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

Today, Grant and Heavey are joined by Adam Kadela from DexaFit, as they discuss DEXA scans, the gold standard of body composition analysis. If you want to know how much body fat you’ve lost, then this is the real deal. Referring to themselves as the “citizen’s science lab,” DexaFit is making body fat testing and measurements accessible to everyday people so you can take ownership of your own health. But first, a special shoutout to today's sponsor Health IQ. They offer the best rates for life insurance for health-conscious people, ideal for weight lifters, runners, and the likes.

As part of this month's theme on fat loss, Grant and Heavey cover nutrition for fat loss. With all the fad and extreme diets out there, can you guess which is the right one for you? Listen in as they dish out the truth about fat loss nutrition.

As a continuation of their "fat loss" theme for January, Grant and Heavey talk about using the scale as a metric to check your progress for your fat loss goal. Is it effective? They also dive into more effective ways to measure body composition. Finally, find out what the duo is drinking and why they say this relatively new single malt whisky from Islay is worth a try. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ, a life insurance company that give the best rates for the health conscious. To check if you qualify, check out their website.

Grant and Heavey discuss their top 5 supplements for fat loss and why they’re effective. But are they really effective in the first place? Listen in to find out. They also cap the show off with a review on Johnnie Walker Green Label.

For this month, each episode is going to cover a topic centered around their fat loss theme. Last week in episode 160, the boys talked about HIIT versus Steady State Cardio. This week, Heavey and Grant talk about the influence of walking on fat loss. How effective is it? Heavey presents the research and Grant brings the entertainment.

Grant and Heavey celebrate the New Year as they talk about what the ideal way to lose fat is - HIIT or the traditional steady state cardio training? The number one resolution for each new year is to lose weight or fat. So Grant and Heavey have decided to take the whole month to do a series of episodes on different topics related to fat loss. Also, they kick off their first show of the year discussing some weird life choices people do everyday.

Grant and Heavey are joined by Jens Jakob Andersen from Denmark. Jens is the Founder of RunRepeat.com, the aggregator of running shoe reviews to help you find the right running shoes for you. Take note, what’s best for others might not be the same for you. Listen in to find out how you can best pick the right pair for you.

Grant and Heavey are celebrating three years of the Strength & Scotch Podcast. In regards to longevity, they discuss how you can create your own maintenance workout routine for overall health. Heavey drove all the way across the country to see Grant and actually stay with him for a couple of months. You’re also in for a special treat as they discuss penis shape and the best whiskey Heavey has ever tasted.

Grant and Heavey are joined by celebrity/sports nutritionist Rudy Mawer, the man behind RudyMawer.com. Rudy did his master's in Exercise and Nutrition Science. Although primarily known as a female fat loss expert, his impressive portfolio of clients range from normal, everyday people to professional athletes and celebrities. Rudy tackles issues around fat loss in regards to fad or trendy diets. Do they work? What diet is the best? Find out more from the expert himself!

Grant and Heavey are joined by Robby Boyd as they discuss calisthenics and mastering pull ups. More importantly, they discuss how having the right mindset can help you achieve your goals. Robby is just 19 years old and is now in the 68-C U.S. Army, training to become a nurse.

Today, Grant and Heavey are joined by Rick Alexander, a Special Operations combat medic, the host of LionHeart Radio podcast and author of the book, Burn Your Couch, as they discuss what it’s like to run ultramarathons and what it takes to do them. Ultramarathons are painful, so why do people do them in the first place? Also, Rick dishes out some great nuggets of wisdom related to happiness and checking items off your bucket list.

Grant and Heavey discuss which is the best training program for muscle growth. Is there a rule of thumb to achieve this? Are there multiple variables to consider? They also touch on some ways to drink scotch to help you pick out the flavor and appreciate it even more.

Grant and Heavey are joined today by Brandt Beal from GetIndur.com as they discuss how blood testing can actually help people achieve their health goals. They tackle the difference between regular blood testing vs.Indur’s blood testing. Brandt gives a general overview of how their process looks like if you decide that you want to have a better understanding of what’s going on inside your body and how you can optimize your health.

Grant and Heavey are joined by Julien Pineau of StrongFit.com as they discuss how Julien seeks to shape the current culture of CrossFit that seemingly caters to only the top 1% of elite CrossFitters. Julien hopes to take care of the other 99% who consist of average people who want to do CrossFit because they simply want to feel good, be part of a strong community, and live a healthy lifestyle. This episode is packed with powerful insights from Julien about concepts such as functional movements, defining CrossFit as a training system versus CrossFit as a sport, people's mindset around pain, and most importantly, giving coaches the support they need.

In today's episode, Grant and Heavey are joined today by Coach Erwin. Currently based in Shanghai, Erwin is in town for his OPEX training. The terrific three focus their discussion on the importance of performing assessments - how it’s done, why it’s done, when it’s done, and who would benefit from them.

Grant and Heavey discuss the concept around blog training and whether it’s something you need to do to achieve fitness. They debunk crazy opinions written by a guy about blog training to finally set the records straight. Plus, they cover topics including a serious health issue where your body can attack your brain as well as how to best enjoy your glass of whiskey!

Grant and Heavey are joined by Lee Moffie and Steven Fisher, creators of State and Liberty shirts. They start off with a 30-second pitch as to what makes their product so great. A grab bag of topics for the episode today as the double duo talk about shirts, season tickets, Taylor Swift, and the Instagram diet.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey is joined by Todd Nief from Chicago. Todd owns a CrossFit gym, South Loop Strength & Conditioning and has been doing CrossFit since 2008. They discuss their motivation behind becoming great coaches, the importance of continuing education, going out of the CrossFit bubble, and some major challenges they have as coaches. Todd also dishes out some takeaways in the rehab realm of things.

Grant and Heavey focus their discussion around muscle soreness - what causes it, how it can be prevented, how it’s different from pain, and what makes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS.

Having mobility issues? Grant and Heavey talk with Shane Dowd of GotROM.com around the topic of mobility work. They tackle the difference between a shotgun approach and an application-specific program. Whether you’re a desk worker or an athletic buff, learn what types of exercises you can do to give you a better range of motion while building strength.