The Performance Nutrition Podcast
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsConnecting you with world-leading experts in performance nutrition and the latest evidence-based research to level up your team sport, endurance, physique and weight-making sport nutrition.
The Performance Nutrition Podcast brings you in-depth conversational interviews with expert PhDs, doctors, athletes, researchers, strength and coaches to share their research, insights, and stories to inform your practice and take your game to the next level.
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Episodes
S2E46: Rewind: Best of PNP Season 2 Highlights
December 29, 2018 22:08 - 1 hour - 206 MBIn Season 2 Episode #46, Dr. Bubbs reflects on Season 2 of the Performance Nutrition Podcast with highlights from Season 2 clips of 15 expert guests sharing their incredible insights on a variety of hot topics from popular episodes this past year: athlete health, fuelling training, recovery, and the brain. Thank you to all the amazing expert guests who came on the show this year to share their knowledge on training, nutrition, functional medicine, recovery, brain health and mindset. FOLL...
S2E49 // Low-Carb Diets and Cholesterol, LDL-C & Heart Disease Risk w/ Dr. David Diamond PhD
December 24, 2018 00:25 - 55 minutes - 102 MBSeason 2 Episode 49, Dr. Bubbs interviews expert Dr. David Diamond PhD to talk about cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, saturated fats and heart disease risk. In this episode, David reviews the history of our modern fear of cholesterol, statistical misrepresentation in the early research on cholesterol and heart disease risk, and whether he believes the evidence supports saturated fat as a risk factor for heart disease. David also discusses the original research on statins, reviews the literature ...
S2E45: Power Eating for Performance, Body Composition & Athlete Health w Dr. Susan Kleiner PhD
December 13, 2018 21:43 - 1 hour - 114 MBSeason 2 Episode #45, Dr. Susan Kleiner, PhD returns to share her latest insights on performance nutrition and fueling athletes. In this episode, Susan talks about the importance of understanding “why” before designing nutrition plans, the nuances of fueling workouts, the difference between managing fats and burning fats, as well as strategies to improve body composition while also preparing for competition. She also dives into nutrition for mood and cognitive function, supplements to suppor...
S2E48 // Power Eating for Performance, Body Composition & Athlete Health w/ Dr. Susan Kleiner PhD
December 13, 2018 21:43 - 1 hour - 114 MBSeason 2 Episode 48, Dr. Susan Kleiner PhD returns to the Dr. Bubbs Performance Podcast to share her latest insights on performance nutrition and fueling athletes. In this episode, Susan talks about the importance of understanding “why” before designing nutrition plans, the nuances of fueling workouts, the difference between managing fats and burning fats, as well as strategies to improve body composition while also preparing for competition. She also dives into nutrition for mood and cogniti...
S2E47 // Effect of Caffeine Intake on Muscle Strength and Power w/ Jozo Grgic PhD(c)
December 06, 2018 14:22 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBSeason 2 Episode 47, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert Jozo Grgic PhD(c) to talk about the effects of caffeine intake on resistance training. Jozo outlines the mechanisms of how caffeine may impact strength and power-based training, lower-body versus upper-body movements, as well as its effects on pain and hormone response to training. He also discusses the caffeine dose ranges, coffee versus caffeine supplements, what the research says for female athletes and the effects of caffeine gum on per...
S2E44: Effect of Caffeine Intake on Muscle Strength and Power w/ Jozo Grgic PhD
December 06, 2018 14:22 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBSeason 2 Episode #44, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert Jozo Grgic PhD, to talk about the effects of caffeine intake on resistance training. Jozo outlines the mechanisms of how caffeine may impact strength and power-based training, lower-body versus upper-body movements, as well as its effects on pain and hormone response to training. He also discusses the caffeine dose ranges, coffee versus caffeine supplements, what the research says for female athletes and the effects of caffeine gum on per...
S2E46 // Making Weight, Combat Sports & Performance Nutrition w/ Dr. Doug Kalman PhD
November 29, 2018 14:08 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBSeason 2 Episode 46, Dr. Bubbs sits down with nutrition expert Dr. Doug Kalman PhD to talk about the physical demands of mixed-martial arts, boxing and other combat sports, the pre-camp testing Doug likes to use to assess his athletes, how far out from competition is ideal to start cutting weight, the reality of making weight on short notice, the dangers of old-school weight-making strategies during weigh-in week as well as Doug’s preferred methods to achieve the target weight. Doug also shar...
S2E43: Making Weight, Combat Sports & Performance Nutrition w Dr. Doug Kalman PhD
November 29, 2018 14:08 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBSeason 2 Episode #43, Dr. Bubbs sits down with nutrition expert Dr. Doug Kalman, PhD to talk about the physical demands of mixed-martial arts, boxing and other combat sports, the pre-camp testing Doug likes to use to assess his athletes, how far out from competition is ideal to start cutting weight, the reality of making weight on short notice, the dangers of old-school weight-making strategies during weigh-in week as well as Doug’s preferred methods to achieve the target weight. Doug also s...
S2E45 // Training Philosophy, Building Better Athletes & Coach Burnout w/ Jorge Carvajal
November 22, 2018 15:10 - 1 hour - 122 MBSeason 2 Episode 45, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert Strength and Conditioning Coach Jorge Carvajal to talk about why his training philosophy starts with “people first”, how to build trust with athletes and the importance of failure in the learning process. He also talks about how strength and conditioning coaches are effectively load managers, the lessons he learned working in NCAA college football and coaching in Russia, and common mistakes made by young coaches. Jorge also shares how the “...
S2E42: Training Philosophy, Building Better Athletes & Coach Burnout w Jorge Carvajal
November 22, 2018 15:10 - 1 hour - 122 MBSeason 2 Episode #42, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach Jorge Carvajal to talk about why his training philosophy starts with “people first”, how to build trust with athletes and the importance of failure in the learning process. He also talks about how strength and conditioning coaches are effectively load managers, the lessons he learned working in NCAA college football and coaching in Russia, and common mistakes made by young coaches. Jorge also shares how...
S2E41: Athletes, Exercise Immunology & Immuno-Nutrition w Dr. David Pyne PhD
November 15, 2018 14:25 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBSeason 2 Episode #41, Dr. Bubbs interviews expert physiologist Dr. David Pyne, PhD to talk exercise immunology and keeping athletes cold and flu free. In this episode, Dr. Pyne reviews the fundamentals of immunology and how the immune system is regulated by exercise and nutrition. He’ll discuss how training volume, intensity and load impact immunity, and more importantly, why keeping athletes cold and flu free is paramount for athletic success. Dr. Pyne also discusses the key immunity biomar...
S2E44 // Athletes, Exercise Immunology & Immuno-Nutrition w/ Dr. David Pyne PhD
November 15, 2018 14:25 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBSeason 2 Episode 44, Dr. Bubbs interviews expert physiologist Dr. David Pyne PhD to talk exercise immunology and keeping athletes cold and flu free. In this episode, Dr. Pyne reviews the fundamentals of immunology and how the immune system is regulated by exercise and nutrition. He’ll discuss how training volume, intensity and load impact immunity, and more importantly, why keeping athletes cold and flu free is paramount for athletic success. Dr. Pyne also discusses the key immunity biomarker...
S2E40: Dietary Interventions for the Prevention of Diabetes (Type-2) w/ Dr. Nicola Guess PhD
November 08, 2018 21:57 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBSeason 2 Episode #40, Dr. Bubbs interviews diabetes expert Dr. Nicola, PhD, RD to talk all things diabetes (type-2) and nutrition. Nicola defines pre-diabetes and diabetes (type-2), outlines the current nutrition guidelines for the prevention of diabetes (T2D) and why we’re struggling with epidemic levels of diabetes worldwide. She also highlights how weight loss is the biggest driver of diabetes prevention and delves into different nutrition strategies – low-carb, Mediterranean, intermitten...
S2E43 // Dietary Interventions for the Prevention of Diabetes (Type-2) w/ Dr. Nicola Guess PhD
November 08, 2018 21:57 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBSeason 2 Episode 43, Dr. Bubbs interviews diabetes expert Dr. Nicola PhD RD to talk all things diabetes (type-2) and nutrition. Nicola defines pre-diabetes and diabetes (type-2), outlines the current nutrition guidelines for the prevention of diabetes (T2D) and why we’re struggling with epidemic levels of diabetes worldwide. She also highlights how weight loss is the biggest driver of diabetes prevention and delves into different nutrition strategies – low-carb, Mediterranean, intermittent fa...
S2E39: Fundamentals of Speed, Acceleration & Coaching Athletes w Dr. Chris Bellon PhD
November 02, 2018 12:14 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBSeason 2 Episode #39, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Chris Bellon, PhD, who shares the four things you need to know about getting people fast, how sled towing and hill sprints help to accomplish 4 fundamentals, and how procedural memory development fits into the story. Chris talks about progressing from general to specific training, the role of stride length and rate, and outlines exercises to train specific qualities. He’ll also share the key relationship between weight room and quality speed dev...
S2E42 // Fundamentals of Speed, Acceleration & Coaching Athletes w/ Dr. Chris Bellon PhD
November 02, 2018 12:14 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MBSeason 2 Episode 42, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Chris Bellon PhD, who shares the four things you need to know about getting people fast, how sled towing and hill sprints help to accomplish 4 fundamentals, and how procedural memory development fits into the story. Chris talks about progressing from general to specific training, the role of stride length and rate, and outlines exercises to train specific qualities. He’ll also share the key relationship between weight room and quality speed develo...
S2E38: Impacts of Sleep Loss On Pain, Injury-Risk & Neurocognition w Dr. Norah Simpson PhD
October 26, 2018 12:38 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBSeason 2 Episode #38, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Norah Simpson, PhD from Stanford University School of Medicine to talk all things sleep. In this episode, Norah discusses why so many people and athletes still struggle with poor sleep quality and quantity despite all the emphasis on sleep in the last 5 years, as well as her recent paper, “Optimizing sleep to maximize performance: implications and recommendations for elite athletes”. She dives into how lack of sleep impacts pain tolerance, injur...
S2E41 // Impacts of Sleep Loss On Pain, Injury-Risk & Neurocognition w/ Norah Simpson PhD
October 26, 2018 12:38 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBSeason 2 Episode 41, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Norah Simpson PhD from Stanford University School of Medicine to talk all things sleep. In this episode, Norah discusses why so many people and athletes still struggle with poor sleep quality and quantity despite all the emphasis on sleep in the last 5 years, as well as her recent paper, “Optimizing sleep to maximize performance: implications and recommendations for elite athletes”. She dives into how lack of sleep impacts pain tolerance, injury r...
S2E40 // Breakfast vs Fasting, Weight Loss & Personalized Nutrition w/ Dr. Javier Gonzalez PhD
October 18, 2018 13:11 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBSeason 2 Episode 40, Dr. Bubbs interviews expert Dr. Javier Gonzalez PhD to talk all things breakfast. Is it really the most important meal of the day? Does eating breakfast improve ability to lose weight and how does that compare to fasting? How does exercise in a fasted-state, or after breakfast, impact this whole story? Javier will share his research in this area. He’ll also discuss how eating breakfast impacts your energy balance the rest of the day, compare the effects of fructose versus...
S2E37: Breakfast vs Fasting, Weight Loss & Personalized Nutrition w/ Dr. Javier Gonzalez PhD
October 18, 2018 13:11 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBSeason 2 Episode #37, Dr. Bubbs interviews expert Dr. Javier Gonzalez, PhD to talk all things breakfast. Is it really the most important meal of the day? Does eating breakfast improve ability to lose weight and how does that compare to fasting? How does exercise in a fasted-state, or after breakfast, impact this whole story? Javier will share his research in this area. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs Website: DrBubbs....
S2E39 // Building Athletes, Problem Solving & Training for Your Age w/ Mike Robertson MS
October 12, 2018 17:44 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBSeason 2 Episode 39, Dr. Bubbs sits down with renowned strength coach Mike Robertson of Robertson Training Systems to chat about his model of Position/Pattern/Load/Express for increasing athleticism and performance, as well as how to build physical qualities when movement quality is poor. Mike also shares his thoughts on conditioning programs, the importance of lateral acceleration, in-season training considerations, and how things change in the post-season. He also provides some of his insig...
S2E36: Building Athletes, Problem Solving & Training for Your Age w/ Mike Robertson MS
October 12, 2018 17:44 - 50 minutes - 92.9 MBSeason 2 Episode #36, Dr. Bubbs sits down with renowned strength coach Mike Robertson of Robertson Training Systems to chat about his model of Position/Pattern/Load/Express for increasing athleticism and performance, as well as how to build physical qualities when movement quality is poor. Mike also shares his thoughts on conditioning programs, the importance of lateral acceleration, in-season training considerations, and how things change in the post-season. He also provides some of his ins...
S2E38 // NBA Pre-Season, The Athlete Heart & Cardiovascular Disease w/ Tony Manci MS
October 04, 2018 20:06 - 42 minutes - 76.9 MBSeason 2 Episode 38, Dr. Bubbs talks heart health, cardiovascular screening and the “athlete heart” with clinical physiologist Tony Manci MS. In this episode, Tony will discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden cardiac death in athletes, the difference between “athlete’s heart” and heart disease, and outlines an NBA pre-season cardiovascular screen. Tony also discusses the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on heart and vascular health, highlights modifiable risk factors to reduce you...
S2E35: NBA Pre-Season, The Athlete Heart & Cardiovascular Disease w Tony Manci MS
October 04, 2018 20:06 - 42 minutes - 76.9 MBSeason 2 Episode #35, Dr. Bubbs talks heart health, cardiovascular screening and the “athlete heart” with clinical physiologist Tony Manci MS. In this episode, Tony will discuss hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden cardiac death in athletes, the difference between “athlete’s heart” and heart disease, and outlines an NBA pre-season cardiovascular screen. Tony also discusses the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on heart and vascular health, highlights modifiable risk factors to reduce y...
S2E37 // HIIT Science, Physiology First & Weapons of Mass Destruction w/ Prof. Paul Laursen PhD
September 28, 2018 17:52 - 44 minutes - 82 MBSeason 2 Episode 37, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned sport scientist and coach Professor Paul Laursen PhD to discuss the science and application of HIIT training. In this episode, Prof Laursen outlines his new collaborative project HIIT Science and dives into key principles for programming HIIT training for individuals and team sport athletes. He kicks things off by addressing the importance of understanding the demands of the sport and the athlete profile. Laursen then shares the three main ar...
S2E34: HIIT Science, Physiology First & Weapons of Mass Destruction w Prof. Paul Laursen PhD
September 28, 2018 17:52 - 44 minutes - 82 MBSeason 2 Episode #34, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned sport scientist and coach Professor Paul Laursen, PhD to discuss the science and application of HIIT training. In this episode, Prof Laursen outlines his new collaborative project HIIT Science and dives into key principles for programming HIIT training for individuals and team sport athletes. He kicks things off by addressing the importance of understanding the demands of the sport and the athlete profile. Laursen then shares the three main...
S2E33: Fueling Endurance Athletes & Periodizing Body Composition w Dr. Trent Stellingwerff PhD
September 21, 2018 16:57 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBSeason 2 Episode #33, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned physiologist Dr. Trent Stellingwerff, PhD to discuss Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking performance at the Berlin Marathon and the fueling strategies of elite marathoners. He also talks about the role of glycogen availability as a training regulator and the purposeful application of low carb availability training sessions in elite performers. As well, Trent dives into his past research into body composition periodization in endurance athletes...
S2E36 // Fueling Endurance Athletes & Periodizing Body Composition w/ Dr. Trent Stellingwerff PhD
September 21, 2018 16:57 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBSeason 2 Episode 36, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned physiologist Dr. Trent Stellingwerff PhD to discuss Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking performance at the Berlin Marathon and the fueling strategies of elite marathoners. He also talks about the role of glycogen availability as a training regulator and the purposeful application of low carb availability training sessions in elite performers. As well, Trent dives into his past research into body composition periodization in endurance athletes an...
S2E35 // Sport Psychology, Energy Management & The Champion’s Mindset w/ Dr. Peter Jensen PhD
September 13, 2018 20:50 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBSeason 2 Episode 35, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned sport psychologist Dr. Peter Jensen PhD. In this episode, Dr. Jensen will discuss his first experiences working at the Olympic Games, what stood out and how sport psychology has evolved over the last three decades. He’ll also discuss the key role of energy management in elite performance: what it is, why it’s important and how it plays a fundamental role in your ability to react and respond to stress. He’ll outline how energy management is di...
S2E32: Sport Psychology, Energy Management & The Champion’s Mindset w Dr. Peter Jensen PhD
September 13, 2018 20:50 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBSeason 2 Episode #32, Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned sport psychologist Dr. Peter Jensen PhD to discuss his first experiences working at the Olympic Games, what stood out and how sport psychology has evolved over the last three decades. He’ll also discuss the key role of energy management in elite performance: what it is, why it’s important and how it plays a fundamental role in your ability to react and respond to stress. He’ll outline how energy management is different from time-management ...
S2E34 // Nutritional Strategies for Elite Bodybuilders & Building Muscle w/ Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD
September 07, 2018 12:42 - 1 hour - 111 MBSeason 2 Episode 34, 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. An...
S2E31: Nutritional Strategies for Elite Bodybuilders & Building Muscle w Dr. Andrew Chappell PhD
September 07, 2018 12:42 - 1 hour - 111 MBSeason 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....
S2E33 // Rewind: Sprints, Circadian Biology, Vagus Nerve & Elite Mindset
August 31, 2018 17:41 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBIn Season 2 Episode 33, Dr. Bubbs “rewinds” the tape and revisits highlights and key insights from world leading experts from the past two seasons of the show. In this instalment, Dr. Bubbs talks training athletes with Strength Coach Clance Laylor, sprinting and injury prevention with Sprint Coach Derek Hansen, the application of HIIT training in heart disease and markers of overtraining with expert Dr. Martin Gibala PhD. He then shifts gears to discuss muscle fiber types (and the confusion a...
S2E32// Muscle Science: Training to Failure, Testosterone & The Soy Controversy w/ Dr. Cody Haun PhD
August 24, 2018 16:38 - 1 hour - 83 MBSeason 2 Episode 32, Dr. Bubbs sits down with hypertrophy and muscle science expert Dr. Cody Haun PhD. In this episode, Cody will discuss a few of his recent papers, starting with recovery responses to light versus heavy resistance exercise in young men and unpacking what's happening at the molecular level between light and heavy loads. Next, Cody shares the results and key findings from his research on high versus low responders to training, the biomarkers associated with low, moderate, and ...
S2E30: Muscle Science: Training to Failure, Testosterone & The Soy Controversy w/ Dr. Cody Haun PhD
August 24, 2018 16:38 - 1 hour - 83 MBSeason 2 Episode #30, Dr. Bubbs sits down with hypertrophy and muscle science expert Dr. Cody Haun PhD. In this episode, Cody will discuss a few of his recent papers, starting with recovery responses to light versus heavy resistance exercise in young men and unpacking what's happening at the molecular level between light and heavy loads. Next, Cody shares the results and key findings from his research on high versus low responders to training, the biomarkers associated with low, moderate, an...
S2E31 // Seasonal Changes in Body Composition in Collegiate Football Players w/ Dr. Ross Andersen
August 09, 2018 21:36 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBSeason 2 Episode 31, Dr. Bubbs interviews Professor Ross Andersen PhD, kinesiologist and researcher at McGill University in Montreal to discuss his recent work on seasonal changes in body composition in collegiate football and hockey players. Dr. Ross discusses differences in pre-season to end of season changes in lean mass and fat mass, as well as different trends observed in football versus ice hockey. He also shares his experiences from working in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and B...
S2E29: Seasonal Changes in Body Composition in Collegiate Football Players w Dr. Ross Andersen, PhD
August 09, 2018 21:36 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBSeason 2 Episode #29, Dr. Bubbs interviews Professor Ross Andersen PhD, kinesiologist and researcher at McGill University in Montreal to discuss his recent work on seasonal changes in body composition in collegiate football and hockey players. Dr. Ross discusses differences in pre-season to end of season changes in lean mass and fat mass, shares his experiences from working in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens and provides some insights into how to communicate science...
S2E30 // IBS - Does It Exist? Insights, Testing & Solutions w/ Ben Brown ND
July 26, 2018 21:38 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBSeason 2 Episode 30, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Ben Brown ND to talk about IBS and pose the question “Does It Really Exist?” Ben will outline the classic definition for IBS and why many experts believe now is the time to rethink the classification of IBS as a syndrome. He’ll then discuss the true root causes of irritable bowel-like symptoms: functional imbalances, lifestyle and environmental factors, as well as nutritional factors. Ben also shares the limitations of standard testing, if there i...
S2E28: IBS - Does It Exist? Insights, Testing & Solutions w/ Ben Brown ND
July 26, 2018 21:38 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBSeason 2 Episode #28, Dr. Bubbs sits down with Ben Brown ,ND to talk about IBS and pose the question “Does It Really Exist?” Ben will outline the classic definition for IBS and why many experts believe now is the time to rethink the classification of IBS as a syndrome. He’ll then discuss the true root causes of irritable bowel-like symptoms: functional imbalances, lifestyle and environmental factors, as well as nutritional factors. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d...
S2E29 // The Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis & How To Build A Healthy Gut w/ Miguel Mateas PhD(c)
July 20, 2018 21:30 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn season 2 Episode 29, Dr. Bubbs interviews Miguel Mateas PhD(c) to talk about the gut microbiome and the implications on the gut-brain axis. In this episode, Miguel discusses the dynamic ecosystem that makes up the gut, how specific bacteria are attracted to certain conditions and the impact of processed food on the gut microbiota, as well as how exercise impacts gut microbial diversity (including new research on how the mindset may play a role), and then dives into the many ways the gut mi...
S2E27: The Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis & How To Build A Healthy Gut w Dr. Miguel Mateas PhD
July 20, 2018 21:30 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn Season 2 Episode #27, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Miguel Mateas, PhD to talk about the gut microbiome and the implications on the gut-brain axis. In this episode, Miguel discusses the dynamic ecosystem that makes up the gut, how specific bacteria are attracted to certain conditions and the impact of processed food on the gut microbiota, as well as how exercise impacts gut microbial diversity (including new research on how the mindset may play a role), etc. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: ht...
S2E26: Athlete Chronotypes: Performance & Coaching Implications w Dr. Michele Lastella PhD
July 15, 2018 11:24 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBSeason 2 Episode 28, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Michele Lastella PhD to talk chronotypes and athletes. In this episode, Dr. Michele discusses the three main chronotypes and how athlete chronotype can impact performance. He also shares how athletes participating in a sport which suits their chronotype (e.g. morning type participating in a morning sport) are more likely to train and perform optimally, etc. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/...
S2E28 // Athlete Chronotypes: Performance & Coaching Implications w/ Dr. Michele Lastella PhD
July 15, 2018 11:24 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBSeason 2 Episode 28, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Michele Lastella PhD to talk chronotypes and athletes. In this episode, Dr. Michele discusses the three main chronotypes and how athlete chronotype can impact performance. He also shares how athletes participating in a sport which suits their chronotype (e.g. morning type participating in a morning sport) are more likely to train and perform optimally, digs into whether athletes are unconsciously self-selecting morning or evening sports and why co...
S2E25: Impacts of Keto Diet on CrossFit Performance & Body Comp w Dr. Wes Kephart PhD
July 06, 2018 13:41 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBIn Season 2 Episode #25, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Wes Kephart, PhD to discuss his recent paper on Body Composition, Blood Parameters, and Performance Metrics in CrossFit Trainees. We’ve got all the buzz words teed up for this episode as Wes dives into the rationale and set-up of his study on CrossFitters and Keto diets, impacts the 12-week nutrition strategy had on the their performance (e.g. 1-RM squat and 400m sprint), body composition, and blood markers. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram:...
S2E27 // Impacts of Keto Diet on CrossFit Performance & Body Comp w/ Dr. Wes Kephart PhD
July 06, 2018 13:41 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBIn Season 2 Episode 27, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Wes Kephart to discuss his recent paper on Body Composition, Blood Parameters, and Performance Metrics in CrossFit Trainees. We’ve got all the buzz words teed up for this episode as Wes dives into the rationale and set-up of his study on CrossFitters and Keto diets, impacts the 12-week nutrition strategy had on the their performance (e.g. 1-RM squat and 400m sprint), body composition, and blood markers. Wes also discusses some limitations of t...
S2E26 // Sprinters, Hockey Players & Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) w/ Jen Sygo MSc RD
June 29, 2018 06:57 - 45 minutes - 83 MBSeason 2 Episode 26, Dr. Bubbs interviews Jen Sygo RD MS, Performance Nutritionist for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and Athletics Canada to talk relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). In this episode, Jen will discuss her recent study on REDS in female sprinters, share primary red flag symptoms and secondary ones to watch out for, and talk about the common misconception of low energy availability in power and sprint sports, and the consequences on performance. Jen also shares new insights ...
S2E24: Sprinters, Hockey Players & Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) w/ Jen Sygo MSc RD
June 29, 2018 06:57 - 45 minutes - 83 MBSeason 2 Episode #24, Dr. Bubbs interviews Jen Sygo RD MS, Performance Nutritionist for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and Athletics Canada to talk relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S). In this episode, Jen will discuss her recent study on REDS in female sprinters, share primary red flag symptoms and secondary ones to watch out for, and talk about the common misconception of low energy availability in power and sprint sports, and the consequences on performance. FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Insta...
S2E23: Workload Monitoring & Player Development in the NBA w/ Dr. Ramsey Nijem DSc
June 21, 2018 06:14 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBSeason 2 Episode #23, Dr. Bubbs interviews Ramsey Nijem MS, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. In this episode, Ramsey will discuss workload monitoring in team sport, the acute to chronic ratio and the relationship that exists between workload, fatigue, and injury. He’ll share his insights on the fine balance between pushing athletes too hard and not hard enough, how to balance out workloads in team sports when players are logging vastly different minute...
S2E25 // Workload Monitoring & Player Development in the NBA w/ Dr. Ramsey Nijem DSc
June 21, 2018 06:14 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBSeason 2 Episode 25, Dr. Bubbs interviews Ramsey Nijem MS, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. In this episode, Ramsey will discuss workload monitoring in team sport, the acute to chronic ratio and the relationship that exists between workload, fatigue, and injury. He’ll share his insights on the fine balance between pushing athletes too hard and not hard enough, how to balance out workloads in team sports when players are logging vastly different minutes,...
S2E22: Blood Tests & Biomarkers for Health & Longevity w/ Dr. Richard Maurer ND
June 15, 2018 12:26 - 54 minutes - 101 MBSeason 2 Episode #22, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Richard Maurer ND, author of The Blood Code to talk about the top blood tests and biomarkers for health and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Maurer discusses measures of insulin resistance and how it may impact your health and nutrition choices, the value of the Tg/HDL ratio in heart health and how it compares to more conventional markers, thyroid markers, key micronutrients and the role of inflammation in health and longevity. FOLLOW DR BUBB...