The conversation discusses the controversy surrounding Imane Khelif, the winner in women's boxing at the Olympics. There are arguments about whether she should have been allowed to compete as a woman. The conversation explores the topic of hormones and their impact on sports performance. The hosts express their opinions on the matter, with one suggesting a testosterone test to determine if Imane should have been allowed to compete against women. They discuss the differences in hormone levels, fat distribution, and muscle mass between men and women, highlighting the impact on sports performance. The conversation also touches on the broader topic of gender identity and the challenges of defining gender in a binary manner.
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00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Olympics Shooting Competition
02:34 Michael Phelps' Record and Dominance in Swimming
07:20 Discussion on Hormones and Athletic Performance
16:15 Debate on Trans Athletes and Competitions
22:40 Analysis of the Imane Khelif Final Fight
28:23 The Armenian Boxer's Reaction and Fallout
30:41 Controversy Surrounding Transgender? Boxer
37:34 Challenges of Defining Gender
47:45 Inconsistency in Gender Identity
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In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss easy ways to get extra protein in your diet. Even when they are talking in only a few grams added, that adds up over numerous meals/snacks. This is a more laid back subjective/anecdotal episode this week. We hope you enjoy!
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00:00 Protein Content of Dinosaurs
06:26 Easy Ways to Add Protein to Your Diet
19:38 Incorporating Protein-Rich Foods
21:34 Managing Intolerance to Whey Protein
28:00 The Challenge of Hitting Protein Goals
30:06 Indulging in Cheat Meals: Five Guys and Crumble Cookie
36:00 The Joy of Cooking Fresh Food
38:34 Exploring Different Cooking Methods for Protein
45:25 The Convenience of Cooking with Technology
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In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the physical fitness of past US presidents. They rank the presidents based on their athletic abilities and physical appearance during their time in office.
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00:00 Introduction and Idea for the Episode
06:35 Ranking Joe Biden and Donald Trump
12:42 Assessing Barack Obama's Fitness
14:32 George W. Bush and Bill Clinton's Fitness Levels
17:14 George H.W. Bush's Athletic Past
19:09 Ronald Reagan's Fitness Level
24:44 Gerald Ford's Successful Football Career
26:31 Jimmy Carter's Hunting Skills and Fitness
46:48 The Impact of Health Issues on Presidential Ability to Serve
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In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss Stoph's prioritization of golf and how it affects his fitness routine. Stoph explains that during the warmer months, when he plays golf frequently, he focuses on maintaining his physical performance rather than intense training. He adds a few movements to improve flexibility and strength, but overall, his training is more about staying active and preventing soreness. The episode then shifts to a discussion about the high prices of bodybuilding clothing brands like GASP. The episode revolves around the topics of Joe Aesthetics, force feeding during bodybuilding prep, and the struggle to appreciate one's physique in the moment. They discuss the importance of micro and macro nutrients, the challenges of capturing physique in photos, the difference between seeing someone in person versus in photos, and the growth of men's physique in bodybuilding. They also touch on the hobbies of playing golf and sim racing, and the importance of having multiple hobbies for a fulfilling life.
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In this week’s episode, Paul will be discussing how you can alter your split/sets in order to focus on a muscle group(s) that you need to improve upon. This can vary between number of training days in the split, how many muscle groups need to be improved upon, and what set count/frequency could be utilized to improve on those muscle groups
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In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the recent winners of beauty pageants, including Miss Alabama and Miss Maryland, and the controversy surrounding their victories. They argue that the pageant circuit should focus on promoting physical health and rewarding women for their natural attributes. Paul and Stoph discuss various topics including transgender issues, population concerns, and the difference in size and strength between individuals. They also mention Eddie Hall's recent fight and the impact of weight and size in combat sports. Overall, the conversation explores the intersection of biology, privilege, and societal issues.
In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss Paul’s official opinion on the RP Hypertrophy Strength App. Then they discuss a controversial idea around the Mr Olympia competition that Patrick Bet David had in December 2023 around the time of the 2023 Olympia.
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In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the RP Fitness app and its features. They explore the workout tracking capabilities, the customization options, and the integration of AI in the app. They also touch on the pricing and value of the app compared to hiring a personal coach.
In this week's episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the recent Ryan Garcia controversy in him failing his drug tests before and after his fight. The main porportion of the episode is about more ‘niche’ sets/reps that many people in fitness may not know about, like MYO-Reps and cluster sets. Straight sets are well known but rarely used anymore. Are they the simple key to more progress that people are forgetting about?
In this week's episode, Paul and staff discuss what the best grocery chains are for purchasing food on a meal plan and or bodybuilding. Afterward, Paul talks about a new gym opening up in Charlotte that lots of bodybuilders are very excited about.
In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss where the Mr. Olympia winners are today. They start with the first ever Mr. Olympia winner and work to modern day winners.
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In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss their own personal ‘icks’ with gyms and what issues they find sometimes depending on what the gym has to offer, location, equipment, etc. They also discuss Paul’s new gym he is going to. The one and only Fitness Factory. Sit back and enjoy Paul and Stoph just chatting away!
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In this week’s episode,, Paul and Stoph discuss the results of the Arnold UK competition and the surprises in the men's physique category. They also delve into the topic of pre-workout supplements, sharing their personal preferences and discussing affordable options. Additionally, they touch on the pricing and profit margins of pre-workout supplements in the market. In this part of the conversation, Paul and Stoph discuss their experiences shopping for supplements and finding deals on pre-workouts. They also review the current pre-workout they are using and discuss the criteria for a good pre-workout. They also discuss the worst-tasting pre-workouts and evaluate different pre-workout formulations. They then explore EAA and BCAA supplements. They share their thoughts on various supplement brands, including Redcon1, and discuss the drawbacks of Redcon1's marketing approach. Finally, they mention the possibility of future episodes focusing on specific supplements.
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In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the Arnold Classic UK. They also discuss the take-aways that Paul had from the recent Carolina Pro Seminar where he got to hear the insights of some of the top pros in Mens Physique and Classic Physique. They then dive into how science has evolved overtime and why not to listen to old bodybuilders explaining what they did to gain muscle in the 70s and 80s.
In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the 2024 Arnold Classic results. They review the Mens Open and Mens Physique divisions and what their thoughts are!
In this week’s episode, Paul and Stoph discuss the 2024 Arnold Classic results. As of recording, final results came in for just Classic Physique. The winner this year was somewhat of a surprise in a good way! Tune in and let us know your thoughts.
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In this episode, Paul discusses various topics related to the mental side effects of anabolics and how to deal with them. Additionally, Paul offers suggestions for changing diet and training approaches to destroy the plateau you are experiencing.
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00:00
Introduction and Topics
01:28
Mental Side Effects of Anabolics
13:07
Dealing with Irritability and Anger
23:27
Breaking Through Plateaus
32:16
Changing Diet and Training
40:08
Changing Gym Atmosphere
42:24
Mock Prep and Trying New Approaches
44:21
Conclusion and Call to Action
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In this week's episode, Paul and Stoph discuss various aspects of bodybuilding competitions and the influence of fitness influencer Bradley Martin. They explore the emotions and personal offense that can arise when competitors lose, as well as the potential manipulation that may occur in these competitions. The conversation touches on Bradley's journey and his controversial statements, including his belief that he could take on professional fighters. They also delve into the phenomenon of Invisible Lat Syndrome and the humor of ego lifters and fake martial arts.
