Ep 389 - What the Erics Actually Do

In this episode, Eric Helms and Eric Trexler share their current approaches to diet, training, and supplementation, emphasizing pragmatic strategies, individualization, and the importance of evidence-based practice. They discuss how constraints, habits, and intrinsic motivation shape their approaches to fitness, offering valuable insights for both athletes and everyday lifters.Catch new Iron Culture episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 pm eastern time!Be sure to use code "MRR10" for 10% off your order at elitefts.comIron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Reviewmassresearchreview.comChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:04 Introduction to current fitness and diet approaches02:13 Eric Helms discusses his role as co-director at Sprints04:00 The importance of legacy and impact in fitness and research06:04 Transition to practical training and nutrition strategies10:45 Current training routines and scheduling challenges16:05 Training volume, frequency, and adaptation22:44 Fasted training, resilience, and human adaptability26:16 Frequency and assessment of deloads31:32 Personal training journeys and health challenges36:38 Training habits, constraints, and optimizing within limits43:20 Philosophy of motivation, identity, and long-term adherence50:49 Balancing evidence-based principles with real-world constraints51:46 Eric Helms discusses his current diet and body composition52:13 The importance of a holistic approach to dieting52:25 Adjustments in diet based on body composition and goals53:24 Caloric intake and daily habits55:23 Meal structure and food choices57:20 Flexible eating and meal planning58:55 Strategies for gaining or losing weight01:02:03 Impact of medication and food addiction on eating behavior01:04:51 Behavioral strategies during extreme dieting01:07:37 Supplements and their role in performance and health01:19:15 Cardio, step counts, and cardiovascular health01:24:34 Training adaptations and managing physical constraints01:29:17 Balancing resistance training, cardio, and lifestyle constraints01:34:05 Final thoughts on personalized, evidence-based practice