Gear, Growth, and Gains Episode 018 Release
Dr. Nisar Discusses Nick Walker and World-Class Strongmen, Type-IIx Introduces the Advanced Biomarker Bloodwork Analysis Series
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Disclaimer and Podcast Introduction (00:00:30) Medical disclaimer, podcast intro, and resources like Meso-Rx and the Clenbuterol Handbook.
Episode Overview & Guest Introduction (00:01:42) Host previews advanced recovery and hormone optimization topics; introduces Dr. Umar Nisar and his background.
Dr. Nisar's Background and Philosophy (00:04:05) Dr. Nisar shares his education, inspiration for chiropractic, and founding Asylum Sport Performance and Recovery.
Chiropractic and Nutrition Approach (00:07:00) How Dr. Nisar’s nutrition background informs his treatment of elite athletes and bodybuilders.
Active Rehabilitation Methods (00:08:03) Discussion of active vs. passive rehab, movement examples, and programming for different athlete types.
Rehabilitation for Elite Athletes (00:09:34) Adapting rehab for bodybuilders and powerlifters, injury management, and off-season vs. prep strategies.
Measuring Progress in Rehab (00:10:32) Key outcomes: restoring pain-free range of motion, isometrics, and tendon health for safe recovery.
Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, and Passive Modalities (00:11:18) Overview of recovery modalities offered, their uses, and tailoring protocols for bodybuilders and strength athletes.
Cryotherapy and Cold Modalities: Application and Dosing (00:13:04) Minimum effective dose, acute vs. chronic injury use, and differences between cryotherapy and cold plunges.
Infrared Sauna: Mechanisms and Benefits (00:14:44) How infrared saunas work, their benefits for circulation, heart health, and stress reduction in athletes.
Passive Modalities Explained (00:16:48) Definition and examples of passive modalities, including manual therapy, e-stim, ultrasound, and more.
Sequencing Recovery Modalities (00:17:39) How Dr. Nassar combines and sequences modalities for optimal athlete recovery and performance.
Treating Elite Bodybuilders: Challenges and Evolution (00:19:14) Unique challenges of working with top athletes like Nick Walker and refining treatment approaches.
Key Principles for Elite Athlete Care (00:20:06) Lessons learned, importance of routine, and mental aspects of recovery for high-level competitors.
Best Value for Non-Competitors (00:21:13) What general population clients gain from Asylum—information, direction, and high-level manual therapy.
Future Modalities and Contact Info (00:22:08) Upcoming tech (hyperbaric, lasers) and how to contact Dr. Nisar and Asylum SPR.
Transition to Advanced Biomarker Series (00:23:24) Introduction to the new series on bloodwork and hormone optimization for athletes.
Bloodwork Fundamentals for Athletes (00:24:17) Importance of bloodwork, key biomarkers, and how to interpret results for hormone optimization.
Best Practices for Blood Testing (00:25:22) Testing frequency, washout periods, tracking trends, and focusing on hormone ratios.
Comprehensive Biomarker Monitoring (00:26:41) Essential markers to monitor, organ health, and the importance of longitudinal tracking.
Systems Approach to Biomarkers (00:27:48) Understanding biomarker interactions, regular monitoring, and when to seek professional consultation.
Series Summary and Next Steps (00:29:03) Recap of the biomarker series introduction and preview of upcoming detailed episodes.
Bloodwork Service Recommendation (00:29:21) Sponsor message recommending Fitomics for bloodwork, with discount code and sign-up instructions.