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Building Lifelong Athletes

by Jordan Rennicke, MD

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S1: The Data That Proves LDL Causes Heart Disease

October 20, 2026 · 22 min

In this episode, I try to cut through the noise of the cholesterol debate and walk through 150 years of vascular science. From ancient mummies to modern genetics, we examine how lipidology reached its consensus, the response-to-retention…
S1: Ancel Keys and His (in)famous legacy

October 13, 2026 · 16 min

Was Ancel Keys a visionary pioneer of preventive cardiology or the villain who triggered our metabolic health crisis? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the real science, the controversial 1953 graph, hidden trial data, and sugar…
S1: Lipidology 101

October 6, 2026 · 18 min

In this episode, I break down the underlying science of cholesterol, lipoproteins, and heart disease. We'll cut through the online noise and examine how cholesterol actually moves through your bloodstream, why particle count (ApoB) matters…
New Season: Cholesterol Controversies (Trailer)

August 26, 2026 · 2 min
BLA 180: Choosing the right lipid lowering medication

May 19, 2026 · 29 min

Welcome back to the trenches! In our final breakdown of the 2026 ACC/AHA lipid guidelines, we are unpacking the pharmacology toolbox. From statins and ezetimibe to PCSK9 inhibitors and the nuances of side effects like SAMS, I want to give…

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BLA 179: How to Actually Use the New Lipid Guidelines (Part 3)

May 14, 2026 · 37 min

In this episode, I'm breaking down sections 4.2.3 through 4.2.10 of the dense ACC/AHA dyslipidemia guidelines so you don't have to. We'll cut through the noise on the new PREVENT equations, risk enhancers, imaging, and algorithms for…
BLA 178: How To Treat Dyslipidemia With Lifestyle

May 5, 2026 · 12 min

In this video, we break down the 2026 guidelines for lipid-lowering lifestyle treatments. From the minimalist vs. optimizer diet approach to exercise dosing and managing supplements, let's equip you with actionable tools for the primary…
BLA 177: ApoB, Lp(a), and the new era of screening

April 28, 2026 · 25 min

In this video we'll talk about the Evaluation and Diagnosis Section from the 2026 ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines. Stop stressing over every health detail & start living! My FREE 'Necessary Nine' PDF cuts through the noise, giving you the…
BLA 176: ACSM Resistance Training Position Stand

April 22, 2026 · 31 min

As front-line clinicians, we constantly face confusion around exercise advice. Today, we are cutting through the noise with the massive 2026 ACSM Position Stand on resistance training. We unpack the practical, evidence-informed frameworks…
BLA 175: If You're Paralyzed By Which Diet Is "Best", This Podcast Was Literally Made For You

April 14, 2026 · 9 min

Feeling overwhelmed by the "perfect diet" wars? From carnivore to raw vegan, social media is a chaotic mess of conflicting advice. In this episode, we'll break down the common denominators of healthy eating and why your lifestyle, culture…
BLA 174: The New ACC/AHA Lipid Guidelines

April 7, 2026 · 25 min

The ACC and AHA just dropped a massive 123-page clinical practice guideline on the management of dyslipidemia, fundamentally shifting how we approach cardiovascular risk in primary care. From retiring the pooled cohort equations in favor…
BLA 173: Is Fruit Actually Bad For You?

March 31, 2026 · 21 min

Is fruit actually evil? Today, we're taking a step back to look at a viral claim that eating grapes will destroy your brain and cause dementia. As per usual... some nuance is required. Stop stressing over every health detail & start…

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About the show

The Building Lifelong Athletes Podcast has one simple goal... to help keep you active and healthy for life. Whether you are a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, or just a weekend warrior, this podcast will help you be at your best by delivering practical and actionable information. From cholesterol management to exercise programming, this podcast covers every topic any lifelong athlete needs to know about. Jordan Rennicke, MD is a dual board certified physician in Family and Sports Medicine, has worked with thousands of athletes from all walks of life, and has a passion for learning, teaching, and helping people achieve their goals.