In this episode, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms explore a wide range of topics including the culture of bodybuilding, the impact of step counts on health, protein intake nuances, and the effects of various performance-enhancing drugs. They also address common misconceptions and recent research findings, providing practical insights for fitness enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:26 Who can claim to be a "Bodybuilder"

14:35 Protein Intake and Muscle Protein Synthesis

25:39 Soy Intake and Its Effects on Hormones

31:10 Step count "limits"

39:44 Clarification related to soy intake

44:32 Trex research updates & Constrained Energy Expenditure Model

56:50 Exercise energy compensation: natural vs enhanced lifters

01:04:52 Hypertrophy and Proximity to Failure: Insights from Meta-Analysis