Beta-Alanine, Training Frequency, and Strength for Hypertrophy (Episode 59)

A funding body backed by the US armed services that provides grants for basic science research, hoping for military applications, famously funding the internet.

Mentioned as probably the most well-known DARPA-funded thing.

Described as the best time of the year, a month and a half long celebration of the best things about sports, and having a very competitive first round.

An existing nutrition logging app that Greg found clunky and annoying to use, leading to the development of their own app.

An excellent deadlifter, mentioned in comparison to Joy Ndomani's deadlift record, noted for her untested records.

A dipeptide formed from beta-alanine and histidine, stored in human muscles for pH buffering and performance benefits, but rapidly broken down in blood via human serum carnosinase one.

A legendary Czechoslovakian distance runner, the only person to win the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon at the same Olympics (Helsinki, 1952), known for his unique training of 400m repeats.

The council responsible for establishing the battery of tests for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test, which was discontinued due to its ineffectiveness and negative impact on children.

The podcast and coaching platform entity, actively hiring new coaches and offering training and nutrition services.

A city known for beer, mountains, and crystals, where a Clinical Athlete event was held.

A website used as a source for information about the discontinuation of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.

An online retailer for supplements, offering a 5% discount with a specific code.

A former all-time world record holder in the 67.5 kg (148 lb) powerlifting class, who at 58 years old had the number four total all-time and set outlier performances.

A methylated analogue of carnosine that is less susceptible to breakdown by human serum carnosinase one, being studied for acute supplementation in combination with carnosine.

An amino acid that sometimes has concerns about competitive inhibition with beta-alanine, but recent research alleviated these concerns at typical dosing.

Cited as the most prolific author in strength training research between 1894 and 1979, with 12 first or sole author publications.

The pandemic that led to public health measures like gym shutdowns, impacting the training habits of many individuals.

A very good organization focused on science-based physical therapy and rehab, offering a physical therapist locator tool.

A trusted individual whose talk on tendon rehab and strengthening emphasized load and resistance as key factors.

A newly hired coach for Stronger by Science, a registered dietitian, and a master's student in Grant Tinsley's lab.

A 40-year-old competitive lifter in the 57kg weight class, holding the world record deadlift at 213.5 kg (471 lbs) and training with 227.5 kg (501 lbs).

Another histidine-containing dipeptide, mentioned along with carnosine and anserine.

A supplement that effectively facilitates buffering and elevates blood bicarbonate levels, considered a potentially more efficacious route for acute buffering than carnosine/anserine mixtures.

A PhD student who has conducted novel biomechanics research on sticking points in squats and bench press, specifically documenting peak deceleration.

Credited with nine first or sole author publications in strength training research between 1894 and 1979, making him the second most prolific after Richard Berger.

Another podcast by Michael(s) mentioned as a potential source for discussion on the Presidential Fitness Test, but it doesn't exist anymore.

A researcher known for cool body composition, nutrition, and metabolism work, frequently discussed on the podcast.

A pioneering researcher in creatine and beta-alanine literature, considered a 'big dog' in sport nutrition research, who mathematically modeled carnosine saturation.

A pioneer in strength training for knee rehab in the mid-20th century, who published six influential papers that unfortunately received very few citations during his lifetime.

A non-nutritive sweetener (brand name Splenda) for which only one study was included in the meta-analysis, but that study showed the largest positive effect size on body weight.

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery, increasingly common in young athletes, and controversially viewed as a 'plus' by some baseball recruiters for its durability after recovery.

A researcher in the UK under whom Patroclus, a new Stronger by Science coach, is pursuing his PhD.

A powerlifter whose record was beaten by Gerald Dionio by two kilograms.

A famous baseball pitcher, whose style of pitching with good control but not necessarily high velocity is compared to Eric's self-proclaimed pitching prowess.

A powerlifter who totaled 740 kg (1631 lbs) in the 67.5 kg (148 lb) weight class, setting a new raw with wraps untested world record.

An article published in 1954 in this publication documented Emil Zátopek's insane monthly mileage.

Former US President who initiated the Presidential Physical Fitness Test after being presented with discouraging fitness data comparing American and European children.

A supplement that combines with histidine to form carnosine, stored in muscles to facilitate pH buffering during high-intensity exercise.

A non-nutritive sweetener that is the subject of most research in the field, showing a small positive impact on body weight compared to sugar.

Online media organization that published an article titled 'A brief history of the bizarre and sadistic presidential fitness test', mentioned as a source of information.

A well-known supplement, mentioned alongside beta-alanine as a compound whose research Roger Harris pioneered.

A brand name for the artificial sweetener sucralose, which the speaker prefers generic versions of.

The city where the 1952 Olympics were held, where Emil Zátopek won three distance running gold medals.

A podcast mentioned as potentially having episodes on topics like the Presidential Fitness Test.