Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).

“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne Norton
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Importance of Getting Uncomfortable in Training
00:01:01 - From Bullying to Falling in Love with Weightlifting
00:01:23 - Pursuing a Biology Degree and Bodybuilding Competitions
00:01:40 - Navigating Career Choices in the Fitness Industry
00:03:26 - From Grad School to Online Nutrition Coaching
00:05:12 - Expanding into Nutrition Coaching and Supplement Line
00:07:06 - The How to Read Research Guide
00:09:00 - The Importance of Reliable Research Sources
00:10:42 - Neurogenesis and the Limits of Animal Models in Neurology
00:12:38 - The Benefits of Resistance Training
00:14:34 - The Effects of Resistance Training on Muscle Protein Synthesis
00:16:29 - Resistance Training and Brain Health for Women
00:18:25 - The Benefits of Going Hard in Fitness for Women
00:20:19 - Women's Ability to Gain Muscle and Strength
00:22:19 - Autoregulation and Bar Velocity
00:24:14 - Auto Regulating Training Based on Individual Needs
00:26:06 - The Power of Suggestion
00:28:00 - The truth about fat loss misconceptions
00:29:47 - The Impact of Fasted Training on Cortisol Levels
00:31:43 - The Role of Hormones in Muscle Growth and Development
00:33:38 - The association between hormones and muscle growth

00:35:24 - Progressive Overload: How to Increase Stimulus
00:37:14 - The Importance of Going to Failure
00:39:09 - Underestimating Physical Exertion
00:41:03 - Embracing Discomfort for Growth
00:42:50 - The Importance of Hard Training and Delayed Gratification in Fitness
00:44:36 - The Power of Relentless Consistency
00:46:01 - The Magic Sauce: Relentless Work
00:46:13 - How Often Should You Train Each Muscle Group?
00:46:23 - Challenges in Conducting Long-Term Research Studies
00:47:16 - Frequency of Resistance Training for Upper and Lower Body
00:48:04 - Anabolic Response to Resistance Training
00:48:18 - The Relationship between Volume and Hypertrophy
00:50:09 - Consistency and Enjoyment in Programming
00:51:54 - Individualized Training Protocols
00:53:47 - The Importance of Personal Preference in Fitness
00:55:34 - Individualized Approaches to Exercise
00:57:20 - The Reason Behind Personal Diets
00:59:11 - Personal Approach to Diet and Nutrition
01:01:08 - Balancing Macronutrients for Body Composition Goals
01:03:14 - The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats in Body Composition
01:05:06 - The Role of Calories in Body Composition
01:07:01 - The Impact of Macronutrient Consumption on Caloric Intake
01:08:56 - The Benefits of Moderation in Diet
01:10:44 - The Effectiveness of Low Sugar and Junk Food Diets
01:12:35 - The Role of Calories in Dieting
01:14:24 - The Temptation of the Fourth Door
01:15:05 - The Importance of Moderation in Dieting
01:16:04 - The Importance of Lean Mass for Weight Loss
01:17:55 - Budgeting: Protein, Fiber, and Chocolate Bars
01:19:42 - The Complex Reasons People Eat
01:21:27 - The Inaccuracies of Food Intake Estimation
01:23:21 - The Importance of Weighing and Tracking Food
01:25:11 - Understanding Calories and Weight Fluctuations
01:26:53 - The Importance of Averaging in Weight Fluctuations
01:28:45 - Unintended Consequences of Misinformation
01:30:37 - The Dark Side of Nutrition Tribes
01:32:22 - Pigeonholing Identities and Nuanced Nutrition
01:34:14 - The Spread of Misinformation
01:36:14 - The Importance of Fact-Checking
01:38:04 - The Dangers of Strong Hypotheses
01:39:59 - Where to Find Me and My Resources

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