The Performance Nutrition Podcast

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.    FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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, and high responders to training.    FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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 into practice.   FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

In 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: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

In 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: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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 minutes, as well as navigating the inter-individual responses to training.   FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!

Season 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 BUBBS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbubbs/ Twitter: twitter.com/DrBubbs​​​​​​​ Website: DrBubbs.com   BOOKS: PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sport (#1 BEST SELLER)  PEAK40: The New Science of Midlife Health for a Leaner, Stronger Body and Sharper Mind   PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2juoLlB Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe for more great content!