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S2E31: Nutritional Strategies for Elite Bodybuilders & Building Muscle w Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD

SEASON 2, EPISODE #31

Dr. Bubbs interviews nutrition expert and 5x British Bodybuilding champion Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD to discuss his research in elite male and female bodybuilders. In this episode, Andrew will discuss the overall energy intake and macro breakdown of elite bodybuilders: how much protein they consume, key differences in carb consumptions between bodybuilders who place in the top-5 versus the rest of the pack, and how fat intake differs between USA and British bodybuilders. Andrew also talks about the massive variance in caffeine intake, key factors like meal frequency and number of different food items consumed, and the most common supplementation practices amongst the best of the best. Andrew also shares his own insights from years of competing at the highest level.

About Dr. Andrew’s Chappell PhD

Andrew Chappell holds a Phd in Human Nutrition from the Rowett Institute where he specialized in the effects of the colonic gut microbiota and cereal science. Andrew has published in the area of cereal science, the gut microbiota, exercise and inflammation, dietary supplements and bodybuilding research. Andrew is also a completive Pro natural bodybuilder, he’s competed since 2006 and winning 5 British titles, and competing in 6 world championships 2 as a professional, where he took 3rd at the recent DFAC world finals in 2017. Andrew also competes in Strongman and powerlifting and has experience working with strongmen and bodybuilders from local to international level.


Research Papers

Nutritional strategies of high level natural bodybuilders during competition preparation.

Citrulline malate supplementation does not improve German Volume Training performance or reduce muscle soreness in moderately trained males and females.

https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0245-8 


S2E14: Energy Balance, Carb Availability & Micronutrients for Performance w/ Kelly Anne Erdman MS, RD

SEASON 2, EPISODE #14

Dr. Bubbs interviews former Olympian and nutrition expert Kelly Anne Erdman of the Canadian Sport Institute in Calgary to talk Nutrition and Athletic Performance. In this episode, Kelly Anne dives into the key role of energy balance and availability, factors that impact energy availability, the crucial role of carbohydrates in high-intensity exercise, glycogen’s direct and indirect role in regulating training adaptations, as well as daily carb requirements depending on your sport, acute fueling strategies, key micronutrients and much more. Terrific insights from Kelly Anne.


About Kelly Anne Erdman MS, RD

Kelly Anne Erdman is a Performance Dietician at the Canadian Sport Institute in Calgary and contributing author to the recent Joint Position Statement by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,  Dieticians of Canada and American College of Sports Medicine on Nutrition and Athletic Performance. She provides nutrition services forOlympic & World Championship-bound athletes including the following Canadian national teams: Women’s Hockey, Men’s Sledge Hockey, Long Track Speed Skating, Paralympic Cycling, Luge Canada as well as Athletics Canada-Decathlete Damian Warner. Kelly Anne Erdman was herself a member of the Canadian Cycling team from 1985 - 1992, competing in 7 World Championships and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.


Research & Articles

Nutrition and Athletic Performance

The “Big Rocks” – Kelly Anne’s Tip

Meal frequency – Don’t skip meals or snacks, it will catch up with you later in the day! 

S2E8: Strongman Training & Nutrition Strategies w Dain Wallis

SEASON 2, EPISODE #8

Dr. Bubbs sits down with Canadian Strongman Champion Dain Wallis to talk about his preparation for competition; training periodization, importance of technical proficiency, nutrition for hypertrophy, sleep and recovery strategies, the psychology of competition as well as applications of Strongman training for the recreational athlete. Great tips from Dain!

About Dain Wallis

Dain is a nutrition & strength coach from Toronto, Canada and currently Canada's Strongest Man in the 80kg weight class. He’s also a fellow instructor at DTS Fitness Education on the Nutrition Fundamentals course. Follow Dain on Twitter or find out more at canadasnutritioncoach.com