Lawrence and Patrick are back in the saddle taking on questions once again. In this episode the two look at: - Being overweight in the powerlifting community -How and when does it make sense to include Pause Squats, Deficit Deadlifts and lifts with chains or bands. - Tips on how to warm up properly before squats and other heavy lifting AND how to correct a poor squat - Self-awareness and when to pull back and make time for yourself

Lawrence is joined by Dr. Nova Deighton-Smith, Leah Boepple and Andrea Valdez in this week's SBS Radio. This episode's topic is a very serious one. Dr. Nova Deighton-Smith's research looked into Fitspiration. The kind of posts that flood social media and how they can be so destructive. Leah Boepple discusses a study looking into how pro-anorexic websites can make people feel worse about themselves and research into Thinspiration websites. In the second half of this episode Lawrence speaks...

ESG is back yet again, for another riveting discussion on all things protein.  We chat about what might be influencing your ability to build muscle, what the research shows when it comes to higher protein intakes, and we discuss why bodybuilders might err on the side of a higher protein intake regardless.  Don't forget that today (8th September, 2017) is the LAST day that the SBS Academy can be purchased at the early-bird discounted price!  To get it before we put the prices up, go to...

Lawrence is joined by Imogen Parfitt in this episode. Imogen is the first Influencer to ever feature on SBS Radio, a point Lawrence makes a couple of times in the episode. She wears that title very well and has some incredible stories to tell.  Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again. We have some really exciting new things to share with students (including our very own app), so head over to... https://shreddedbyscience.com/academy/ ...and make sure that you're subscribed to...

Luke Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss all things Facebook.  We discuss our views on:  The best way to advertise your PT services on Facebook  Whether you should use Facebook groups for your business  The rise of the Messenger Bot  ...and lots more in this in-depth guide to Facebook for the Personal Trainer.  Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again TOMORROW (August 28th, 2017). We have some really exciting new things to share with students (including our very own app),...

We've all had difficult clients. The ones who never check in, the ones who check in WAY too much, the ones who seem to think we can deliver the earth and aren't satisfied when we don't.  But does there ever come a point where you can fire a client? That's what we're discussing today, alongside some questions about your clients going to other people for advice and squat/bench/deadlift variations for powerlifters. Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again on August 28th. We have...

In this episode, I talk to Tristan Baker from Performance Ground about a method of training that's commonly misapplied and misinterpreted - plyometrics.  It's a great quick-fire guide on how to not screw up plyo work, and there are some juicy discounts on Performance Ground courses at the end, so listen out! Check out the PG workshops here: https://trainwithpg.com/workshops/ Use SBS10 for a 10% discount.  Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again on August 28th. We have...

Today, I'm joined by Dr Mike Zourdos and Eric Helms as we discuss Stress, Exercise Oncology and RPE-Velocity Relationships. We chat about: 1. How your body sees exercise as a stressor, and what things can alter that. 2. How autoregulation can be used for cancer rehabilitation. 3. How RPE relates to your bar velocity, and how you can use that to tweak your own training.  Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again on August 28th. We have some really exciting new things to share with...

Happy Sunday, folks. Here's a bonus episode I recorded recently with John Fawkes - he's a writer, an online coach and someone who loves running experiments on himself. We love a bit of science at SBS, and I think that John's approach to fitness is something you could learn a lot from.  You can find out more about John at johnfawkes.com  Don't forget that the SBS Academy is opening its doors again on August 28th.  We have some really exciting new things to share with students (including our...

We're baaaaack! I know, it's been over a month since you last had the chance to catch up with all things Judd and Umph. It's also been about a month since we actually recorded a podcast together - so we had a lot to catch up on.  In this episode, we have a good old catch up on the most recent developments in our lives - namely Patrick's hernia, and my trip to Vietnam. We also chat about training around these; what did we do, how, and why?  Also - the SBS Academy is opening its doors again...

Friend of the podcast, Emma Storey-Gordon is back! A question you don't often think to ask is the subject of today's episode: when is training more not the answer? While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @lawrence_sbs on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train Progress group on Facebook is full of lovely people! Join us! You can also email us...

Today Lawrence is joined by three guests. Daniel Gritzer and James Kenji Lopez-Alt from Serious Eats and Dr. Stephan Guyenet. We're talking food, flavour, sugar addiction and neurochemistry in this episode - I hope you aren't hungry, because you will be soon! While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @lawrence_sbs on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train Progress group...

We're pulling an episode from the darkest depths this week. In this episode Lawrence is joined by Darko Botic. His story is incredible and we are so grateful he shared it with us. 01:58 - Darko tells us when he realised he was about to die.  07:00 - Lawrence asks how it felt to see the scale that high. 08:47 - Lawrence asks what made Darko turn to lifting. 10:11 - Darko tells us what was it like lifting for the first time. 15:07 - Lawrence asks did it help not having a target weight. ...

Want to learn from Eric Helms and Dr Mike Zourdos up-close and personal? On July 8th, the 2 will be presenting a Strength & Physique masterclass in London - get your tickets for just £69 from shreddedbyscience.com/conference Readjusting his bullwhip and hat Lawrence has returned deep from an ancient tomb from which he brought this episode from the archives.   Lawrence and Patrick are discussing a few big questions today as they look at your first powerlifting meet. This episode should...

The gruesome twosome are back. Patrick and Lawrence have gathered around their microphones to discuss Gym Fail videos and memes that target people who are just trying their best in the gym. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train Progress group on Facebook is full of lovely people! Join us! ...

Back in January Lawrence wanted to drive a flag into the ground and proclaim six terrible ideas he wanted to see left way back in 2016. Now we're halfway through the year let's see if anything has gone the way of the dodo! - Lawrence is bursting into 2017 waving a banner to gather the fitness industry and lifestyle around him to lay down his 6 Ideas That Need To Die In 2017. Lawrence is joined by a whole host of guests this episode and it's packed full of insight. Let us know what you...

Lawrence is joined by Andy Morgan in this episode. Andy lives by the motto "be useful first and expect nothing in return". In the last six years he has coached over a thousand people and sold over ten thousand people. Andy's website is the most successful Japanese fitness website and today we're looking at the bonus chapter in Andy's most recent book: The Last Shred. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook...

Lawrence is joined by the wonderful ESG today. Lawrence wonderfully describes the episode as a "brain dump" so get ready for some knowledge bombs.  It's a bit of a short one today, so there's no excuses for missing out. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train Progress group on Facebook is...

Lawrence and Patrick gather in the lounge around the crackling flame for another Fireside Chat. Today we're talking about foam rolling. More importantly, does it work? While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. Also, the Eat, Train Progress group on Facebook is full of lovely people! Join us! You can also email...

Before you enjoy this episode, please take the time to look at this Just Giving category page. It's full of people trying to raise money to help those who suffered in the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday the 22nd of May 2017. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/categories/emergencies/manchester-terrorist-attack Lawrence starts with a personal moment about this abhorrent, evil act before we get into the episode today. -------------- Emma is back. LJ and ESG tackle some hard...

This episode is all about Dogma and Dogmatic beliefs in the fitness industry. These Dogmas have been taken from the Eat, Train Progress group on Facebook. Join us! While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and @SBS_Lawrence on Instagram. You can also email us - [email protected]. Don't forget, as Lawrence said right at the start of...

Having just finished donning their smoking jackets and filling their pipes, Lawrence and Patrick have gathered around the fireside to about Fat Personal trainers. It's a divisive topic with people strongly on either side of the fence and Patrick has a very recent anecdote to share on the topic. While you're listening you can find SBS on Instagram and Snapchat @ShredByScience and while you're at it you can find the Judd on @LozJudd. The 2017 Strength and Physique Conference is in July, it...

Want to learn from Eric Helms and Dr Mike Zourdos up-close and personal? On July 8th, the 2 will be presenting a Strength & Physique masterclass in London - get your tickets for just £69 from shreddedbyscience.com/conference The boys are back around the crackling fire with another chat this week. While you're listening find us on social media, we're @ShredByScience on most social media and you can find us on Facebook by searching Shredded By Science. The Judd is @LozJudd on Snapchat and...

Want to learn from Eric Helms and Dr Mike Zourdos up-close and personal? On July 8th, the 2 will be presenting a Strength & Physique masterclass in London - get your tickets for just £69 from shreddedbyscience.com/conference   Lawrence is joined by Dr. Nova Deighton-Smith, Leah Boepple and Andrea Valdez in this week's SBS Radio. This episode's topic is a very serious one. Dr. Nova Deighton-Smith's research looked into Fitspiration. The kind of posts that flood social media and how...

Want to learn from Eric Helms and Dr Mike Zourdos up-close and personal? On July 8th, the 2 will be presenting a Strength & Physique masterclass in London - get your tickets for just £69 from shreddedbyscience.com/conference   Lawrence is joined by the Chris and Eric Martinez - also known as the Dynamic Duo - this week. Chris and Eric are based in the States and are personal trainers and coaches. SBS has written guest blogs for their site before and Lawrence has been really keen to get...