Hammer and Chisel Performance Podcast Folgen

There are so many tribes, false narratives and a vast array of misinformation floating around. I think it all stems from what I discuss in this video.

Alec Blenis is an elite hybrid athlete, strength and conditioning coach, and endurance competitor known for pushing the boundaries of strength, muscularity, and endurance performance. A former world record holder in the Murph Challenge, Alec has completed over 50 ultramarathons and 50 elite Spartan races while maintaining an impressive physique and strength. With over a decade of coaching experience, he has helped thousands of athletes improve their performance and is the creator of the Sex and Zombies training program on TrainHeroic. Alec is a leading voice in the hybrid training movement, challenging conventional fitness wisdom and demonstrating what's possible when strength and endurance collide.

You sent in your questions and Paul Romzek and I answered them at length!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:15 Can you maintain fertility while on TRT?7:21 Do enhanced lifters need more micronutrients?11:40 Is NoSalt a good way to increase potassium intake?13:59 Should you continue an anabolic cycle when sick?15:42 How do you build bigger shoulders without heavy overhead pressing?17:17 Are weekly refeeds beneficial during a fat loss diet?22:51 Why do high-carb meals cause hypoglycemia after dieting?25:49 Should you hire a coach when starting TRT?30:00 Can a calorie surplus become maintenance during a bulk?33:39 Is TRT appropriate with hemochromatosis and low free testosterone?40:35 Is glutamine supplementation worthwhile without digestive issues?42:35 Are deloads necessary, and how should you implement them?49:03 How would you build a coaching business from zero in 90 days?58:37 What is the optimal fiber supplementation protocol?1:01:33 How much training volume is considered junk volume?1:03:53 How does extreme height and body mass change training and nutrition?1:09:34 How does low estradiol affect IGF-1 levels?1:11:46 Should you lower elevated estrogen if you have no symptoms?1:16:19 Can a fat loss diet extend beyond 20 weeks?1:18:36 Should you increase calories if you feel fatigued on rest days?1:21:30 Is long-term GLP-1 use a good strategy?1:26:25 Outro