Today’s episode begins with a discussion about the very predictable scandal that rocked Fat Bear Week. After that, Greg presents a segment about accommodating resistance (that is, training with bands and chains). Greg digs into the available research and explains why accommodating resistance is beneficial for power development and explosive muscle actions, while failing to meaningfully impact maximal strength. That’s followed by Eric’s segment that clears up some misconceptions about the actual net energy cost of exercise. He explores how physical activity impacts total daily energy expenditure, describes some key characteristics that influence inter-individual differences in the net energy cost of exercise, and explains why and how to estimate the net energy cost of exercise using a new tool developed by the Stronger By Science team. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.CoachingGet personalized training and nutrition plans from our expect coaches: Learn more hereMASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)New SBS article by Cameron Gill (Neck Strength Training: Are Deadlifts And Shrugs Enough?) (3:24)https://www.strongerbyscience.com/neck-strength-training/Fat Bear Week Controversy: Completely and Totally Vindicated (6:22) Increase explosiveness with ONE WEIRD TRICK (10:42)Background info about accommodating resistance (bands and chains) (10:56)Meta-analysis: Do bands and chains increase maximal strength? (17:36)https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2018/11000/effects_of_variable_resistance_training_on_maximal.36.aspxAn overview on key determinants of maximal strength versus jump height (19:42)Band Study #1: Shi et al (28:06)https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360260644_Effects_of_variable_resistance_training_within_complex_training_on_neuromuscular_adaptations_in_collegiate_basketball_playersBand Study #2: Katushabe and Kramer (32:07)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7449328/pdf/ijes-13-4-950.pdfBand Study #3: Joy et al (32:40)https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2016/08000/Elastic_Bands_as_a_Component_of_Periodized.2.aspxBand Study #4: Andersen et al (34:03)https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2015/10000/Elastic_Bands_in_Combination_With_Free_Weights_in.33.aspxSummarizing the available evidence (35:27)Conclusions and practical applications (37:49) What’s the actual energy cost of exercise? (47:55)What is exercise energy compensation? (48:36)Cardio is less effective for fat loss than mathematically predicted (48:51)https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2021/10000/Effect_of_Aerobic_Exercise_induced_Weight_Loss_on.15.aspxAdditive versus constrained models of total daily energy expenditure (52:54)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26832439/The relationship between biological sex and exercise energy compensation (1:01:44)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34453886/The relationship between physical activity level and exercise energy compensation (1:02:17)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26832439/The relationship between energy balance and exercise energy compensation (1:03:06)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34334719/The relationship between BMI and exercise energy compensation (1:05:09)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34453886/The utility of estimating the net added energy cost of exercise (1:15:20)How to us