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

Grant and Heavey discuss probiotics once again, this time around they dig into the effect of probiotics on seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies have become a much bigger issue in recent years and it’s good that explore all treatment options. Will probiotics pass the test? Let’s find out...

In this episode, Grant and Heavey interview LA-based trainers Eric and Chris Martinez, owners of Dynamic Duo Training. They talk about life coaching and mentorship. They're also authors of the book The New Era of Fitness: 8 Proven Habits to Double Your Strength, Sexiness, Energy, Health, and Live a Well-Balanced Dynamic Lifestyle.

Today Grant and Heavey discuss caffeine tolerance and abstinence.  Heavey is actually in the middle of a caffeine abstinence period so he feels a little bit flat. Find out his reason for doing this as well as their thoughts on the way people should be drinking coffee. Plus, the duo talks a little about alcohol and chicken sandwiches!

Grant and Heavey are joined today by Ben Harris and Michael Giangregorio, founders of the Nickel & Dime Supplement Club, as they talk about the business of supplements and what specifically makes them different. Also, they tackle the issue of sperm count.

This week, Grant and Heavey cover a topic we often hear a lot of conflicting information about - breakfast. Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Other say skip breakfast so you consume less calories throughout the day. So which is it?  Listen in as they comb through scientific literature to shed light on this. Plus, let’s find out whether compressions tights really work or not.

Grant and Heavey tackle the issue of high salt intake. The human body actually needs salt to maintain life but why is salt associated with high blood pressure and other health concerns? How much salt do you really need per day? Listen in to find out!

In today’s episode, Grant and Heavey discuss occlusion training, also commonly known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training. Is it a hack? Maybe. But there is good evidence showing the benefits of restricting your blood flow during training (ask the NCAA guys).

Grant and Heavey tackle the concept of losing fat and gaining muscle simultaneously. Is this actually possible? Or does losing weight automatically mean you’re shedding off muscles too? Listen in and find out how resistance training, HIIT, and nutrition specifically play a part in this whole complicated process.

In today’s episode, Grant and Heavey discuss how much protein the body needs. Is having too much protein bad? What if you eat too little of it? Listen in as they dish out a couple of studies around protein intake. They also talk about State and Liberty Athletic Fit Dress Shirts where they will give their honest, unbiased review.  Be sure to use code strengthandscotch at checkout to get 10% off your order.

Grant and Heavey take a dive into metabolism and the different factors that cause it to slow down. Do you feel like you're no longer burning calories as much as you used to?  Then you probably blame it on your metabolism slowing down. Listen in to better understand how this whole thing actually works!

In this episode, Grant and Heavey talk about how probiotics can actually help athletes in mitigating the negative effects of intense exercise. They’re also throwing in a mixed bag of topics related to basketball, cool wireless AirPods, and swallowing balloons for weight loss.

Grant and Heavey discuss technology, specifically, how accurate fitness watches really are, the role of technology in addressing healthcare issues, and which brands win the best and worst fitness watches in the market today based on a Stanford study that seeks to validate the data generated by these devices.

Grant and Heavey discuss the idea of incorporating periodization in your training program and how this is basically superior to a non-periodized program. What is periodization in the first place? If you feel you’ve hit plateau in your training, or you’re aiming for muscle hypertrophy, or you simply want to ramp up your training to the next level, listen in to this episode.

Grant and Heavey discuss supplements and the safety of taking them considering there is no regulation on the use of these or how they’re manufactured for that matter. Are they really, truly healthy? Is it safe to use them? What measures can you use to test the effectiveness and safety of a product? All these and more in this episode.

Grant and Heavey discuss the second half of their test results from the DUTCH hormone testing they've recently run. Today, they specifically cover topics relating to melatonin and cortisol levels and how they’re correlated with sleep, stress, and energy. Finally, find out what treatment plan Heavey has in store for Grant and whether he’s willing to commit to it. Fingers crossed.

This is the first of this two-part episode as Grant and Heavey discuss a hormone test they've recently conducted to shed light on some energy issues. This episode specifically covers the sex hormone component of the test and the next episode will dig into the adrenal function component of the test.

Grant and Heavey discuss how exposure to cold temperature can actually contribute to loss of body fat. Does it work? Is it hackworthy? Is it the ultimate long-term solution to weight loss and fitness? Let’s dig in to find out!

In today's episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Julian as they discuss a variety of topics. First, they evaluate the latest devices that desire to follow the footsteps of Uber and Keurig. Find out if they've meet such standards in the "keurigification" of things. Second, they share their insights into the idea of ROMWOD as well as their personal experiences. Lastly, they’re sharing some recommendations on how you can explore scotch and other spirits without breaking the bank.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey talk about marathons as the ultimate marker of health (or is it?) as well as their thoughts on cleanses, weight loss, chronic toxicity and supplementation.

In this episode, Grant and Heavey are doing something Heavey has been wanting to do for some time now - get inside a float tank! Originally called a sensory deprivation tank, a float tank is a room filled with Epsom salt-dosed water and these guys are going to share with us their thoughts and feelings during and after this whole experience.