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Dive into trending health and fitness topics with Evidence Based Coach, Randall James. Having a background in many different exercise modalities, he looks at all exercise through the lens of health AND performance and so provides a unique perspective that's hard to find elsewhere.

2 gg fa

Kettlebell Swing Form, Milo Wolf vs Andrew Huberman, and Gymflation

I wanted to try something different for this episode. I've selected 3 different health and fitness related clips to review. I'm going to walk through each one using the same evidence-based thought process I always do, separating what's supported by the evidence from what isn't. The first clip is going over whether or not you should keep your arms straight during a kettlebell swing. The second clip is Dr. Milo Wolf responding to Dr. Andrew Huberman in regard to whether late day exercise can lead to worse sleep outcomes. And lastly, we're going over whether a 405lb deadlift is still impressive. In other words, has gymflation ruined our ideas of what normal is. This was a lot of fun to make so if it does well, I'll likely be doing more of these. If you come across any interesting health and fitness related clips you would like me to respond to, feel free to email them to me. randall@alwaysadaptive.com Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
20 lug

Dr. Mike Says Hypoxic Training Doesn't Work... Is He Right?

Dr. Mike reacted to Erling Haaland's hot hypoxic chamber training and made a compelling case for why harder training isn't always better. He's mostly right, but there's an entire field of research that seems to contradict one of his core arguments. Mike thinks that because hypoxic training is more difficult, we're basically unable to train hard enough to get a proper stimulus therefore you're better off training in a really comfortable environment. Check out the video to get the full story! Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
6 lug

3 Supplement Scandals You NEED to Know About in 20 Minutes

3 Supplement Scandals You NEED to Know About in 20 Minutes The supplement industry runs on one assumption… That you won’t check under the hood. In this video I’m breaking down 3 of the biggest supplement scandals in recent years that have been documented by independent lab testing and peer reviewed research. We’re going to hit creatine, protein powdrs and other products, and the holy grail in fish oil or omega 3’s. I'm not telling you to stop taking supplements. I take them every day. But I am telling you to be more careful about which ones you're choosing, because the difference between a good choice and a bad one could be costing you hundreds of dollars a year on products that aren't doing what you think they are. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Creatine Gummies 05:50 - Protein Powder 10:05 - Fish Oil 18:16 - What To Look For Instead Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
22 giu

Does Strength Training Improve Running Performance? (AI Almost Fooled Me)

Does strength training for runners actually work? I dug into a ton of peer-reviewed research on lifting for runners, and covered injury prevention, performance, and I’m providing some running tips you won't find anywhere else. Along the way I almost got fooled by an AI generated study that doesn't actually exist. In this video I answer three questions: Does strength training improve running performance? Does strength training actually reduce running injuries? (real injury prevention data, not assumptions) and does the TYPE of strength training matter? Weightlifting vs. bands vs. bodyweight, for endurance training. Chapters 01:40 The AI study that didn't exist 04:07 Does strength training improve running performance? 11:19 Does strength training reduce running injuries? 15:40 Why I have the opinion that I do on injury prevention. Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
1 giu

2 Coaches Talk About EVERYTHING: Periodization, Weight Shift, Spinal Flexion, and MORE

This is a repost of my interview on @TheMindfulMovementPodcast where Les Raymond and I had an amazing and fun live conversation about all kinds of topics. This was a trial run to see how the live format works and so we're thinking about doing this at some sort of frequency that we're unsure of just yet. The topics we talked about ranged from periodization tactics for lifting and running, how your head needs to move during running, lifting form and spinal flexion, different fueling strategies including keto/carnivore vs carbohydrates, mindfulness, and why more people need to stop using absolute language and be able to admit when they're wrong. These chats are always great as evidence by us going for almost 2 hours and I felt like I could've kept going but we'll save it for the next one. Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
25 mag

9 Year Old Deadlifts 180lbs! Does Lifting Stunt Growth in Kids?

A 9-year-old deadlifted 180lbs in competition and the internet had opinions. Some people were excited. Others asked "how is this even allowed?" and those people are wrong. In this video I break down the evidence on youth resistance training: the growth plate myth, injury rates compared to popular youth sports, bone mineral density data, childhood obesity tracking, and the psychological outcomes of resistance training in young people. The data will surprise you and leans HEAVILY in one direction. Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
11 mag

Responding to Comments: Protein Myths, Gymnasts vs Bodybuilders, and Stretching vs Lifting

People have been leaving some wild comments lately… so it was time to bring this series back. In this episode, I respond to comments covering protein intake recommendations, stretching vs resistance training for flexibility, BOSU balls and instability training, gymnasts vs bodybuilders, functional training, cheat meals, calorie tracking, fiber intake, and more. We dig into the current evidence on protein requirements for muscle growth and strength, talk about why “functional” training still lacks a consistent definition, and break down the difference between what’s possible vs what’s optimal when it comes to training methods. I also respond to a video claiming calorie restriction is a bad method for weight loss, discuss why sustainability matters more than perfection in nutrition coaching, and explain why I think nuance matters when interpreting studies instead of blindly accepting conclusions that confirm our biases. If you enjoy evidence based fitness discussions, breaking down studies, and long-form responses to internet fitness debates, this one’s for you. Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com
27 apr

Stretching vs Resistance Training: The Flexibility Debate

Most people think flexibility is just about stretching muscles longer. That’s part of it, but it’s not the whole story. In this video, we’re digging into what actually controls your range of motion. We’ll break down the role your nervous system plays, how motor patterns influence flexibility, and why simply forcing yourself deeper into stretches doesn’t always lead to lasting results. Then we’ll walk through the research comparing stretching and resistance training, looking at how each one impacts flexibility, strength, and long-term carryover. Not just what improves range in the moment, but what actually sticks and transfers to real movement. I’ll also show you how full range of motion strength training fits into this conversation, where different types of stretching can still be useful, and how to structure both depending on your goal. Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com

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Dive into trending health and fitness topics with Evidence Based Coach, Randall James. Having a background in many different exercise modalities, he looks at all exercise through the lens of health AND performance and so provides a unique perspective that's hard to find elsewhere.

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Randall
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2024 - 2026
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76
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