Eric Helms
A researcher in exercise science and nutrition from New Zealand, who conducted a systematic review on protein intake for lean mass retention during a calorie deficit.
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Videos Mentioning Eric Helms
Fireside Chat #10: Imposter syndrome, sports, life after COVID, and more
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Mentioned as a fun person to hang out with in the fitness industry.
P Ratios, Ischemic Preconditioning, and Q&A (Episode 54)
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A 'good doctor' and friend who Colby Souza is doing his PhD with, and who provided a data set for the p-ratio analysis.
Protein, Fish Oil, Glycogen, and What Limits Muscle Growth (Episode 53)
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A bodybuilder and researcher who conducted a systematic review on protein needs for resistance-trained athletes in energy deficits, concluding higher ranges (2.3-3.1 g/kg fat-free mass) might be warranted for those seeking to get shredded.
2020's Most Notable Research (with guests Eric Helms and Mike Zourdos) - Episode 51
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Guest co-host and author of the MASS Research Review, researcher at Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, and co-founder of 3D Muscle Journey. He is a multi-sport strength athlete.
Fireside Chat #5: Fitness myths, music, determinism, and the infamous 'Florida Man'
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Co-founder of the Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind, involved in monthly roundtable discussions.
Doping, Collagen, Goals, and Hyperplasia (Episode 33)
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A coach and researcher who views progressive overload similarly to Brian Miner's theory.
Cell Swelling, Genetic Ceilings, Touch-and-Go Deadlifts, and Load-Specific Adaptations (Episode 34)
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Co-host of Stronger By Science, mentioned when asked about his FFMI. Also referenced for his review of a short-term carb load study in bodybuilders.
Q&A: Bands, Chains, Useful Supplements, and Tweaking Your Program (Episode 27)
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A doctor and co-contributor to MASS, mentioned for his pull-up technique and previously for contributing to the podcast.
Q&A: Fasted Training, Training Frequency, and How Much Research is Enough? (Episode 19)
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A person with whom Eric discussed the multifactorial nature and inconsistent timelines of metabolic recovery post-diet.
Q&A: Warming Up, Calculating Volume, Assessing Fatigue, and Creatine Non-Responders (Episode 13)
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Another Eric who shares training principles, particularly about full-body sessions and distributing volume, that one of the hosts (Eric Trexler) has been applying.
Dr. Layne Norton on Building Muscle – Insights on Diet, Training, and Supplements
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A researcher in exercise science and nutrition from New Zealand, who conducted a systematic review on protein intake for lean mass retention during a calorie deficit.
Testosterone Boosters, Sticking Points, and Bar Velocity Technology (Episode 56)
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Co-author of the MASS research review and host of the Stronger by Science podcast, contributing articles and videos on topics like progression frameworks for hypertrophy and translating nutrition guidelines.
Q&A: Cortisol, Hydration, Anti-Nutrients, and Deadlift Recovery (Episode 50)
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One of the reviewers for the MASS Research Review and a guest for an upcoming bonus episode.
Bench Angles, Appetitive Traits, and Mesocycle Progression (Episode 47)
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A 'good doctor' and colleague of Bryan Miner who co-authored a response to the Izraetel paper, arguing for a different mesocycle progression strategy, which Greg Knuckles aligns with.
Immune Function, Home-Based Workouts, Fat Burners, and Lifting with Long Limbs (Episode 38)
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Co-author of the paper 'Nutritional Recommendations for Physique Athletes' discussed in the podcast.
Q&A: High Protein Diets, Hardgainers, Exercise Variety, and Bone Adaptations (Episode 29)
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A researcher and doctor mentioned for his review paper on optimal protein intake for very lean individuals cutting hard.
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[AUDIO FIXED] Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, & Physical Culture with Ben Pollack
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Co-publisher of the monthly research review 'Mass' along with Greg and Dr. Mike Zourdos.
Glycogen Loading, Lower Back Pain, PowerBuilding, and Physical Culture with Ben Pollack (Episode 28)
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One of the co-publishers of the monthly research review 'MASS'.
Q&A: BCAAs, Mini-Cuts, Sex Differences, and First Meet Tips (Episode 21)
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Co-author of the 'Muscle and Strength Pyramid' books and discussed with Eric Trexler about cutting accessory training volume during a mini cut.
Effective Reps, Antioxidants, Optimal Training Volume, and Lauren Colenso-Semple (Episode 18)
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A strength and physique coach, researcher, and co-host of another podcast, frequently confused with Eric Trexler by listeners.
Q&A: Keto, Rapid Fat Loss, Deadlifts, and Faulty Movement Patterns (Episode 15)
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Mentioned as an author of 'The Muscle and Strength Pyramid' books, which are recommended for fitness trainers despite a playful 'feud' with him.
Sleep, Response Heterogeneity, and Dr. Brandon Roberts (Podcast Episode 14)
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A bodybuilder and public figure, compared to Deion Sanders by Brandon Roberts due to his flashy and 'unlikable' persona, in contrast to Brandon's 'badass' image.
Q&A: Hormonal Contraceptives, Rates of Weight Loss/Gain, Timeline of Training Adaptations (Ep 9)
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Co-author on a paper recently published on offseason recommendations for bodybuilders, providing target weight gain values during bulking.
Drug Testing, New Supplement Research, Squat Science, and Dr. Eric Helms (Podcast Episode 8)
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Guest on the podcast, a doctor, research fellow at a sports performance institute in New Zealand, R&D head for 3D Muscle Journey, co-founder of MASS, and co-host of Iron Culture. Discusses his bodybuilding prep and training philosophy.