Strength And Scotch Podcast: Training / Nutrition / Health / Fitness / Scotch

Grant and Heavey sit down with David Tao of BarBend.com as they chat about the world of strength sports, its origin, and how it is gaining popularity. They also begin a new Scotch month with Glenmorangie, which is a must-try especially if you’re still new to drinking scotch.

Grant and Heavey discuss the things in your diet that can unknowingly mess you up. They discuss some environmental factors that can affect your diet as well as the average number of food choices people make daily.  All this and more – including awesome barbecue tips from the BBQ enthusiasts themselves!

Today, Grant and Heavey discuss the power of journaling with Lachlan Rowston, host of The Mind Muscle Project Podcast. He is also the author of The Training Journal. Plus, more information about Laphroaig, specifically, about the region where it’s made.

Grant and Heavey talk about Electrical Stimulation (ESTIM) devices. They claim they could enhance muscle recovery but does it actually work? Or is this all just total BS? Plus, learn more about the different Laphroaig bottles as Grant gives a quick review of each.

Grant and Heavey chat about the effect of lifting on depression. Also, find out which major health conditions tend to be worse for millennials. Plus, they have a new segment on the show where they feature a specific whiskey for you to enjoy with them and learn about.

Grant and Heavey tackle a listener's question about Stevia, a plant-based natural sweetener. Is it a better alternative to other artificial sweeteners? What about Xylitol? All this and more on today’s sweet topic on sweeteners.

Heavey is going solo today as he addresses a listener's question posted on the Strength & Scotch Instagram channel. Jeff asks about tart cherry juice/capsules. Does it play a role in recovery from inflammation?

Grant and Heavey talk about stretching and foam rolling. They tackle a question from Dale from Botswana who is curious about whether you should be stretching before or after running. Does it reduce muscle soreness? Or should it be done as a standard activity on the day of the training to improve mobility or flexibility?

Grant and Heavey tackle a listener's question about electrolytes. Is consuming too much good or bad? Will drinking an electrolyte supplement replace the benefits of water? Or is also consuming too much water dangerous to one’s health? All this and more (plus Grant’s Bushwacker recipe) in our episode today!

This week Grant and Heavey chat about the effects of exercise, sleep and daily screen time on child development. What's the sweet spot for a healthy happy kid? Tune in to hear what the research says.

Grant and Heavey tackle a listener's question regarding postural aids for sleeping such as specialized pillows. He thinks it's a load of bollocks. So are these helpful in getting better sleep and improving posture?

This week Grant and Heavey devote an entire episode to the topic of sleep and cognitive function. Among other things, Heavey shares some pretty alarming statistics related to lack of sleep in medical professionals.

Grant and Heavey take a look at some new studies about the differences between men and women in terms of protein and strength training.

Grant and Heavey are covering macros today, again – always great to cover macros! They take on a couple studies concerning the effect of healthy snacking on weight loss and the difference between having an unprocessed vs. a processed diet. They also touch on how cooking may just be what you need to shed off those pounds.

Grant and Heavey are joined today by Charlie Merrill, from MPerformance.com, as they chat about pain. Is it real? Or just in your head? The brain may have a very powerful role in this so listen in to find out more!

This week, Grant and Heavey are taking a “Strength & Scotch” look at collagen supplementation. Does it really work?

Grant and Heavey dive into a listener’s question about binaural beat stimulation and its effect on sleep, cognition, and reducing anxiety. What is it in the first place? Heavey dishes out a few studies related to this interesting technology. The duo also give their take on the rise of genetically modified salmon!

Grant and Heavey talk about fiber, the types of fiber and the effects of fiber on people’s health. We often hear people saying that fiber is super beneficial, so how much fiber should you really be consuming everyday?

Grant and Heavey discuss the fate of whole grains.  Are they actually super healthy and a necessary part of your diet? How do they compare with white bread and white rice? Whole grains and whole wheat – are they the same? What is their impact on weight loss and weight management? All these and more on our episode today!

Today, Grant and Heavey are joined by Mark Rippetoe, a strength training coach and author of the books Starting Strength and Strong Enough, to name a couple. This is a must-listen episode if you’re looking to increase your strength. There’s a difference between training and exercise – find out which of the two you think you’re doing and which one you’re actually doing. It’s all about simplicity!