{"podcast":{"title":"Anabolic Bodybuilding","slug":"anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370","podcast_index_feed_id":7247370,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/anabolicbodybuilding/feed.xml","website_url":"https://anabolicbodybuilding.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15891284/Copy_of_How_to_Get_Huge_Presentation_700_x_700_px_1400_x_1400_px_3_88onm.png","author":"Big Paul","episode_count":100,"summary":"Most of what you read or watch on the internet about bodybuilding regarding training, steroids, growth hormone, insulin, and nutrition is completely wrong. We filter through all the nonsense and tell you the truth about what the top pros and amateur competitors are doing.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T10:17:35.135944+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370"},"episode":{"title":"Gear Doses To Get Shredded? How To Lose Stubborn Fat, What Influences IGF-1 Levels? Best Cardio?","slug":"gear-doses-to-get-shredded-how-to-lose-stubborn-fat-what-influences-igf-1-levels-best-cardio","published_at":"2026-04-17T07:39:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/gear-doses-to-get-shredded-how-to-lose-stubborn-fat-what-influences-igf-1-levels-best-cardio","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370","url":"https://anabolicbodybuilding.podbean.com/e/gear-doses-to-get-shredded-how-to-lose-stubborn-fat-what-influences-igf-1-levels-best-cardio/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tqk453yctp4f4htm/4_15_26_q_and_abczqn.mp3","summary":"In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions from the community on fat loss, TRT, blood pressure on cycle, insulin sensitivity, HGH/IGF-1, cardio for cutting, and where bodybuilding may be heading in the next 5 to 10 years. This episode covers stubborn belly and chest fat, how bodybuilders think about managing blood pressure while using performance-enhancing compounds, whether hCG makes sense alongside testosterone, how to approach testosterone and anabolic dosing during a cut, and why insulin resistance can wreck a bulk. Big Paul also breaks down thoughts on IGF-1 LR3 for lagging body parts, metformin timing, cardio choices for fat loss, using high-carb days during a diet, and how IGF-1 levels may influence HGH dosing. If you are into bodybuilding, TRT, contest prep, fat loss, muscle gain, performance enhancement, hormone optimization, and advanced physique development, this Q&A is packed with practical discussion and real-world perspective. Topics discussed include:• Fat Loss For Lower Belly And Chest• Blood Pressure On Cycle• Best Blood Pressure Meds For Bodybuilders• Testosterone And Anabolic Dosing During A Cut• TRT And hCG• Insulin Resistance During A Bulk• Lantus, Metformin, And Glucose Control• HGH And IGF-1• Cardio For Cutting• GLP-1s And Appetite Control• Bodybuilding Trends And The Future Of Performance Enhancement Big Paul is back with another live anabolic Q&A covering estrogen management, GH, insulin, NPP vs Deca, thyroid concerns, prep strategy, injury recovery, peak week decisions, and the reality of building muscle while staying lean. 🔗 For All My Info & Resources, Visit Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anabolicbodybuilding WARNING ======== The Video has been made available for entertainment and educational purposes on…","meta_description":"In this anabolic bodybuilding Q&A, Big Paul answers real questions from the community on fat loss, TRT, blood pressure on cycle, insulin sensitivity,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3524,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/episodes/gear-doses-to-get-shredded-how-to-lose-stubborn-fat-what-influences-igf-1-levels-best-cardio/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anabolic-bodybuilding-7247370/gear-doses-to-get-shredded-how-to-lose-stubborn-fat-what-influences-igf-1-levels-best-cardio.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}