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"Calories in, calories out" is a real principle—but it's not a helpful plan unless you understand what drives each side of the equation. In this episode, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber break down the physiology behind energy balance, why scale weight can be wildly misleading, and why people feel stuck even when they're "doing everything right."

You'll hear how appetite, food processing, stress, sleep, and the modern food environment quietly push calories in—while metabolic adaptation, sedentary lifestyles, and declining NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) suppress calories out. Then, the conversation shifts to what actually works long-term: building sustainable systems, using exercise to "tune up the machine," and focusing on body composition and metabolic health instead of daily scale fluctuations.

• Why calories in vs. calories out is true—and why it still feels like it "doesn't work" in real life

• The difference between scale weight vs. fat mass, and why day-to-day weigh-ins can create false conclusions

• How macronutrient shifts, sodium, digestion, and water retention can swing the scale fast without changing body fat

• The biggest drivers of "calories in": energy density, hyper-palatability, labels/portion variability, absorption, stress, and sleep

• Why NEAT is often the hidden lever for fat loss (and why "just exercise more" is rarely the answer)

• What metabolic adaptation is, why plateaus happen, and how RMR testing can guide smarter adjustments

• How VO₂ testing and heart-rate zones change over time—and why retesting improves results

• The real relationship between hormones/menopause/aging and body composition (including fat distribution changes)

• Why fitness can outweigh BMI for health risk—and why "losing weight fast" can backfire metabolically

• A practical framework to reduce shame: skill gap vs. will gap vs. environment gap

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber sit down with Dr. Asa Andrew, physician, chiropractor, functional medicine expert, and host of the nation's largest health talk radio show.

Dr. Asa shares his unique journey from professional wrestling to clinical practice—and back again—highlighting how metabolic testing, VO₂ max, and cardiorespiratory fitness have become foundational tools for performance, injury prevention, and long-term health.

From elite athletes and entertainers to everyday patients in their 70s and 80s, this conversation explores why VO₂ max should be treated as a key vital sign, how it predicts longevity more effectively than many traditional metrics, and why most age-related decline is driven by deconditioning—not aging itself.

This episode bridges the gap between healthcare and fitness, showing how actionable metabolic data empowers people to stop guessing, avoid burnout, and take the next right step toward better health—at any age.

• Why VO₂ max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and all-cause mortality

• How metabolic testing improves safety and performance in high-demand sports like professional wrestling

• The difference between weight loss and healthy weight loss that preserves lean mass

• Why many signs of "aging" are actually the result of inactivity and lost capacity

• How VO₂ max and RMR testing guide personalized training and nutrition decisions

• Why fitness and healthcare must converge to support long-term health outcomes

• How actionable data helps patients avoid pseudoscience and fitness fads

• Why it's never too late—or too early—to improve cardiorespiratory fitness

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Biomarkers are everywhere in health, fitness, and wearable technology—but more data doesn't always mean better insight. In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber break down what biomarkers actually are, why not all biomarkers are created equal, and how misleading metrics can obscure meaningful health decisions.

The conversation cuts through buzzwords like "cellular fitness," "biological age," and proprietary health scores to explain the difference between measured, calculated, and extrapolated biomarkers. You'll learn why standardized testing conditions matter, how poor data can lead to decision paralysis, and why the best biomarkers don't give answers—they help you ask better questions.

If you've ever wondered whether your health data is actionable or just decoration, this episode provides a clear framework for evaluating biomarkers and using them responsibly to improve real-world health outcomes.

• What a biomarker actually is—and why definitions matter

• The three tiers of biomarkers: measured, calculated, and extrapolated

• Why more biomarkers do not automatically mean better insight

• How marketing-driven health scores can mislead patients and clinicians

• Why VO₂ max is a powerful biomarker—and where its limits are

• The importance of standardized testing conditions for repeatable results

• How wearables can create anxiety and decision paralysis when misused

• Why biomarkers should reduce uncertainty, not add noise

• How good data leads to better questions—not instant answers

• A practical framework for deciding which biomarkers are truly useful

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber break down why metabolic testing is one of the most powerful tools for improving health, fitness, and longevity—regardless of your current fitness level.

From beginners restarting after years away from exercise to advanced athletes stuck in cycles of injury or plateau, this conversation explains why relying on generic programs, social media workouts, or willpower alone often leads to burnout, frustration, and inconsistent results.

The doctors explain why VO2 max, while valuable, tells only part of the story—and how comprehensive metabolic testing reveals how your muscles, heart, lungs, and metabolism actually work together. With the right baseline data, fitness becomes personalized, measurable, and sustainable.

If you're tired of guessing, restarting every January, or following plans that don't fit your body or lifestyle, this episode shows how better data leads to better decisions—and better outcomes.

• Why motivation alone isn't enough to achieve long-term fitness success

• Why VO2 max is important—but not the full picture of health or performance

• How metabolic testing creates a personalized fitness and longevity roadmap

• Why beginners, intermediates, and elite athletes all benefit from testing

• How improper training leads to burnout, injury, and plateaus

• Why consistency—not intensity—wins in the long run

• How metabolic data helps match training effort to real physiological goals

• Why metabolic testing is a baseline you can't "fail"

• How testing supports fat loss without sacrificing muscle or metabolic health

• Why starting with data prevents the cycle of stop-and-start fitness

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber are joined by Daniel Crumback (Director of International Sales at Core Medical Technologies, and Director of Strategic Health & Performance) to break down how physiological testing can uncover the real reason someone stalls in fitness, performance, and health.

Most people think VO2 max and RMR testing ends with a score and a set of training zones. Daniel makes the case that's just the surface. By analyzing oxygen and carbon dioxide data (not O2 alone), you can differentiate whether a person is primarily limited by cardiovascular capacity, respiratory mechanics, metabolic flexibility, neuromuscular function, or efficiency—and then build training and nutrition prescriptions around the true limiter instead of guessing.

The team also walks through practical interpretations: heart rate recovery, VO2 peak vs VO2 max, tidal volume vs breathing frequency, fat/carbohydrate crossover, peak fat oxidation, and "efficiency" markers like VO2 per breath and VO2 pulse. They emphasize why protocol design matters, how bad assumptions (like mis-set warmups or mislabeled "fat max") lead to wrong prescriptions, and why retesting every 8–12 weeks is the difference between "working out" and actually improving physiology.

• How to identify whether a person's primary limiter is cardio, respiratory, metabolic, neuromuscular, or efficiency

• The difference between VO2 peak vs VO2 max, and why it matters for prescribing training

• Why O2 + CO2 measurement unlocks a deeper analysis (fat oxidation, crossover, metabolic flexibility)

• How to interpret heart rate recovery and what it can indicate about stress and cardiovascular fitness

• What tidal volume vs breathing frequency can reveal about respiratory limitations and hyper/hypoventilation

• How to use fat/carbohydrate crossover and peak fat oxidation to spot metabolic dysfunction (and training mistakes)

• Why "zone 2" prescriptions often fail without correct protocol setup and correct interpretation

• How METs relate to real-world function and why very low METs can signal broader limitations

• Two powerful efficiency lenses: VO2 pulse (oxygen per heartbeat) and VO2 per breath (oxygen per breath)

• A practical retesting cadence: why 8–12 weeks after consistent implementation is the sweet spot

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber walk through a real-world consultation involving a collegiate runner whose metabolic test results didn't match expectations. What starts as a simple test review turns into a deep exploration of training errors, load vs. capacity, the dangers of chronic overload, and how individualized training can transform performance and longevity.

Cameron and Marc break down why athletes—especially collegiate endurance athletes—often fall into cycles of injury, overtraining, and frustration. They discuss how heart rate–based training, metabolic testing, fueling strategies, and better lifestyle assessment can uncover the true causes of plateaued performance. You'll learn how elite runners train (hint: much slower than you think), why most people spend too much time in Zone 3, and what it takes to build a resilient, high-performing athlete.

This episode is a masterclass in how to ask the right questions, interpret metabolic data, and design training that keeps athletes in the game rather than sidelined by injury.

• How to interpret metabolic test results in the context of an athlete's training history

• Why most performance problems are training errors, not equipment errors

• The difference between overload vs. overuse, and why it matters for injury prevention

• How chronic life stress, poor sleep, and inadequate fueling disrupt performance

• Why Zone 2 training is foundational—and why Zone 3 can be the "no-progress zone"

• How elite athletes use slow training to build world-class performance

• The importance of heart rate auto-regulation for day-to-day training decisions

• How metabolic testing improves fueling strategies, resilience, and recovery

• Why individualized plans outperform group training standards

• How to design the right test based on the athlete's goals and limitations

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In this episode of Metabolic Mastery, Dr. Marc Humbert and Dr. Cameron Garber sit down with Diane Owen – a photographer, mom of three, and graduate of the Becoming Body Smart program – to unpack what true, long-term change looks like from the client's side.

Diane shares how she went from an "on again, off again" athlete stuck in a painful injury–weight gain cycle to a consistent runner logging 6 days a week, 1,000+ miles a year, multiple half marathons, and 22 minutes off her half-marathon time – all while avoiding burnout and major injury. You'll hear how VO₂ testing, low heart-rate (Zone 2) training, and data-driven coaching helped her repair her relationship with exercise, food, and her own identity as an athlete.

Whether you're a clinician, coach, or everyday runner who feels like you've "tried everything," this conversation shows how the right data, the right plan, and relentless consistency can completely change what you believe is possible.

• How Diane broke a years-long cycle of overtraining, injury, and weight regain

• Why VO₂ and metabolic testing helped her finally trust that her body wasn't broken

• What true Zone 2 / low heart-rate training looks and feels like in real life

• How to use heart rate and symptoms as data, not drama, to guide your training

• The difference between "just resting" and smart load management that keeps you moving

• How slow, consistent progress led to 22 minutes off her half marathon and ~1,200 miles/year

• Practical ways Diane and her husband plan runs into a busy family schedule

• How shifting from "I'm not an athlete" to "I can do hard things" reshaped her identity and relationships

• Why focusing on health behaviors first (not the scale) protected her resting metabolic rate

• How to talk to clients about going three layers deep on their "why" so they're ready to change

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