Sneak Peek at Interview with Nick Walker's Soft Tissue Clinician, Dr. Umar Nisar
This episode introduces Dr. Umar Nisar, a chiropractor and manual therapist widely respected and famously known for his work with Nick Walker, who placed 6th in this year's Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. Dr. Nisar discusses the nuances of sports performance and recovery, particularly for elite bodybuilders and strength athletes first; then relates this to the lifestyle bodybuilder and strength athlete. Dr. Nisar shares his journey from his education to founding Asylum Sport Performance and Recovery in Voorhees, New Jersey. His approach integrates chiropractic care with applied clinical nutrition and advanced recovery modalities such as cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and manual therapy. The discussion highlights the importance...
Gear, Growth, and Gains Ep. 014 Release
In episode 14 of "Gear Growth and Gains," Type-IIx discusses evidence-based practices in enhanced bodybuilding. He debunks myths about peptide reconstitution, emphasizing normal saline as the optimal solvent. The episode reviews emerging clinical data on combining GLP-1 agonists with myostatin inhibitors for improved muscle retention during weight loss. Type-IIx explains why oral 17 alpha-alkylated steroids pose greater cardiovascular risks than injectables due to their effects on lipid metabolism. Finally, he clarifies that excessive training volume impairs hypertrophy, stressing the importance of quality, intensity, and recovery for muscle growth.
Gear, Growth, Gains Ep. 013 Release
Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:30) Introduction to the podcast and its focus on enhanced bodybuilding discussions.
Gear, Growth, Gains Ep. 012 Release
Analyzing Ben Pollack's Cycles Discussion of three different steroid cycles shared by bodybuilder Ben Pollack.