Episode 7 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Calories' with Bill Lagakos PhD (Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology Researcher & Consultant - www.caloriesproper.com). In this session we get into:What is a Calorie?Laws of ThermodynamicsBiochemistry & Physiology relevance of caloriesCalories in, Calories Out theory (CICO)Energy / Nutrient PartitioningThe fate of calories in human metabolismBiochemical and Inter-individual variabilityCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 5 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science'podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss'Protein' with Professor Stu Phillips (McMasterUniversity) and Professor Kevin Tipton (University ofSterling). In this session we get into:Protein & it's role in the bodyHow much protein do we really need?Protein TimingProtein SpacingMuscle Protein SynthesisProtein & Metabolic HealthProtein MythsThe Anabolic WindowImportance of Protein QualityCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articleson all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 4 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Metabolic Adaptation with Layne Norton PhD (www.BioLayne.com) and Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD (http://exss.unc.edu/faculty-staff/abbie-smith). In this session we get into:Metabolic Adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athleteMetabolic Adaptation: An overviewEndocrine Response to an Energy DeficitWeight Loss and Metabolic RateMetabolic Efficiency: good or bad for fat loss?RefeedsReverse DietingPractical Applications For Weight LossCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 3 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss Metabolic Flexibility (ability of the cell to switch between substrates namely glucose and fatty acids) with Mike T Nelson (www.miketnelson.com). In this session we get into:Metabolic Flexibility (MetFlex)Metabolic InflexibilityMetFlex role in health, body composition and performanceNutrition, Diet & Lifestyle factors that influence MetFlexWhat is the best piece of advice you can give someone looking to become a performance nutritionist?Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Episode 2 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss a number of important current topics in sports and exercise nutrition with Scott Robinson, my colleague at Guru Performance and University of Birmingham Doctoral researcher. In this session we get into: Meal Frequency - Does eating (for example) 2 vs. 6 meals per day influence body composition? HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) vs. LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) vs. resistance training for fat burning - is one superior to the other? Is too much protein a problem or even dangerous? How important is understanding the fundamental concepts of exercise biochemistry? What is the best piece of advice you can give someone looking to become a performance nutritionist? Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

The first episode of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss a number of important current topics in sports and exercise nutrition with top UK sports nutrition researchers and practitioners: Graeme Close PhD and James Morton PhD. In this session we get into: Should athletes avoid carbohydrates? What is fasted-state training? Can it improve body composition and performance Is there a post-exercise anabolic ‘window of opportunity’? How important are sports supplements to performance? Is a calorie a calorie? Is it important to consider the quantity and not the quality of calories when it comes to health and performance? What is the best piece of advice you can give someone looking to become a performance nutritionist? Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com