In this episode we review a paper on wether or not cannabis can improve athletic performance.High-level summary of Cannabis [2:57]Cannabis and exercise performance [11:18]Affects on chronic users [15:08]Affects on sick users [17:37]Effects on Healthy users [23:52]Why are elite athletes using cannabis [27:19]Effects on sleep and anxiety [30:32]Can cannabis improve or prevent muscle pain and inflammation [33:29]Can cannabis help with concussion Thank you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!https://discord.gg/[email protected]: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Welcome to the VO2 Lounge. In this episode, I will be discussing how fast we lose muscle when we stop training.Effects of bed rest on muscle mass [2:45]Effects of two months of no weight lifting on muscle mass [6:35]How much muscle do we lose with two weeks off [9:45]How much muscle can you keep by training intermittently [12:35]The effect of a reduced training volume on muscle mass and strength [16:50]Is muscle memory real and if so how does it work [21:00]Thank you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!https://discord.gg/[email protected]: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

What is ozempic [02:32]How Ozempic works [3:51]Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance in Adults With Overweight or Obesity [8:31]Wegovy (semaglutide): a new weight loss drug for chronic weight management [14:00]What is the cost of Wegovy [16:47]What are the side effects [23:20]https://discord.gg/[email protected]: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Most Productive Way To Build Muscle in the GymIn this episode Principles of strength training [2:30]Training frequency and volume [6:35]How much weight and how many reps [13:02]What is better compound or isolation exercises [16:40]What is better free weights vs machines [19:00]How much range of motion should we be using [23:35]Bilateral and unilateral exercises which is better & full body vs split workouts [27:00]Can I build muscle with bodyweight exercises [29:40]How long should I rest between sets and do supersets and drop sets work [31:45]How to Maintain Muscle [34:40]Should you warm up and stretch at the beginning of your workout [36:55]Building the most productive workout plan for building muscle [40:20]https://discord.gg/[email protected]: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

Welcome to the VO2Lounge, the podcast dedicated to delivering the science on today's trending fitness topics, saving you valuable time from endless internet scrolling. Today we will be looking at What are the most effective training intervals HIIT science.The Scientific Basis for High-Intensity Interval TrainingEffects of different interval-training programs on cycling time-trial performanceAdaptations to aerobic interval trainingIs there an Optimal Training Intensity for Enhancing VO2MaxTabata training: and how it's one of the most energetically effective high-intensity intermittent training methodshttps://discord.gg/[email protected] you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!Disclaimers: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

How to get lean and stay lean.In this episode How to succeed in weight loss and weight loss management [1:29]What makes up weight loss, what is a calorie and are all calories created equal  [9:18]Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and how it affects weight loss [22:15]Biology's response to dieting: the impetus for weight regain [29:15]How energy expenditure changes with weight loss [42:45]Weigh loss and weigh maintenance tools [48:00]Supplements for weight loss [54:00]https://discord.gg/[email protected]: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention refranced to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In this episode, I go into the science around How Much Muscle Can You Build With & Without Steroids & The Side EffectsHistory of steroids [00:44]How much muscle can natural bodybuilders gain [2:33]What are steroids and what are some examples [8:43]Steroid dosages [16:00]The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Normal Men [18:39]Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men (body composition and fat-free mass) [26:55]The side effects of steroids [37:11]Steroid side effects in women [54;23]Discord - https://discord.gg/cnU3U5zCFwFor more content like this, explore my previous episodes and consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. Share your thoughts or suggest future topics at [email protected] or in the VO2Louge discord server. Links below. Thank you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!Disclaimers: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

In this episode:Why you should be fueling with carbohydrates [4:24]How much glucose can our body store [10:00]Optimal glucose-fructose ration [11:40]How to make your homemade sports drink [17:30]For more content like this, explore my previous episodes and consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. Share your thoughts or suggest future topics at [email protected] or in the VO2Louge discord server. Links below. Thank you for tuning in – until next time its goodbye! join my discord server https://discord.gg/cnU3U5zCFw

Optimizing Performance: Leaving Zwift, TrainerRoad, and Wahoo Training Plans Behind.In this episode, I talk aboutIn defence of Trainer Road and Zwift [3:43]How you should build a training plan and how Zwift and Trainer Road build a training plan [5:26]How long should a training plan be [10:00]How much volume should you be doing [14:47]The problem with ramp tests and too much intensity [28:00]Join my Discord https://discord.gg/cnU3U5zCFwFor more content like this, explore my previous episodes and consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. Share your thoughts or suggest future topics at [email protected] you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!

Unpacking the Physiological Demands of Rugby World Cup FinalistsIn this episode Positional charecterisation [3:30]Body composition of rugby players [5:00]Physiological and metabolic demands [12:15]Muscle damage [14:00]Substrate requirements [17:50]Re-fueling post-match [21:45]Join my Discord https://discord.gg/cnU3U5zCFwFor more content like this, explore my previous episodes and consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. Share your thoughts or suggest future topics at [email protected] you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!