Episodes

Episode 116 of the Guru Performance "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition Considerations for Young Athletes" with Marcus Hannon PhD(c) (Liverpool John Moores University & Everton FC). In this session we get into: Defining Young / Youth Athletes Energy Availability for Growth, Development & Performance Macronutrients Needs & Requirements Micronutrients Needs & Requirements Thermoregulation and Fluid Balance Supplements Practical Considerations C...

Episode 115 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Dietary Fat and Elite Endurance Performance" with Dr Jill Leckey PhD (Australian Cycling Team). In this session we get into: Defining Endurance Performance, and the Difference Between 'Elite' and 'Normal' Athletes as it Relates to Exercise Physiology and Metabolism Differentiating Good, Bad, and Irrelevant Research to Inform Practice Fat and its Relative Importance as a Fuel (Substrate)...

Episode 114 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Global Sports Nutrition Practitioner" with Dan Kings MSc MBA (Assistant Director Sports Science, Aspetar, Qatar). In this session we get into: Cultural diversity and its relevance to the sports nutritionist, sport scientist, S&C Coach etc The global sports nutritionist: what does this mean and why it's important to become one Cultural differences (i.e. beliefs, traditions, social an...

Episode 113 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "DXA and Body Composition Assessment: Gold Standard or Gold Plated?" with Dr Julia Bone PhD (Sport Institute Northern Ireland, UK). In this session we get into: DXA defined in the context of its design and use as an imaging system Body composition reference methods DXA use in research and practice in sport and exercise science and nutrition Standardisation and measurement errors in body...

Episode 112 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Hydration and Performance: Evidence Unpacked" with Dr Lewis James PhD (Loughborough University, UK). In this session we get into: Dehydration and Fluid Balance Hypohydration and Exercise Performance The Evidence Base (what we do and don't know) Relevant Effects of Hypohydration on Performance Common Myths About Hydration and Rehydration in Athletes Hydration Testing and Practical Str...

Episode 111 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Paper to Podium: Translating Sports Nutrition Research" with Prof Graeme Close (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). In this session we get into: Defining Evidence-Based Practice The Evolution of Sports Nutrition Research Research Papers: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Translational Issues in Sports Nutrition Research Competence & Expertise in Sports Nutrition Practice Using the P...

Episode 110 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Prof Kevin Tipton PhD (University of Durham, UK). In this session we get into: Defining Exercise Induced Injury Inflammation Injuries Involving Immobilization and/or Reduced Activity Muscle Tissue Injuries Energy Balance and Restriction The Evidence-Base for Nutrition and Injury Support Diet, Nutrition, and Supplements for Injury S...

Episode 109 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Collagen Peptides for Injury Prevention & Tissue repair" with Prof Keith Baar PhD (University of California Davis, USA). In this session we get into: Role and importance to athletes of connective tissue and collagen synthesis. Diet and exercise impact on collagen synthesis. The potentially beneficial role of supplementing collagen peptides for injury prevention and tissue repair. The v...

Episode 108 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Outrunning Bad Diets" with Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada) and Prof Michael Joyner MD (Mayo Clinic, USA). In this session we get into: Defining the 'out running a bad diet' concept Energy balance Energy expenditure Health benefits of physical activity Physical activity and weight management Recidivism of weight loss Clarifying the "outrunning a bad diet" concept ...

Episode 107 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD (Australian Catholic University, Australia). In this session we get into: Travel and health/performance implications for athletes & teams Jetlag Melatonin Caffeine Meal timing and composition Travel fatigue Eating strategies en-route Travel hygiene Catering in a new / different environment Check out our other podcasts, p...

Episode 106 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Female Athlete" with Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale PhD (Nottingham Trent University, UK) In this session we get into: Defining the term 'Female Athlete' The 'Menstrual Cycle' and implications for training adaptations and performance Hormonal contraceptives: potential impact on training and performance Know your athlete: importance of talking to the female athlete The 'Female Athlete Triad...

Episode 105 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "To Supplement, or Not to Supplement" with Professor Craig Sale (Nottingham Trent University, UK) In this session we get into: Defining Supplements Food vs Supplements Do Sports Supplements Work? The Evidence Base for Supplements Effectiveness of Supplements Doping and Contamination Risks Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for curr...

Episode 104 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrient Timing: You Can, But Should You' with Chad Kerksick PhD (Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, USA) In this session we get into: Defining Nutrient Timing The JISSN Position Stand on Nutrient Timing: Why was it updated since the 2008 edition What has changed since 2008 Nuance in Sports Nutrition and Imp...

Episode 103 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Hypertrophy & Individual Differences in Response to Training' with Brandon Roberts PhD (www.FitnessAndPhysiology.com) University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Responders and Non-Responders in the Context of Muscle Hypertrophy Muscle Biology and Adaptations to Resistance Training Hypertrophic Adaptation to Resistance Training Inhibitions to Hypertrop...

Episode 102 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Pacing' with Professor Paul Arciero PhD (www.ProteinPacing.com) Skidmore College, NY, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Protein Pacing Protein Quality, Quantity, and Timing Protein Pacing and Body Composition Protein Pacing and Cardiometabolic Health Protein Pacing and Performance Adaptation Protein Pacing and Multi Component Exercise Training Checkout our other podca...

Episode 101 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'S&C Science, Muscle Plasticity, and Practice Epistemology' with Andy Galpin PhD (www.AndyGalpin.com) California State University, Fullerton, USA. In this session we get into: Science to Practice: From biopsy to the cage Muscle Plasticity Nutrition and Adaptations to Strength & Conditioning: A paradigm Epistemology of Expert Practice Bakers v Chefs: Mastering Science into Practice Knowl...

Episode 100 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD. In this session we get into: Defining 'Diet' Body Composition and Assessment Methods Diet Archetypes Nutrition v Exercise Mechanisms Governing Body Composition Changes Metabolic Adaptations to Over and Under Feeding Reflections and Future Directions Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all th...

Episode 99 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Translational Sport Science' with Joe Eisenmann PhD, USA Football. In this session we get into: Defining 'Translational Sport Science' 'Bridging the Gap' / 'Science to Practice' Concept Knowledge Management (KM) and Transfer (KT) in Sport Science Science to Practice Translation Obstacles: Translational 'Blocks' in Sport Science "If There's a Problem: There's a Solution" Examples of Tran...

Episode 98 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein: An Update' with Professor Stu Phillips (McMaster University) and Professor Kevin Tipton (University of Sterling). In this session we get into: An Update to Episode 5 'Protein' (2014) What is Protein? (and why is it so topical and relevant to all people) Protein: Metabolism and Mechanisms Protein Quality: science to practice Protein: How Much? science to practice Protein: Food v...

Episode 97 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'LCHF and Performance' with Professor Louise Burke PhD, Australian Institute of Sport, Australia. Defining Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) Diets and Performance Evidence v Enthusiastic Debate Theory and Evidence of LCHF Fuel Systems & Real World Performance LCHF and Metabolic Flexibility & Exercise Economy Science To Practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things ...

Episode 96 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Integrative Exercise Biology' with John Hawley PhD, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University (ACU), Australia. Defining 'Integrative Exercise Biology' Reductionism in Sport Science Exercise as a 'Normal' Human State Muscle and Cross Talk with Organs 'Exercise Mimetics' - Exercise in a Pill? Nutritional Influences Translational Concepts in Exercise Bi...

Episode 95 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Concurrent Training and Interference' with Jackson Fyfe PhD, Deakin University, Australia. Defining Concurrent Training & Historical Perspective Concurrent Exercise Training and the Interference Effect. Of Mice and Molecules: Animal and Human Studies. Strength Training and Endurance Training Adaptations: Molecular Biology 101. Periodisation: training, recovery, nutrition etc. Science to...

Episode 94 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Physiology of Champions' with Michael Joyner MD, Mayo Clinic, USA. Faster, Higher, Stronger: Integrative Physiology as 'Experiments in Nature'. Science Informs Practice v Practice Informs Science Scientific Reductionism and Human Performance Practice Historical and Current Views of Human Performance (primarily endurance athlete context) VO2 Max / VO2 Performance, Lactate Threshold, Effic...

Episode 93 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Hydration and Performance' with Stavros Kavouras PhD, Hydration Science Lab, University of Arkansas, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Hydration and Dehydration Thermoregulation, Heat Acclimation etc Hypo- and hyper- hydration and performance Drinking to thirst or prescribed drinking strategies Mild dehydration and performance Hydration and performance: science to practice Che...