In episode 56 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' the hosts dive into two hot fitness topics: the creatine gummy scandal and a controversial moment at a Hyrox competition.

The episode kicks off with personal updates, highlighting a grueling hill climb race in Vail, Colorado, and detailing a new training regimen focused on balancing lifting and cardio.

The discussion then shifts to the creatine gummy scandal involving Push Supplements, where third-party testing revealed significantly lower creatine content than advertised.

Lastly, the hosts analyze a viral video from a Hyrox competition where a competitor continued the event despite his partner collapsing, prompting a debate on the balance between mental toughness and human empathy.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff

00:18 Fitness Headlines Overview

01:23 Hill Climb Race Recap

11:34 Training and Nutrition Updates

21:56 Creatine Gummy Scandal

30:57 Influencer's Creatine Experience

32:50 Placebo Effect in Fitness

33:59 Supplement Industry Ethics

36:08 Importance of Whole Foods

38:10 Influencer Trust and Sponsorships

42:13 Hyrox Competition Controversy

45:32 Debate on Competitor's Actions

58:27 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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