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Orthometria and the Future of Wellness | Gary LeBlanc, EverMe

August 18, 2026 · 39 min

In a special episode that concludes the first season of Exercise Science we invited on Gary LeBlanc, the COO and president of our title sponsor, EverMe, to discuss the future of wellness in our first-ever live taping in downtown…
5 Hours a Week: Cardio Training Guidance for Recreational Athletes

August 11, 2026 · 38 min

You’re a busy person. Career, family, social obligations and everything else. What SHOULD you be doing for your cardio if you have just five hours a week to devote to your training? What’s the proper mix of long, slow effort, interval…
Carbs vs. Keto: Fueling Optimal Performance with Louise Burke, Ph.D.

August 4, 2026 · 37 min

What’s the most efficient way to fuel human performance during endurance sports? Australian Louise Burke is one of the best-known sports nutritionists on the planet, known for her Supernova race-walking studies that showed that keto- and…
Strength Training for Older People with Ashley Gluchowski, Ph.D.

July 28, 2026 · 43 min

You have an older person in your life, or perhaps you are an older person yourself and you need that push to start strength training. This is the episode for you—because today we’re talking with Ashley Gluchowski, Ph.D., one of the most…
How Much Protein Do You Need? | Stuart Phillips, McMaster University

July 21, 2026 · 47 min

It’s no longer just the longevity bros and fitness fiends obsessing over their protein intake. So what does the science actually say about protein consumption? How much do you need, and what’s the best way to get it? In today’s episode…

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Exercise Snacks & VILPA: The Ultimate Explainer

July 14, 2026 · 27 min

A little morsel of an episode on exercise snacks and Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity, known as VILPA. Along with a handful of scientists around the world, Marty is leading research into the health benefits of short…
Mythbusting the Most-Hyped Peptides

July 7, 2026 · 43 min

Peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295 and retatrutide are among the hottest trends for optimizers, gym bros, looksmaxxers and the longevity crowd. But is it wise to inject bioactive molecules into the bloodstream that haven’t passed the…
What to Do Instead of Zone 2 | Mike Joyner, Mayo Clinic

June 30, 2026 · 48 min

If you’re a serious recreational athlete but you have a job and a life, and only five hours a week to train — what should you be doing? This week, Stu and Marty provide the answer with the help of one of the world’s foremost experts on…
Muscle Mass & Weight Loss Drugs: Overblown Fears or Justified Concerns?

June 23, 2026 · 55 min

Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro, are new weight loss drugs that actually work, helping millions around the world to feel better and become healthier. But some people are fearful of…
VO₂max: The Fifth Vital Sign

June 16, 2026 · 35 min

VO₂max is the most important metric of your overall cardiorespiratory fitness. It’s a measure of the maximal ability of your body to take in and use oxygen. But what does the number actually mean for your health and longevity? Why is it…
Brad Schoenfeld's Top 5 Strength Myths BUSTED!

June 9, 2026 · 40 min

Think you know how to build muscle? In our third episode, Martin Gibala does some mythbusting with two of the world’s most prominent experts in the science of strength development, Stuart Phillips and special guest Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, a…
Much Ado About Zone 2

June 1, 2026 · 30 min

Influencers can’t get enough of Zone 2 low-intensity training. So why did Martin Gibala publish a research paper challenging Zone 2 for the general public? In this episode, Stuart Phillips leads Marty through a critical examination of Zone…