Anabolic Analysis
Anabolic Analysis is a fitness podcast hosted by Kolton Brenneman that bridges evidence-based research with practical application. Each episode features interviews with experts on training, nutrition, muscle growth, and performance. The show aims to debunk myths, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable advice for listeners. It emphasizes a no-nonsense approach to help you grow effectively.
Episodes
5 Protein Lies You Still Believe - Ep 10. Juan Samudio
Is the anabolic window real? Can protein be stored as fat? Does muscle soreness mean you had a good workout?Juan Samudio joins Anabolic Analysis to break down what the research actually says about protein timing, carbs vs fat for muscle growth, muscle soreness, training frequency, and recovery.Key pointsThe anabolic window is a myth. Total protein intake matters far more than timingProtein can be
What Actually Matters for Building Muscle - Ep 9. Baxum
The fitness industry loves debating tiny details. Exercise selection, nutrient timing, training splits, supplements, rep ranges, and the newest optimization strategy can all matter, but they can also distract you from the things responsible for most of your results.In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with Baxum to break down the majors and minors of building muscle, improving your hea
The Hidden Dangers of Taking Research Too Literally in Fitness Ep 8. Dorian Varovic
Fitness research can help you train smarter, but taking every new study literally can make your programming worse.In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with researcher, PhD candidate, and coach Dorian Varovic to break down the biggest mistakes people make when trying to apply scientific research to their training.We talk about why a single study should rarely dictate your programming, t
Psychological Hacks to Avoid Weight Regain Ep.7 - Kyle Affer
Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off can be even harder, especially after months of dieting, restriction, and watching the scale consistently drop.In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with bodybuilder and coach Kyle Affer to break down the psychology of coming out of a diet, managing post-diet cravings, avoiding binge eating, and accepting the normal weight regain that comes from rest
The Biggest Mistakes Holding Back Your Progress, According to a Pro Bodybuilder Ep. 6 - Tyler Fluitt
In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with IFBB Pro and coach Tyler Fluitt to break down what actually separates people who make long-term progress from those who stay stuck. We cover the biggest mistakes beginners, intermediates, and advanced lifters make, why overcomplicating training can slow you down, and how effort, consistency, and adherence drive most results.We also dive into di
Why Your Fat Loss Stalled: Calorie Deficits, Refeeds, & Plateaus Ep. 5 - Dr. Tony Boutagy
In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with Dr. Tony Boutagy, a sports scientist and strength coach with 30+ years of experience and over 70,000 coaching sessions. We break down what actually drives fat loss, why calorie deficits stall, and how to adjust your diet without immediately slashing calories or adding more cardio.We also dive into diet breaks and refeeds, low-carb vs. high-carb
Supplements, Surpluses & Carbs: What the Research Really Says Ep. 4 -Scientific Snitch
In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with Ella, aka Scientific Snitch. We break down how to actually interpret research without getting misled by abstracts, weak correlations, poor study design, or overconfident meta-analyses. From there, we dive into some of the biggest debates in evidence-based nutrition, including calorie surpluses, carbohydrate intake, intra-workout carbs, electrol
Ep. 3: Building The Perfect Program - Volume, Frequency & Exercise Selection - Scientifically Jacked
In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with Jackson, aka Scientifically Jacked, to break down the variables that actually drive hypertrophy and where the science-based lifting community may be overcomplicating things.We discuss training frequency, volume, intensity, exercise selection, biomechanics, lengthened training, neuromechanical matching, full-body training, exercise order, injury
Ep. 2: Protein, Calorie Surpluses, & How to Maximize Gains - Alan Aragon
In this episode of Anabolic Analysis, I sit down with author of the ISSN position stand on dieting, and pioneer of the evidence-based fitness movement, Alan Aragon to break down some of the biggest debates in training and sports nutrition.We discuss Alan's current training, training to failure versus leaving reps in reserve, how many carbs and fats you need for hypertrophy, and why the commonly ci
Ep. 1: Why You Don’t Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - King Deltoids
In this episode, Kolt speaks with King Deltoids, aka Braden, an exercise science student and bodybuilding content creator, about what actually matters in contest prep, muscle gain, and physique development. They cover high protein dieting in a steep deficit, whether you can build muscle while cutting, and the long running debate over needing a surplus to maximize hypertrophy. Along the way, they a
