IPF World Bench Press Championships
1:15:20 How often does Natalie miss reps or reach failure while training?
1:16:21 Natalie formally receives permission to cuss on the podcast
1:20:23 Raw vs. equipped lifting: How much of a boost does Natalie get from her equipment?
1:21:32 How hard is it to transition from raw to equipped powerlifting? How long does it take to learn to use the equipment effectively and refine your technique?
1:26:06 Experimentation, deviating from popularized training advice, and the influence of social media
1:30:12 As a multiple-time world champion, what is Natalie’s favorite moment in powerlifting so far?
1:36:49 Why are single-ply bench press records increasing so rapidly?
1:41:39 Moving forward, does Natalie plan to compete raw, equipped, or both?
1:42:56 What is Natalie up to at Corvus Strength Co.?
1:48:37 What are some unique challenges or social pressures that women experience in strength sports?
1:54:46 The balance between body image, body weight, and strength goals
1:59:32 What are some steps that people can take to help shift attitudes and help women feel more comfortable in strength sports and other fitness communities?
2:04:42 Deciding when to bump up or down a weight class
2:09:53 Continuing the conversation with women in strength sports moving forward
2:22:15 How to stay in touch with Natalie: Corvus Strength Co. and Instagram