Episode 168 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In The Trenches" with Aimee-Ellen O'Keeffe MSc SENR, Performance Nutritionist, Manchester United Women Football Club (UK).Discussion Topics Include:Aimee-Ellen's unique education pathway and career journey to her current role as Performance Nutritionist at Manchester United Women Football Club.Reflections on standout moments over the years , that have helped shape her as a practitioner today.Insight into her private client work, working effectively online via group coaching.Insight into the role of a nutritionist in an elite women's football club.Thoughts, reflections, and advice to current and aspiring performance nutritionists.Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:N/ARelated Podcast Episodes:#166: In the trenches: How to build a career in professional sport with Dr James Morehen#161 - "In the Trenches" with Charles Ashford MSc SENR#157 - "In the Trenches" with Rich Chessor MSc SENR#120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD#85 - 'High Performance Science & Practice: In the Trenches' with David Joyce MScCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 167 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Football Nutrition" with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University (UK).Discussion Topics Include:Football (Soccer) as a global gameWhy nutrition matters in footballPhysiological and associated nutritional demands of footballNutrition and impact on training, match day performance, and recoveryScience to practice: keys to bridging the gapSpecial considerations for the performance nutritionistPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football. Current evidence to inform practical recommendations and guide future researchNutrition for Top Performance in Football: Eat like the Pros and Take Your Game to the Next LevelRelated Podcast Episodes:#69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael GleesonCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 166 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Performance Nutritionist: In The Trenches" with Dr James Morehen PhD (UK).Discussion Topics Include:What is a "Performance Nutritionist"Dr Morehen's Career Navigation in Academia, Research, and Applied PracticeSome Standout Moments Which Have Defined ThemKey Characteristics Required in to Work as a Performance NutritionistInfluential Factors Impacting a Successful CareerExamples of Some Big Challenges Faced in Practice and Career NavigationRecommendations to Younger / Early Career PractitionersAreas Not Taught on Traditional Degrees Which Are Fundamental for a Successful Career in Performance NutritionPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:"The Performance Nutritionist" by Dr James C. MorehenRelated Podcast Episodes:#140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD#161 - "In the Trenches" with Charles Ashford MSc SENR#157 - "In the Trenches" with Rich Chessor MSc SENR#120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD#85 - 'High Performance Science & Practice: In the Trenches' with David Joyce MScCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 165 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Sport & Exercise" with Dr Nanci Guest (The University of Toronto, Canada).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Plant-Based and Vegan Diets in Exercise and SportDefining "Plant-Based", "Plant-Focussed", "Vegan", "Vegetarian" diets etcPlant-Based Diets and Impact on Athlete Health and PerformanceFacts vs Myths as it relates to Plant-Based Diets and Protein QualityPractical Considerations in Transitioning to Plant-Based Diets for AthletesConclusions / Summary: Context StatementPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) & Resources Discussed / Referred to:PLANT-BASED DIETS AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCEPLANT-BASED AND VEGAN DIETS IN EXERCISE AND SPORTRelated Podcast Episodes:#129 - "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with Nick Burd PhD#64 - 'Nutrigenomics & Personalised Sports Nutrition' with Nanci Guest PhD RD CSCSCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 164 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "High Protein Diets: In Context" with Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of High Protein Nutrition ResearchScience communication and translational issues: terms such as "hi / low protein"Potential contexts for high protein intake: Muscle hypertrophy, Hypoenergetic weight loss, Recovery from intense exercise, Potential problems with high-protein dietsConclusions / Summary: Context StatementPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Efficacy and consequences of very-high-protein diets for athletes and exercisersRelated Podcast Episodes:#162 - Protein and Weight Loss in Exercisers & Athletes#153 - "Muscle Protein Synthesis and Response to Exercise & Nutrition" with Professor Kevin Tipton#150 - "Muscle Protein Breakdown in Response to Nutrition and Exercise" with Professor Kevin Tipton#129 - "Protein Quality and the Food Matrix" with Nick Burd PhD #121 - "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dan Moore PhD#125 - "Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training" with Rob Morton PhD #98 - 'Protein: An Update' with Professor Stu Phillips and Professor Kevin Tipton #75 - 'Protein Overfeeding & Oversciencing' with Jose Antonio PhD#67 - 'Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Mass' with Professor Luc van Loon#34 - 'Nutrient Priming & the Protein Synthetic Response' with D. Lee Hamilton PhD #28 - 'Training and Nutrition To Maintain Muscle in Endurance Athletes' with Mike Ormsbee PhDEpisode 24 - 'Muscle Anabolic Potential of Leucine' with Leigh Breen PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 163 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Body Composition Methods in Applied Sport Practice" with Professor Graeme Close (Liverpool John Moores University, UK) and Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Body Composition and its Importance to Athlete Health and PerformanceAn Overview of Measurement Methodologies That Can Be Used in Applied Sport for the Assessment of Body CompositionPractical Considerations When Using DXA and Skinfolds as Measures of BodyComposition in Applied Sport PracticeConclusions and Recommendations for the FieldPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Come Back Skinfolds, All Is Forgiven: A Narrative Review ofthe Efficacy of Common Body Composition Methods in AppliedSports PracticeRelated Podcast Episodes:#113 - "DXA and Body Composition Assessment: Gold Standard or Gold Plated?" with Dr Julia Bone#100 - 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD#77 - 'Body Composition & Assessment' with Shawn Arent PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 162 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Protein and Weight Loss in Exercisers & Athletes" with Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of the concept of weight loss, energy balance, caloric restriction and impact on training adaptations and performanceGeneral weight loss vs quality weight loss: importance of body composition focussed strategiesOptimal protein intake during caloric restriction in elite athletesHow much protein?Protein timing and quality: does it matter?Protein supplements: value and practicality beyond a "first first approach"Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Protein Recommendations for Weight Loss in Elite Athletes: A Focus on Body Composition and PerformanceRecent Advances in the Characterization of Skeletal Muscle andWhole-Body ProteinResponses to Dietary Protein and Exercise during Negative Energy BalanceRelated Podcast Episodes:#153 - "Muscle Protein Synthesis and Response to Exercise & Nutrition" with Professor Kevin Tipton#152 - "Making Weight in Combat Sports" with Dr Carl Langan-Evans and Joseph Matthews PhD(c)#145 - "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD#100 - 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD#77 - 'Body Composition & Assessment' with Shawn Arent PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 161 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss being "In the Trenches" of elite sports nutrition  practice with Charles Ashford MSc SENR (Director of Sports Nutrition, University of North Texas, USA).Discussion Topics Include:General background and reflections on Charles's career to date: UK to USALessons and learnings from working in elite US collegiate FootballLessons and learnings from working in a US collegiate sports nutrition environmentCharle's advice and tips for current and aspiring performance nutritionists looking to get a job and achieve success in elite collegiate sportPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyRelated Podcast Episodes:#157 - "In the Trenches" with Rich Chessor MSc SENR120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 160 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Ramadan and Sports Performance: A Sports Nutritionist's Perspective" with Mohamed Saad MSc SENR (Leading Sports Nutritionist, Kingdom of Bahrain).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Ramadan and fastingSleep considerationsEffects of Ramadan fasting on performance and competitionNutrition considerations during RamadanTotal amount of energy and type of macro nutrient intakeTiming of energy macro-nutrientintakePerformance specific nutrition considerationsHydration considerationsPractitioner observations and practical recommendationsPodcast Episode Transcript: COMING SOONKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:NUTRITION X-CHANGE VOL. 7 - RAMADAN AND SPORTS PERFORMANCERelated Podcast Episodes:#138 - "Ramadan Fasting & Performance: An Applied Perspective" with Matt Jones MSc#127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

Episode 159 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?" with Dr Daniel Owens PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK)  Professor Kevin Tipton (The Institute of Performance Nutrition, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Exercise Induced Muscle Damage (EIMD)The evidence to date on EIMD: Why some of the research should be reviewed with cautionProposed mechanisms of EIMDEIMD and muscle soreness and role in the temporary loss of muscle functionNutritional interventions that accelerate recovery of muscle function and ameliorate sorenessWhy persistent use of nutritional interventions that accelerate recovery may impinge on muscle adaptationThe potential hormetic effect of long term use of nutritional aidsPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Exercise-induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and whatare the nutritional solutions?Related Podcast Episodes:#158 - "BCAA Supplementation for Enhancing Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy" with Professor Kevin Tipton#156 - "Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Impact on Physical Training & Performance" with Dr Chris McGlory and Professor Kevin Tipton#153 - "Muscle Protein Synthesis and Response to Exercise & Nutrition" with Professor Kevin Tipton#150 - "Muscle Protein Breakdown in Response to Nutrition and Exercise" with Professor Kevin Tipton#101 - 'S&C Science, Muscle Plasticity, and Practice Epistemology' with Andy Galpin PhD#42 - 'Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy' with Brad Schoenfeld PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN