
001 - What Is a Calorie?
In this episode we explore the energy model of fat loss. We discuss what a calorie is and what people mean when they say bad calories and good calories.

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Strength 101 host Nick Byom, owner of Strength Academy, discusses the "why" behind all your strength training, muscle building, and weight loss questions.
Unknown Host hosts Strength Academy Podcast, a health show with 61 episodes published.

In this episode we explore the energy model of fat loss. We discuss what a calorie is and what people mean when they say bad calories and good calories.

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