Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

Brandon Heavey & Grant Fowlie
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Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

There's a lot of b******t out there, this show is here to help you cut through the noise, dogma and pseudoscience. But not in a boring, freshman science class kind of way. We want to show you that taking your health and fitness seriously can be fun too. There's no universal path the wellness. On this show we'll share what the research shows on key exercise and nutrition topics, lay out the pros and cons, and help you figure out what's best for you - perfect little snowflake that you are. So, if you want to be fit, but also still enjoy life, give us a listen.

  1. 08/24/2021

    SS 315 - Diet Breaks for Fat Loss- Yay or Nay?

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Heavey shares the research on diet breaks for fat loss.   The boys also announce a big change to the podcast format.  Finally, they touch on the mental health and stress levels of high-level athletes such as Simone Biles...and how the last year has affected all of us. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    35 min

  2. 08/10/2021

    SS 314 - How Grant Lost 30 Pounds of Fat… And A Debate Over the 75 Hard Challenge

    In this episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant shares his journey of losing over 30 pounds in the last 7 months.  Addressing his 4 pillars of health, Coach Heavey walks through Grant’s progress and success.   The boys also answer a listener question about the 75 Hard Challenge.  Is it worth it?  Is it really about mental toughness or marketing genius? If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    48 min

  3. 07/27/2021

    SS 313 - Is Willpower Genetic?

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss nature vs nurture: Is willpower genetic and thus preordained at birth?  The boys also debate who has the most willpower between the two of them. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    34 min

  4. 07/13/2021

    SS 312 - The #1 Reason People Fail to Lose Weight

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey discusses the #1 reason why people struggle with fat loss- it’s not what you think!   Grant also shares his recent success with fat loss, a memorable 9-mile run and a sneak peek at this month’s whiskey club selection. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    41 min

  5. 06/29/2021

    SS 311 - Concurrent Training: What Happens When You Mix Cardio and Lifting

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey chat about concurrent training: the combination of weight training and cardio.   Does cardio interfere with strength gains?  What’s the ideal workout order, recovery period and frequency of training when combining strength and cardio?  Tune in to hear what the research says ...and to hear about the boys’ recent adventures with The Botanist Gin.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    38 min

  6. 06/15/2021

    SS 310 - All Things Running with Coach Nicole

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by Coach Nicole of Evidence Based Athlete to answer all of Grant’s running questions.   Having recently been bit by the running bug, Grant gets advice on running shoes, how to properly increase mileage, setting running goals, form tweaks and mindset.     If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    57 min

  7. 06/01/2021

    SS 309 - How to Use Caffeine to Boost Your One Rep Max

    If you already have a caffeine habit, can you still use caffeine as an ergogenic aid for strength and strength endurance?  In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Coach Heavey shares the science on caffeine as an ergogenic aid, dosing for men vs women, and whether you should cut back on regular daily caffeine to improve pre-workout caffeine effects.  Tune in to get the scoop. If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there. 🤣

    39 min

  8. 05/18/2021

    SS 308 - Are You Performing Your Lifts in the Right Order?

    In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey discuss the science behind exercise order.  Does it matter what movements you perform first for strength vs hypertrophy?  How does an extended warmup affect training?  And what is the principle of specificity?  Tune in to hear all the details.   If you love the strength part of Strength & Scotch AND you'd like to get into the best shape of your life, be sure to subscribe to Heavey's free weekly email, Evidence Based Insiders. It's guaranteed to contain the least amount of bullsh*t of any fitness emails out there 🤣

    34 min
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There's a lot of b******t out there, this show is here to help you cut through the noise, dogma and pseudoscience. But not in a boring, freshman science class kind of way. We want to show you that taking your health and fitness seriously can be fun too. There's no universal path the wellness. On this show we'll share what the research shows on key exercise and nutrition topics, lay out the pros and cons, and help you figure out what's best for you - perfect little snowflake that you are. So, if you want to be fit, but also still enjoy life, give us a listen.

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