
We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
For current and aspiring sports and exercise nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's We Do Science podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to real-world practice.
Latest episodes

Feb 12, 2015 • 44min
Episode 38 - 'Nutrition and the Molecular Response To Strength Training' with Keith Baar PhD
Episode 38 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & The Molecular Response To Strength Training' with Keith Baar PhD, University of Califonia Davis, USA. In this session we get into:Molecular Responses To TrainingmTOR and TrainingmTOR and NutritionProtein, Leucine and mTORScience Based Training and Nutrition to Maximise mTOR activationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 6, 2015 • 45min
Episode 37: 'Insulin Is Not The Bad Guy' with James Krieger MSc
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring James Krieger MSc, (www.weightology.net). James and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Insulin Is Not The Bad Guy' which he will also be presenting on 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

Feb 3, 2015 • 43min
Episode 36 - 'The Hormone Hypothesis' with Professor Stu Phillips
Episode 36 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Hormone Hypothesis' with Professor Stu Phillips PhD, McMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into:Hormones and adaptations to resistance exerciseHormones and Muscle Protein SynthesisTestosterone, Growth Hormone, and IGF-1CortisolRelevance of post exercise hormone responsesDo 'anabolic' hormones play a significant role in hypertrophy?Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 2, 2015 • 47min
Episode 35 - 'Glycemic Index: Body Composition & Performance' with Professor Emma Stevenson
Episode 35 of the Guru Performance 'WeDo Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss'Glycemic Index, Body Composition & Performance' with ProfessorEmma Stephenson, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, NorthumbriaUniversity, UK. In this session we get into:Glycemic Index (GI)Gycemic LoadGI and Fat OxidationGI and Body CompositionGI and PerformanceGI and HealthCheckout our other podcasts, video blogsand articles on all things performance nutrition atwww.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 28, 2015 • 54min
Episode 34 - 'Nutrient Priming & the Protein Synthetic Response' with D. Lee Hamilton PhD
Episode 34 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrient Priming & the Protein Synthetic Response' with D. Lee Hamilton PhD, University of Stirling, Scotland (www.sports.stir.ac.uk). In this session we get into:Protein Synthetic ResponsemTORC1Interference Effect / Concurrent TrainingExercise Induced Activation of mTORC1Context of mTORC ActivationImportance of Muscle Protein Breakdown in ActivationRole of Training, Food, and SupplementsStupidity of Mysostatin Inhibitors as Performance EnhancersCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 21, 2015 • 55min
Episode 33 - 'Neurobiology of Obesity' with Stephan Guyenet PhD
Episode 33 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Neurobiology of Obesity' with Stephan Guyenet PhD, (www.WholeHealthSource.com). In this session we get into:What is ObesityCommon Theories of ObesityNeurobiology of ObesityLeptin & GrehlinEnergy & Nutrient SensingProtein, Fat & Carbohydrates and Appetite RegulationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 20, 2015 • 48min
Episode 32 - 'Fluid Balance & Performance' with Ben Jones PhD
Episode 32 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Fluid Balance and Performance' with Ben Jones PhD, Leeds Beckett University, UK. In this session we get into:What is Fluid BalanceRelevance of Hydration to performanceFluid Balance PhysiologyFactors that influcence & regulate fluide loss. gain and balanceFluid Balance Research: what we currently know and don't knowOptimising Fluid BalanceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 13, 2015 • 47min
Episode 31 - 'High Intensity Interval Training' with Professor Martin Gibala
Episode 31 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'High Intensity Interval Training' with Professor Martin Gibala PhD, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada. In this session we get into:Definition of High Interval Training (HIIT)Physiological and Metabolic Adaptations to HIITHIIT & Molecular SignalingHIIT and Metabolic / Cardiometabolic DisordersHIIT and Body CompositionHIIT and PerformanceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 3, 2015 • 43min
Episode 30 - 'Applied Sports Nutrition Research & Education' with Scott Robinson MSc CISSN
Episode 30 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Applied Sports Nutrition Research & Education' with my colleague at Guru Performance: Scott Robinson MSc CISSN - also Doctoral researcher at University of Birmingham, UK. In this session we get into:Applied Sports Nutrition Research - Our new JACSSES BASES Case StudyFrom Research to PracticeThe Real World - ContextThe ISSN DiplomaCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 18, 2014 • 49min
Episode 29 - ' Integrating Science with Practice in S&C' with Bret Contreras MS CSCS
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Bret Contreras MS CSCS, (www.BretContreras.com). Bret and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Integrating Science with Practice in Strength & Conditioning' which he will also be presenting on 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