Episode #353: June 2025 Research Review (Heavy Walkouts, Zone 2 Definitions, Exercise and Cancer)

In this episode of the Barbell Medicine podcast, Dr. Jordan Flaggenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss recent research findings on heavy walkouts in strength training and the role of exercise in cancer recovery. They explore the limited benefits of heavy walkouts for strength gains, the significant impact of exercise on reducing cancer mortality, and the importance of accurate communication regarding exercise benefits.

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• Supramaximal Walkouts Protect Against Performance Decrements Experienced in Repeated Sets of Back Squats
• Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer
• Zone 2 Intensity: A Critical Comparison of Individual Variability in Different Submaximal Exercise Intensity Boundaries

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