Podcasts by Strength

SS 174 - The Crazy Perks of Chewing Gum from 2018-04-10T04:30

Grant and Heavey talk about the health benefits of chewing gum and you just might be surprised at how it has more pros than you actually think. Whether you should...

SS 173 - Is Metabolic Damage Real And If So, How Do You Fix It? from 2018-04-03T04:30

Grant and Heavey discuss the answer to a listener's question about what metabolic damage is and whether you can repair it or not. Interestingly, the theme around all this is that sometimes you n...

SS 172 - How Much Do You Need to Drink to Stay Hydrated? from 2018-03-27T04:30

Today's episode is unique as Heavey is joined by Grant straight from the bathtub. So here's the good news: Grant is back!

He's gone back to Crossfit (which Heavey thought would never happ...

SS 171 - Training In Your Garage and End of Three Fitness from 2018-03-20T04:30

Grant and Heavey are joined by Jerred Moon, founder of two daily fitness programming companies End of Three Fitness and Listen

SS 170 - Does Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Do Anything? from 2018-03-13T04:30

In this episode, Grant and Heavey investigate whether apple cider vinegar really does have health benefits. So many good things have been said about apple cider vinegar, but are these claims bac...

SS 169 - Which is More Nutritious: Frozen vs. Fresh vs. Canned Fruits And Veggies from 2018-03-06T05:30

Grant and Heavey discuss fruit and vegetable preparation - fresh, frozen, canned - which is healthier?  Is there a difference in nutritional value?

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SS 168 - How Different Cooking Methods Affect Your Food from 2018-02-27T05:30

Grant and Heavey sit down to chat about cooking methods and how they affect micronutrients, absorption and overall health: 

Does grilling form carcinogens? 

Is microwaving bad?  Listen

SS 167 - Training During Pregnancy from 2018-02-20T05:30

Grant and Heavey are joined by Mrs. Brandon Heavey, otherwise known as Coach Nicole, as they discuss a c...

SS 166 - How To Train Smarter With Data ft. Justin Roethlingshoefer&Devan McConnell from 2018-02-13T10:00

With all of the data on sports science available today ? health apps, heart monitors, Apple watch, etc. ? problem is that people don’t really know how to navigate...

SS 165 - Measuring Body Fat w/ Adam from DexaFit from 2018-02-06T11:00

Today, Grant and Heavey are joined by Adam Kadela from DexaFit, as they discuss DEXA scans, the gold standard of body composition analysis. If you want to...

SS 164 - Nutrition for Fat Loss from 2018-01-30T05:00

As part of this month's theme on fat loss, Grant and Heavey cover nutrition for fat loss. With all the fad and extreme diets out there, can you guess which is the right one for you? Listen in as...

SS 163 - Can The Scale Help You Lose Fat? from 2018-01-22T16:19:58

As a continuation of their "fat loss" theme for January, Grant and Heavey talk about using the scale as a metric to check your progress for your fat loss goal. Is it effective? They also dive into ...

SS 162 - Are There Any Good Supplements for Fat Loss? from 2018-01-15T17:27:16

Grant and Heavey discuss their top 5 supplements for fat loss and why they’re effective. But are they really effective in the first place? Listen in to find out. They also cap the show off with a r...

SS 161 - Walking For Fat Loss from 2018-01-08T16:51:56

For this month, each episode is going to cover a topic centered around their fat loss theme. Last week in episode 160, the boys talked about HIIT versus Steady State Cardio. This week, Heavey and G...

SS 160 - HIIT vs Steady State Cardio For Fat Loss from 2018-01-01T20:26:03

Grant and Heavey celebrate the New Year as they talk about what the ideal way to lose fat is - HIIT or the traditional steady state cardio training? The number one resolution for each new year is t...

SS 159 - How To Pick The Best Running Shoe w/ Jens Jakob Anderson of RunRepeat.com from 2017-12-25T16:07:03

Grant and Heavey are joined by Jens Jakob Andersen from Denmark. Jens is the Founder of RunRepeat.com, the aggregator of running shoe reviews to help you find the right running shoes for you. Take ...

SS 158 - 3 Years of Strength and Scotch from 2017-12-18T18:09:33

Grant and Heavey are celebrating three years of the Strength & Scotch Podcast. In regards to longevity, they discuss how you can create your own maintenance workout routine for overall health. Heav...

SS 157 - Fat Loss with Celebrity / Sports Nutritionist Rudy Mawer from 2017-12-11T20:07:58

Grant and Heavey are joined by celebrity/sports nutritionist Rudy Mawer, the man behind RudyMawer.com. Rudy did his master's in Exercise and Nutrition Science. Although primarily known as a female ...

SS 156 - Master PullUps With Robby Boyd from 2017-12-05T01:06:52

Grant and Heavey are joined by Robby Boyd as they discuss calisthenics and mastering pull ups. More importantly, they discuss how having the right mindset can help you achieve your goals. Robby is ...

SS 155 - Ultra Runs With Rick Alexander from 2017-11-27T19:47:18

Today, Grant and Heavey are joined by Rick Alexander, a Special Operations combat medic, the host of LionHeart Radio podcast and author of the book, Burn Your Couch, as they discuss what it’s like ...

SS 154 - Training For Gains (aka- Hypertrophy) from 2017-11-20T19:31:04

Grant and Heavey discuss which is the best training program for muscle growth. Is there a rule of thumb to achieve this? Are there multiple variables to consider? They also touch on some ways to dr...

SS 153 - Indur Athlete Testing from 2017-11-13T17:25:01

Grant and Heavey are joined today by Brandt Beal from GetIndur.com as they discuss how blood testing can actually help people achieve their health goals. They tackle the difference between regular ...

SS 152 - StrongFit with Julien Pineau from 2017-11-06T16:36:45

Grant and Heavey are joined by Julien Pineau of StrongFit.com as they discuss how Julien seeks to shape the current culture of CrossFit that seemingly caters to only the top 1% of elite CrossFitter...

SS 151 - Assessment With Erwin from 2017-10-30T18:25:47

In today's episode, Grant and Heavey are joined today by Coach Erwin. Currently based in Shanghai, Erwin is in town for his OPEX training. The terrific three focus their discussion on the importanc...

SS 150 - Blog Programming from 2017-10-23T13:18:01

Grant and Heavey discuss the concept around blog training and whether it’s something you need to do to achieve fitness. They debunk crazy opinions written by a guy about blog training to finally se...

SS 149- The Guys Behind State&Liberty from 2017-10-16T20:47:43

Grant and Heavey are joined by Lee Moffie and Steven Fisher, creators of State and Liberty shirts. They start off with a 30-second pitch as to what makes their product so great. A grab bag of topic...

SS 148 - Doping and Learning with Todd from 2017-10-09T14:49:14

In this episode, Grant and Heavey is joined by Todd Nief from Chicago. Todd owns a CrossFit gym, South Loop Strength & Conditioning and has been doing CrossFit since 2008. They discuss their motiva...

SS 147 - Soreness Vs Pain- What's Ok and What's Not? from 2017-10-02T17:51:03

Grant and Heavey focus their discussion around muscle soreness - what causes it, how it can be prevented, how it’s different from pain, and what makes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or DOMS.

SS 146 - How to Get Real Results from Your Mobility with Shane Dowd of GotROM.com from 2017-09-25T19:12:35

Having mobility issues? Grant and Heavey talk with Shane Dowd of GotROM.com around the topic of mobility work. They tackle the difference between a shotgun approach and an application-specific prog...

SS 145 - Probiotics and Seasonal Allergies from 2017-09-18T18:09:18

Grant and Heavey discuss probiotics once again, this time around they dig into the effect of probiotics on seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies have become a much bigger issue in recent years and...

SS 144 - How Your Life Affects Your Training w/ Dynamic Duo Training from 2017-09-11T19:00:45

In this episode, Grant and Heavey interview LA-based trainers Eric and Chris Martinez, owners of Dynamic Duo Training. They talk about life coaching and mentorship. They're also authors of the book...

SS 143 - Do You Need A Break From Caffeine? from 2017-09-04T15:15:22

Today Grant and Heavey discuss caffeine tolerance and abstinence.  Heavey is actually in the middle of a caffeine abstinence period so he feels a little bit flat. Find out his reason for doing this...

SS 142 - Where do supplements come from with Nickel&Dime Supp Club from 2017-08-28T11:20:53

Grant and Heavey are joined today by Ben Harris and Michael Giangregorio, founders of the Nickel & Dime Supplement Club, as they talk about the business of supplements and what specifically makes t...

SS 141 - To Skip Breakfast or Not? from 2017-08-21T18:08:26

This week, Grant and Heavey cover a topic we often hear a lot of conflicting information about - breakfast. Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Other say skip breakfast so you...

SS 140 - Is Salt Really Unhealthy? from 2017-08-14T17:59:34

Grant and Heavey tackle the issue of high salt intake. The human body actually needs salt to maintain life but why is salt associated with high blood pressure and other health concerns? How much sa...

SS 139 - Occlusion Training... Silly or Science? from 2017-08-07T16:47:16

In today’s episode, Grant and Heavey discuss occlusion training, also commonly known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training. Is it a hack? Maybe. But there is good evidence showing the benefits o...

SS 138 - Can You Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time? from 2017-07-31T16:16:52

Grant and Heavey tackle the concept of losing fat and gaining muscle simultaneously. Is this actually possible? Or does losing weight automatically mean you’re shedding off muscles too? Listen in a...

SS 137 - How Much Protein Do You Need from 2017-07-24T17:10:45

In today’s episode, Grant and Heavey discuss how much protein the body needs. Is having too much protein bad? What if you eat too little of it? Listen in as they dish out a couple of studies around...

SS 136 - Do You Have A Slow Metabolism? from 2017-07-17T17:08:31

Grant and Heavey take a dive into metabolism and the different factors that cause it to slow down. Do you feel like you're no longer burning calories as much as you used to?  Then you probably blam...

SS 135 - Probiotics For Athletes from 2017-07-10T16:49:05

In this episode, Grant and Heavey talk about how probiotics can actually help athletes in mitigating the negative effects of intense exercise. They’re also throwing in a mixed bag of topics related...

SS 134 - How Accurate is your Fitness Watch? from 2017-07-03T19:03:47

Grant and Heavey discuss technology, specifically, how accurate fitness watches really are, the role of technology in addressing healthcare issues, and which brands win the best and worst fitness w...

SS 133 - Periodization: The Secret to Busting Thru Plateaus from 2017-06-26T20:13:50

Grant and Heavey discuss the idea of incorporating periodization in your training program and how this is basically superior to a non-periodized program. What is periodization in the first place? I...

SS 132 - Supplements- What's Safe, What's Effective? from 2017-06-19T20:51:16

Grant and Heavey discuss supplements and the safety of taking them considering there is no regulation on the use of these or how they’re manufactured for that matter. Are they really, truly healthy...

SS 131 - Your Hormones and Your Energy - Part 2 from 2017-06-12T17:38:05

Grant and Heavey discuss the second half of their test results from the DUTCH hormone testing they've recently run. Today, they specifically cover topics relating to melatonin and cortisol levels a...

SS 130 - Your Hormones and Your Energy- Part 1 from 2017-06-05T23:12:24

This is the first of this two-part episode as Grant and Heavey discuss a hormone test they've recently conducted to shed light on some energy issues. This episode specifically covers the sex hormon...

SS 129 - Can Turning the Thermostat Down Make You Lose Fat? from 2017-05-29T18:07:17

Grant and Heavey discuss how exposure to cold temperature can actually contribute to loss of body fat. Does it work? Is it hackworthy? Is it the ultimate long-term solution to weight loss and fitne...

SS 128 - ROMWOD and Goat Yoga from 2017-05-22T16:49:50

In today's episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Julian as they discuss a variety of topics. First, they evaluate the latest devices that desire to follow the footsteps of Uber and Keurig. Find o...

SS 127 - Marathons and Cleanses from 2017-05-15T22:54

In this episode, Grant and Heavey talk about marathons as the ultimate marker of health (or is it?) as well as their thoughts on cleanses, weight loss, chronic toxicity and supplementation.

SS 126 - Heavey and Grant's Float Tank Adventure from 2017-05-08T22:35:54

In this episode, Grant and Heavey are doing something Heavey has been wanting to do for some time now - get inside a float tank! Originally called a sensory deprivation tank, a float tank is a room...

SS 125 - All About That Belly Fat from 2017-05-01T12:40:57

In this episode Grant and Heavey answer a question from listener Jacob on body composition: How do I lose that pesky last 5 pounds of belly fat? Heavey shares his thoughts on the best ways to lose ...

SS 124 - Sports Psychology w/ Dr. Eric Bean from 2017-04-24T22:42:50

In this episode Grant and Heavey are joined by sports psychologist Dr. Eric Bean. Dr. Bean shares his experiences working with everyone from navy seals, to elite athletes to amateur athletes in ord...

SS 123 - Psychedelics and Scotch from 2017-04-17T23:15:29

In this episode Grant and Heavey are joined by Grant's childhood friend, Aaron to talk drugs. Specifically, the use of hallucinogens for medical purposes. As a healthcare provider, Aaron shares his...

SS 122 - eSport Athletes and Hard Probiotic Cider from 2017-04-10T23:03:41

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by eSports gaming expert James Monosmith. The boys discuss the world of competitive eSports: the financial incentives for eSports athletes, as well as the heal...

SS 121 - Nutrition FAQ with Heavey and Nicole from 2017-04-03T21:15:43

In this episode, Grant and Heavey are joined by Heavey's wife and Evidence Based Athlete coach, Nicole. Nicole and Heavey share the top questions from participants in their nutrition course includi...

SS 120 - Why Is Rhabdo So Hush Hush?? from 2017-03-28T00:16:39

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by listener Crystal to discuss rhabdomyolysis. Crystal shares her experience developing rhabdo and the long recovery process. The trio talks about symptoms, wh...

SS 119 - How to Find A Good Trainer from 2017-03-20T18:24:59

This week Grant and Heavey discuss how to find a good trainer or coach: -The most important qualities you should look for in a trainer -How to find a good coach -How long you should expect to work ...

SS 118 - Grant's Meal Delivery Reviews from 2017-03-14T00:00:43

This week Heavey and Grant switch roles, as Grant becomes the expert for the episode. Grant shares his experiences trying out 6 different meal delivery companies: Blue Apron Home Chef Plated Green ...

SS 117 - What's Your Sleep Breaking Point? from 2017-03-07T00:17:49

How much SHOULD you be sleeping for body composition goals and health? This week Heavey and Grant dive into the effects of time change and sleep. Specifically, Grant shares data on the impact of da...

SS 116 - Grant is Stressed from 2017-02-27T16:35:05

This week Grant opens up with his recent levels of anxiety and stress. Heavey walks thru coping mechanisms and methods to overcome stressors in life... and ways to feel more in control of situation...

SS 115 - The Perfect Diet from 2017-02-20T19:34:52

This week Heavey and Grant get further into nutrition...and what IS the perfect diet? Heavey shares survey results from the most popular diets followed by his email list...and Grant shares Clean Ea...

SS 114 - What the Sugar Industry Doesn't Want You to Know from 2017-02-14T00:37:25

This week Heavey and Grant talk diets, nutrition and how the sugar industry caused the fat scare. Who can you trust...and what nutrition studies are most trustworthy? [1:11] House shoes and wool so...

SS 113 - Sprinting... And A Cocktail Manifesto from 2017-02-06T23:17:23

This week Heavey and Grant answer a question from listener Doug. Doug asks how effective sprinting can be for improving aerobic capacity: Specifically, all out 100% efforts as you age. While discus...

SS 112 - Cardio vs Lifting for Weight Loss from 2017-01-30T12:49:50

This week Heavey and Grant dive into aerobic vs strength training for weight loss... Is aerobic work the best for dramatic weight loss? What kind of weight training is most beneficial? And why some...

SS 111 - The Bourbon Trail&Crazy Heavey from 2017-01-23T13:22:46

This week Heavey takes the reigns talking about his enlightenment with meditation and how 2 weeks unplugged at a cabin completely changed his life. Grant also shares his unplugged week beachside an...

SS 110- The Biggest Loser Participant Study- The Aftermath of Significant Weight Loss from 2017-01-16T23:56:07

This week Grant and Heavey talk about weight loss: specifically the effects of quick drastic weight loss (such as in The Biggest Loser). The boys talk about the effects of drastic weight loss on ba...

SS 109 - Which Macros Keep Your Full? from 2017-01-09T18:31:06

This week Grant and Heavey build on the new year’s resolution episode to discuss the effects of holiday weight gain- and how to counteract its cumulative effects. Heavey shares a recent study on va...

SS 108 - New Year, New You... Finding Success in 2017 from 2017-01-02T16:49:17

This week Grant and Heavey kick off their first podcast of 2017... and it's all about goal setting. While 90% of people fail to achieve their new year's resolutions, there are tricks to ensure you'...

SS 107 - Healthy Meal Delivery Options? from 2016-12-26T00:40:14

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by listener Elizabeth to discuss Blue Apron and other meal delivery services. Elizabeth and Grant share their experiences with Blue Apron while Heavey reviews ...

SS 106 - Artificial Sweeteners... Are They Really Safe? from 2016-12-20T00:32:35

This week Grant and Heavey dive into artificial sweeteners. Are diet sodas safe? How to they affect your metabolic function and your gut? Heavey shares new research on the topic which indicates the...

SS 105 - Eating For Your Genes from 2016-12-12T18:32:27

This week Grant and Heavey get into the theory of eating for your genes. Is genetic testing helpful for determining your best type of diet and macro plan? What other factors come into play when div...

SS 104 - Plantar Fasciitis... and Ecstacy from 2016-12-06T02:02:49

This week Grant and Heavey and joined by Heavey's wife, Coach Nicole, to answer a listener question. Listener Stacey has been dealing with a persistent case of plantar fasciitis for several months....

SS 103 - Birth Control from 2016-11-28T19:18:09

This week Grant and Heavey chat with guest Jenna all about birth control...specifically oral birth control pills vs IUD's. The pros and cons are discussed regarding exogenous hormonal therapy as we...

SS 102 - The Dark Side of Multivitamins&Energy Drinks from 2016-11-21T00:49:08

This week Grant and Heavey look into multivitamins...and why they shouldn't be for everyone. Heavey dives into why a daily multivitamin might actually be harmful, the effects of high dose vitamins,...

SS 100 - Live 100th Episode Q&A from 2016-11-07T21:40:26

This week Grant and Heavey host a live audience show to celebrate their 100th episode. The boys open up to answer health/fitness/scotch questions from the audience: Can you catch up on sleep? What ...

SS 099 - Why Cholesterol Is Misunderstood from 2016-10-31T13:28:03

This week Grant and Heavey talk all about cholesterol: the good, the bad, the misunderstood, and why typical cholesterol labwork is missing the whole picture. After chatting lipoproteins, the boys ...

SS 098 - Reverse Dieting 101 from 2016-10-23T23:29:50

This week Grant and Heavey continue with the calorie debate, this time focusing on fixing the most prevalent issue among athletes --> under eating. Heavey discusses the survival mechanisms caused b...

SS 097 - Conditioning For Sports...What Should You Be Doing? from 2016-10-17T13:07:24

This week Grant and Heavey discuss how to improve conditioning for sports. Specifically, Grant wants to know how to improve his conditioning for basketball. Heavey breaks down the types of energy s...

SS 096 - Calories In VS Calories Out from 2016-10-10T21:37:05

This week Grant and Heavey dive into the calorie debate... do calories matter? Is quality or quantity more important? Heavey discusses the notion of energy balance and calories in vs calories out, ...

SS 095 - Nutrient Timing and Hot Toddies from 2016-10-03T13:18:21

This week Grant and Heavey talk about nutrient timing. Heavey shares his thoughts on macronutrients and supplements pre and post workout, as well as what you should be eating in the morning and bed...

SS 094 - Your Adrenals... And that Rock in Your Shoe from 2016-09-26T19:29:09

This week Grant and Heavey are joined again by Mike Ritter, founder of the Result Cult and author of Balance Stress EBook- nominated EBook of the year by Paleo Magazine. Mike talks about the effect...

SS 093 -Nutrition/Training for Gains and Affordable Scotches from 2016-09-19T16:29:53

This week Grant and Heavey answer a listener question from IG fan @seabassquats: How to to properly bulk for muscle mass gains. The boys dive into how to address your nutrition for maximal muscle g...

SS 092 - Shift work, Firefighters, Fitness and Taste Buds from 2016-09-11T22:59:37

This week Grant and Heavey chat with listener Chad about his fitness. Chad is a 40 year old firefighter and father who is stuck in a strength plateau. He's looking for a training program and lifest...

SS 091 - Building A Garage Gym Part 2. from 2016-09-05T23:31:32

This week Grant and Heavey check in with Arpie and Hrag on their garage gym buildout. The group discusses the equipment purchased, what they are using, how often they're actually training in their ...

SS 090 - MacroFuel and Meal Replacement Shakes from 2016-08-28T23:45:30

This week Grant and Heavey sample a vegan meal replacement shake: MacroFuel. The boys discuss the nutritional content of the shake, the palatability, and who would benefit from consumption. Getting...

SS 089 - Cupping Therapy- Placebo Effect or Science? from 2016-08-21T22:52:37

As a follow-up to last week's episode on the Olympics, this week Grant and Heavey talk about the ancient Chinese practice (and a Michael Phelps go-to recovery method), cupping therapy. Heavey break...

SS 088 - The Olympics from 2016-08-15T18:28:38

This week Grant and Heavey tackle the Olympics. The boys talk about the addition of newer sports and events to the Olympics, as well as criteria for what constitutes a "sport". Grant shares fun fac...

SS 087 - A Clue in Your Poo: The Poop-Health Connection. from 2016-08-08T18:59:34

This week Grant and Heavey get personal and talk poo. Specifically, Heavey dives into poop testing and gut health. Heavey shares his experience with fecal testing for his own personal health, his r...

SS 086 - All About Fat Cells from 2016-08-01T16:24:13

This week Grant and Heavey discuss FAT. Not the macro, but actual fat cells: what they do, the hormones involved. Heavey dives into the meat of caloric deficits for fat reduction as well as the imp...

SS 085 - Gamification of Fitness... And Life from 2016-07-25T17:23:35

This week Grant and Heavey discuss the secret behind motivation, both in fitness and life: Gamification. From the gamification of fitness with CrossFit, to gaming habits like productivity or even s...

SS 084 - What Belongs In Your Warm-Up? from 2016-07-18T17:30:21

This week Grant and Heavey talk warmups. Grant shares his struggle to warmup before his lifting and basketball and asks Heavey for recommendations. Heavey shares the 3 essential pieces to a warm-up...

SS 083 - What Makes A Good Coach from 2016-07-11T19:18:30

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by producer Alice to talk coaching. Alice recently completed her CrossFit L1 coaching certificate and has started coaching at her local box. The trio discusses...

SS 082 - 5 Scary Things About Protein... And Why They're B.S. from 2016-07-04T23:01:23

This week Grant and Heavey take on a Women's Health article: 5 Scary Things That Happen When You Eat Too Much Protein. The boys break down each of these 5 points using nutritional science to cut th...

SS 081 - What Should Teenage Athletes Really Eat? from 2016-06-27T19:23:49

This week Grant and Heavey take on a listener question from Mitch, a high school teacher and track coach: What should high school kids be eating? Heavey and Grant both discuss their own nutrition d...

SS 080 - Sugar... Is it really that evil? from 2016-06-20T17:30:10

This week Grant and Heavey talk sugar. Whether it's good or bad, Heavey dissects sugar down to it's molecular composition and how each type of sugar affects the body. The boys discuss the research ...

SS 079 - To Meal Prep or Not? from 2016-06-13T19:00:10

This week Grant and Heavey talk about the most important factor for nutrition success. As a matter of personal priorities, the boys beg to differ greatly on the best way to achieve consistency. Hea...

SS 078 - How Well Do You Move? ...With Albert and MAVA Athletics from 2016-06-07T00:28:34

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by special guest Alberto Galvan, athletic trainer, CrossFit coach and movement analysis guru. Albert talk to the boys about injuries, rehabilitation, and the i...

SS 077 - How The CrossFit Games Changed Everything, With Eric LeClair from 2016-05-31T02:15:36

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Eric LeClair, owner and founder of one of the first CrossFit gyms in Southern California. The boys discuss how the sport of fitness has changed over the las...

SS 076 - What Level Is Your Fitness? The Level Method With Nathan Holiday from 2016-05-24T02:10:30

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Nathan and Alex from Level Method Gym. Nathan talks about his invention to assess athlete fitness via a system of colored levels. Similar to martial arts, N...

SS 075 - Have I Peaked? How to Continue Improving with Age from 2016-05-16T21:00:53

This week Grant and Heavey discuss a listener question regarding training peaks and aging. Listener Ed has been following the CrossFit Football program, but has recently felt achy and slow. Wonderi...

SS 074 - The Missing Pillar of Health...Your Peeps. from 2016-05-10T00:16:21

This week Grant and Heavey sit down to further discuss the 5th pillar of health... While Grant is still holding strong that sex should be the 5th pillar, Heavey shares results of a recent meta-anal...

SS 073 - How to Improve Health by Eating Like an A**hole 25 Days a Month from 2016-05-02T17:25:43

This week Grant and Heavey discuss a nutrition article submitted by a listener...from Harper's Bazaar magazine. (No, that's not a typo.) The article references a study from Cell Metabolism on fasti...

SS 072 - Who Can You Trust with Your Health? from 2016-04-26T00:42:20

Episode 72 Show Notes This week Grant and Heavey share more excerpts from their interview with Dr. Kirk Parsley, former Navy Seal, physician and sleep expert. Heavey picks Doc's brain on our curren...

SS 071 - How to Succeed in the Gym, Boardroom AND the Bedroom with Doc Parsley from 2016-04-19T15:30:12

This week Grant and Heavey share an interview with Dr. Kirk Parsley, former Navy Seal and sleep expert. Dr. Parsley sat down with Heavey recently for an in-depth discussion on all things sleep, inc...

SS 070 - Scrawny to Jacked: How to Put on Lean Mass Like a Pro from 2016-04-11T17:09:18

This week Grant and Heavey answer a listener question: Listener J.C. is 6'3 ~170# and looking to put on mass. To discuss skinny dude gains, Heavey and Grant are joined by Heavey's training and nutr...

SS 069 - Getting to the Bottom of Autoimmune Conditions...and Heavey's Toes. from 2016-04-04T23:40:25

This week Grant and Heavey dive into a personal health issue... Heavey's leaky gut and Raynaud's disease. The boys are joined by Heavey's wife and pharmacist Nicole for her clinical expertise to di...

SS 068 - The Key to Being Fitter... with Jackie-Boo. from 2016-03-28T19:17:03

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Grant's wife Jackie. The trio discusses S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and the secret to achieving your fitness related goals. Heavey and Grant dive deep into Jack...

SS 067 - Should you work out on vacation? ... With Mimosas. from 2016-03-22T00:24:43

Vacation = WOD or chill? This week Grant and Heavey are joined by Heavey's wife Nicole, otherwise known as the travel wod queen. Nicole shares her reputation for her consistency with workouts, espe...

SS 066 - The Secret to Becoming a CrossFit Regionals Athlete from 2016-03-14T19:06:37

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by 3-time CrossFit SoCal Regionals competitor and owner of CrossFit 626,Pam Eamranond. The boys delve into what motivates her, her current weekly training rout...

SS 065 - Paleo for Athletes - Yay or Nay? from 2016-03-08T01:19:05

In this week's episode Heavey and Grant talk about athlete nutrition: specifically Paleo for athletes. Heavey discusses the biggest problem with Paleo athletes: undereating- which can in turn hurt ...

SS 064 - The Texas Method Strength Program and Hot Toddies from 2016-03-01T02:05:26

In this week's episode Heavey and Grant talk about the ins and outs of the Texas Method Strength Program: What this strength program entails, who would respond best to it, and rep schemes involved....

SS 063 - Intermittent Fasting: Who Should Do It and How to Implement from 2016-02-23T00:42:42

Heavey is joined by producer Alice for this week's episode to answer listener Jonathan's questions regarding intermittent fasting. Heavey delves into the details of intermittent fasting (IF): What ...

SS 062 - Nutrition Studies ... And Bourbon Street from 2016-02-15T18:08:44

This week's episode comes at you from a bachelor party on Bourbon street in New Orleans. Grant and Heavey are joined by groom-to-be and friend Razi, who also happens to be a radar scientist special...

SS 061 - How to Build Out A Perfect Garage Gym from 2016-02-08T23:48:48

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by fellow fitness friends Arpie & Hrag. After CrossFitting at a local box on and off for 5 years, A&H are ready to turn their garage into their own personal li...

SS 060 - Mahea's Transformation- Inside and Out from 2016-02-02T01:41:43

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by their friend Mahea. Mahea shares her recent journey from unfulfilled desk jockey to culinary chef- all the while losing 70# in the process. Always inquisiti...

SS 059 - CrossFit Injuries with Dr Chung Lim from 2016-01-25T18:49:24

This week Grant and Heavey are joined by friend, CrossFitter and chiropractor Dr Chung Lim. Chung shares his expertise in treating CrossFit athletes with active release technique (ART) and how it d...

SS 058 - Is CrossFit Worth It - Part 2 from 2016-01-19T15:57:09

As promised, this week is an update on one of our most popular episodes: Phil and JV return to the show to talk about their return to CrossFit. Why they left, why they came back, what's keeping the...

SS 057 - An Oldie But Goodie: Is CrossFit Worth It? from 2016-01-12T02:09:49

This week we're revisiting our most popular episode of the podcast...because next week we'll be checking back in with our buddies Phil and JV. In this episode we dive into whether or not CrossFit i...

SS 056- Glycemic Index or Glycemic BS? from 2016-01-04T19:14:32

Bananas, cookies...Are all carbs created equal? In this week's episode Brandon and Grant discuss the ins-and-outs of glycemic index...what it means, what it doesn't, and whether you should pay atte...

SS 055 - The Best Methods for Measuring Body Composition from 2015-12-29T02:19:09

What's the best method to measure body composition for fat loss??? Brandon and Grant tackle the above question from listener Shaun who is in search of a (preferably free) method for measuring body ...

SS 054 - How to Prepare for the CrossFit Open from 2015-12-22T02:02:13

Grant joins Brandon in Denver again to talk about coaching athletes for the CrossFit Open. Brandon reveals how he prepares his athletes both in the off season and how his programming changes leadin...

SS 053 - Macros Vs Paleo...What should you be doing? from 2015-12-14T22:36:14

Grant joins Brandon in Denver for this episode as they discuss a nutrition hot-topic: the quality vs quantity debate. Brandon reveals his frustration with the macros crowd and the "if it fits your ...

SS 052 - A Year in the Making... What we've learned in the last 12 months from 2015-12-07T21:20:55

Grant and Brandon are joined by producer Alice for this special 1 year anniversary episode. In this episode Alice interviews Grant and Brandon to get all of the details... From favorite moments (in...

SS 051 - Why Athletes Need A Daily Yoga High from 2015-11-30T14:33:55

Grant and Brandon are joined by yoga teacher and athlete Bethany Eanes to discuss yoga for mobility and injury prevention in athletes. Bethany reveals the best methods for assessing imbalances, pro...

SS 050 - Coach Mike Sheridan and why cardio is making you skinny fat from 2015-11-23T20:23:24

Should cardio have a place in your training? In today's episode Grant and Heavey are joined by guest coach and author Mike Sheridan to discuss the place of cardio within training. Mike offers his e...

SS 049 - How to quantitate your fitness with the Beast Score from 2015-11-16T21:09:07

In today's episode Grant and Heavey are joined by guest Jason Heidecker, a NASA engineer and the developer of Beastscore.com. Combining Greg Glassman's original definition of fitness with his own e...

SS048 - Is Gluten Really that Bad? You may need to grab a baguette for this one... from 2015-11-09T20:14:48

In today's episode Grant and Heavey discuss: GLUTEN. Is going gluten-free simply a cool fad or a necessity? Heavey dives into the nitty gritty of gluten, gliadin, FODMAPs, who should absolutely avo...

SS 047 - Heavey's journey to jacked: How to Put on 30# of Muscle in a Year from 2015-11-02T22:21:35

In today's episode Heavey shares his journey from scrawny "hard-gainer" to jacked by putting on 30# of muscle in a year. Heavey's details of his nutrition, caloric intake, and his training program ...

SS 046 - Fitness and Personality Testing from 2015-10-26T21:41:28

In today's episode Heavey and Grant are joined by producer Alice to discuss personality testing and how it correlates to fitness. The trio discusses meyers briggs results and what these results can...

SS045 - All You Need is Love? from 2015-10-20T00:30:38

In today's episode Heavey and Grant are joined by listener Tyler as they debate the 5th pillar of health. Grant has been pushing for sex as the 5th pillar (which should be no surprise) while Tyler ...

SS044 - Movement with Michelle from 2015-10-12T18:19:42

In today's episode Heavey and Grant are joined by movement specialist Michelle Richards, co-author of the Fitness Revival and co-founder of the Result Cult. They discuss functional movement screeni...

SS043 - Keeping Up With Keto from 2015-10-05T23:21:54

In today's episode Heavey and Grant dive into the ins and outs of the ketogenic diet. What is it, who should try it, and how to implement the diet into your nutrition. After chewing the fat they sa...

SS042 - Look At All Them Crickets from 2015-09-29T14:27:45

In today's episode Grant and Brandon discuss alternative protein sources...and sample EXO cricket flour protein bars. They discuss the macro and micronutrient content of crickets, sustainability, t...

SS 041 - Grant is Fat Update 2 from 2015-09-21T17:09:38

In today's episode we discuss Grant's journey back to fit and jacked. We discuss his current training regimen, review his nutrition log, and discuss his stress levels. Getting into the nitty gritty...

SS 040 - Weight Training for Middle Schoolers with Listener Megan from 2015-09-14T19:29:11

Episode 40 Show Notes Today's episode involves a conversation with strength and conditioning coach Megan who successfully implemented a middle school strength and conditioning program for local kid...

SS 039 - Does Fish Oil Work? from 2015-09-07T14:18:56

Heavey and Grant field a listener question and go deep on fish oil in this episode. Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements available, but does it work? Is it something you should use? Find...

SS 038 - GMO or No? from 2015-09-01T02:06:18

Today's episode delves into the world of GMO foods. In this episode we discuss current research and arguements for and against GMO. Grant gets passionate as he and Heavey severely run off-topic fro...

SS 037 - Meet CrossFit Games Master's Athlete Mona from 2015-08-24T22:26:44

Today we’re joined by 2015 CrossFit Games Master's Athlete Mona Latimer (who also happens to be Heavey's mother-in-law and one of his athletes). In this episode we discuss her training from Coach H...

SS 036 - Training the Nervous System with Mike Ritter from 2015-08-17T16:10:33

Today we’re joined by trainer, author and all around good dude, Mike Ritter. In this episode we discuss a listener question on training and the nervous system. We chat about how to use your rest to...

SS035 - Little League to Pro Baseball with Chris Cunningham from 2015-08-11T14:03:49

Strength and Scotch goes to the Sierras. This episode was recorded on a camping trip in the Jenny Lake Wilderness area. Grant and Heavey chat with long time friend Chris Cunningham about his experi...

SS 034 - Cage Free, GrassFed, Organic Meats - Are they Worth it? from 2015-08-04T14:29:20

Is grass fed beef worth it? What’s the difference between cage free, free range, pasture raised and organic eggs? Does organic matter with dairy? Today we dissect all of these questions submitted b...

SS 033 - Is Lifting Dangerous for Kids? from 2015-07-28T14:09:05

Is it safe for kids to lift? Can it stunt their growth? How do you find a quality kids program? We hit all of these points in response to a listener question today and also check in on how Grant is...

SS 032 - Protein Supplementation and Post Workout Concoctions from 2015-07-21T13:49:34

Do you need a post workout shake? What belongs in that shake? Is there a difference for males and females? Today we dive into a listener question and cover everything protein supplementation relate...

SS 031 - Nutrition, The 4th Pillar O’ Health from 2015-07-14T15:25:57

Today’s episode dives head-first into Heavey’s fourth pillar of health- Nutrition. Heavey breaks down the world of protein, vegetarian thoughts, and hydration while Grant grills him on veggie, nut,...

SS 030 - Grant is Fat, Part 1 from 2015-07-06T20:49:01

Grant gets real in this episode of Strength and Scotch and discusses how he’s let his fitness go over the past year. Heavey grills him on his exercise, nutrition and lifestyle factors and then they...

SS 029 - Women Be Crazy from 2015-06-30T00:59:11

In today’s episode we’re joined by Heavey’s wife Nicole and we chat about all the crazy notions associated with women’s health and fitness. If you’re a lady and you’ve be struggling to attain your ...

SS 028 - Which Online CrossFit Program Should I Do? from 2015-06-22T13:33:50

Today we dive into a listener question. Bryan Edwards asks, which online CrossFit program will help him toward his goals. So, we chat about some of the most popular programs out there. This while w...

SS 027 - Skipping this Makes you Fat and Stupid from 2015-06-15T18:49:39

Today we cover one of the underdog pillars to your health, sleep. How much should you sleep? How can you improve the quality of your sleep? What is the true impact of depriving yourself of sleep? F...

SS 026 - How To Exercise For Health from 2015-06-08T18:08:51

In this episode we dive into the exercise pillar of health. Learn the priority in your training for lifting, running, etc. if your goal is overall health. We discuss this over a very distinct singl...

SS 025 - Diabetes: Does Anything Other Than Insulin Help? from 2015-06-01T21:22:12

Diabetes affects a huge percentage of the population and is growing at a fast rate. Today, we are joined by two guests to discuss the ins and outs of diabetes and some of the things you can do to m...

SS 024 - Get Inside of Grant’s Head from 2015-05-25T16:24:14

Payback time for Grant this week. He put Heavey on the spot a few weeks ago, so we turn the tables on him this week. Get inside his head and find out what makes him tick. Why is he so inquisitive? ...

SS 023 - Is Organic Worth It? from 2015-05-18T20:55:21

Is spending the extra money on organic worth it? What exactly does organic mean? Is it really healthier? We dig into everything organic on this episode of Strength and Scotch. All of this while we ...

SS 022 - The Underrated Key to Health from 2015-05-12T03:51:11

It’s not a sexy topic, but it is likely the thing you’re overlooking in your health. Managing stress can make you skinnier, give you bigger muscles and just make you all around happier, Found out h...

SS 021 - The Worst Week of Grant’s Life a.k.a. The Master Cleanse from 2015-05-05T01:12:06

Alice joins us today to talk about the worst week of Grant’s life… the week he did The Master Cleanse. Heavey also did the cleanse though is slightly less dramatic about the experience. In this epi...

SS 020 - What is Healthy? from 2015-04-27T17:47:50

Ask ten people what it means to be healthy you’ll get ten different answers. In this week’s episode we distill down what it truly means to be healthy and the things that you can do to maximize your...

SS 019 - BJJ and Golf Training with William from Essex from 2015-04-20T16:38:15

Strength and Scotch goes international! Today we chat with Essex-based strength and conditioning coach William Wayland. William specializes in working with fighters and golfers. We talk to him abou...

SS 018 - Say Hello to my Little Friend (or Alice) from 2015-04-13T17:31:19

Today we’re joined by a very special guest, our producer, Alice. We talk about her contribution to this show as well as her background in fitness. This conversation was brought to you by Johnnie Wa...

SS 017 - Carb Backloading and OGB from 2015-04-06T21:03:35

In this episode we talk to our good friend OGB about his experiences with the very popular carb backloading diet. We cover how he managed to drop his body fat percentage down to 8% and then screw i...

SS 016 - Cassandra, the 40-Something CrossFitting Mom from 2015-03-30T23:26:40

In our episode on “Is CF Worth It,” Heavey kept mentioning the 40-year old mom demographic… and that stirred up some emotions on Facebook. So, we brought a mom onto the show to discuss her experien...

SS 015 - Why, Heavey Why? from 2015-03-23T18:59:17

In this episode you get a chance to learn a bit more about one of your hosts, Heavey. We dive a bit more into his background. Discuss why he does the things he does. And we enjoy a delicious Hakush...

SS 014 - Coach Erwin Regidor on Connecting with Clients from 2015-03-15T20:10:03

The second part of our discussion with Coach Erwin Regidor. Last time we talked about his experience coaching in Shanghai, this time we discuss what it means to be a good coach, focusing especially...

SS 013 - Strength in 5/3/1 with Brendan Hufford from 2015-03-09T21:34:02

Fellow podcaster and admirer of the squat joins us to discuss Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 strength program and the results of implementing it within his high school sports programs. [1:45] Heavey is akward...

SS 012 - Is CrossFit Worth It? from 2015-03-03T15:03:10

In this episode we dive into whether or not CrossFit is worth it and we do so with two of our close friends, Jason and Phil. We tackle the pros and cons of the workout regimen as well as talk injur...

SS 011 - How to Paleo on the Cheap from 2015-02-23T16:26:24

Today we answer our first listener submitted question. Josh asks, “How do I eat Paleo on the cheap.” We dive into this question while enjoying the ubiquitous Johnnie Walker Black. Have a question y...

SS 010 - Fitness in Shanghai with Friend and Coach Erwin Regidor from 2015-02-17T05:10:45

Coach Erwin Regidor joins us to discuss his experiences as a CrossFit coach in China at one of the first affiliates in Shanghai. We talk about everything from the language barrier to tiny feet whil...

SS 009 - Was Alzheimer's Reversed? from 2015-02-05T03:59:29

An interesting study (link below) out of UCLA shows reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer's in nearly all patients through diet and lifestyle interventions alone... is this for real? Well, the study w...

SS 008 - Supplementing with Creatine: What, Why and How from 2015-02-01T01:48:02

How to supplement with creatine. Is it dangerous? Why you may want to use it. Is it just for strength or can it aid with endurance? How to use it? And what type do you need to purchase. This and...

SS 007 - The Great Gear Debate with Paul Lee from 2015-01-26T02:55:23

We are joined by CrossFit coach and friend Paul Lee for our first ever guest show. Listen in as Paul and Heavey discuss the pros and cons of gear in fitness. Also, we had a lot of Glenlivet while r...

SS 006 - How to Use Caffeine to Enhance your Training from 2015-01-20T16:22:15

In this episode of Strength and Scotch, we cover how to effectively use caffeine to enhance your strength and endurance training. Including how much, how often and even a discussion on the impacts ...

SS 005 - Get Strong with Tempo Training from 2015-01-08T17:24:17

Learn all about tempo training and why you should incorporate it into your lifting regimen. Also learn how the Japanese know how to make them some whiskey when we review the Hibiki 12. P.S. sorry g...

SS 004 - Tracking Food with MyFitnessPal.com from 2015-01-08T17:22:55

Why tracking is a great first step to improving your nutrition and how to do it with MyFitnessPal. We also sample Bulleit Bourbon (many times) and don’t log it in myfitnesspal. [1:00] Why Track Foo...

SS 003 - ZMA and Jack Daniels from 2015-01-08T17:21:18

Is ZMA all it’s cracked up to be and will it benefit you? We look at the testosterone claims and dive into when to supplement with ZMA as well as possible interactions. We also take a departure fro...

SS 002 - Are you Working out or Training? (and Halloween) from 2015-01-08T17:18:48

In this episode we dig into the concepts of training toward a goal and how that's different than just "working out." This, while drinking a fine Talisker 18. [1:00] Heavey’s Halloween Costume [2:00...

SS 001 - The Effects of Alcohol on Training from 2015-01-08T17:17:09

In this first ever episode, you'll get to know who Grant and Heavey are, what Strength and Scotch is all about, if drinking alcohol will affect your training and how delicious Jura Prophecy is. Enj...