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#199 ISP- Caloric Deficit Hunger: Why It Happens & How To Handle It

Scott Howell

Published on: 30/06/2025

I’m in the studio today with Ryan, Cece, and Steven, and we’re diving into a topic that’s guaranteed to hit home for anyone trying to lean out, cut weight, or make meaningful changes to their body composition: managing hunger while in a caloric deficit. Let’s be real—hunger is part of the process. If you’re doing things right in a fat loss phase, there’s going to be a point where you’re feeling it. But how you respond to that feeling? That’s what separates the people who reach their goals from the ones who fall off halfway through.

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#198 ISP- Microdosing Workouts: The Smarter Way To Train For Strength, Speed & Performance

Scott Howell

Published on: 30/06/2025

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! In this one, I’m joined by Ryan and CeCe in the studio for a deep dive into a hot topic that’s been coming up more and more in elite performance circles—microdosing your workouts.

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#197 ISP- Weight Vests: Pros, Cons & Real Talk For Tactical Athletes

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

Today, we’re diving into the growing trend of using weight vests for fitness and weight loss, especially among women. With claims about increased calorie burn and improved bone density, we break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what you need to know before strapping one on. We also get into smart ways to integrate weight vests into your training routine, including key considerations, risks, and benefits to keep in mind—whether you’re new to training or looking to take your workouts to the next level.

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#196 ISP- How To Dial In Your Macros For Summer: Protein, Carbs & Fats Broken Down

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

Back in the studio today with another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast. This time, I’m joined by Steven and CeCe—Ryan’s out, but we’re diving into a topic that comes up constantly in our world: macro prescriptions. With warmer months here and people dialing in their nutrition and training, it made sense to revisit the macros conversation. How much protein should you really be eating? What about carbs and fats? What’s too much, what’s not enough, and how do you even come up with those numbers in the first place?

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#195 ISP- Managing Knee Pain: Lessons from the Trail

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

In this episode, we break down the real causes of knee pain—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many people get it wrong. We talk about the role of glutes, hamstrings, and biomechanics in keeping your knees healthy and pain-free. From hiking trails to the gym floor, your knees take a beating if you’re not moving right.

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#194 ISP- Breaking Through Training Plateaus: Strategies For Strength And Endurance Gains

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we are diving into a topic we’ve all run into—plateaus. Whether it’s in the gym, your nutrition, or just your overall progress, getting stuck is part of the process… but staying stuck doesn’t have to be. We break down what a plateau really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it before it turns into long-term frustration. More importantly, we talk strategy—how to evaluate your training, track the right metrics, and make the kind of changes that actually move the needle.

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