We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada)

Discussion Topics Include:

• Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industry
• Bad science and its impact on research and practice
• Why being a responsible sceptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skills
• Why having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter the paradigm, and reverse the current emphasis on marketing over science

Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:

• How Skepticism (not Cynicism) Can Raise Scientific Standards and Reform the Health and Wellness Industry
• Baseless claims and pseudoscience in health and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science community
• The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #123 - "Nutrition and single-stage ultra-marathon" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD

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Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada)

Discussion Topics Include:

• Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on adaptions to resistance training, strength, power and muscle hypertrophy
• Emerging research for novel applications of Creatine on health, cognitive functions, immunity, glycogen storage,  and in particular endurance training and performance

Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:

• Creatine Supplementation and Endurance Performance (paper currently in final review stage)

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #147 - "Creatine myths and common questions" with Dr Scott Forbes

Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

• What is sleep, and why do we need it
• Methods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wearables
• Sleep and athlete health & performance
• Strategies to improve sleep (from "sleep hygiene" to nutrition)
• The "sleep toolbox" for practitioners

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Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• Sleep and the athlete: narrative review and 2021 expert consensus recommendations
• Good perceived sleep quality protects against the raised risk of respiratory infection during sleep restriction in young adults

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #145: How does night-time feeding affect body composition and performance?
  with Dr Michael Ormsbee
• #124: Nutrition and athlete immune health with Professor Neil Walsh PhD

Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

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 & Electrolyte Balance (before, during, and after exercise)
• Carbohydrate Intake Guidelines: Achieving adequate muscle glycogen stores
• Protein Intake Guidelines
• Dietary Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
• Special Populations and Environments (Vegetarian athlete, altitude, extreme environments, hot & cold environments)
• Roles and Responsibilities of Performance Nutrition Professionals (scope of practice, education etc)
  
  
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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 Composition & Sports Performance
• Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight
• Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol
• Metabolic Flexibility & Performance
• Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants)
• Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits & behaviours)
• Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :)
• Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles & responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals.

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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 of nutrition plans, metabolic efficiency and flexibility, energy availability, body composition and performance, training and nutrition interactions, training and competition nutrition, brain sensing and nutrition, nutrition and perceived exterior, pragmatic use of supplements and foods)
• Coming up in parts 2 and 3: Nutrition for Athlete Preparation, Performance Nutrition (i.e competition), Special Populations and Environments, and Roles and Responsibilities of Sports Dieticians / Sports Nutritionists.

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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 Informed and Experienced Based Evidence
• The Bigger Picture in High Performance
• Working as a team within the team
• Pain and Performance

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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 physical activity on physiological outcomes
• Behavioural Compensation
• Testing & monitoring non-exercise physical activity & energy expenditure
• Future research

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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 External Load (Heart Rate, RPE, TRIMP, GPS, TMA, Questionnaires etc)
• Importance of Individualised Monitoring
• Assessing Meaningful Change
• Conclusions and Practical Applications

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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
• Vigilance in Practice & Pre-Screening

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