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) Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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. Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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. Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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 Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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 Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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 Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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 Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 81 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! Inthis episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Periodisation in Strength& Conditioning' with Greg Haff PhD, Edith Cowan University,Australia. In this session we get into:Conceptualising & Defining Periodization in Strength &ConditioningGeneral Principals of PeriodizationRecovery & AdaptationFrom Theory to PracticeApplicability to Recreational & Elite AthletesOversciencing & Pragmatism in S&CFuture ResearchCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on allthings performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 80 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Athlete Immune Health' with Professor Neil Walsh, Bangor University, UK. In this session we get into:Defining ImmunityImmune Function & PerformanceAre upper respiratory tract infections a problem for athletes?Recommendations for avoiding infectionHow does stress alter immunity?Key factors that lower immunity in athletes and recommendations (Training stress, Life stress, Poor sleep, Environmental stress, Poor nutrition)Can we monitor immunity to predict infection in athletes?Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 79 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Energy Balance, Imbalance & Interactions' with Dr James Betts, University of Bath, UK. In this session we get into:Defining Energy Balance (in Biological Systems)Energy Balance InteractionsCompensatory MechanismsTotal, Type, Timing (Diet / Activity) and Energy BalanceBreakfast and Energy BalanceExercise, Overfeeding and Energy BalanceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com