

We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
Dr Laurent Bannock, The Institute of Performance Nutrition
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.
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Dec 17, 2014 • 58min
Episode 28 - 'Training and Nutrition To Maintain Muscle in Endurance Athletes' with Mike Ormsbee PhD
Episode 28 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Training and Nutrition Strategies To Maintain Muscle in Endurance Athletes' with Mike Ormsbee PhD FISSN - Assistant Professor at Florida State University (www.MikeOrmsbee.com). In this session we get into:Endurance athletes: what we knowBody composition & endurance performanceResistance training & endurance performanceNutrition strategies to maintain muscleSupplements to support muscle massOvernight feedingCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 15, 2014 • 43min
Episode 27 - 'Triathlete Wellness' with Dr Tamsin Lewis
Episode 27 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Triathlete Wellness' with Dr Tamsin Lewis, Medical Doctor and Professional Triathlete (www.SportieDoc.com). In this session we get into:Triathlon, what is it?Triathlon training loadsHealth issues in TriathletesOver-trainingDiet & TriathlonFemale Triathete health concernsWellness factors for TriathletesCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 11, 2014 • 49min
Episode 26 - 'Carbohydrates, Insulin & Obesity' with Gary Taubes
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Gary Taubes, Scientific Investigative Journalist and NY Times bestselling author (www.GaryTaubes.com). Gary and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Carbohydrates, Insulin & Obesity' 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

Dec 4, 2014 • 44min
Episode 25 - 'Strategic Nutrition Coaching for Bodybuilders' with Alberto Nunez
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Alberto Nunez (Bodybuilding Coach). Alberto and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Strategic Nutrition Coaching for Bodybuidling 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

Nov 28, 2014 • 55min
Episode 24 - 'Muscle Anabolic Potential of Leucine' with Leigh Breen PhD
Episode 24 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Muscle Anabolic Potential of Leucine' with Dr Leigh Breen, University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Science. In this session we get into:Muscle Protein SynthensisMetabolic Basis of HypertrophyTranslational Control of uscle Protein SynthesisLeucine's role in MPS / HypertrophyLeucine: Source, Dose, Frequency & Timing factorsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Nov 25, 2014 • 32min
Episode 23 - 'Cholesterol' with Dr Spencer Nadolsky
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Dr Spencer Nadolsky DO (Osteopathic Medical Physician / www.drspencer.com). Spencer and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Cholesterol 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

Nov 21, 2014 • 24min
Episode 22 - 'EPIC FITNESS SUMMIT' Special Edition with Menno Henselmans MSc
Special edition 'Epic Fitness Summit' episode featuring Menno Henselmans MSc (www.bayesianbodybuilding.com). Menno and I (Laurent Bannock) discuss the topics he will be presenting (Nutrient Timing, Meal Frequency & Training Intensity) 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

Nov 18, 2014 • 46min
Episode 21 - 'The Placebo Effect in Sports Nutrition' with Mayur Ranchordas DProf CISSN
Episode 21 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'The Placebo Effect' with Dr Mayur Ranchordas, Senior Lecturer & Performance Nutritionist at the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield University, UK. In this session we get into:What is a 'placebo' effectThe power of placeboNocebo effectPlacebo effects in sports & exercise nutritionPractical implications in applied practiceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Nov 12, 2014 • 50min
Episode 20 - 'Unleashing The Power Of Food' with Kevin Currell PhD
Episode 20 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Unleashing The Power of Food' with Dr Kevin Currell, Head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport (www.EIS2Win.co.uk). In this session we get into:The diffreemce between winning and losing in elite sportThe Power of food in performanceElite athletes as 'outliers'Performance Nutritionists as 'Scientists' or 'Engineers'?Key knowledge and skills requred to work as a nutritonist in elite sportScope of practice for performance nutritionistsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Oct 21, 2014 • 52min
Episode 18 - 'Protein Nutrition & Critical Appraisal' with Professor Kevin Tipton
Episode 18 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Nutrition & Critical Appraisal' with Professor Kevin Tipton (University of Stirling, UK). In this session we get into:Protein Need for Active PeopleAssessing & Reccomending Protein IntakeProtein Safety & ToxicityProtein, Insulin & Blood GlucoseProtein ResearchCritical Appraisal of Research & PublicationsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com