Squat shoes, belts, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves. There is a deceiving amount of equipment involved in the world of Raw Powerlifting. How should you go about choosing the equipment that is appropriate for you without breaking the bank? Is there a...

Do you control your sport or does your sport control you? In this episode of Physiology and Philosophy Ben, Ryan, and Jake discuss how sport and serious competition have the potential to dominate our lives. Is this an inevitable consequence of "giving...

We’ve been waiting a long time for this one… Finally, on our second-to-last stop of the De Novo Lift & Chill Tour, Matt Gary and Sioux-z Hartwing-Gary of SSPT were kind enough to welcome us into their home for a truly epic podcast. After...

With the Arnold Sports Festival now past, Ryan, Ben, and Jacob reflect on some wise words uttered by Matt Gary behind the scenes of the powerlifting stage. As Ryan prepared for his second attempt on bench, he made a brief comment about 'making weight'...

In this edition of physiology and philosophy, Ben, Ryan, and Jacob discuss coach-a-bility and non-traditional education in fitness. Everyone has a different style of learning and perhaps it is time for our industry to devise an educational model that...

Former Powerlifting Lone-Wolf, LS McClain came by the De Novo Headquarters to talk about the importance of community in this week's podcast. Listen as we discuss the benefits of a close-knit community, powerlifting as a team sport, and the bigger...

Another randomcast coming your way! This time, both Katie Rutherford and Jorge Rosado stop by the De Novo Headquarters for some Physiology and Philosophy action.  Listen as we discuss some important topics including female entrepreneurship in the...

Knowledge of Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) has spread like wildfire through the fitness community over the past year and has really put an emphasis on smart programming for strength athletes. While most are familiar with the concept of DUP and...

In this holiday edition of Physiology and Philosophy, Ryan and Jacob go "rapid-fire" through some trending topics in the fitness world. Can you keep up?

On this special edition of Physiology and Philosophy, De Novo Nutrition Creative Director, Brandon Wells, and Brand Manager, Anna Wilder, join Ben and Ryan to discuss some of the unique challenges and frustrating issues presented to...