Always Adaptive
Dive into trending health and fitness topics with Evidence Based Coach, Randall James. Having a background in many different exercise modalities, he looks at all exercise through the lens of health AND performance and so provides a unique perspective that's hard to find elsewhere.
Episodes
74 episodes
3 Supplement Scandals You NEED to Know About in 20 Minutes
3 Supplement Scandals You NEED to Know About in 20 MinutesThe supplement industry runs on one assumption… That you won’t check under the hood.In this video I’m breaking down 3 of the biggest supplement scandals in recent years tha...
Does Strength Training Improve Running Performance? (AI Almost Fooled Me)
Does strength training for runners actually work? I dug into a ton of peer-reviewed research on lifting for runners, and covered injury prevention, performance, and I’m providing some running tips you won't find anywhere else. Along the way I a...
2 Coaches Talk About EVERYTHING: Periodization, Weight Shift, Spinal Flexion, and MORE
This is a repost of my interview on @TheMindfulMovementPodcast where Les Raymond and I had an amazing and fun live conversation about all kinds of topics.Th...
9 Year Old Deadlifts 180lbs! Does Lifting Stunt Growth in Kids?
A 9-year-old deadlifted 180lbs in competition and the internet had opinions. Some people were excited. Others asked "how is this even allowed?" and those people are wrong. In this video I break down the evidence on youth resistance ...
Responding to Comments: Protein Myths, Gymnasts vs Bodybuilders, and Stretching vs Lifting
People have been leaving some wild comments lately… so it was time to bring this series back.In this episode, I respond to comments covering protein intake recommendations, stretching vs resistance training for flexibility, BOSU balls a...
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Stretching vs Resistance Training: The Flexibility Debate
Most people think flexibility is just about stretching muscles longer. That’s part of it, but it’s not the whole story.In this video, we’re digging into what actually controls your range of motion. We’ll break down the role your nervous ...
Strength vs Cardio: The Longevity Debate
Longevity has become the focus of modern health. There’s no shortage of YouTube influencers pushing supplements like NAD and resveratrol with promises of extending your life.But do you want to know what consistently shows up in the data...
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Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity: INTENSE Surrounded Debate Reaction
Is body positivity actually helping people… or is it missing something important?In this video, I break down the Jubilee “Surrounded” debate featuring Jillian Michaels and 20 body positivity activists, looking at the claims, the argument...
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Is Zone 2 Training Overhyped?
If you’ve been told that zone 2 cardio is the gold standard for health, fat loss, and performance… it’s time to take a closer look.In this video, I take a look at the current state of some evidence comparing zone 2 vs HIIT,...
Muscle Soreness or Damage Doesn't Equal Better Results
For decades, lifters have been told that soreness is a sign of a great workout. The idea that “no pain no gain” means your muscles need to be damaged in order to grow has become one of the most common beliefs in fitness culture. But modern hype...
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Big and Weak vs Small and Strong
Does muscle size really predict strength?You’ve probably seen smaller powerlifters deadlifting insane weight while bigger bodybuilders struggle with less. So what’s actually going on?In this video, I review a couple clips from t...
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Fascia Doesn't Work Like Functional Patterns Says
You've probably heard claims about fascia release, myofascial release, and even specific fascia training methods that promise to unlock movement, reduce stiffness, and improve performance.But what do these terms actually mean and can fa...
Are BOSU Balls Bad for Muscle Growth and Strength?
In this video, I’m responding to some comments that have piled up over the past 6 months about some BOSU ball comments I made. I break down some data behind BOSU ball training, instability exercises, force production, and why...
Heavy Strength Training SPANKS "Functional Training"... Here's Why
In this video, I break down a 10 month lifting study that compared traditional strength training, plyometrics and sprint training, functional training, and a control group in trained athletes. The researchers tested squat strength, jump height,...
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Is Creatine ACTUALLY a Brain Boosting Supplement?
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in fitness, but its effects on brain health and cognition are often oversimplified.In this episode, I break down the actual human research on creatine and cognitive performance, separati...
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Trumps New HHS Has Flipped the Food Pyramid Upside Down!
The new HHS dietary guidelines have sparked controversy, especially after the release of the new inverted food pyramid under Donald Trump’s administration, with RFK Jr. playing a pivotal role in shaping the conversation around food, health, and...
Clean Eating vs Calorie Counting: Responding to Comments
In this video, I respond directly to a commenter debating clean eating vs calorie counting, and why this argument keeps coming up in the first place. Using human and animal research on food deprivation, restraint, and cravings, I break down wha...
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Is Heavy Resistance Training Superior for Tendon Adaptation?
Is heavy resistance training really better for tendon adaptation, or is strength training being oversold as a way to “target” connective tissue?In this video, I break down what the research actually shows about tendon adaptation in resp...
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Practical New Year’s Resolution Tips for Long Term Fitness Success
Every New Year, the same thing happens. Motivation is high, plans are ambitious, and by the second week of January most New Year’s resolutions are already falling apart.In this video, I break down how to approach your New Year’s fitness...
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How Much Exercise Do You Actually Need? Lifting AND Running
How much exercise do you actually need to be healthy and perform well? And how does that change if you’re lifting, running, or trying to do both?In this video, I break down what the current research actually says about exercise volume, i...
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Dr Mike vs Jason Fung: The Calorie Debate REACTION
Do calories matter or is it all about hormones like insulin? In this video I break down the calorie debate through a long discussion between Dr. Mike and Jason Fung and explain why so many arguments about calories miss the real issue.Ca...
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Greg Doucette is WRONG About Science Based Lifting!
Science based lifting is taking fire from every direction right now, and not just from trolls. After Aaron Solomon exposed major flaws in Mike Israetel’s PhD dissertation, a lot of people saw their chance to attack science itself.Creato...
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Seed Oil Debate: Dr. Paul Saladino vs Dr. Nick Norwitz Breakdown with Physionic
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nic Verhoeven (Physionic) to break down the now-viral seed oil debate between Paul Saladino and Nick Norwitz.Who’s Who:Dr. Paul Saladino, MD – Carnivore diet advocate and founder of Heart &am...
Responding to YOUR Comments: Israetel, Goggins, and MORE
You guys had A LOT to say this quarter, and some of these comments I couldn't ignore. From people defending David Goggins to calling me out on the lead in protein powder video, to sharing incredible real-life stories about why running actually ...
Why Weighted Vest Walking Might Not Be a Fad
Most people think weighted vests are just another short-lived fitness trend, but the science paints a different picture. When used properly, they can boost metabolism, improve blood sugar control, and even help preserve bone density during weig...