Episode 48 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Psychology: Nutrition and Training' with Professor Andy Lane, University of Wolverhampton, UK. In this session we get into:Psychology as an important paradigmn in nutrition and trainingHabits and behavioursLearning to be nice to yourselfBeliefs and mythsEmotions and eating/trainingMotivation and preparationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 47 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Blood Flow Restriction Training' with Jeremy Loenneke PhD, University of Mississipi, USA. In this session we get into:What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)Adapative Responses and Potential Mechanisms to BFRExercise Stimulus and BFRPractical Applications of BFRPotential Limitations and Contraindications for BFRCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Joseph Agu MSc,  (www.JosephAgu.com). Joseph and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Science, Pseudoscience & Day To Day Basics in Sports Nutrition'. Joseph will also be speaking on a similar topic at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo).For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 45 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Carbohydrate Periodization' with Trent Stellingwerff PhD, Canadian Sports Institute. In this session we get into:Importance of PeriodizationAdaptations to Low Carb TrainingCarbohydrates and PerformanceMolecular Biology Factors in Carbohydrate PeriodizationGlycogen Depletion RatesAssessing Carbohydrate NeedCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 44 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition, Physical Activity and Immunity' with Glen Davison PhD, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, UK. In this session we get into:The Immune SystemPhysical Activity and ImmunityImmunosenescenceNutrition and ImmunityNutritional Interventions and ImmunityCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Martin MacDonald MSc,  (www.Mac-Nutrition.com). Martin and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Insights, Caveats and Do You Even Science'. Martin will also be speaking on 'Drug Free Strength Athletes' Diet Secrets of Olympians' at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo).For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 42 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy' with Brad Schoenfeld PhD, USA. In this session we get into:Types of HypertrophySatellite Cells and Muscle HypertrophyMyogenic PathwaysHormones and Cytokines (i.e. Testosterone, Growth Hormone, Insulin-LikeGrowth Factor)Cell SwellingHypoxiaExercise Induced Muscle HypertrophyTraining Variables and Muscle Hypertrophy (i.e. Reps, Rest periods, failure etc)Practical ApplicationsFor more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 41 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Calorie Focussed Thinking' with Sean Lucan MD MPS MS, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA. In this session we get into:The problem with the idea of calorie equivalencyA 'calorie is a calorie', or is it?Eat less, move more?Trying to intervene on calories is inplausable and inconvenientA more nuanced-thinking approach to obesity & related diseasesCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 40 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Why Your Diet Is Doomed To Fail' with Layne Norton PhD (www.BioLayne.com). In this session we get into:Definition of 'Diet'Habits & BehavioursIdealistic Vs PragmaticLifestyle Vs DietMetabolic Adaptation ('Metabolic Damage')Practical Strategies for a Successful 'Diet'For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com

Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Alan Aragon MS,  (www.AlanAragon.com). Alan and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'What Makes a Diet Work'. He will also be debating Gary Taubes on a similar topic at the Epic Fitness Summit (http://www.epic-summit.co.uk) in May 2015 in the UK (at the Body Power Expo).For more details about the regular 'We Do Science' Podcast & episodes; please go to www.GuruPerformance.com