The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Renowned dietician Louise Burke discusses keto, fasting, and fueling in sports nutrition. They explore carb timing, personalized approaches, and the impact of fasting on performance. The complexity of fuel selection, carb intake, and balancing nutrition for athletes is highlighted.

Welcome to the Science of Sport Discourse. A monthly wrap of all the stories doing the rounds on our Patreon and newly-launched Discourse channel. Want to be part of the discussion? Become a supporter of the Science of Sport Podcast on Patreon HERE and get free access to our exclusive Discourse channel moderated by Gareth Davies. SHOW NOTESThe New Science of Sport Discourse - a Patron exclusive, A community that we aspire to make the most well-informed forum on sports science in the world: https://scienceofsportpodcast.discourse.group/. Log in with your Patron details.Become a Patron of The Science of Sport HEREThe Valieva doping story - now banned for four years. Sean Ingle wrote the story that summarises the case HERE After we discussed the case on the show, the full decision was published, which revealed that Valieva’s team had blamed a contaminated strawberry cake for the test. We’ll touch on this in our next show. READ MORE The full decision in the case of Michael Saruni, now banned after trying to send a friend to provide a doping testAn update on the Enhanced Games, which, as you’ll hear on the pod, Mike thinks is complete “bollocks”The documentary about rugby’s referees at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Well worth a watch.Track and field will soon join the docuseries trendSean Ingle’s article on rugby risks in children, including mention of the call to ban tackling and rugby in Under 18s, and the mixing of age grades Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swiss rider Marcel Guerrini is at the top of the pile when it comes to the world's best XC mountain bikers. The team take a look into his world to talk about sacrifice, training, race tactics and pacing. Guerrini is a regular top-five finisher at World Cups and is aiming to qualify for the Olympics in 2024... not an easy task when you come from the strongest mountain biking nation in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off Season 6 we wrap up some of the latest news from the world of sports science including the craziness of world running records, UCI bans on in-turned brake levers, one athlete's crazy high VO2 Max numbers and why cold weather may increase the risk of concussion in contact sports.SHOW NOTESLetsrun article on the 10km WR of Agnes NgetichArticle on the UCI’s clampdown on inturned brake leversMore detailed discussion of the implications of the UCI policyThe discussion about the insanely high VO2max reported in Blummenfeldt, and some chat about why it may not be entirely legitThe paper we mention that shows how many of the gas analysers used in exercise testing don’t have the reliability and accuracy they should haveThe analysis showing that concussion risk in the NFL may be higher on cold daysRugby start Louis Rees Zammit heads to make it in the NFL, this article explains the challenges he’ll facePodcast that mentions Coco Pops as a pre-exercise ‘meal’ (don’t overdo this advice!), part of Ross’ tongue-in-cheek New Year’s resolutions (full episode is subscriber only)Article by Stuart Philips, a future guest of the pod, on the benefits of resistance trainingInterview with Tommy Lundberg on the same resistance training topic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team talk to Dr Zoe Schaedel on the impact of menopause on sleep patterns and how to resolve them. Schaedel has 15 years of experience as an NHS GP in the UK with expertise in menopause care, sleep problems, sexual health and contraception. She is an accredited British Menopause Society (BMS) Menopause Specialist and is a member of the BMS Medical Advisory Council. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jill Warner and Prof. John Warner discuss the effect of allergies on sleep quality, including allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, molds, fungus, and food allergies. They emphasize the importance of accurate allergy testing and managing allergies with medications like antihistamines and nasal sprays. Additionally, they highlight the significance of cleanliness, reducing exposure to allergens, and the relationship between allergies and sleep behavior.

In this case study Prof John Warner interviews a mother whose 8-year-old child suffers from persistent allergies. Could it be dust mites? Listen in on this consultation to see how allergies are diagnosed.Prof. John Warner is a Professor of Paediatrics at Imperial College London and the University of Cape Town. His research has focused on the early life origins of asthma and related allergic and respiratory disorders. He has published over 400 papers in scientific journals on these topics. He was Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology from 1997-2010 and chairman of the paediatric section of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology for 5 years until 2010. He is also a member of the Speciality and Training Committee of the World Allergy Organisation and a past Trustee of the charity known as The Anaphylaxis Campaign. He was a member of the Advisory Committee for Novel Foods and Processes of the Food Standards Agency for 12 years until 2012 and was recognised for his work in food allergy research by the award of an OBE in 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights of 'The Real Science of Sport Podcast' include Taylor Swift's running routine, the debate over aggressive pacing in marathons, the risk and reward of running the marathon, creating a positive environment for young athletes, the ongoing discussion on player safety, and sporting highlights of 2023 including the Rugby World Cup and an impressive tennis match between Alcarraz and Djokovic.

Dr. Simon Durrant, an expert in sleep psychology, discusses the impact of sleep on memory and mental health. The podcast explores the relationship between sleep, brain health, and conditions like depression and autism. It also covers sleep problems in children with autism and offers advice on improving sleep quality, including the importance of evening routines and sleep hygiene.

Experts discuss the challenges of teenage sleep, including irregular sleep patterns, the impact of technology on sleep health, and the importance of allowing adolescents to follow their natural sleep patterns. They also explore the concept of 'nap licenses' and the significance of dreams in emotional processing.