"We Do Science": The Institute of Performance Nutrition Podcast
For current and aspiring sports nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition "We Do Science" Podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to 'real-world' practice.
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#146 - "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close
07/17/2020
#146 - "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close
Episode 146 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: What is Cannabidiol AKA "CBD"? Why is CBD of interest to athletes? The claims for CBD and the actual evidence Prevalence and rationale for use in sport such as professional rugby CBD and anti-doping risks Practical advice and warnings on usage of CBD Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: High Prevalence of Cannabidiol (CBD) Use Within 2 Male Professional Rugby Union and League 3 Players: A Quest for Pain Relief and Enhanced 4 Recovery - In press Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#145 - "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD
06/26/2020
#145 - "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD
Episode 145 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with (Florida State University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of nighttime feeding as a dietary strategy for health and performance Effects of pre-sleep consumption of protein rich meals and snacks on body composition Effects of pre-sleep consumption of carbohydrate-rich meals and snacks on next-day physical performance Nighttime feeding and potential positive impact on daytime overfeeding behaviours Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#144 - "Dietary Nitrates and Physical Performance" with Professor Andrew Jones
06/23/2020
#144 - "Dietary Nitrates and Physical Performance" with Professor Andrew Jones
Episode 144 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Dietary Nitrate and Physical Performance" with PhD (University of Exeter, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Nitric Oxide and Dietary Nitrates Dietary Nitrate supplementation as an ergogenic aid Current thinking on mechanisms of action Effects on muscle function and performance Physiological effects of dietary nitrate supplementation in elite and non-elite athletes Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#143 - "The Athlete's Gut" with Patrick Wilson RD PhD
06/02/2020
#143 - "The Athlete's Gut" with Patrick Wilson RD PhD
Episode 143 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "The Athlete's Gut" with Dr RD PhD (Old Dominion University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of gut function and effects of exercise: gut anatomy and physiology and relevant symptoms of dysfunction Nutrition and the athlete's gut: macronutrients, energy, fluids / hydration, sodium, training the gut, supplements Psychology and the athlete's gut: stress and anxiety Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#142 - "Intermittent Dieting: Considerations for the Athlete" with Jackson Peos PhD(c)
05/20/2020
#142 - "Intermittent Dieting: Considerations for the Athlete" with Jackson Peos PhD(c)
Episode 142 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Intermittent Dieting: Considerations for the Athlete" with PhD(c) (University of Western Australia). Discussion Topics Include: Overview, and research behind, dieting and energy restriction, in physique and performance focussed athletes Adaptive responses to energy restriction Intermittent energy restriction: an overview of effectiveness Impact of energy restriction on body-composition and performance Intermittent vs continuous energy restriction strategies Diet breaks and re-feeds: science and practice Nutrition and training considerations during intermittent fasting Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#141 - "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow
05/18/2020
#141 - "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow
Episode 141 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor (University of Regina, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: Creatine Monohydrate: An overview of the research Dietary and supplemental sources of creatine Metabolism and mechanisms of action Creatine as an ergogenic aid: strength, power, muscle hypertrophy, and endurance Creatine and potential roles in injury support / recovery, ageing muscle, bone health, brain function and other health / medical applications Supplemental protocols and safety Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD
05/13/2020
#140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD
Episode 140 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with Dr PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Rugby League Growing, building and repairing elite rugby players: the performance nutritionists perspective Physical demands of a Rugby League player Body composition and function in Rugby Energy expenditure: from lab to pitch Muscle soreness and inflammation: exploring the causes and the solutions Nutrition considerations for rugby league: science to practice Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#139 - "Exercise, Immune Function and Infection Risk" with Dr Richard Simpson
05/09/2020
#139 - "Exercise, Immune Function and Infection Risk" with Dr Richard Simpson
Episode 139 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Exercise, Immune Function and Infection Risk" with PhD (University of Arizona, USA). Discussion Topics Include: General introduction to exercise immunology and impact of exercise on the immune system Moderate exercise and impact on health promotion Arduous exercise and potential impact on immune suppression The open window hypothesis and infection risk Can exercise affect immune function and infection risk: both sides of the debate Take home messages from the evidence and applied perspectives Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#138 - "Ramadan Fasting & Performance: An Applied Perspective" with Matt Jones MSc
05/02/2020
#138 - "Ramadan Fasting & Performance: An Applied Perspective" with Matt Jones MSc
Episode 138 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Ramadan Fasting and Performance: An Applied Perspective" with MSc SENr (West Ham United FC and UAE Football Association). Discussion Topics Include: General introduction and experiences as a performance nutritionist working with athletes during Ramadan What is Ramadan and Ramadan fasting, and impact on nutrition habits and behaviours Reflecting on Ramadan experiences Shaping performance nutrition strategies to Ramadan challenges Evidence-based practice, belief, and best practice Ramadan nutrition practical recommendations Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#137 - "Menthol and Athletic Performance" with Russ Best PhD
04/23/2020
#137 - "Menthol and Athletic Performance" with Russ Best PhD
Episode 137 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Menthol and Athletic Performance" with Dr PhD (Waikato Institute of Technology, New Zealand). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Menthol and athletic performance Internal application of Menthol and impact on physical capacity and performance External application of Menthol and impact on physical capacity and performance Mechanisms of action on psychophysiological effects to include: thermal, ventilatory, analgesic, and arousal Strengths and limitations of menthol as an ergogenic aid Practical recommendations Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#136 - "Energy Availability: From Health to Performance" with Jose Areta PhD
04/20/2020
#136 - "Energy Availability: From Health to Performance" with Jose Areta PhD
Episode 136 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Energy Availability: From Health to Performance" with PhD, Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Energy Availability (EA): an overview Energy Balance, Energy Deficit, and Energy Availability EA and impact on training adaptions incl down-regulation of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and autophagy EA and impact on health (incl menstrual function and bone metabolism) Case study of an athlete in chronic low energy availability Training with low carbohydrate availability AND low energy availability Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#135 - "The Microbiome: Mind the Gap" with Jens Walter PhD and Orla O'Sullivan PhD
04/15/2020
#135 - "The Microbiome: Mind the Gap" with Jens Walter PhD and Orla O'Sullivan PhD
Episode 135 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "The Microbiome" with Dr PhD (University College Cork, Ireland) and Dr PhD, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ireland). Discussion Topics Include: The Microbiome: An overview Lifestyle-induced microbiome depletion and impact on health The "Fibre Gap": Low-fibre diet as a key driver of microbiome depletion Establishing what constitutes a healthy human gut microbiome: state of the evidence and translational issues Environmental, clinical, and nutritional factors and the microbiome Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#134 - "Nutrition Behaviour Change for Professional Weight-Making Athletes" with Dan Martin PhD
04/04/2020
#134 - "Nutrition Behaviour Change for Professional Weight-Making Athletes" with Dan Martin PhD
Episode 134 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition Behaviour Change for Professional Weight-Making Athletes" with Dan Martin PhD, Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Dietary and weight-making practices in weight-making athletes Weight-cutting in the extreme life of professional jockeys Exploring a multi-faceted nutrition behaviour change intervention grounded in behaviour change theory An overview of the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation – Behaviour (COM-B) model and Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) in the context of professional jockey athletes and their support network A "sneak peek" into Dr Martin's own practice as a working example of how COM-B and BCW theory can be successful applied as a bespoke nutrition behaviour change intervention in "real world" practice Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Development and Implementation of a Nutrition Behaviour Change Intervention Grounded in COM-B and Behaviour Change Wheel Theory for Professional Weight-Making Athletes (not yet published) Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#133 - "Dietary Behaviour Change in Athletes" with Meghan Bentley PhD(c)
03/26/2020
#133 - "Dietary Behaviour Change in Athletes" with Meghan Bentley PhD(c)
Episode 133 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Dietary Behaviour Change in Athletes" with PhD(c), Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Introduction to behavioural science and behaviour change theory Implementation science and practice in sports nutrition Behavioural tools and theory relevant to sport and exercise nutrition Evidence-informed approaches to behaviour change in professional sports nutrition practice Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#132 - "Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health" with Prof Craig Sale and Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale
03/02/2020
#132 - "Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health" with Prof Craig Sale and Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale
Episode 132 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health" with Professor PhD (Nottingham Trent University, UK) and Dr PhD, Nottingham Trent University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of bone, bone health and relevance to athletes Bone as a "nutritionally modifiable tissue" Nutritional influences on bone structure and health Energy Availability and RED-s Protein and bone Vitamin D Diet quality and the food matrix Feeding strategies and acute exercise Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#131 - "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Alan McCubbin PhD and Ollie Jay PhD
02/26/2020
#131 - "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Alan McCubbin PhD and Ollie Jay PhD
Episode 131 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition for Exercise in Hot Environments" with Dr PhD (Monash University, Australia) and Dr PhD, University of Sydney, Australia). Discussion Topics Include: Describing hot and humid environments Overview of physiology of "Exertional Heat Stress" Thermoregulation Gastrointestinal Function and Integrity Exertional Heat Stress and impact on performance & health Other factors such as clothing and body-composition Heat acclimation & acclimatisation Fluid and electrolyte balance and assessment Hydration and related nutrition strategies overview Impact and relevance to different sports such as team sports and ultra-endurance events Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#130 - "Contextualising Fat Oxidation During Exercise" with Ed Maunder PhD(c)
02/19/2020
#130 - "Contextualising Fat Oxidation During Exercise" with Ed Maunder PhD(c)
Episode 130 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Contextualising Fat Oxidation During Exercise" with (Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand). Discussion Topics Include: Defining and differentiating "fat oxidation" and "fat burning" Fat as a "fuel" for exercise: storage and metabolism Substrate oxidation (fuel use) during endurance and ultra-endurance exercise Substrate availability and performance: a case for optimising maximal fat oxidation? Testing methods to determine maximal fat oxidation (FatMax) and its value to inform performance nutrition strategies Maximal fat oxidation: what we know, don't know, and what's relevant to elite and recreational endurance athletes Relevance to exercise performance: substrate utilisation during Ironman triathlon case study discussion Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#129 - "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with Nick Burd PhD
01/29/2020
#129 - "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with Nick Burd PhD
Episode 129 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with (Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Defining protein & diet quality Defining optimal vs recommended intakes for protein Reductionism & protein research The Food matrix: A wholistic view of protein and exercise interactions and why whole protein is more than just the sum of its parts! Why a "food-first" approach to post-exercise protein intake will be beneficial for both the skeletal muscle adaptive response and diet quality for most people Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#128 - "Ketogenic Diet and Athletes" with Fionn McSwiney PhD
01/16/2020
#128 - "Ketogenic Diet and Athletes" with Fionn McSwiney PhD
Episode 128 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Ketogenic Diet and Athletes" with (Dublin City University, Ireland). Discussion Topics Include: Defining ketogenic and low-carb diets Potential benefits, limitations, and relevance of ketogenic diets to athletes Differentiating elite and non-elite athletes and differing types of training and events as it relates to training, performance and metabolism and how that relates to ketogenic diets and impact on athletes Exploring the evidence on ketogenic diets and athletes Potential practical applications for the ketogenic diet in athletes Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhD
01/15/2020
#127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhD
Episode 127 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with (Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Australia). Discussion Topics Include: An introduction to circadian biology Modern lifestyle and metabolic health Time restricted eating (TRE) defined Diet and exercise interventions: does timing matter? TRE and exercise training: the sweet spot? The evidence for TRE and relevance to daily practice Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#126 - "Iron Considerations for the Athlete" with Pete Peeling PhD
12/23/2019
#126 - "Iron Considerations for the Athlete" with Pete Peeling PhD
Episode 126 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Iron Considerations for the Athlete" with (The University of Western Australia). Discussion Topics Include: Iron and its importance in health & performance Defining iron deficiency in athletes Contributing factors to iron deficiency Assessing iron deficiency How iron deficiency impacts performance Nutrition strategies to prevent and correct iron deficiency Key Papers Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#125 - "Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training" with Rob Morton PhD
12/11/2019
#125 - "Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training" with Rob Morton PhD
Episode 125 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Protein Supplementation & Resistance Exercise Training" with (McMaster University, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: The role of skeletal muscle mass and strength in human health & performance Increasing skeletal muscle mass The hormone hypothesis Introduction to muscle protein turnover Protein intake and muscle turnover Dietary protein supplementation and resistance exercise induced gains in muscle mass and strength Protein supplementation and muscle: the evidence explored Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#124 - "Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health" with Prof Neil Walsh PhD
12/05/2019
#124 - "Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health" with Prof Neil Walsh PhD
Episode 124 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health" with (School of Sport and Exercise Sciences Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Defining Athletes, Immunity and Health Overview of Contemporary View on Immunity Infection Risks, Lowered Immunity, and Consequences Resistance and Tolerance: How Nutrition Influences Immunity and Infection Energy Deficiency & Infection: The Debate Continues New Theoretical Perspective on Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health Tolerogenic Nutritional Supplements Key Papers Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#123 - "Nutrition and Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon" with Nick Tiller PhD
11/23/2019
#123 - "Nutrition and Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon" with Nick Tiller PhD
Episode 123 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition and Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon" with PhD (The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Defining single-stage ultra-marathon Physiological considerations for training and racing Nutritional considerations for training Nutritional considerations for racing Specialised food and supplement considerations Evidence quality and practical considerations Key Papers Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#122 - "Nutrition and Altitude Training" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD
11/20/2019
#122 - "Nutrition and Altitude Training" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD
Episode 122 of the 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Nutrition and Altitude" with PhD (Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific). Discussion Topics Include: Defining and describing elite athletes and altitude Physiological impact and purpose of training at altitude Energy availability and relative energy deficiency in endurance athletes training at altitude Key nutritional considerations and practical concerns Iron and other supplement considerations Key Papers Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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#121 - "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dan Moore PhD
11/01/2019
#121 - "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dan Moore PhD
Episode 121 of the "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I () discuss "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dr PhD (University of Toronto). Discussion Topics Include: Amino acids as fuel Protein requirements of endurance athletes - overview Exercise-induced skeletal muscle remodelling: impact of training and importance of protein in recovery process Muscle protein synthesis: relevance to endurance athletes "Total, Type, and Timing" considerations (incl plant vs animal protein) Beyond muscle protein synthesis: Protein & glycogen synthesis and protein & immune function Future perspectives for research and practice Key Papers Discussed / Referred to: Related Podcast Episodes: Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Episode 120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD
09/04/2019
Episode 120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD
Episode 120 of the Guru Performance "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MSc RD CSSD CSCS (New York Football Giants). In this session we get into: The landscape and communities of practice in American Football The evolution of nutrition roles and practice Duties and responsibilities of the team RD / Performance Nutritionist Opportunities and challenges for practice Lessons learned from working in collegiate and professional American Football Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com
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Episode 119 - "Fuel for the Work Required" with Mark Hearris PhD(c)
08/27/2019
Episode 119 - "Fuel for the Work Required" with Mark Hearris PhD(c)
Episode 119 of the Guru Performance "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Fuel for the Work Required" with Mark Harris PhD(c) (Liverpool John Moores University & Guru Performance Institute). In this session we get into: Fuelling for the Work Required: Defined & Explored Carbohydrate Periodisation & The Glycogen Threshold Hypothesis Carbohydrate Restriction: An Overview of the Science Twice Per Day Training; Fasted Training; Sleep Low, Train Low Amalgamation of Carbohydrate & Calorie Restriction Strategies Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com
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Episode 118 - "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" with Prof Louise Burke and Prof John Hawley
08/07/2019
Episode 118 - "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" with Prof Louise Burke and Prof John Hawley
Episode 118 of the Guru Performance "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" with Professor Louise Burke and Professor John Hawley (Australian Catholic University). ** NOTE: The sound at times is not perfect, but well worth a listen as was a priceless discussion with 2 of the greats in sports nutrition science ** In this session we get into: Evolution of Sports Nutrition Science Training and Competing: The Relevance of Nutrition Solving the Fuel Crisis Fighting Fatigue: The Brain is Boss Elite Athletes: A Different Context Nutrition Periodisation & Nutrition Personalisation Informing Science to Inform Practice Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com
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Episode 117 - "Nutrition and Ultramarathon Running" with Dr Ricardo Costa
07/31/2019
Episode 117 - "Nutrition and Ultramarathon Running" with Dr Ricardo Costa
Episode 117 of the Guru Performance "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition & Ultramarathon Running" with Dr Ricardo Costa PhD (Monash University, Australia). ** NOTE: This is 1 of several upcoming ultra-endurance focussed episodes ** In this session we get into: Defining an Ultramarathon Physiological Demands Key Nutritional Considerations Low Carb & Fat Adaptation: What the Evidence Says Gastrointestinal Disturbances & Ultra Sports Exercise, Food and the Gut Intro to FODMAPs (will be a specific future podcast FYI) Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com
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