Ep 389 - What the Erics Actually Do

<p>In this episode, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler share their current approaches to diet, training, and supplementation, emphasizing pragmatic strategies, individualization, and the importance of evidence-based practice. They discuss how constraints, habits, and intrinsic motivation shape their approaches to fitness, offering valuable insights for both athletes and everyday lifters.</p><p><br></p><p>Catch new Iron Culture episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 pm eastern time!</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to use code &quot;MRR10&quot; for 10% off your order at elitefts.com</p><p><br></p><p>Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review</p><p><br></p><p>massresearchreview.com</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and episode overview</p><p>00:04 Introduction to current fitness and diet approaches</p><p>02:13 Eric Helms discusses his role as co-director at Sprints</p><p>04:00 The importance of legacy and impact in fitness and research</p><p>06:04 Transition to practical training and nutrition strategies</p><p>10:45 Current training routines and scheduling challenges</p><p>16:05 Training volume, frequency, and adaptation</p><p>22:44 Fasted training, resilience, and human adaptability</p><p>26:16 Frequency and assessment of deloads</p><p>31:32 Personal training journeys and health challenges</p><p>36:38 Training habits, constraints, and optimizing within limits</p><p>43:20 Philosophy of motivation, identity, and long-term adherence</p><p>50:49 Balancing evidence-based principles with real-world constraints</p><p>51:46 Eric Helms discusses his current diet and body composition</p><p>52:13 The importance of a holistic approach to dieting</p><p>52:25 Adjustments in diet based on body composition and goals</p><p>53:24 Caloric intake and daily habits</p><p>55:23 Meal structure and food choices</p><p>57:20 Flexible eating and meal planning</p><p>58:55 Strategies for gaining or losing weight</p><p>01:02:03 Impact of medication and food addiction on eating behavior</p><p>01:04:51 Behavioral strategies during extreme dieting</p><p>01:07:37 Supplements and their role in performance and health</p><p>01:19:15 Cardio, step counts, and cardiovascular health</p><p>01:24:34 Training adaptations and managing physical constraints</p><p>01:29:17 Balancing resistance training, cardio, and lifestyle constraints</p><p>01:34:05 Final thoughts on personalized, evidence-based practice</p>