
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

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Feb 3, 2019 • 48min
Episode 108 - "Outrunning Bad Diets" with Prof Stu Phillips and Prof Michael Joyner
Episode 108 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Outrunning Bad Diets" with Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada) and Prof Michael Joyner MD (Mayo Clinic, USA). In this session we get into: Defining the 'out running a bad diet' concept Energy balance Energy expenditure Health benefits of physical activity Physical activity and weight management Recidivism of weight loss Clarifying the "outrunning a bad diet" concept Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 30, 2019 • 1h 1min
Episode 107 - "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson
Episode 107 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD (Australian Catholic University, Australia). In this session we get into: Travel and health/performance implications for athletes & teams Jetlag Melatonin Caffeine Meal timing and composition Travel fatigue Eating strategies en-route Travel hygiene Catering in a new / different environment Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jan 24, 2019 • 1h 1min
Episode 106 - "The Female Athlete" with Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale
Episode 106 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Female Athlete" with Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale PhD (Nottingham Trent University, UK) In this session we get into: Defining the term 'Female Athlete' The 'Menstrual Cycle' and implications for training adaptations and performance Hormonal contraceptives: potential impact on training and performance Know your athlete: importance of talking to the female athlete The 'Female Athlete Triad' and 'RED-S' The Evidence-base on female athletes Nutritional considerations for health and performance in female athletes Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 17, 2018 • 53min
Episode 105 - "To Supplement, or Not to Supplement" with Professor Craig Sale
Episode 105 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "To Supplement, or Not to Supplement" with Professor Craig Sale (Nottingham Trent University, UK) In this session we get into: Defining Supplements Food vs Supplements Do Sports Supplements Work? The Evidence Base for Supplements Effectiveness of Supplements Doping and Contamination Risks Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com

Oct 12, 2017 • 1h 7min
Episode 104 - 'Nutrient Timing: You Can, But Should You' with Chad Kerksick PhD
Episode 104 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrient Timing: You Can, But Should You' with Chad Kerksick PhD (Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, USA) In this session we get into: Defining Nutrient Timing The JISSN Position Stand on Nutrient Timing: Why was it updated since the 2008 edition What has changed since 2008 Nuance in Sports Nutrition and Importance of Context The 3Ts Hierarchy: Total, Type & (then) Timing Critical Take Home Messages re Nutrient Timing: Carbohydrates are King for Performance and the Post Exercise Barn Door Check out our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 30, 2017 • 1h 4min
Episode 103 - 'Hypertrophy & Individual Differences in Response to Training' with Brandon Roberts PhD
Episode 103 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Hypertrophy & Individual Differences in Response to Training' with Brandon Roberts PhD (www.FitnessAndPhysiology.com) University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Responders and Non-Responders in the Context of Muscle Hypertrophy Muscle Biology and Adaptations to Resistance Training Hypertrophic Adaptation to Resistance Training Inhibitions to Hypertrophic Adaptations Nutritional Influences on Hypertrophic Responses to Training Molecular Signalling, Gene Expression, and Rabbit Holes Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 19, 2017 • 1h 11min
Episode 102 - 'Protein Pacing' with Professor Paul Arciero
Episode 102 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Pacing' with Professor Paul Arciero PhD (www.ProteinPacing.com) Skidmore College, NY, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Protein Pacing Protein Quality, Quantity, and Timing Protein Pacing and Body Composition Protein Pacing and Cardiometabolic Health Protein Pacing and Performance Adaptation Protein Pacing and Multi Component Exercise Training Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 11, 2017 • 1h 11min
Episode 101 - 'S&C Science, Muscle Plasticity, and Practice Epistemology' with Andy Galpin PhD
Episode 101 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'S&C Science, Muscle Plasticity, and Practice Epistemology' with Andy Galpin PhD (www.AndyGalpin.com) California State University, Fullerton, USA. In this session we get into: Science to Practice: From biopsy to the cage Muscle Plasticity Nutrition and Adaptations to Strength & Conditioning: A paradigm Epistemology of Expert Practice Bakers v Chefs: Mastering Science into Practice Knowledge, Context, and Practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 3, 2017 • 1h 18min
Episode 100 - 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD
Episode 100 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD. In this session we get into: Defining 'Diet' Body Composition and Assessment Methods Diet Archetypes Nutrition v Exercise Mechanisms Governing Body Composition Changes Metabolic Adaptations to Over and Under Feeding Reflections and Future Directions Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

May 4, 2017 • 55min
Episode 99 - 'Translational Sport Science' with Joe Eisenmann PhD
Episode 99 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Translational Sport Science' with Joe Eisenmann PhD, USA Football. In this session we get into: Defining 'Translational Sport Science' 'Bridging the Gap' / 'Science to Practice' Concept Knowledge Management (KM) and Transfer (KT) in Sport Science Science to Practice Translation Obstacles: Translational 'Blocks' in Sport Science "If There's a Problem: There's a Solution" Examples of Translating Science to Practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com