Show Notes

Strength standards on the deadlift and the fear of going heavier, the edgy new lingo among singles, partial reps for muscle growth, homemade dog snacks, and the coolest knife.

The benefits of limited equipment (and what we’d do with it), why avocado calories don’t count, and over-the-counter boner health.

The problem with constantly pursuing lofty goals, the food that’s been compared to steroids, the waistline-shrinking benefits of beans, Subway’s faux fish dilemma, sugar-free chocolate chips, and protein pops.

A deeper look at Cosmo’s “this is healthy” magazine cover, how marijuana REALLY affects testosterone levels, the most bizarre diet books, and the gadget every lifter needs.

Avoiding harmful chemicals and paranoia, the strangest marriage stats, and how your workout timing affects your health.

Beating the January blues, more reasons to up the protein, the fruit that fights wrinkles, why your Starbuck’s cup is full of microplastics, how to grow any houseplant, and the healthiest cooking pan.

A common vitamin with special effects, an easy way to test your heart, a quiz on sports and Olympic events, the most romantic lighting you’ve ever seen, and low carb pastries.

Is it really just a myth? Reducing the size (and fat) in specific areas, calf circumference and lifespan, nighttime cardio, and how sleep affects muscle mass.

Accidentally getting lean by way of muscle growth, trivia on happy people, why men with lower voices are more likely to cheat, and more!