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When should kids start strength training? | One Good Question
This week’s question is more of a parenting question than a physiology question. When should parents introduce strength training? The answer is simpler than you’d think. Sebastian Brambila https://
How come some powerlifting rules make no sense?
If short lifters can use blocks under their feet in competition, why cant tall lifters use a taller bench? Thats just one example, but when you take a closer look there are definitely some things th
What one thing would make you a good business owner? | One Good Question
We've got a business question this week. What do you bring to the table as a potential business owner? What one thing would make you a better business owner than an employee?Our Wednesday guest, Ry
Ryan Thompson found his way, and you might find yours, too
Ryan Thompson is a plumber. Hes actually Jims plumber. But he didnt plan to be a plumber. After fighting through addiction, a chance moment at a gas station led to a path forward for him. Locking i
What do you want to see in your last moments? | One Good Question
Recent studies (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience) show that the brain is furious with activity in the minutes aft
Avi shares plans
Our head trainer at Third Street Barbell, Avi Lieu (https://www.instagram.com/avi.lieu), is making moves. She brings us up to date on whats next and we try to fill her in on Firesticks, AppleTVs, and
Good athletes vs Elite Athletes? | One Good Question
This weeks question from our Discord: dingleberrykumquat asked, What separates a good athlete from an elite athlete? Is it genetics, luck, discipline, and/or resources? In other words, how do
Is porn addiction real?
Weve seen people on social media, TV, etc. talk about their porn addiction. Most people nod their heads as if they believe and understand what the person is going through. Addiction is addiction, r
IIFYM or just stick to eating clean? | One Good Question
This weeks question on our Discord:WarBoyWonder asked, Thoughts on IIFYM or sticking to proper healthy foods during a cut? Its not always about Poptarts? Or is it? Sebastian Brambila https:
Do celebrities inspire cult behavior (Huberman, Diddy, etc.)?
While this is technically the 400th episode of the show, were treating it more like the faux-hundredth because weve used rewind episodes 11 times since we started. Look for something (hopefully)