Episodes

Episode 44 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition, Physical Activity and Immunity' with Glen Davison PhD, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, UK. In this session we get into: The Immune System Physical Activity and Immunity Immunosenescence Nutrition and Immunity Nutritional Interventions and Immunity Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPe...

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Martin MacDonald MSc, (www.Mac-Nutrition.com). Martin and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Insights, Caveats and Do You Even Science'. Martin will also be speaking on 'Drug Free Strength Athletes' Diet Secrets of Olympians' at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 42 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy' with Brad Schoenfeld PhD, USA. In this session we get into: Types of Hypertrophy Satellite Cells and Muscle Hypertrophy Myogenic Pathways Hormones and Cytokines (i.e. Testosterone, Growth Hormone, Insulin-Like Growth Factor) Cell Swelling Hypoxia Exercise Induced Muscle Hypertrophy Training Variables and Muscle Hypertrophy (i.e. Reps, Rest periods, f...

Episode 41 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Calorie Focussed Thinking' with Sean Lucan MD MPS MS, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA. In this session we get into: The problem with the idea of calorie equivalency A 'calorie is a calorie', or is it? Eat less, move more? Trying to intervene on calories is inplausable and inconvenient A more nuanced-thinking approach to obesity & related diseases Checkout our other podcasts, vi...

Episode 40 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Why Your Diet Is Doomed To Fail' with Layne Norton PhD (www.BioLayne.com). In this session we get into: Definition of 'Diet' Habits & Behaviours Idealistic Vs Pragmatic Lifestyle Vs Diet Metabolic Adaptation ('Metabolic Damage') Practical Strategies for a Successful 'Diet' For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Alan Aragon MS, (www.AlanAragon.com). Alan and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'What Makes a Diet Work'. He will also be debating Gary Taubes on a similar topic at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 38 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & The Molecular Response To Strength Training' with Keith Baar PhD, University of Califonia Davis, USA. In this session we get into: Molecular Responses To Training mTOR and Training mTOR and Nutrition Protein, Leucine and mTOR Science Based Training and Nutrition to Maximise mTOR activation Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrit...

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring James Krieger MSc, (www.weightology.net). James and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Insulin Is Not The Bad Guy' which he will also be presenting on at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 36 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Hormone Hypothesis' with Professor Stu Phillips PhD, McMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into: Hormones and adaptations to resistance exercise Hormones and Muscle Protein Synthesis Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and IGF-1 Cortisol Relevance of post exercise hormone responses Do 'anabolic' hormones play a significant role in hypertrophy? Checkout our other podcasts, v...

Episode 35 of the Guru Performance 'WeDo Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss'Glycemic Index, Body Composition & Performance' with ProfessorEmma Stephenson, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, NorthumbriaUniversity, UK. In this session we get into: Glycemic Index (GI) Gycemic Load GI and Fat Oxidation GI and Body Composition GI and Performance GI and Health Checkout our other podcasts, video blogsand articles on all things performance nutrition atwww.GuruPerforma...

Episode 34 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrient Priming & the Protein Synthetic Response' with D. Lee Hamilton PhD, University of Stirling, Scotland (www.sports.stir.ac.uk). In this session we get into: Protein Synthetic Response mTORC1 Interference Effect / Concurrent Training Exercise Induced Activation of mTORC1 Context of mTORC Activation Importance of Muscle Protein Breakdown in Activation Role of Training, Food, and S...

Episode 33 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Neurobiology of Obesity' with Stephan Guyenet PhD, (www.WholeHealthSource.com). In this session we get into: What is Obesity Common Theories of Obesity Neurobiology of Obesity Leptin & Grehlin Energy & Nutrient Sensing Protein, Fat & Carbohydrates and Appetite Regulation Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 32 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Fluid Balance and Performance' with Ben Jones PhD, Leeds Beckett University, UK. In this session we get into: What is Fluid Balance Relevance of Hydration to performance Fluid Balance Physiology Factors that influcence & regulate fluide loss. gain and balance Fluid Balance Research: what we currently know and don't know Optimising Fluid Balance Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs ...

Episode 31 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'High Intensity Interval Training' with Professor Martin Gibala PhD, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into: Definition of High Interval Training (HIIT) Physiological and Metabolic Adaptations to HIIT HIIT & Molecular Signaling HIIT and Metabolic / Cardiometabolic Disorders HIIT and Body Composition HIIT and Performance Checkout our other pod...

Episode 30 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Applied Sports Nutrition Research & Education' with my colleague at Guru Performance: Scott Robinson MSc CISSN - also Doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, UK. In this session we get into: Applied Sports Nutrition Research - Our new JACSSES BASES Case Study From Research to Practice The Real World - Context The ISSN Diploma Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles...

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Bret Contreras MS CSCS, (www.BretContreras.com). Bret and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Integrating Science with Practice in Strength & Conditioning' which he will also be presenting on at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 28 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Training and Nutrition Strategies To Maintain Muscle in Endurance Athletes' with Mike Ormsbee PhD FISSN - Assistant Professor at Florida State University (www.MikeOrmsbee.com). In this session we get into: Endurance athletes: what we know Body composition & endurance performance Resistance training & endurance performance Nutrition strategies to maintain muscle Supplements to support mus...

Episode 27 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Triathlete Wellness' with Dr Tamsin Lewis, Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete (www.SportieDoc.com). In this session we get into: Triathlon, what is it? Triathlon training loads Health issues in Triathletes Over-training Diet & Triathlon Female Triathete health concerns Wellness factors for Triathletes Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performa...

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Gary Taubes, Scientific Investigative Journalist and NY Times bestselling author (www.GaryTaubes.com). Gary and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Carbohydrates, Insulin & Obesity' which he will also be presenting on at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Alberto Nunez (Bodybuilding Coach). Alberto and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Strategic Nutrition Coaching for Bodybuidling which he will also be presenting on at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 24 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Muscle Anabolic Potential of Leucine' with Dr Leigh Breen, University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Science. In this session we get into: Muscle Protein Synthensis Metabolic Basis of Hypertrophy Translational Control of uscle Protein Synthesis Leucine's role in MPS / Hypertrophy Leucine: Source, Dose, Frequency & Timing factors Checkout our other podcasts, vid...

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Dr Spencer Nadolsky DO (Osteopathic Medical Physician / www.drspencer.com). Spencer and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Cholesterol which he will also be presenting on at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Menno Henselmans MSc (www.bayesianbodybuilding.com). Menno and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss the topics he will be presenting (Nutrient Timing, Meal Frequency & Training Intensity) at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo). For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 21 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Placebo Effect' with Dr Mayur Ranchordas, Senior Lecturer & Performance Nutritionist at the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield University, UK. In this session we get into: What is a 'placebo' effect The power of placebo Nocebo effect Placebo effects in sports & exercise nutrition Practical implications in applied practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and a...