Episodes

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...

Episode 68 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Beta Alanine Supplementation & Performance' with Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD, University of North Carolina, USA - and Professor Craig Sale, Nottingham Trent University, UK. In this session we get into: Mechanisms and Use of Beta Alanine Supplementation Overview Carnosine & Buffering Beta Alanine Supplementation Strategies Safety of Beta Alanine Effects of Beta Alanine on Exercise Performance C...

Episode 67 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Mass' with Professor Luc van Loon, Maastricht University, Netherlands. In this session we get into: Protein Balance Overview Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Overnight Recovery From Exercise Protein Ingestion Before Before Sleep & Sarcopenia Practical Strategies Checkout our other pod...

Episode 66 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Diabetes: Nutrition & Exercise' with Duane Mellor PhD RD, University of Nottingham, UK. In this session we get into: What is Diabetes Prevalence of Diabetes Obsessions with Insulin Nutritional Influences on Diabetes Exercise Influences on Diabetes Recommendations for Athletes and Active People with Diabetes When to refer to medical specialists Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs ...

Episode 65 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Precision Nutrition Coaching' with John Berardi PhD CSCS, www.PrecisionNutrition.com. In this session we get into: Key Elements to Successful Nutrition Coaching Achieving Goals Practice Based Coaching Smart Practices Translating Science Into Results Treating Clients Like Adults Feeding the Frog Before The Monkey (will make sense when you listen) Checkout our other podcasts, video blog...

Episode 64 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrigenomics and Personalised Sports Nutrition' with Nanci Guest PhD(c) MSc RD CSCS, University of Toronto, Canada. In this session we get into: What is Nutrigenomics Nutrigenomics and Athletic Performance Responders / Non Responders - A Case for Nutrigenomic Testing? Genetic Testing & Potential for Influencing Interventions Personalised Nutrition: Are We There Yet? Nutrigenomic Resear...

Episode 63 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Probiotics and Athletes' with Profesor David Pyne, Australian Institute of Sport. In this session we get into: What are Probiotics What are Prebiotics Clinical and Physiological Effects in Athletes Probiotics and Immune Modulation Probiotics and Gut Health Leaky Gut Probiotic Supplementation Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at w...

Episode 62 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Fat Oxidation, Exercise & Insulin Sensitivity' with Scott Robinson PhD(c) and Gareth Wallis PhD, University of Birmingham School of Exercise & Sport Sciences, UK. In this session we get into: Relevance of Fat Oxidation in Health and Performance Exercise & Fat Oxidation Diet and Fat Oxidation Fat Oxidation, VO2 and Insulin Sensitivity 24hr Chamber Studies vs Single Exercise Bout Studies ...

Episode 61 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Periodization Theory and Application' with Anthony Turner PhD MSc CSCS*D, Middlesex University, London. In this session we get into: Periodization in Strength and Conditioning Recovery, Adaptation & Managing Stress in Athletes Periodization Theory Periodization Models Applied Periodization Integrated Periodization Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things perf...

Episode 60 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Bone Health and Performance' with Professor Craig Sale, Nottingham Trent University. In this session we get into: Bone Struture and Function Normal and Abnormal Bone Bone Health and Performance Stress Fractures Bone and other Injury Risks in Athletes Factors Influencing Bone Health: Genetics, Mechanical, Hormonal, Nutritional Acid-Ash Hypothesis Supplements and Bone Assessing Bone He...

Episode 59 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Oversciencing and Marginal Gains in Elite Sport' with Marco Cardinale PhD, Aspire Academy, Qatar and former Head of Sports Science and Research of the British Olympic Association. In this session we get into: Science in Sport Oversciencing in Elite Sport Marginal Gains & Mastering Basics Importance of Coaching Skills for Applied Sports Scientists Routes to becoming a Performance Scientis...

Episode 58 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Test, Don't Guess! Using Physiological Testing to Inform Practice' with Shawn Arent PhD, Rutgers University, USA. In this session we get into: Test, Don't Guess! Laboratory testing in applied sport science Field testing methods Using lab and field test data to inform practice Validity & Reliability Testing methods to support team sports & individuals Context (of course) Checkout our o...

Episode 57 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Female Athlete Triad and RED-S' (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) with Kisrty Eilliot-Sale PhD, Nottingham Trent University, UK. In this session we get into: The Female Athlete Triad Energy Availability Issues - Females & Males Energy Availability and Health / Performance Relative Energy Defiency in Sport (RED-S) Menstration and Energy Availability Bone Density and Energy Availa...

Episode 56 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Communication in Sport Science & Coaching' with Prof Andy Lane, University of Wolverhampton, UK. In this session we get into: Importance of Communication for Coaches & Practitioners Belief Stages of Change Placebo Delivery of Advice and Information Professional Considerations Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformanc...

Episode 55 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Body Composition & Dodgy Tans' with Eric Helms MPhil MS, AUT University, New Zealand. In this session we get into: Importance of Body Composition Defining Body Composition Assessing Body Composition Visual Assessment of Physique Manipulating Body Composition Tracking Nutrition Intake Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPe...

Episode 54 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Dietary Nitrate and Exercise Performance' with Professor Andrew Jones PhD, Exeter University, UK. In this session we get into: Nitric Oxide and Performance Dietary Nitrates & Nitric Oxide Regulation Nitrate and Oxygen Cost of Exercise Nitrate and Exercise Tolerance Mehanisms & Relevance to health and Performance Beetroot Supplementation Practical Considerations Checkout our other podc...

Episode 53 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Evidence Informed Practice' with Duane Mellor PhD RD, University of Nottingham, UK. In this session we get into: Defining Evidence Based Practice Levels of Science Science v Real World Skepticism & Open Mind Education and Experience to Inform Practice Communication Peer Review in the Professional Setting Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance n...

Episode 52 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Sleep and Performance/Recovery' with Jon Bartlett PhD, Victoria University, Australia. In this session we get into: Defining Sleep What is 'Normal' Sleep Effect of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, Physiological and Cognitive Responses Sleep Restriction and Mood State Sleep and Immunity/Recovery Practical Reccomendations Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all th...