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Happy 250th, America. 🇺🇸

Here's a thought experiment.

Right now, lab-grown meat is incredibly expensive. A tiny sample can cost hundreds of dollars, and a full steak can cost far more. But like many technologies, the price could fall dramatically over time.

Imagine a future where lab-grown meat:

• Tasted just as good.
• Had the same nutritional value.
• Could be made leaner or higher in fat depending on your preference.
• Was actually cheaper than conventional meat.

Would you eat it?

I'm not asking this as a political question. Forget politicians, Bill Gates, companies, Peta, vehement vegans, and culture wars for a minute. Just imagine it as another food option.

Personally, if it tasted great, had comparable nutrition, and was significantly cheaper, I'd probably give it a try.

A second question:

If lab-grown meat eventually became the norm, how would you feel about that? Would you still prefer traditionally raised meat, or would price and taste change your mind?

I'm genuinely curious where people stand.

Keep it respectful—I'm interested in hearing perspectives from everyone.

Happy 250th, America. 🇺🇸

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Creatine may be one of the most misunderstood supplements in existence.

Many people still believe it’s a steroid.

Many people still believe it’s harmful to the kidneys.

Many people still believe children should never take it.

Yet creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements in the scientific literature.

Studies involving children, adolescents, athletes, older adults, and various clinical populations have repeatedly shown benefits for strength, performance, lean mass, and physical function.

Importantly, studies lasting up to roughly 3 months have not demonstrated harm in these populations.

One of the most interesting parts of this discussion is that many people hear:

“We don’t have enough long-term data.”

And interpret that as:

“We have evidence that it’s dangerous.”

Those are not the same statement.

We often make recommendations based on physiology, mechanisms, shorter-term trials, observational evidence, and the totality of evidence available.

Long-term randomized trials in children are difficult to fund, difficult to maintain, and extraordinarily expensive.

In fact, one reason they may not exist is that many researchers already view creatine as relatively safe, reducing the urgency for massive long-term trials.

That doesn’t prove safety.

But neither does the absence of a 10-year trial prove danger.

I’d genuinely like to hear from physicians, researchers, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and strength coaches:

What evidence would change your mind?

You might have seen those electrical stimulation suits being sold and felt bad because you don’t have a $3,000 workout suit. Well, I’m here to tell you—don’t feel bad at all, because it’s a big gimmick. If your physical therapist gives you five minutes of electrical stimulation after a rehab session, that’s fine. But once it’s marketed as a replacement for strength and conditioning, that’s where we draw the line.

Let’s be direct. The body of research shows that EMS is not comparable to progressive resistance training for hypertrophy. For instance, Filipovic et al. (2019) noted that while EMS can improve strength in some populations, it does not surpass traditional resistance training in muscle growth. A systematic review by Kemmler et al. (2021) concluded that EMS may add minimal benefit, but only when combined with conventional training—not as a standalone. The principle is clear: muscle adapts to mechanical tension and progressive overload, as established by Schoenfeld (2010). EMS can contract muscles, but without meaningful load, there is no meaningful hypertrophy. In conclusion, EMS is not a viable replacement for resistance training. If there is no meaningful load, there is no meaningful growth.

Filipovic, A., Kleinöder, H., Dörmann, U., & Mester, J. (2019). Electromyostimulation—a systematic review of the influence of training regimens and stimulation parameters on effectiveness in electromyyostimulation training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(3), 894-906.

Kemmler, W., Teschler, M., Weissenfels, A., Bebenek, M., von Stengel, S., & Kohl, M. (2021). Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Muscle Strength, Body Composition, and Functional Capacity in the Context of Preventive Medicine. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 640258.

Schoenfeld, B. J. (2010). The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy and Their Application to Resistance Training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(10), 2857-2872.

Not all meat choices should be judged by “red meat vs. white meat.”

A better question is: is it lean or high-fat?

Lean cuts of pork, beef, chicken, turkey, and fish can all fit into a healthy diet. For metabolic health, the big picture still matters most:

Calories
Protein
Fat content
Consistency

Don’t let simple food labels replace critical thinking.

Austin Martin Fitness hats are officially here.

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Honestly wild seeing this brand grow piece by piece over the years. From training sessions and health coaching… to now having people repping the logo outside the gym too.

Appreciate everybody supporting a small local business built around helping people move better, feel stronger, and stay healthy for life.

Message me if you want one before they’re gone.

From tees to training, we keep building daily. Wear the story, live the strength. Available for $25 in-store, $30 shipped.

Introducing “The Milo & The Bull Tee.” 🦬

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Introducing “The Milo & The Bull Tee.” 🦬

Available now at Austin Martin Fitness.
25$ in-store 30$shipped

Here’s an expensive diet hack that you can use if you have the resources. Call the chef at your country club and tell them to make you 10 meals that are under 400 cal and over 30 g of protein each with at least 15 g of fiber.
It won’t taste like diet food. It will taste amazing.