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S4E20: Dominate: Coaching, Culture & Building Elite Athletes w/ Clance Laylor

Season 4, Episode 20

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews strength and conditioning coach Clance Laylor to talk about coaching, culture, and how to build elite athletes.

Summary of Episode

3:38 – Clance’s frame of reference for writing the book
5:24 – The value of intensity when training
8:05 – The role of Pierre Roy in supporting and mentoring Clance’s career
11:45 – Common mistakes of young athletes when lifting
16:10 – The role of Charles Poliquin in supporting and mentoring Clance’s career
18:35 – Coaching and communication style with today’s young athlete
23:10 – Setting the culture: leader-follower dynamics
26:21 – What Clance’s sees on the nutrition front in the gym
33:10 – How environment shapes the path to nutritional changes
39:10 – Clance’s background in sprinting and how its influenced his training philosophy
40:10 – Big take-home message to athletes and coaches


About Clance Laylor

As one of only four PICP Level 5 Master Strength Coaches in Canada, Clance Laylor has emerged as one of the most respected names in professional strength and performance training. Founder of the Athlete Activation System Strength Coaches Certification, a complex, systematically periodized athletic development approach that has maximized the performance of elite athletes from a variety of sports.

A secret weapon of top Olympians, competitive athletes, coaches, and driven professionals alike, Laylor’s reputation as a tough, no-nonsense Trainer skyrocketed with the success of his young client P.K. Subban. The star defenceman of the Montreal Canadiens trained with Laylor from his early days in the OHL through the NHL draft to his recent win of the coveted Norris Trophy and an Olympic Gold at Sochi in 2014 as part of Team Canada.

lpsathletic.com

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BOOK

DOMINATE: They Can't Ignore You - Remapping The Athletes’ Body to Develop Elite Level Strength, Speed, Power, and Durability




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S4E19: Concussion: Novel Biomarkers & Considerations for Practitioners w/ Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, PhD

Season 4, Episode 19

In Season 4, Episode 19 Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews medical doctor and researcher Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, MD, PhD to discuss novel biomarkers of concussion diagnosis and concussion management.

Summary of Episode

4:08 – Dr. O’Halloran’s background

5:45 – The difference between medical and sports diagnosis of concussion

8:20 – The highly variable recovery timeline from a concussion

10:02 – The field-based assessments of an athlete suffering head trauma on the field

12:45 – Should all sports have universal guidelines for concussion diagnosis?

16:30 – Acute biomarkers for diagnosing concussion markers

27:10 – Benefits of instant ‘point of care’ concussion testing

29:55 – How much extra benefit do you get from sport to sport when applying point of care testing?

31:45 – Game day testing and the recovery process once diagnosed on the pitch.

34:30 – Other biomarkers in the field of concussion diagnosis.

40:50 – Medications to support concussion recovery (and how side-effects can mimic symptoms).

44:05 – The application of CBD, exogenous ketones, creatine, or other supplements for concussion recovery?

52:45 – Take-home message of biomarkers for concussion support?



About Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, PhD  

Dr. Patrick O’Halloran is a trained medical doctor currently working as a clinical researcher at the University of Birmingham in the School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. His research centers on the development of novel biomarkers and point of care field tests to diagnose athlete concussion.

Patrick on Researchate

 

Research Papers

Study of Concussion in Rugby Union through MicroRNAs (SCRUM): a study protocol of a prospective, observational cohort study

"Salivary non-coding RNAs: The next generation of biomarkers in concussed Rugby Football Union players" at the 37th Annual National Neurotrauma Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA

 

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S4E18: Why We Get Sick: Hyper-Insulinemia & Chronic Disease w/ Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD

Season 4, Episode 18

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews scientist and insulin expert Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD to discuss how chronically high insulin levels can drive chronic disease states.

Summary of Episode

3:05 – Why did we get sick 100 years ago compared to today?

5:45 – Why insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic conditions

7:45 – Hyper-insulinemia and weight gain

10:40 – The insulin resistance and heart disease connection (and why it matters)

14:20 – How chronically high blood glucose levels impair your vascular health

16:50 – Football lineman, metabolic profiles and the role of fitness and exercise

23:40 – Taking insulin and how it impacts your fat cells (in diabetics)

28:20 – Why insulin as a medication for type-2 diabetes is a short-sighted approach

32:05 – The connection between insulin resistance and brain function

38:04 – Is there an application for exogenous ketones to prevent (or delay) dementia

39:05 – Dietary strategies to support insulin resistance

46:45 – Blood tests for assessing the degree of insulin resistance

49:05 – Exercise and insulin sensitivity: resistance and aerobic activity

 

About Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD  

Ben Bikman, Ph.D. is a professor of pathophysiology and biomedical scientist whose research agenda focuses on the molecular mediators of obesity and its co-morbidities. Employing cell-autonomous to whole-body systems, his lab’s main efforts explore the intimate associations between the metabolic and immune systems. Most recently his most recent work has focused on scrutinizing the role of ketones as metabolic signaling molecules. 

@BenBikmanPhD

The Bikman Lab

GetHlth.com

  

Research Papers & Book

Why We Get Sick

Improvement in Glycemic and Lipid Profiles in Type 2 Diabetics with a 90-Day Ketogenic Diet

Insulin selectively reduces mitochondrial uncoupling in brown adipose tissue in mice


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S4E17: The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius w/ Zach Schonbrun

Season 4, Episode 17

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews journalist and author of The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius Zach Schonbrun to discuss mental peformance.


Summary of Episode

2:30 – Zach’s background in sports and business journalism

5:25 – Zach’s book The Performance Cortex: how the brain impacts performance in baseball

10:55 – The biggest surprises in touring neuroscience labs around the country

15:55 – When to swing; when not to swing.

20:05 – Pattern recognition versus reaction time

25:02 – Even elite experts struggle in a new context

28:15 – Information is information, does it always inform performance?

30:50 – Why do ‘batting practice’ at 60% game speed?

32:00 – Zach’s take home message from researching the brain in high performance.

36:05 – What makes a great writer?

39:00 – The power of story-telling


About Zach Schonbrun

Zach Schonbrun is a senior editor covering business and technology at The Week and has been a regular contributor to The New York Times since 2011. His work has also appeared in Bloomberg BusinessweekFast Company, ESPN the Magazine, SB Nation Longform, ViceThe Athletic, and Yahoo! Sports, among other publications.

Zach is the author of The Performance Cortex, which explores the neuroscience of motor skills, published by Dutton/Penguin Books in April 2018.  Zach has covered five Final Fours, the Super Bowl, the World Series, the NBA postseason, US Open tennis and championship golf -- among numerous other events -- for the Times, as well as regularly contributing coverage of New York's professional and college teams. He lives in New York City with his wife, Missy, their son, Jordan, and their dog, Luke.  

@zschonbrun

Links

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/551546/the-performance-cortex-by-zach-schonbrun/

DeCervo.com

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S4E16: Osteosarcopenia: Beyond Age-Related Muscle & Bone Loss w/ Dr. Ben Kirk, PhD

Season 4, Episode 16

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews musculoskeletal expert Dr. Ben Kirk, PhD whose area of interest includes age-related declines in muscle and bone.

SUMMARY of EPISODE

3:45 – Ben’s background in nutrition and research

5:35 – The connection between osteopenia and osteopororis

7:45 – Risk factors for osteosarcopenia

15:30 – Cross-talk between muscle and bone cells

18:00 – Screening tools for clinicians to assess for osteosarcopenia

24:00 – Nutritional interventions for osteosarcopenia

32:00 – Creatine + resistance exercise for sarcopenia and osteoporosis

34:10 – Muscle weakness, falls, fractures and consequences for quality of life

39:40 – The evolution of research in osteosarcopenia

  

About Dr. Ben Kirk, PhD  

Dr Ben Kirk Ph.D is a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science where he is part of the Geroscience & Osteosarcopenia Research Group. He also holds an honorary research appointment at Western Health-Sunshine Hospital, Division of Subacute and Aged care. Dr Kirk's research focuses on identifying the risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatments for sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and function) and osteosarcopenia (loss of bone density and muscle mass and function) to avert falls and fractures in older adults and geriatric patients.

@DrBenKirk

  

Research Papers

Osteosarcopenia: beyond age-related muscle and bone loss

Muscle, Bone, and Fat Crosstalk: the Biological Role of Myokines, Osteokines, and Adipokines

A clinical guide to the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcopenia

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S4E15: Nutrient-Exercise Timing & Fasted Exercise w/ Dr. Rob Edinburgh, PhD

Season 4, Episode 15

Marc interviews expert physiologist Rob Edinburgh, PhD whose area of interest includes meal timing and exercise.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

In Season 4, Episode 15 Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews expert physiologist Dr. Rob Edinburgh, PhD whose area of interest includes meal timing and exercise to discuss…

3:00 – Rob’s background in nutrition and research

5:15 – Review of energy balance: energy intake and expenditure

6:10 – What is metabolic health?

13:15 – Effects of skipping breakfast (versus eating breakfast) on exercise adaptations

17:30 – Energy balance over a 24-hour period in breakfast vs. skipping breakfast

21:30 – How does intensity training impact the results of the study?

23:30 –How does ‘breakfast timing’ impact exercise adaptations in overweight and obese individuals

28:30 – Meal + exercise interactions - acute responses to exercise

31:40 – Metabolic benefits of exercising in the fasted-state (in healthy people)

36:30 – The main pathways via which exercise supports better health: AMPK, PGC1-alpha

42:30 – Energy Balance: weight loss and health vs. performance

45:45 – The use of intra-muscular triglyceride during fasted exercise

50:00 – How context is key when it comes to breakfast vs. ‘no breakfast’

53:00 – The evolution of research in this area

About Dr. Rob Edinburgh, PhD  

Rob graduated from the University of Bath in 2015 with a first class honours in Sport and Exercise Science (BSc), winning the David Wilkinson prize for the best physiology student. Rob is particularly interested in how exercise and nutrition can counteract the increasing worldwide prevalence of diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Rob has also worked at the PEAK Centre for Human Performance in Ottawa (Canada) as an Exercise Physiologist, where he led individualized consultations on exercise and diet, performed exercise tests and ran strength and conditioning classes. 

Twitter @R_Edinburgh93

 

Research Papers

Lipid Metabolism Links Nutrient-Exercise Timing to Insulin Sensitivity in Men Classified as Overweight or Obese

Skipping Breakfast Before Exercise Creates a More Negative 24-hour Energy Balance: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Physically Active Young Men

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S4E14: Dental Health & Impact on Athlete Performance w/ Dr. Dominik Nischwitz DDS

Season 4, Episode 14

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews biological dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews biological dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, author of the best-selling book It’s All In Your Mouth to discuss…

3:00 – Dr. Dome’s background in dentistry and nutrition

4:50 – Weston A. Price’s influence on Dr. Dome’s nutrition philosophy

10:28 – Why athletes have high incidences of cavities and dental issues

13:30 – How often should athletes brush their teeth?

18:10 – Gingivitis and rates of infection in athletes

23:35 – Dr. Dome’s tips for athletes to maintain good oral health

40:30 – The importance of saliva and salivary flow rate on health and immunity

42:20 – Natural support for stomach acidity

About Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, DDS, Biological Dentist

Dr. Dominik Nischwitz is a licensed dentist, natural health practitioner, and nutritionist. He and his father cofounded DNA Health and Aesthetics Center for Biological Dentistry in Tubingen, Germany. Dr. Nischwitz is a pioneer in the field of holistic odontology and regularly gives lectures at science conferences around the world.

Book – It’s All In Your Mouth

@DrDome1

S4E13: MMA Fight Island – Physical Demands, Hydration & Weight-Cutting  w/ Dr. Reid Reale, PhD

Season 4, Episode 13

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Reid Reale, PhD, Performance Nutrition Manager at the UFC’s Performance Institute in Shanghai, China.

EPISODE SUMMARY

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Reid Reale, PhD, Performance Nutrition Manager at the UFC’s Performance Institute in Shanghai, China.

3:30 – Reid’s background exercise science and nutrition

4:00 – Physical demands of MMA and competition format

7:45 – Resting metabolic rate (RMR) in adolescent athletes

9:45 – Performance testing at the elite MMA level

15:00 – Transportable RMR devices; worth the price?

17:40 – Academy vs. professional MMA fighters

21:30 – The current evidence-base for MMA fighters

23:40 – How to think about weight-cutting: what can you manipulate?

28:00 – Energy intake leading up to weigh-in

32:40 – Use of water-loading protocols to make weight

35:40 – Hydration testing methods – general to more specific

41:10 – The evolution of research in MMA

About Dr. Reid Reale, PhD

Reid is the Performance Nutrition Manager at UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai. He previously worked as a Senior Scientist with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and was the lead dietitian for the Australian Olympic Combat Sport athletes leading in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Reid’s research projects focused on weight cutting techniques, body composition and pragmatic approaches to working with combat sport athletes. He also holds a black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and took home the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 2016 UAEJJF Abhu Dhabi Pro International trials in Sydney, Australia.

Reid Reale on Researchgate

 

Research Papers

Metabolic Rate in Adolescent Athletes: The Development and Validation of New Equations, and Comparison to Previous Models

The effect of water loading for acute weight loss following fluid restriction on sleep quality and quantity in combat sports athletes

Urine specific gravity as an indicator of dehydration in Olympic combat sport athletes; considerations for research and practice

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S4E12: Sacred Cow - The Case for (Better) Meat w/ Diana Rodgers, MS, RD

Season 4, Episode 12

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Diana Rodgers, MS, RD dietician and nutritionist living on an organic farm and co-author of the new book and film Sacred Cow to discuss why well-raised meat is good for you and good for the planet.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

3:00 – Diana’s background and journey into nutrition

5:15 – Dietary patterns of hunter-gatherer societies around the world

8:45 – The mid-Victorian dietary shift and consequences for health

11:15 – Is meat consumption increasing worldwide?

15:30 – The impact of industrial agriculture on the environment

17:15 –The water footprint of cattle

20:15 – Methane from cattle and carbon sequestration in the ground

23:15 – Deforestation and the impact of soy crops

28:30 – The environmental impact of chicken farming

33:00 – Antibiotic use in conventional farming and impact on human health

34:40 – Price comparison of beef burger vs. plant-based (Beyond Meat) burger

37:00 – The cycle of nature – life and death

39:20 – The challenges of writing Sacred Cow and creating the film

About Diana Rodgers, MS, RD

Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN is a “real food” Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living on a working organic farm in New England. She runs an active nutrition practice where she helps people with weight, metabolic, and intestinal issues recover their health through diet and lifestyle. She’s also an author, host of The Sustainable Dish Podcast, and the mom of two active kids. She speaks at universities and conferences internationally about nutrition and sustainability, social justice, animal welfare and food policy issues. She’s also working on a new book and film project, Sacred Cow, exploring the important role of animals in our food system.

@SustainableDish

SacredCow.Info

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S4E11: Weight-Cutting, Nutrition & Behaviour Change in Jockeys w/ Dr. Dan Martin, PhD

Season 4, Episode 11

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Dan Martin, Ph.D post-doctoral researcher at Liverpool John Moore’s University and Performance Nutritionist in professional horse racing, Formula 1 racing and football.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

3:00 – Dan’s background

5:15 – Current practices of professional jockey’s in making weight

12:30 – How much does environment and advice from peers impact jockeys?

14:30 – Dan’s research in weight-cutting in jockeys

17:00 – Why do athlete NOT identify as athletes?

18:30 – Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S), bone density and pro jockeys

23:00 – Dan’s research in behaviour change, nutrition and pro jockeys

28:00 – Layering in nutrition behaviours in pro sport

36:00 – Influence of social media and internet on athlete behavaiour

39:00 – Reframing athlete questions to promote athlete reflaction

41:30 – Parallels between pro horse racing and pro car racing (F1)

44:00 – Effects of dehydration and mental-physical performance

47:00 – Future of research in pro jockeys and horse-racing

About Dr. Dan Martin, PhD

Dan works as a Performance Nutritionist in professional horse racing, for the Haas team in Formula 1 and the Huddersfield professional football club in England. He’s currently currently a post-doctoral research at Liverpool John Moore’s university investigating the development, implementation, and evaluation of an industry-specific education platform to assist jockeys in nutritional knowledge and weight management.

 @NutritionDan

Research Papers

The horseracing industry’s perception of nutritional and weight-making practices of professional jockeys.

Male Flat Jockeys Do Not Display Deteriorations in Bone Density or Resting Metabolic Rate in Accordance With Race Riding Experience: Implications for RED-S.

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S4E10: Creatine, Female Athletes & Applications in Concussion w/ Dr. Krissy Kendall, PhD

Season 4, Episode 10

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Dr. Krissy Kendall, Ph.D lecturer in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

3:00 – Krissy’s background

9:00 – Creatine 101

12:00 – Debunking creatine myth #1 – creatine makes you bulky?

14:30 - Debunking creatine myth #2 – creatine makes you gain weight?

17:00 - Benefits of creatine for endurance and recovery

20:30 - Debunking creatine myth #3 – creatine causes dehydration?

27:00 – Effect of creatine on bone mineral density

31:00 – Sources of natural creatine and reasons for supplementation

36:00 – Creatine and traumatic brain injury (mTBI)

About Dr. Krissy Kendall, PhD

Krissy Kendall, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. Her research areas and interests include physiological and performance adaptations to high-intensity interval training, dietary interventions to enhance the effects of physical activity, and methods of evaluating body composition.

Dr. Kendall received her master's and Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, studying exercise physiology. She holds certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS*D), International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), and American College of Sports Medicine (EP-C).

@KrissyKendall1


Research Papers

The potential therapeutic effects of creatine supplementation on body composition and muscle function in cancer.

Ingesting a preworkout supplement containing caffeine, creatine, β-alanine, amino acids, and B vitamins for 28 days is both safe and efficacious in recreationally active men.

Women and exercise in aging.

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S4E9: Cardiovascular Disease & Novel Biomarkers of Inflammation w/ Dr. Fraser Smith, ND

Season 4, Episode 9

Dr. Marc Bubbs chats with Assistant Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Professor at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Lombard, IL Dr. Fraser Smith, ND.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

3:20 – Dr. Fraser’s background and journey to National University of Health Sciences

4:20 - The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and who is at risk

6:14 – The value of a standard lipid panel for CVD screening

8:50 – Is LDL-cholesterol, on its own, a reliable marker for CVD risk?

12:50 – Family history of CVD and

15:45 -  C-reactive protein, inflammation and CVD risk

18:15 – The role of statins, mechanisms of action and blood clotting

20:15 – The ‘plaque test’ - Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) and risk of plaque rupture

25:00 – The F2-Series is specific to blood vessels and can help inform prevention strategies

30:30 – Oxidized LDL and what it means for your heart disease risk

33:45 – Dr. Fraser foundation strategies to support CVD prevention

37:00 – The value of the Mediterranean diet and how to adjust to client preferences

41:10 – The importance of movement for reducing CVD risk

46:30 – Lifestyle interventions and CVD risk

50:30 - Evolution of research in novel CVD biomarkers


About Dr. Fraser Smith, ND

Fraser is the Assistant Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Professor at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Lombard, IL. Prior to working at NUHS, he served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario. Dr Smith, a graduate of CCNM, is a licensed naturopathic physician (VT) and author of several books, including the textbook, Introduction to Principles and Practices of Naturopathic Medicine.


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S4E8: Mindset - Where Values, Skills & Traits Connect w/ Bryce Tully, MS

Season 4, Episode 8

Dr. Marc Bubbs chats with Mental Performance Coach Bryce Tully from Canada Basketball and the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic.


SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

3:00 – Bryce’s background and journey to working with Canada Basketball

5:30 – The VALUE-SKILLS-TRAITS model

10:15 – Dealing with athletes who are ‘wired’ differently

13:00 – Leader-follower dynamics and ‘entrenchment’

17:00 -  Individualism, narcissism and empathy

22:15 – Accommodating phones in team sport; when and how much?

26:15 – What is the rate of change of traits, values and skills

30:30 – Individual vs. team sport coaches

34:00 – Rules vs. values (and why it matters)

39:00 – Why stories matter

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About Bryce Tully, MS:

Bryce Tully is the Lead Mental Performance Coach for Canada Basketb all Woman’s National Team Program, works as a sport science staff member in the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence and holds a Masters in Sport Psychology fromDalhousie University in Atlantic Canada.

@Bryce_Tully

Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic


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S4E7: The Athlete Gut - Troubleshooting GI Problems in Athletes w/ Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD

Season 4, Episode 7

Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Patrick Wilson, PhD, author of the new book The Athlete Gut.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

4:30 – Patrick’s background in sport and nutrition

6:45 – How short-intense and prolonged endurance exercise bouts impact the athlete’s gut

9:00 – Recreational vs. elite athletes and impacts on gut health

10:45 – Do female athletes experience more GI symptoms than men?

14:00 – Gas, bloating and low FODMAP diets in athletes

16:30 – The two most common aggravating fermentable sugars

18:10 – Impacts of high-fat diets on gut health and diversity of microbiota

23:30 – Theoretical benefits of MCT ingestion during exercise

26:00 – Protein ingestion and impacts on bloating and discomfort

28:10 – Long-term implications of restricting fermentable carbohydrates in your diet

30:30 – At what exercise durations does thirst become a ‘poor’ signal for hydration and bringing onboard water and electrolytes

35:00 – Sodium, pickle juice and cramp incidence and severity

40:30 – Mindset, anxiety and gut issues

46:00 – Caffeine, dosing and the potential impacts on digestive symptoms

48:00 – The evolution of research in the ‘athlete gut’ and performance

 

About Dr. Patrick Wilson, RD, PhD

Dr. Patrick Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Old Dominion University, where he directs the Human Performance Laboratory. He earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Minnesota State University and master’s and doctoral degrees in exercise physiology from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Wilson has authored over 45 scientific articles that span the disciplines of exercise science, sports nutrition, and health. He has spent hundreds of hours studying how dietary and psychological factors impact gut function and symptomology in exercisers and athletes, and he has been interviewed for his expertise by numerous national media outlets, including the New York Times, Outside Online, the Globe and Mail, and Runner’s World.

LINKS:

The Athlete Gut (buy on Amazon)

https://theathletesgut.com/

@SportsRD_PhD (Twitter)

 

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S4E6: REWIND – Immunity, Recovery & Low Energy Availability

Season 4, Episode 6

Dr. Bubbs REWINDS the tapes to bring you a highlights podcast on immunity and recovery.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

Dr. David Pyne, PhD provide a brief overview of how the immune system works, how it’s impacted by exercise and what testing tells us about athletes.

Christy Aschwanden, author of Good To Go, then talks about what big data can tell us about recovery and how to incorporate periodized recovery into your routine.

Sport dietician Jen Sygo, MSc shares the importance of adequate fueling for elite sport and the consequences of low energy availability (LEA) on health and performance

Pperformance nutrition director at PN Brian St-Pierre talking vitamin D and immunity.

Miguel Mateas, PhD(c) discusses stress, the gut brain connection and how this can deeply impact your overall health.


LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES:

Dr. David Pyne, PhD – S2E44

Christy Aschwanden – S3E19

Jen Sygo, RD, MS – S2E26

Brian St-Pierre, RD, MS – S2E3

Miguel Mateas, PhD – S2E28

 

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S4E5: Sleep, Fatigue Accumulation & Adderall in Pro Baseball w/ Meeta Singh, MD

Season 4, Episode 5

Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Meeta Singh, MD the service chief of sleep medicine, and section head and medical director at the Henry Ford sleep center in Michigan.

Summary of the Episode

4:00 – Meeta’s background in medicine and sleep research

6:30 – Meeta’s philosophy on the application of sleep science; education, travel/jet lag strategies, and individual sleep issues.

10:45 – Definition of sleep and sleep architecture

15:35 – Differences of REM vs. NREM sleep

18:40 – Baseball season, travel and impacts on sleep

22:00 – Fatigue accumulation and banking sleep

24:10 – Chronotypes and how it may impact athletic performance

29:40 – The nuances of applying sleep strategies in practice

32:00 – Adderall, amphetamines and ADHD in baseball and the impacts on sleep

37:45 – The young generation, constant phone use and sleep hygiene

42:15 – Can you really bank sleep?

46:30 – The evolution of research in sleep and athletic performance

 

About Dr. Meeta Singh, MD

Dr. Singh is the service chief of sleep medicine, and section head and medical director at the Henry Ford sleep center in Michigan. She did her  training in Psychiatry at the Mayo clinic and a sleep fellowship at the Henry Ford hospital. Dr. Singh is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology(under the American Board of Medical Specialties) as a psychiatrist and sleep medicine subspecialist and a member in good standing of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. 

LINKS:

MeetaSinghMD.com

Twitter - athletesleepMD1

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S4E4: Strength Training for Basketball & NBA Nutrition w/ Bill Burgos MS

Season 4, Episode 4

Dr. Bubbs interviews Bill Burgos, NBA Strength & Conditioning Coach with over 12 years currently working with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In this episode, Bill discusses his career in the NBA, philosophy of strength and conditioning coaching, and coaches who have influenced his approach. He shares insights about the common challenges he faces working with young professional basketball players, how early specialization can impact athlete development, and how he navigates these roadblocks.

Summary of the Episode

2:30 – Bill’s background in the NBA and S/C

4:45 – Philosophy of strength and conditioning coaching

6:45 – People who have influenced Bill’s life when it comes to leaderhips

8:45 – Dealing with adversity and challenges with athletes

11:45 – Bill’s recently released book Strength Training for Basketball

13:15- Common challenges faced by young elite basketball players

15:40 – Navigating early specialization in basketball and impacts on athlete development

20:20 – How the nutrition environment in the NBA has changed over the last decade

26:35 – The NBA peanut butter and jelly obsession

30:20 – Bill’s most common suggestion to young athletes to improve performance

32:00 – Bill’s leaderships and coaching tips


About Bill Burgos, MS

Strength & conditioning coach Bill Burgos has worked with the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic from 2013-2018 and currently works for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bill is the author of the new book Strength Training for Basketball  He also served a total of 13 years in the Army and Air Force.

Bill On Instagram


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S4E3: Performance Nutrition in Practice: Insights & Challenges in Pro Basketball w/ Marie Spano, MS

Season 4, Episode 3

Dr. Bubbs interviews Marie Spano, MS one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists currently working for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

3:30 – Marie’s background in nutrition and sport

6:38 – Marie’s philosophy on performance nutrition

8:12 – Where Marie starts with her pro athletes

11:45 – Marie’s recovery pillars; regular meals, food right away post-practice, and hydration

13:50 – Train the trainer: get veteran players to eat with rookies to ‘nudge’ younger athletes in the right direction.

16:40 – Immuno-nutrition strategies to fight off cold and flu

19:20 – Travel strategies to support recovery and immunity when athletes are traveling

23:40 – Challenges when working with professional athletes

26:00 – Marie’s take on Game Changers and how athletes can navigate conflicting nutrition advice

30:40 – The value of finding the middle ground when making nutritional changes

32:00 – Where Marie sees the future of performance nutrition

ABOUT MARIE SPANO, MS

Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, is one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She  is the sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves. She combines science with practical experience to help Olympic, professional, and recreational athletes implement customized nutritional plans to maximize athletic performance. Also a nutrition communications expert, Spano consults with leading food, beverage, and supplement companies regarding public relations and communications strategies.


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S4E2: Life In The NFL, Nutrition for Power Athletes & Coping with Concussions w/ John Welbourn

Season 4, Episode 2

Dr. Bubbs interviews former NFL offensive lineman John Welbourn, who started over 100 games and made 10 play-off appearances appearing in 3 NFC Championship games as a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003 and Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007.

ABOUT JOHN WELBOURN:

John Welbourn is the Founder and CEO of Power Athlete. He is also creator of the online training phenomena, Johnnie WOD. He is a 9 year veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and a starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009.

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John’s blog - https://talktomejohnnie.com



LINKS :

https://powerathletehq.com/


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S4E1: Ultra-Marathon Nutrition: Fueling Training, Recovery & Competition w/ Dr. Justin Roberts PhD

Season 4, Episode 1

Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Justin Roberts, PhD, to discuss his recent work contributing to the JISSN position stand on nutritional considerations for single-stage ultra-marathon training and racing. In this episode, Justin highlights the multiple factors influencing the daily caloric and specific protein requirements for ultra-marathoners.


SUMMARY OF EPISODE

2:00 – Justin’s background in nutrition and ultra-marathon

5:00 – Factors influencing your daily caloric needs as ultra-runner

10:15 – Protein intake and recovery

14:15 – Potential benefits of training with low-carb availability

18:30 – Race Day nutrition and lead-up to competition

22:30 – The role of tryptophan in central fatigue and potential effects of BCAAs

30:00 – The high degree of inter-individual variability in fueling strategies during ultra-marathons

33:00 – Sweat lose during ultra-marathons & what the research says around electrolytes

36:30 – Supplements for race day during ultra-marathons

39:00 – Justin’s experience competing in the ultra-marathon

ABOUT JUSTIN ROBERTS, PHD

Justin is a Principal Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge where he specialises in applied nutrition, with a central aim of exploring dietary and nutrient/supplementation strategies to support exercise training and recovery, cardio-metabolic health and sports performance. His current research interests involve the use of ‘calorie restriction mimetic’ nutrients on physiological mechanisms associated with fat oxidation and weight management.

With over 20 years’ experience in sport and exercise physiology and nutrition, Justin has worked at various institutions including the British Olympic Medical Centre (London), Brunel University (where he completed his PhD), Victoria University (Melbourne) and the University of Hertfordshire.

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RESEARCH LINKS:

International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: nutritional considerations for single-stage ultra-marathon training and racing.

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