Q&A: Ergogenic Effect of Music, Testosterone Replacement, and Misinformation in Fitness (Ep 105) @strongerbyscience
Q&A: Ergogenic Effect of Music, Testosterone Replacement, and Misinformation in Fitness (Ep 105)  @strongerbyscience
Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In today’s episode, Greg and Eric field listener questions about dietary fat targets, future competition plans, ergogenic effects of music, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), statistics-focused content, and the circulation of misinformation and disinformation in the world of health, fitness, and nutrition.


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*TIME STAMPS*

0:00 Intro/Announcements

9:42 Any issue in approaching one’s minimum dietary fat target as a weekly average target instead of daily target?

12:52 Do you guys have any plans to compete again? Not specifically in powerlifting or bodybuilding, but in anything at all?

19:55 Does listening to music improve exercise performance? If so, how or why?

31:33 Potential Impact of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on nutrition and training recommendations?

41:51 Have you thought about writing a book or in-depth article about statistics and research methodology?

45:38 There's a lot of faulty science out there for sure, but what is some questionable or out-right incorrect advice or insights that industry experts or researchers still circulate?
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Q&A: Ergogenic Effect of Music, Testosterone Replacement, and Misinformation in Fitness (Ep 105)

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