Episode 58 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Test, Don't Guess! Using Physiological Testing to Inform Practice' with Shawn Arent PhD, Rutgers University, USA. In this session we get into:Test, Don't Guess!Laboratory testing in applied sport scienceField testing methodsUsing lab and field test data to inform practiceValidity & ReliabilityTesting methods to support team sports & individualsContext (of course)Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 57 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Female Athlete Triad and RED-S' (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) with Kisrty Eilliot-Sale PhD, Nottingham Trent University, UK. In this session we get into:The Female Athlete TriadEnergy Availability Issues - Females & MalesEnergy Availability and Health / PerformanceRelative Energy Defiency in Sport (RED-S)Menstration and Energy AvailabilityBone Density and Energy AvailabilityHormones and Energy AvailabilityScreening and DiagnosisTreatmentCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 56 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Communication in Sport Science & Coaching' with Prof Andy Lane, University of Wolverhampton, UK. In this session we get into:Importance of Communication for Coaches & PractitionersBeliefStages of ChangePlaceboDelivery of Advice and InformationProfessional ConsiderationsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 55 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Body Composition & Dodgy Tans' with Eric Helms MPhil MS, AUT University, New Zealand. In this session we get into:Importance of Body CompositionDefining Body CompositionAssessing Body CompositionVisual Assessment of PhysiqueManipulating Body CompositionTracking Nutrition IntakeCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 54 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Dietary Nitrate and Exercise Performance' with Professor Andrew Jones PhD, Exeter University, UK. In this session we get into:Nitric Oxide and PerformanceDietary Nitrates & Nitric Oxide RegulationNitrate and Oxygen Cost of ExerciseNitrate and Exercise ToleranceMehanisms & Relevance to health and PerformanceBeetroot SupplementationPractical ConsiderationsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 53 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Evidence Informed Practice' with Duane Mellor PhD RD, University of Nottingham, UK. In this session we get into:Defining Evidence Based PracticeLevels of ScienceScience v Real WorldSkepticism & Open MindEducation and Experience to Inform PracticeCommunicationPeer Review in the Professional SettingCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 52 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Sleep and Performance/Recovery' with Jon Bartlett PhD, Victoria University, Australia. In this session we get into:Defining SleepWhat is 'Normal' SleepEffect of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, Physiological and Cognitive ResponsesSleep Restriction and Mood StateSleep and Immunity/RecoveryPractical ReccomendationsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 51 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Carbohydrate Availability & Training Adaptations' with John Hawley PhD, Australian Catholic University, Australia. In this session we get into:Relevance of Carbohydrate Availability to Performance & HealthBody Composition & CarbohydratesEffects of Carbohydrate Availability on Training AdaptationTrain Low, Compete High - Carbohydrate ParadigmIntroduction to 'Sleep Low' carbohydrate conceptFrom the Lab to Real World RelevanceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 50 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Importance of Context in Sport and Exercise Science' with Craig Sale PhD, Nottingham Trent University, UK. In this session we get into:Defining 'Context'Context in Sports and Exercise Science Research & PracticeInterpreting & Communicating ContextUse and Misuse of ContextCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 49 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Mitochondrial Response and Effect of Repetition Duration in Resistance Training' with Dr Dan Ogborn (www.DanOgborn.com), MacMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into:Role of Mitochondria in MuscleMitochondrial DysfunctionGene ShiftingMitochondria and SarcopeniaFree Radicals & Mitochondrial FunctionRepetition Duration (tempo) and Muscle HypertrophyCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com