Sports Science Dudes

Dr Victoria Burgess - the Lara Croft of Sports Science!2:30 – Victoria’s 4-day clinic on surfing/SUP3:30 – The Treasure Coast Paddle Battle in Fort Pierce FL7:40 – Does it matter when you train vis a vis its effect on sleep? Dr. Burgess’ dissertation data12:10 – Shocking how little people sleep (5-6 hr. a night) and how often they wake up! Over a dozen times a night people wake up!13:20 – Dr. Ricci – Mary Jane doesn’t help you sleep; it just makes you less aggravated when you’re awake15:45 – Dr. Burgess explains the challenges of tactical athletes (e.g., firefighters, paramedics, etc.)26:30 – After drinking lots of tequila, Victoria said “I think I’ll Paddle from Cuba to Key West.” – And she set a Guinness Book Record! It took her 27 hours and 48 minutes.32:24 – How do you train for an ultra-endurance paddling event? A huge mental game33:19 – Her longest paddle prior to the Cuba to Key West crossing was 12 hours36:10 – I had 7,000 calories from my paddle from Cuba to Key West! Oreo cookies, Fettuccine, PB and J, Coke, Red Bull, etc.45:16 – Physical reaction to the long-distance paddle: inflammation, swelling, pain…46:20 – How long it took for Victoria to get back to “normal” post-paddle.49:23 – Victoria’s next big race is a half-ironman triathlon relay! Swim (Victoria Burgess), Bike (Karla Antonio), and Run (Jamie Perko). 52:46 – Check out this hilarious video of Victoria’s crew trying to feed her during her Cuba to Key West paddle; Oreos and Bud LightBIOVictoria Burgess earned her Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago and is a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). She currently is the CEO of Tactical Athlete Nutrition +Performance where she writes nutrition and performance programming for a variety of athletes, ranging from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. Furthermore, she is an Adjunct Professor in the Human Performance and Nutrition department at Concordia Chicago & Parker University, where she teaches undergrad, grad, and doctoral level courses. She has an active role as a researcher in many sports science, performance, and nutritional studies with the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Prior to her career in performance and nutrition, she was a career Firefighter/Paramedic for 16 years in South Florida, proudly serving the City of Pompano Beach. Victoria is also a water sports athlete, holds a Guinness World Record in standup paddleboarding, and competes around the country in paddleboarding and surfing. Here is an article on her epic Guinness World Record paddle from Cuba to Florida. https://paddlemonster.com/stand-up-paddleboard-races/victoria-burgess-does-it-cuba-to-key-west/ About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, 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 Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Charles Hu Stull joined Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute as the Performance Nutrition Manager in 2018. Prior to working at the UFCPI, Charles Stull was the sports dietitian for the UCLA Athletics program. Over the past 5+ years as a sports dietitian Charles has worked with combat sports athletes (MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing) and athletes in professional organizations such as the NFL, LPGA, and USOPC. Charles was also a DI swimmer at American University and carries a seasoned Muay Thai career with over 15 years of competitive experience.1:48 – Funny Story about how Charles found the American University where he did his undergrad in Biology3:42 – How Charles got into UFCPI after getting out of college6:40 – What RDs are taught vs. what happens in the “real world” of athletics; having a hard sciences background was critical in dealing with sports nutrition9:30 – Charles was always the Troll in his RD program; his 100-gram protein shake!11:10 – When you get to the Nutrition Division of the UFCPI – What was the vision, mission…13:00 – Sports nutrition/supplement strategies for brain health15:50 – Weight making – the ins and outs28:10 – Hemodynamic data on fighters during the weight cut33:16 – Explanation of cardiovascular drift35:00 – The logistics of fight week for Charles Stull is crazy!41:15 – What Charles learned from his time as an athlete until now; he learned EVERYTHING!49:00 – Charles explains the evolution of MMA; Combat sports is an “arms race.”55:55 – The collaboration between the UFCPI and Nova Southeastern UniversityThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.About the ShowHosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/Board-of-Directors.html Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Full interview with Marissa Bello PhD and Darryn Willoughby PhD FISSN3:10 – The lowdown on rep ranges; do you need high loads for hypertrophy7:05 – Dr Willoughby thinks this focus on sets and reps is a bit convoluted. There’s much more to it than that.  7:47 – These acute bout studies barely tell a story; nobody trains that way anyhow10:05 – The need or utility of doing reps to failure14:27 – Compound vs isolation movements; effect on skeletal muscle hypertrophy. 23:20 – Periodization question: all phases produce hypertrophy. Why is there only one phase called “hypertrophy.” Why periodization often can’t be used in sports.27:45 – So many training studies. But nobody trains that way! Is there a value to these studies? Even a little bit?35:15 – The acute changes in plasma T and cortisol.  Any relevance to training adaptations?43:30 -  T boosters – these little blips in plasma T – a scam or what?47:46 – SARMs – selective androgen receptor modulators – useful or not?51:10 – Sex and age differences in the training response vis a vis hypertrophy58:36 – Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy?Our special guestsDr. Marissa Bello PhD, CSCS*D is a current visiting instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She graduated from her undergraduate in biology at Brandeis University while competing in soccer all four years. She then completed her Masters at Rutgers University, where her main focus was supplementation and sports performance. While at Rutgers she worked closely with the athletic department and incorporating athlete monitoring with several teams. Her PhD was completed at Mississippi State University in Exercise Physiology with a minor in nutrition. Her dissertation research focused on optimizing performance and training adaptations. Her research interests include sports performance, nutrition, endocrinology, and physiological adaptations.Dr. Willoughby holds B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Exercise Science from Tarleton State University and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology with sub-emphases in Nutritional Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Texas A&M University. He also possesses a graduate clinical certificate in Clinical Anatomy. Dr. Willoughby is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN), American College of Nutrition (ACN), and American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP). He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Sports Nutritionist through ISSN, and a Certified Exercise Physiologist through ASEP. He is also a Past-President of the ISSN. He has also been presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Weight Training Injury Specialists (SWIS). Dr. Willoughby has over 150 publications in high-tier scientific peer-reviewed research journals and is considered a pioneer in the field of exercise science.Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guestJulius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guestJulius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guestJulius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guest Duncan holds PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and serves as an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research and the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He is the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and directs interfaces for over 600 UFC fighters globally and supervises the operations at the UFCPI in Las Vegas and Shanghai. Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, 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.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, 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.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, 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.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc