In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavey shares the research on diet breaks for fat loss.   The boys also announce a big change to the podcast format.  Finally, they touch on the mental health and stress levels of high-level athletes such as Simone Biles...and how the last year has affected all of us. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

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SS 315 - Diet Breaks for Fat Loss- Yay or Nay?

In this episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant shares his journey of losing over 30 pounds in the last 7 months.  Addressing his 4 pillars of health, Coach Heavey walks through Grant’s progress and success.   The boys also answer a listener question about the 75 Hard Challenge.  Is it worth it?  Is it really about mental toughness or marketing genius? If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 314 - How Grant Lost 30 Pounds of Fat… And A Debate Over the 75 Hard Challenge

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss nature vs nurture: Is willpower genetic and thus preordained at birth?  The boys also debate who has the most willpower between the two of them. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?  

SS 313 - Is Willpower Genetic?

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey discusses the #1 reason why people struggle with fat loss- it’s not what you think!   Grant also shares his recent success with fat loss, a memorable 9-mile run and a sneak peek at this month’s whiskey club selection. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 312 - The #1 Reason People Fail to Lose Weight

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey chat about concurrent training: the combination of weight training and cardio.   Does cardio interfere with strength gains?  What’s the ideal workout order, recovery period and frequency of training when combining strength and cardio?  Tune in to hear what the research says ...and to hear about the boys’ recent adventures with The Botanist Gin.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?  

SS 311 - Concurrent Training: What Happens When You Mix Cardio and Lifting

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Coach Nicole of Evidence Based Athlete to answer all of Grant’s running questions.   Having recently been bit by the running bug, Grant gets advice on running shoes, how to properly increase mileage, setting running goals, form tweaks and mindset.     If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 310 - All Things Running with Coach Nicole

If you already have a caffeine habit, can you still use caffeine as an ergogenic aid for strength and strength endurance?  In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares the science on caffeine as an ergogenic aid, dosing for men vs women, and whether you should cut back on regular daily caffeine to improve pre-workout caffeine effects.  Tune in to get the scoop. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there. ?

SS 309 - How to Use Caffeine to Boost Your One Rep Max

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the science behind exercise order.  Does it matter what movements you perform first for strength vs hypertrophy?  How does an extended warmup affect training?  And what is the principle of specificity?  Tune in to hear all the details.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 308 - Are You Performing Your Lifts in the Right Order?

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavy and Grant discuss a question from listener Jim: Can you get stronger and build muscle with age?   Heavy shares the research on muscle and aging, the most powerful supplement for older athletes, and variations in protein requirements for masters athletes.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 307 - Can You Get Stronger as You Age?

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by national long cycle kettlebell champion Bill Esch.  Bill shares his tips on kettlebell training for beginner and intermediate athletes, breathing, technique work, and the mental aspect of kettlebell as a sport. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 306 - Kettlebell Training with the Kettlebell Warrior Bill Esch

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss various fasting protocols.   Coach Heavey reviews research studies on the OMAD (one meal a day), the alternate day fating (ADF) and combination protocols.   Tune in to get the scoop on all things fasting and how Grant has fallen in love with the scale.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 305 - Alternate Fasting & One Meal A Day

What would you do if you were told you'd never lift a barbell again?  In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by EBA Coach Nicole for a special client case study.  Nicole shares the journey of client “Nakatomi” who went from emergency back surgery and a prognosis that she would never lift again, to setting all-time PR’s a year later.   This is one seriously inspirational story and we are so proud of this athlete’s determination. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?

SS 304 - Back Injury: From Being Told You’d Never Lift Again to Setting All-Time PR’s In A Year

Beer + burpees in the name of science??? In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss two studies researching the effects of mixing HIIT training and alcohol.   Tune in to find out the results of alcohol on body composition and performance. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there. ?  

SS 303 - What Happens When You Mix HIIT & Alcohol?

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the best methods for measuring body composition changes at home.  From smart scales, tape measurements, calipers and lifting progress, they cover the gamut of both fat loss and body recomposition tracking.   Heavey also helps Grant get over his hatred of the scale. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there ?.

SS 302 - How to Accurately Measure Body Comp Change at Home

In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares his new take on stress as an inflatable, flapping pillar of health.  Distressors, eustressors and how imaginary trolls can help manage your health.   It’s a wild yet brilliant ride through both Heavey’s mind AND stress management.  Buckle up!   If you like Heavey's take on health and fitness be sure to subscribe to his weekly emails where he shares his favorite tips and tricks. And if you enjoy nerding out on health and fitness with Coach Heavey, be sure to check out his main project, Evidence Based Athlete.

SS 301- How To Manage Stress & The Inflatable Pillar

A weekly podcast covering everything health and fitness… with a splash of booze. 90% of what we say is based on the latest scientific research, the rest is the scotch talking! Grant and Coach Heavey explore topics like strength training, nutrition, paleo, intermittent fasting, crossfit, building muscle, losing fat and pretty much everything else you can think of related to diet and exercise. All while enjoying a few drinks. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it via our website and we'll feature you on the show! So pour a couple fingers, throw a barbell on your back and listen up.

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