
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

Apr 28, 2017 • 1h 14min
Episode 98 - 'Protein: An Update' with Professor Stu Phillips and Professor Kevin Tipton
Episode 98 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein: An Update' with Professor Stu Phillips (McMaster University) and Professor Kevin Tipton (University of Sterling). In this session we get into: An Update to Episode 5 'Protein' (2014) What is Protein? (and why is it so topical and relevant to all people) Protein: Metabolism and Mechanisms Protein Quality: science to practice Protein: How Much? science to practice Protein: Food v Supplements Protein Intake Recommendations: Total, Type, and Timing Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Mar 17, 2017 • 1h 1min
Episode 97 - 'LCHF and Performance' with Professor Louise Burke
Episode 97 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'LCHF and Performance' with Professor Louise Burke PhD, Australian Institute of Sport, Australia. Defining Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) Diets and Performance Evidence v Enthusiastic Debate Theory and Evidence of LCHF Fuel Systems & Real World Performance LCHF and Metabolic Flexibility & Exercise Economy Science To Practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Mar 15, 2017 • 1h 8min
Episode 96 - 'Integrative Exercise Biology' with Professor John Hawley
Episode 96 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Integrative Exercise Biology' with John Hawley PhD, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University (ACU), Australia. Defining 'Integrative Exercise Biology' Reductionism in Sport Science Exercise as a 'Normal' Human State Muscle and Cross Talk with Organs 'Exercise Mimetics' - Exercise in a Pill? Nutritional Influences Translational Concepts in Exercise Biology Science To Practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Mar 2, 2017 • 1h 4min
Episode 95 - 'Concurrent Training and Interference' with Jackson Fyfe PhD
Episode 95 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Concurrent Training and Interference' with Jackson Fyfe PhD, Deakin University, Australia. Defining Concurrent Training & Historical Perspective Concurrent Exercise Training and the Interference Effect. Of Mice and Molecules: Animal and Human Studies. Strength Training and Endurance Training Adaptations: Molecular Biology 101. Periodisation: training, recovery, nutrition etc. Science to Practice: What we Really Know and What's Relevant. Take Home Messages. Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 24, 2017 • 1h 9min
Episode 94 - 'Physiology of Champions' with Michael Joyner MD
Episode 94 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Physiology of Champions' with Michael Joyner MD, Mayo Clinic, USA. Faster, Higher, Stronger: Integrative Physiology as 'Experiments in Nature'. Science Informs Practice v Practice Informs Science Scientific Reductionism and Human Performance Practice Historical and Current Views of Human Performance (primarily endurance athlete context) VO2 Max / VO2 Performance, Lactate Threshold, Efficiency, Recovery etc Limiting Factors to Optimal Human Performance Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 22, 2017 • 1h 1min
Episode 93 - 'Hydration and Performance' with Stavros Kavouras PhD
Episode 93 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Hydration and Performance' with Stavros Kavouras PhD, Hydration Science Lab, University of Arkansas, USA. In this session we get into: Defining Hydration and Dehydration Thermoregulation, Heat Acclimation etc Hypo- and hyper- hydration and performance Drinking to thirst or prescribed drinking strategies Mild dehydration and performance Hydration and performance: science to practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 16, 2017 • 1h 7min
Episode 92 - 'Recovery and Performance' with Shona Halson PhD
Episode 92 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Recovery and Performance' with Shona Halson PhD, Australian Institute of Sport. In this session we get into: Defining Recovery Recovery Research Training, Performance and Life Stress Sleep and Recovery Other Recovery Strategies: Nutrition, Hydrotherapy, Compression Garments etc Recovery Strategies and Relevance to Real World Context Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Feb 9, 2017 • 52min
Episode 91 - 'Caffeine and Sports Performance' with Ben Desbrow PhD
Episode 91 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Caffeine and Sports Performance' with Ben Desbrow PhD, Griffith University, Australia. In this session we get into: Brief History of Caffeine in Sport Dietary Sources of Caffeine Overview of Caffeine Metabolism and Mechanism of Action Science to Practice: Lab to real World Applications and Implications Cautions and Final Thoughts Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 15, 2016 • 57min
Episode 90 - 'Science to Practice: Issues with Data' with Brad Dieter PhD
Episode 90 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Science to Practice: Issues with Data' with Brad Dieter PhD (www.ScienceDrivenNutrition.com). In this session we get into: Defining scientific evidence Science to practice concept Reliability of data Complexity Animal studies: issues and relevance to exercise science & nutrition From laboratory to real world Issues with data collection Issues with data interpretation Issue with laboratory techniques Making sense of it all: science to practice Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Dec 7, 2016 • 59min
Episode 89 - 'Personalised Nutrition' with James Betts PhD and Javier Gonzalez PhD
Episode 89 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Personalised Nutrition: What Makes You So Special?' with James Betts PhD and Javier Gonzalez PhD from Bath University, UK. In this session we get into: Defining personalised nutrition Is personalised nutrition justified by small differences between people? Can measuring differences between people predict individual responses to personalised nutrition? Genetics and personalised nutrition. Concerns with efficacy of genetic testing and prescribing diets. Can measuring individual responses predict who would benefit from personalised nutrition? Responders and non-responders v dependable responders etc. Implications and possible solutions to personalised nutrition. Personalised v precision nutrition. Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com