Sports Science Dudes

“Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists (also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, incretin mimetics, or GLP-1 analogs) represent a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in some cases, obesity. Examples of drugs in this class include exenatide, lixisenatide, liraglutide, albiglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide. According to the American Diabetes Association, metformin remains the preferred first-line therapy for treating type 2 diabetes. However, the addition of a GLP-1 analog should be considered in patients with a contraindication or intolerance to metformin, in patients with a hemoglobin A1c greater than 1.5% over target, or in patients who do not reach their target A1c in three months, particularly in patients with atherosclerosis, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease.” (Collins and Costello, 2023).Edwin Davila DO MS CISSN is a senior resident of Internal Medicine, TIGMER San Antonio. Medical degree from the UIWSOM San Antonio, MS Exercise Physiology Baylor University, BS Biology Baylor University, CISSN holder. TACSM Board of director, AMSSM board member. Prior US Naval Officer. Focus on obesity medicine and associated comorbidities.Guillermo Escalante, DSc, MBA, ATC, CSCS*D, FISSN: Dr. Escalante is currently the Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology for the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino. He also performs research in the areas of sports nutrition, physique enhancement, sports medicine, and human performance where his work has been published in over 60 peer-reviewed publications and/or presented at regional, national, and international conferences for athletic training, strength & conditioning, and sports nutrition. He is currently the Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Dr. Antonio has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc     

“Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) differentially bind to androgen receptors depending on each SARM's chemical structure.”(Solomon ZJ et al. 2019). But do they actually give the benefits of androgens or anabolic steroids minus the side effects?  Listen and learn my friends!Edwin Davila DO MS CISSN is a senior resident of Internal Medicine, TIGMER San Antonio. Medical degree from the UIWSOM San Antonio, MS Exercise Physiology Baylor University, BS Biology Baylor University, CISSN holder. TACSM Board of director, AMSSM board member. Prior US Naval Officer. Focus on obesity medicine and associated comorbidities.Guillermo Escalante, DSc, MBA, ATC, CSCS*D, FISSN: Dr. Escalante is currently the Assistant Dean and Professor of Kinesiology for the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino. He also performs research in the areas of sports nutrition, physique enhancement, sports medicine, and human performance where his work has been published in over 60 peer-reviewed publications and/or presented at regional, national, and international conferences for athletic training, strength & conditioning, and sports nutrition. He is currently the Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Dr. Antonio has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc     

Dr. Grant Tinsley is an Associate Professor and Director of the Energy Balance & Body Composition Laboratory at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Exercise Nutrition from Baylor University after completing bachelor’s degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Physiology at Oklahoma State University, as well as a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His current research interests are the critical evaluation of body composition assessment techniques, the influence of intermittent fasting on resistance training adaptations, and sports nutrition strategies to improve performance and body composition. Dr. Tinsley has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and directed 16 externally supported projects.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Dr. Antonio has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Dr. Grant Tinsley is an Associate Professor and Director of the Energy Balance & Body Composition Laboratory at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Exercise Nutrition from Baylor University after completing bachelor’s degrees in Nutritional Sciences and Physiology at Oklahoma State University, as well as a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the International Society of Sports Nutrition and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS,*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His current research interests are the critical evaluation of body composition assessment techniques, the influence of intermittent fasting on resistance training adaptations, and sports nutrition strategies to improve performance and body composition. Dr. Tinsley has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and directed 16 externally supported projects.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Dr. Antonio has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Timeline:3:18 Women oxidize fat better than men. This purportedly “should” provide a performance advantage to women in ultra-endurance events. Yet men still win these events and hold the records (in the aggregate). What does Dr. Smith-Ryan say about this?7:48 Are there sex differences vis a vis skeletal muscle fiber type? Are women more fatigue-resistant10:17 Birth control – effects on performance and/or substrate utilization14:07 The only sample that matters is you!15:00 The menstrual cycle – the effects on various indices of female physiology; TDEE goes up by 300-400 kcals!21:00 High end female athletes often want to be amenorrheic – Dr. Smith-Ryan opines.24:46 What is muscle quality? Lift heavy shit.27:07 Many reps with light weights or lift heavy weights with fewer reps? Why Abbie finds this comparison annoying.30:30 HIIT vs steady-state aerobic training – the value of each.  NOBODY does hit every day. Because if you say that, you are lying to yourself.35:04 Sex differences in the adaptive response to HIIT?38:22 Sex differences in pain perception? Is it real? Do women perceive less pain post-DOMS protocol?41:40 Protein needs in athletic women vs men? Abbie consumes enough protein😊46:38 Intermittent fasting vs chronic caloric restriction.48:53 Creatine – its effects on women? Supplementation over the menstrual cycle. Women gain maybe ½ a pound of fluid.54:10 Supplement recommendations from the good doctorAbbie E. Smith-Ryan, Ph.D., CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM, FISSN  is a Professor at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.  Dr. Smith-Ryan completed her undergraduate degree from Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) and her graduate work in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK; MA and PhD).  Dr. Smith-Ryan’s research interests center around exercise and nutrition interventions to modify various aspects of body composition, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function.  She is an active researcher in the field of metabolism, sport nutrition and exercise performance, in both healthy and clinical populations, leading projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and International and National industry sponsored clinical trials.  Dr. Smith-Ryan contributes to the current body of scientific literature with over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts; a number of scholastic books and book chapters, and international/national presentations. She is actively involved in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She was recognized by the NSCA as the Nutrition Researcher of the Year (2013) and the Young Investigator of the Year (2015). Abbie Smith-Ryan | Exercise and Sport Science (unc.edu)Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/Board-of-Directors.html Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, www.issn.net as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDCo-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Anthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc 

Timeline3:35 – The attack on chocolate milk from the Feds? Please5:50 - National security issue because we have so many men and women that are out of shape (i.e., overweight and/or obese). They just can’t be recruited into the armed forces.8:48 – Testosterone – the hormone we all love10:22 – Dr. Ferrando edifies us on his investigations using testosterone11:12 – A clinician will not run blood work on you unless you are complaining about symptoms; if you do not present with  symptoms, you are not “hypogonadal” in the mind of a clinician11:50 – Everyone defines hypogonadal differently13:13 - Take a 65-year-old man and make him 30 years old with T14:10 - Does it matter if you use Test Cyp, Test Enanthate, Straight T etc.17:50 - Test undecanoate – just one shot will avert the loss of FFM in soldiers over a period of 21 days20:10 - Safety issues with testosterone – are there any real adverse effects? 24:19 – First nutrition class I took – the professor said that eating a lot of protein was bad for my kidneys24:53 – Thoughts on why there is an anti-protein bias that exists even today26:17 – The politics of food is annoying as heck. 27:24 - Humans need the EAAs to live and survive; what’s the best way to get those amino acids? Fruit and broccoli are great for apes; doesn’t work for humans.28:51 - Quality of protein (i.e., the most EAAs) is paramount; need to promote that peak in plasma amino acids30:05 – I’m too damn lazy to be a vegetarian (Ferrando).30:27 – What are the best sources of protein? Depends. Are they trained or untrained. Learn more about why the EAAs are amazing.39:45 – Age and Sex differences vis a vis the processing of amino acids (i.e., is there anabolic ‘resistance?’)47:23 – Consuming up to 70 g of protein at a meal; synthesis vs degradation. It isn’t an on-off switch, it’s a rheostat. The role of insulin.50:44 – You can only afford to be myocentric if the whole body is happy and the importance of lean body mass with regards to mortalityAbout our guest:Arny Ferrando PhD FISSNDr. Ferrando’s work has focused on the preservation of skeletal muscle, and includes investigations utilizing exercise, pharmacological and nutritional interventions to ameliorate muscle loss. His many investigations have spanned diverse circumstances of muscle loss; including space flight, kidney disease, heart failure, burn injury, trauma, post-surgical rehabilitation, aging, and sustained military operations. Much of his work focuses on optimal nutritional/protein intake in these circumstances, and he holds 2 patents on a nutritional formulation designed to improve muscle recovery. His current work focuses on optimal nutrition during aging and nutritional supplementation to enhance soldiers’ performance, resilience, and recovery. He has career-long funding from both federal and industry sources, and has over 160 peer-reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters. About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD (co Host Anthony Ricci EdD)https://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/Board-of-Directors.html 

Dr. Shawn Arent, an expert in exercise science and nutrition, discusses various interesting topics in this podcast. These include the importance of data in training, debunking misconceptions about aerobic exercise, the exercise metabolome, the concept of non-responders, the role of nutrient timing, a comparison of time-restricted feeding and chronic caloric restriction, the commonalities of tactical athletes, and an analysis of useful and ineffective supplements.

Timeline2:30 – About Dr. Katie Dabrowski7:20 – An understanding of pain – the good doctor explains17:30 – The perception of pain vis a vis athletic performance 25:40 – Training the unaffected parts of the body even when other parts are injured33:10 – Difference between discomfort and pain37:45 – Treat the human, not the body part; don’t be so focused on diagnosis45:37 – I write them a WOD from hell before they leave me (Dr. Dabrowski) – Ouch53:00 – Old Bull has a variety of specialists for all types of athletes Dr. Katie Dabrowski, PT, DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist and co-founder of Old Bull Athletics, a private practice in Miami, FL that specializes in blending the worlds of strength training, performance, and rehabilitation through a lens of treating movement as medicine. Dr. Dabrowski is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at NSU's College of Psychology. She earned her BS in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience at NSU, was a member of the women's NCAA DII rowing team, and studied the effects of exercise on cognition. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami, where she was a Neuroscience Graduate Assistant and studied the impacts of exercise on neuroplasticity using transcranial magnetic stimulation paradigms. Her clinical approach as a physical therapist focuses on a human-centric approach, with an emphasis on pain neuroscience, strengthening, building resiliency, and dispelling myths of pain and injury. She blends her love of neuroscience and exercise in order to optimize recovery and performance for her patients. Check out the Instagram page: oldbullathletics Cassie Evans is a registered dietitian and a published researcher. She studied sports nutrition and completed an internship with the University of Miami’s Sports Nutrition team and Nova Southeastern University’s sports performance team. She holds a bachelor of science in Exercise and Sports Science and received her CISSN in 2018. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Human and Sports Performance from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.  About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/Board-of-Directors.html Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, www.issn.net as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience.Dr. Antonio has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDDr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Anthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc     

Dr. Jeff Stout and Dr. Tim Ziegenfuss discuss the evolution of sports supplements and nutrition in academia and industry. They debunk myths about cholesterol and its association with cardiovascular disease. The podcast explores the benefits of collagen protein and the use of carnosine and beta-alanine. The guests also touch on the applications of HMB, BCAAs, and cold water immersion. Overall, a fascinating conversation for sports science enthusiasts.

Timeline - The Sports Science Dudes is on YouTube, Rumble, and Spotify.3:30 Wendi, what piqued your interest in working with young athletes? And how you deal with parents regarding young athletes?6:27 Mike, his work with kids was an accidental career. Started as a gym teacher. A four decade’s worth of experience!12:31 Wendi’s love of physical education; a true tomboy.14:36 Wendi, how do you deal with the crackpot ideas on sports nutrition and supplements from “experts” on social media. Some professionals are just not open to new ideas. 16:04 Wendi’s view on the proper and safe use of creatine for youth.19:58 ACSM – in the 1980s – viewed aerobic exercise as the end all and be all. The NSCA are just meatheads that lift weights21:10 – Mike describes the “evolution” of resistance training. 21:45 – Mike describes the Universal “weight training” machine. Holy shit! We’re dinosaurs.27:00 – Kenneth Cooper’s “Aerobics” was revolutionary at the time.27:47 – People don’t like the “basics.” Wendi’s view of teaching the basics!30:40 – You can’t eat like a bird, and race like a beast.30:59 – Women and young girls worry about “getting big” or gaining weight from protein or from lifting.32:40 – Mike dealt with high school kids that basically didn’t eat enough.35:36 – Food service dietitians hate being called “lunch ladies.” 40:05 – Wendi, how do you educate young kids (and their parents) about the importance of body composition versus just weight. The content of the calories you consume affect body composition! Eat more protein for better body composition.43:48 – When can kids start lifting weights?  And is it safe? Mike opines.45:35 – Youth weightlifting – great for your health, Wendi opines.49:22 - Wendi was the black sheep of her dietetics program at UW-Stout. But she’s great at translating sports science in a palatable way to parents and kids.50:38 - We have a profession (educators) and we have an industry (sellers).51:35 – Wendi’s top supplements (in general) for active individuals.54:49 – Squats are the king of all resistance exercises – Mike opinesOur Special GuestsWendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN is a Registered Dietitian, certified sports nutritionist, lifestyle coach with an M.S. in Nutrition. Wendi specializes in enhancing health, athletic performance with a focus on injury prevention by improving metabolic efficiency using nutrient periodization. She and her team of registered dietitians work closely with both young and adult athletes nationwide. Wendi is a former collegiate athlete, active writer, speaker, mentor, and actively integrates faith into her practice. Based in Nashville, TN. You can check out her website www.nutritionwithwendi.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter. Check out her guidebooks, sports nutrition presentations, testimonials, and coaching programs! Follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Mike Nitka MS earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health and Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse and began teaching at Muskego High School in Southeast Wisconsin for 38 years. He had a vision to create elective PE classes which were called Human Performance 1 & 2 and then expanded the weight room several times to meet the demands. The school’s athletic teams improved their ability to compete as he and the staff applied basic principles of strength and conditioning. Looking for information he joined the NSCA in 1985 and began to earn the following credentials starting in 1988:  CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*E; Other awards: Hall of Fame NHSSCA in 2018, NSCA Boyd Epley Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. To date Coach has been in education working with students /athletes for the past 46 years. He currently is an Adjunct faculty member in Human Movement Sciences at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin.