Iron Culture presented by MASS
Iron Culture presented by MASS
MASS Research Review
Ep 376 - Weight Loss Resistance
1 hour 6 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 1:54 pm.
Introduction07:09 Tracking errors and energy absorption22:21 Myths and realities related to medical conditions50:48 Metabolic adaptation & exercise energy compensation56:36 Weight loss friction as a spectrum
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Join us for a rare Iron Culture episode with co-hosts who are not only on the same continent, but actually in the same ROOM. Helms and Trexler are in Australia for the Sports Nutrition Association Annual Conference, so they got together to record an episode about Trex's presentation topic: resistance to weight loss. Specifically, why being a true "outlier" who is resistant to weight loss efforts is quite rare, particularly when looking at the energy expenditure side of the equation.If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.comIron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners.massresearchreview.comChapters00:00 Introduction07:09 Tracking errors and energy absorption22:21 Myths and realities related to medical conditions50:48 Metabolic adaptation & exercise energy compensation56:36 Weight loss friction as a spectrum