#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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#193 ISP: Q&A - Brutal Endurance Race Lessons, Fitness Fails & Nutrition Truths

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

Our producer fielded your questions from Instagram and YouTube so that we could answer them all live on the show. Today we are joined by the entire crew: CeCe, Ryan & Stephen.

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#192 ISP- Seed Oils: The Real Story – What’s Actually Worth Paying Attention To

Scott Howell

Published on: 11/06/2025

You’ve probably seen the arguments — some folks are planting flags hard on either side. Seed oils are either public enemy number one… or not worth worrying about at all. So what’s the real deal? In this episode, we break down the noise, sift through the latest research, and share how our perspectives have shifted — or stayed the same. I’ve taken a strong stance on this before, and while I haven’t jumped ship completely, there is new info worth considering.

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