In this episode of Iron Summit, Ryan and Max dive into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from fresh haircuts to Gen Z fitness trends and alcohol habits. They explore the critical role of muscle mass for longevity, the value of functional strength in daily life, and how lifting translates to real-world performance. The discussion also touches on the future of Mountain Barbell, the ethics of genetic testing, Max's current cutting journey, and how to find true balance in your health and lifestyle choices.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Haircuts
06:24 Gen Z Fitness Trends and Alcohol Consumption
12:30 The Importance of Muscle Mass for Longevity
19:00 Functional Strength in Everyday Life
25:11 The Real-World Application of Lifting Weights
32:09 The Importance of Fitness for Quality of Life
39:14 Future Plans for Mountain Barbell
44:33 Ethics of Genetic Testing and Editing
50:51 Max's Cutting Journey and Strength Maintenance
58:10 Finding Balance in Health and Lifestyle Choices
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