From Paper to Podium

Boxing world champion, Carl Frampton, and protein expert, Professor Stuart Phillips, join Charlie and James to discuss the importance of perfecting Protein intake for peak performance.   First up we hear Carl Frampton openly discuss how he uses protein to help him make weight, his preparations for the upcoming world title fight and also what we can learn from the mentality of a fighter. Then you’ll meet protein expert, Professor Stuart Phillips. He heads up the Protein Metabolism Research Lab at the McMaster University School of Medicine. Professor Phillips dispels common misinformation around protein and shares insights that we should all be implementing into our lives, especially as we age. Follow us @scienceinsport on Instagram. Produced by Astrid Productions for Science in Sport.

In this bumper episode, Geraint Thomas, Professor Steve Peters and Dr Trent Stellingwerff chat to Charlie and James about weight management and how you can apply their expertise to achieve your goals. First, you’ll hear from Steve Peters, the author of the self-help book ‘The Chimp Paradox’. Steve explains how to take back control of your mind and therefore body by using his mind management model, which is praised as a tool of success by high-profile athletes such as Geraint, Steven Gerrard and Victoria Pendleton. Then Geraint Thomas explains how he fuelled for his Tour De France win in 2018 as well as discussing the physical and mental difficulties of managing weight as a competing athlete. Lastly, renowned Sports Scientist, Dr Trent Stellingwerff shares his insights and expertise on a common yet damaging weight loss side effect known as ‘Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport’. It’s a hot topic in sport science right now that, if you take your training seriously, you need to be aware of. Follow us @scienceinsport on Instagram. Produced by Astrid Productions for Science in Sport.

Meet Charlie Webster and James Morton, the hosts of From Paper to Podium, the Science in Sport podcast. The first bumper episode launches on the 16th March, make sure you hit subscribe or follow so you don't miss out.