In this episode of the Barbell Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki discuss a variety of topics including advancements in prosthetic technology with the introduction of a bionic knee, a historic motocross win by a Raycin Kyler, impressive feats of strength in powerlifting and CrossFit, the NFL's ban on smelling salts, and the controversy surrounding RFK Jr.'s comments on mRNA vaccines and funding cuts. The conversation highlights the intersection of health, fitness, and current events, providing insights into the latest developments in these fields.
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- Transcript: Rundown 3 Transcript.pdf
- https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv3223
- https://mcgovern.mit.edu/2025/07/10/a-bionic-knee-integrated-into-tissue-can-restore-natural-movement/
- https://racerxonline.com/2025/08/01/history-made-raycin-kyler-becomes-first-female-to-win-open-championship-at-loretta-lynns-ranch
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMlxH1DA7dt/
- https://barbend.com/how-this-years-one-rep-max-back-squats-stack-up-to-past-crossfit-games/
- https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-bans-smelling-salts-what-are-they-and-why-were-they-banned-now-153407985.html
- https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-consumers-not-purchase-or-use-unapproved-inhalant-products-marketed-alertness-and-energy
- https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5493544/rfk-defunding-mrna-vaccine-research
Timestamps:
3:04 Bionic Knee
9:41 Raycin Beats the Boys
21:00 Impressive Feats of Strength
48:33 NFL Bans Smelling Salts
57:30 RFK Jr. and mRNA
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