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Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine joins us to separate evidence from internet myths. We discuss testosterone, cortisol, menopause, lifting injuries, GLP-1 medications, artificial sweeteners, blood pressure, resistance training, and what the latest research actually says about building muscle and improving health.

Along the way we unpack why bodybuilding may be safer than many people think, whether cortisol is really the "stress hormone" social media makes it out to be, how much menopause actually affects muscle gain, whether testosterone levels predict training results, and what happens to muscle while taking GLP-1 medications.

If you're tired of fitness advice based on anecdotes and algorithms, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps

0:00 Introduction
9:09 Has health optimization become an unhealthy obsession?
16:18 Is cortisol getting an unfair reputation?
24:46 Are we focusing on the wrong health markers for longevity? What actually matters?
33:52 Is heavy lifting inherently dangerous?
40:57 Does lifting weights cause more injuries than other forms of exercise like running?
47:02 How much does lifting technique actually matter?
57:38 “You don’t need cardio if your goal is to lose fat.” What is the truth?
1:03:40 Do women gain muscle at the same rate as men?
1:06:47 Does menopause change the rate of muscle growth?
1:13:25 People seem to be more afraid of diet soda than alcohol. Why do you think that is?
1:22:05 Do you think people are focusing too much on the weight loss aspect of GLP-1 medications?
1:27:26 Would there ever be reasons for people to take GLP-1 medications without a desire for weight loss?
1:30:58 Do GLP-1 medications make you lose muscle?
1:41:20 What is something you’ve changed your mind on?
1:44:55 What is a hill you’re willing to die on?