Barbell Shrugged
New episode every Wednesday! Join the Barbell Shrugged crew in conversations about fitness, training, and frequent interviews w/ CrossFit Games athletes!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 1275
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Cortisol, Mold Exposure, and Gut Health w/ Lacey Dunn, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash #771
Lacey Dunn is a functional medicine dietitian with a fiery passion for helping women feel and look their very best! People call her their “Hormone Fairy Godmother” as my one mission in life is to hel…
![Physiology Friday: [Hydration] Salt, Water, Magnesium and Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/f/8/9/af89afe25810dde927a2322813b393ee/639-How_to_Hydrate-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Hydration] Salt, Water, Magnesium and Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The optimal amount of water you need to drink in a day.
- The role of salt in optimal hydration
- Why your drinking a ton of water and still dehydrated
- Why dehydrati…
How to Naturally Increase Testosterone by 300% w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash, Dan Garner, and Dr. Andy Galpin
This week on Barbell Shrugged we are throwing it back to the first show where we met Dan Garner. We take the deep dive into strategies for naturally boosting testosterone levels. Key topics discussed…
![Physiology Friday: [Cortisol] The Science and Function of the Stress Hormone w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/b/3/6/7b36b01b9da4a71f27a2322813b393ee/PF-640-Cortisol-Social-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Cortisol] The Science and Function of the Stress Hormone w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Understanding the stress response system
- What is the function of cortisol
- Why you struggle adapting to stress
- The myth of adrenal fatigue
- The difference between …
How to Regain Speed and Power to Build Athleticism w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #770
On this episode of Barbell Shrugged, we’re diving into the keys for regaining speed and power—whether you’re coming off an injury, a long layoff, or just looking to level up your performance.
Speed a…
![Physiology Friday: [Micronutrients] Why Calories and Macros Are Not Enough for Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/8/f/c/f8fc582767d40635e55e3c100dce7605/PF_-_642_-_Micronutrients_-_1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Micronutrients] Why Calories and Macros Are Not Enough for Health Optimization w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Why micronutrients are the base of all chemical and hormonal reactions in the body
- Why micronutrients are responsible for total health and how good you feel
- Why …
Practical Differences in Weight Training for Strength or Hypertrophy w/ Dr. Allan Bacon, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #769
Dr. Allan Bacon holds a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland.
He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified nutritionist & phy…
![Physiology Friday: [Testosterone] How to Naturally Optimize Testosterone Without Drugs, Doctors, and Destructive Diets w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/c/1/e/9c1e9d699d22adf927a2322813b393ee/PF-643-Testosterone-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Testosterone] How to Naturally Optimize Testosterone Without Drugs, Doctors, and Destructive Diets w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The role of testosterone in health and performance
- How micronutrient deficiencies can lead to sub-optimal testosterone levels
- How excess body fat turns testoster…
The Midlife Male w/ Greg Schienman, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #768
Serial Entrepreneur - Greg Scheinman has had not one but two seven-figure exits.
He is a former partner at Insgroup, acquired by BRP (NASDAQ) and the founder and former CEO of Team Baby Entertainment…
Travis Mash Joins the Rapid Health and Performance Team w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #767
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we introduce our newest coach at RAPID Health Optimization, the one and only, Travis Mash.
Travis Mash’s first appearance on Barbell Shrugged dates back 8 years…
![Physiology Friday: [Physique Transformation] How Hormones Help Build Muscle and Burn Fat w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/f/f/8/9ff8dcc52822e9b1e55e3c100dce7605/PF-Physique_Transformation_-1080x1080_1.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Physique Transformation] How Hormones Help Build Muscle and Burn Fat w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The relationship between testosterone and cortisol
- The relationship between calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients
- Why micronutrients matter for achieving …
![[Muscle Medicine] Fueling Your Body For Optimal Health w/ Julia Mitchell, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #766](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/0/e/c/90ec8c60a955baaf27a2322813b393ee/766_-_Muscle_Medicine_-email.jpg)
[Muscle Medicine] Fueling Your Body For Optimal Health w/ Julia Mitchell, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #766
Julia Mitchell is a functional nutritionist, bison rancher, and mother of two boys.
She combines expertise in Muscle-Centric Medicine®, regenerative agriculture, nutrient density, and food quality to…
![[Physiology First] A Curriculum for Mental and Physical Health w/ David Bidler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #765](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/7/d/f/a7df7162a33356d327a2322813b393ee/765_-_Physiology_First_-_Email.jpg)
[Physiology First] A Curriculum for Mental and Physical Health w/ David Bidler, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #765
David Bidler is the President of Physiology First-an organization dedicated to teaching the science of health and human potential to youth and families around the world.
Through partnerships with sch…
![Physiology Friday: [Hormone Dysfunction] Birth Control, TRT, HRT, and Toxicity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/d/0/6/3d0683c3d0611321e55e3c100dce7605/PF-Hormone-Dysfunction-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Hormone Dysfunction] Birth Control, TRT, HRT, and Toxicity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- How Birth Control can reduce testosterone by 70%
- Birth controls affects on your physique
- How to pick the right birth control
- What are drug induced nutrient deple…
![[Supplements] Separating Science from Snake Oil w/ Mike Matthews, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #764](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/f/a/7/cfa778bb9014e773e55e3c100dce7605/764_-_Supplements_-_Email.jpg)
[Supplements] Separating Science from Snake Oil w/ Mike Matthews, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #764
Mike Matthews is a certified personal trainer and bestselling author of Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, and Muscle for Life, as well as the founder of the #1 brand of all-natural spo…
![Physiology Friday: [Mental Health] A 6 Step Approach Connecting Mind, Body, and Nutrition w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/1/a/a51aa67e7a23072727a2322813b393ee/PF-649-MentalHealth-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Mental Health] A 6 Step Approach Connecting Mind, Body, and Nutrition w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged we cover:
- A framework for understanding mental health and physiology
- The relationship between the mind and the body
- How physiology follows psychology
- How…
![[Sleep] Stress, Psychedelics, and Brain Health w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #763](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/6/d/2/d6d20c50f687b24927a2322813b393ee/763_-_Sleep_-_Email.jpg)
[Sleep] Stress, Psychedelics, and Brain Health w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #763
Kirk Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medic…
![Physiology Friday: [Constipation] A Five Step System for Perfect Poops w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/5/9/4/9594c94192bd2244e55e3c100dce7605/656-Constipation-PF.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [Constipation] A Five Step System for Perfect Poops w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- Why adding water can help eliminate constipation
- Why “more fiber” may not be the answer to better bowels.
- Which magnesium supplement is optimal for reducing c…
![[Ice Baths] Using Cold to Improve Metabolic Resilience w/ Dr. Thomas Seager, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #762](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/7/3/f/d73f97c2258f197627a2322813b393ee/762_-_Ice_Baths.jpg)
[Ice Baths] Using Cold to Improve Metabolic Resilience w/ Dr. Thomas Seager, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #762
Thomas P Seager is an associate professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University.
Seager leads research teams working at the boundaries of engi…
![Physiology Friday: [THYROID] Function, Dysfunction, Brain Chemistry, and Autoimmunity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/9/b/5/89b54c2b69bb4e3fe55e3c100dce7605/PF-657-Thyroid-1080x1080.jpg)
Physiology Friday: [THYROID] Function, Dysfunction, Brain Chemistry, and Autoimmunity w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged
In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged:
- The Thyroid’s impact on weight gain
- What is the function of the thyroid
- What causes thyroid dysfunction
- The relationship between hypothalamus, pituitary gland…