Episodes

Episode 92 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Recovery and Performance' with Shona Halson PhD, Australian Institute of Sport. In this session we get into: Defining Recovery Recovery Research Training, Performance and Life Stress Sleep and Recovery Other Recovery Strategies: Nutrition, Hydrotherapy, Compression Garments etc Recovery Strategies and Relevance to Real World Context Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles...

Episode 91 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Caffeine and Sports Performance' with Ben Desbrow PhD, Griffith University, Australia. In this session we get into: Brief History of Caffeine in Sport Dietary Sources of Caffeine Overview of Caffeine Metabolism and Mechanism of Action Science to Practice: Lab to real World Applications and Implications Cautions and Final Thoughts Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on ...

Episode 90 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Science to Practice: Issues with Data' with Brad Dieter PhD (www.ScienceDrivenNutrition.com). In this session we get into: Defining scientific evidence Science to practice concept Reliability of data Complexity Animal studies: issues and relevance to exercise science & nutrition From laboratory to real world Issues with data collection Issues with data interpretation Issue with labor...

Episode 89 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Personalised Nutrition: What Makes You So Special?' with James Betts PhD and Javier Gonzalez PhD from Bath University, UK. In this session we get into: Defining personalised nutrition Is personalised nutrition justified by small differences between people? Can measuring differences between people predict individual responses to personalised nutrition? Genetics and personalised nutrition. ...

Episode 88 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 3)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: Quick review of parts 1 & 2 of this podcast 3-part mini-series based on the new ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance Focus for this episode (part 3): Performance Nutrition Pre-, During and Post-Event Eating Hydration Guidelines: Fluid &...

Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability Body Composit...

Episode 86 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 1)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into: Introducing the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance Evidenced-Based Analysis: Synthesising Relevant Performance Nutrition Research New Perspectives In Sports Nutrition (topics incl: periodisation of nutrition programs, personalisation o...

Episode 85 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'High Performance Science & Practice: In the Trenches' with David Joyce MSc, currently Head of Athletic Performance at Greater Western Sydney Giants, Australia. In this session we get into: Education, Experience & Critical Skills for Working in High Performance Sport Working Fast and Slow: Embedding Research in High Performance Sport Dirty Science, Clean Science Evidence Based vs Evidenced...

Episode 84 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Impact of Non Exercise Activity'' with Professor Dylan Thompson, University of Bath, UK. In this session we get into: Defining 'Exercise' & 'Physical Activity' Non Exercise Physical Activity & Energy Expenditure (NEAT) Significance of Non-Exercise Physical Activity to Total Energy Expenditure Structured exercise as a supplemental stimulus to energy expenditure Impact of variability in ph...

Episode 83 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Monitoring Training Load & Fatigue in Athletes'' with Craig Twist PhD, University of Chester, UK. In this session we get into: Defining Training Load and Fatigue Relevance to Intermittent Sports (i.e. Rugby League / Union, Football etc) Reasons for and Against Monitoring Training Load Potential Load Monitoring Measures Internal vs External Load Methods of Monitoring Internal and Externa...

Episode 82 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Exercise, The Heart & Sudden Cardiac Death' with Professor Greg Whyte, Liverpool John Moores University, UK. In this session we get into: The Athlete's Heart Cardiac Response and Adaptations to Exercise (Endurance & Resistance Training) Sudden Cardiac Death During Exercise / Competition Ultra-Endurance Training / Competition and the Heart Biomarkers of Cardiac Damage Cardiac Fatigue Vi...

Episode 81 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! Inthis episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Periodisation in Strength& Conditioning' with Greg Haff PhD, Edith Cowan University,Australia. In this session we get into: Conceptualising & Defining Periodization in Strength &Conditioning General Principals of Periodization Recovery & Adaptation From Theory to Practice Applicability to Recreational & Elite Athletes Oversciencing & Pragmatism in S&C Future Research Checkout our other...

Episode 80 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Athlete Immune Health' with Professor Neil Walsh, Bangor University, UK. In this session we get into: Defining Immunity Immune Function & Performance Are upper respiratory tract infections a problem for athletes? Recommendations for avoiding infection How does stress alter immunity? Key factors that lower immunity in athletes and recommendations (Training stress, Life stress, Poor sleep...

Episode 79 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Energy Balance, Imbalance & Interactions' with Dr James Betts, University of Bath, UK. In this session we get into: Defining Energy Balance (in Biological Systems) Energy Balance Interactions Compensatory Mechanisms Total, Type, Timing (Diet / Activity) and Energy Balance Breakfast and Energy Balance Exercise, Overfeeding and Energy Balance Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and ...

Episode 78 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Lactate, Lactic Acid and Performance' with Professor David Bishop, Victoria University, Australia. In this session we get into: Defining Lactate & Lactic Acid and Relevance to Performance Metabolites and/or Waste Products from Muscle Activity (Exercise) Intra / Extra Cellular pH in Muscles, Buffering and Performance Mitochondria and Relevance to Performance Interventions and Lactate: Tra...

Episode 77 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Body Composition & Assessment' with Shawn Arent PhD, Rutgers University, USA. In this session we get into: Defining 'Body Composition' Chemical and Anatomical Body Composition Models Reference / Criterian Methods of Assessing Body Composition Laboratory Methods for Assessing Body Composition (i.e. DXA, Densitometry, Hydrometry etc) Field Methods of Assessing Body Composition (i.e. Anthro...

Episode 76 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Exercise and Cancer' with Ian Lahart PhD, University of Wolverhampton, UK. In this session we get into: What is Cancer? Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention of Cancer (& specifically Breast Cancer) Mechanisms: Why Physical Activity Might Influence Risk and Death from Cancer Role of Exercise During & Post Adjuvant Therapy Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all...

Episode 75 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Overfeeding & Oversciencing' with Dr Jose Antonio, Nova South Eastern University, USA and CEO International Society for Sports Nutrition. In this session we get into: Defining protein and a 'high-protein' diet Very high protein diet and body-composition Protein overfeeding research High protein diets and performance High protein diet and clinical measures High protein diet healt...

Episode 74 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Gaining Muscle & Losing Fat in an Energy Deficit' with Professor Stu Phillips, Department of Kinesiology, Exercise Metabolism Research Group, McMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into: Defining Body-Composition Energy Balance & Energy Partitioning Testing Body-Composition Accurately Protein Intake & Influence on Body-Composition in an Energy Deficit Influence of Exercise o...

Episode 73 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Creatine for Health & Performance' with Professor Eric Rawson, Bloomsburg University, USA. In this session we get into: Overview of Creatine Creatine Metabolism & Mechanisms of Action Creatine and Muscle Performance Creatine and Brain Function Creatine for Athletic Performance & Optimal Living Therapeutic Potential for Creatine Supplementation Creatine Related Myths & What the Evidence...

Episode 72 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Half-Time in Team Sports & Strategies that Influence Performance?' with Mark Russell PhD CSCS, Northumbria University, UK. In this session we get into: Defining 'Half-Time' in team sports (i.e. in rugby, football, handball, netball etc) Purpose of half-time (recovery, preparation, transition) Overview of strategies employed in half-time (kit change, interaction with coach/players, injury m...

Episode 71 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Breakfast For Athletes: Advisable, Inappropriate or Irrelevant?' with Javier Gonzalez PhD, Department for Health, University of Bath). In this session we get into: Energy Balance: why it is important and how we measure it (within the lab and free living) Breakfast and energy balance (without exercise) Breakfast and glucose control (second-meal effect) Breakfast and exercise (energy balanc...

Episode 70 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition and Metabolism for Endurance Sports' with Professor Asker Jeukendrup, www.MySportScience.com). In this session we get into: Physiological and nutritional demands of endurance sports Marginal & Significant Factors to Focus on in Endurance Sports (i.e. weight of bike vs overweight rider) Fuelling Performance with Context (duration of event, goals etc) Carbohydrates: Roles, Timings...

Episode 69 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University, UK. In this session we get into: Relevance of Immune Function to Athletes Causes of Illness in Athletes Intensive Training & Effects on Immune Function Personal and Travel Hygiene & Immune Health Sleep and Immune Function Energy balance, Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins Vitami...