Fatigue Mechanisms, HIIT Programming, and Sex Disparities in Research

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric revisit the topic of buffering supplements and fatigue as Eric presents a Research Review about the mechanisms driving neuromuscular fatigue. After that, Greg discusses his cover story from the most recent issue of the MASS Research Review, which is also available at strongerbyscience.com. In the article, Greg explores under-representation of female participants within strength, hypertrophy, and supplement research. The discussion covers the extent of the disparity, the surprising observation that the gap is getting worse over time, and how this research imbalance impacts training and nutrition recommendations for female lifters. Next, Eric shares a Coach’s Corner segment about programming high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT) for lifters. Finally, to close out the show, Eric and Greg share some music and video game recommendations. SUPPORT THE PODCASTReceive our Research Spotlight newsletter, and check out our Facebook group and subreddit.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.MASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.Bulk SupplementsFinally, next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)Road to the Stage / Road to Athens (1:26)Feats of Strength (6:53)Antonino PizzolatoResearch Review: Fatigue mechanisms (8:32)Lactic Acid and Exercise PerformancePeripheral fatigue: new mechanistic insights from recent technologiesNeural Contributions to Muscle Fatigue: From the Brain to the Muscle and Back AgainPhosphate and acidosis act synergistically to depress peak power in rat muscle fibersThe major challenges (and low success rates) of mechanistic speculation (23:07)SBS Article Discussion: Where are all the Female Participants in Strength, Hypertrophy, and Supplement Research? (29:32)Where Are All The Female Participants In Strength, Hypertrophy, And Supplement Research?Strength And Physique Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Master ListDo findings from male participants typically generalize to female participants? (42:25)Why more research with female participants is needed (53:27)Coach’s Corner: HIIT programming (59:27)High-intensity interval training for health benefits and care of cardiac diseases - The key to an efficient exercise protocolEndurance Training Intensity Does Not Mediate Interference to Maximal Lower-Body Strength Gain during Short-Term Concurrent TrainingCentral and peripheral fatigue following non-exhaustive and exhaustive exercise of disparate metabolic demandsExercise-induced muscle damage following a bout of sport specific repeated sprintsClarification about sex disparities in research (1:16:12)To Play Us Out: The Black Keys, Hill Country Blues, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus (1:24:52)Hill country blues
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