Podcasts

SNR #189: Katy Horner, PhD – Gut Hormones, Gastric Emptying & Appetite Regulation

SNR #188: Barbara Oakley, PhD – How to Learn, Study & Get Better With Science

SNR #187: Katie Anne Rutherford – The Importance of Perspective in Chasing Strength & Physique Goals

SNR #186: Dr. Jake Kushner, MD – Nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes

SNR #185: Trent Stellingwerff, PhD – Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Sports

SNR #184: Uncertainty About Artificial/Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (Listener Question Episode)

SNR #183: Arthur Lynch & Eoghan McNeill – Sports Psychology in Self-Paced/Closed-Skill Sports

SNR #182: Reid Reale, PhD – Research on Water Loading & Making Weight Practices in Combat Sport

SNR #181: Jeff Nippard – Intuitive Eating, Control-Based Eating & Body Recomposition

SNR #180: Jason Gill, PhD – Role of Ethnicity in Cardio-Metabolic Disease Risk

SNR #179: What Interviewing the Best Minds in Evidence-Based Nutrition & Fitness Has Taught Me About Them

SNR #178: Listener Input, Future Plans & Latest News

SNR #177: Chris & Eric Martinez – Habits, Mentality & the Self-Improvement Side of Fitness

SNR #176: Eric Trexler – Citrulline & Nitrate Supplements for Performance

SNR #175: Prof. Klaas Westerterp – Metabolism, Energy Expenditure & Weight Regulation

SNR #174: Jorn Trommelen – Carbohydrate Oxidation During Exercise & Pre-Sleep Protein

SNR #173: PJ Nestler – Training Specificity, Fight Conditioning & Pre-/Post-Training Strategies

SNR #172: Ben Esgro – Thoughts on Lifting, Obsession and Fitness

Corey Peacock, PhD – Physical Preparation, Conditioning and Recovery for Elite MMA Athletes

SNR #170: Aadam Ali – Challenging Biases, Nutrition Philosophy & Practical Experiments with Ketogenic Dieting

SNR #169: Chad Macias – Cancer Metabolism & Caution Over Ketogenic Diet/Ketones

SNR #168: Powerlifting Weight Classes, Cutting Weight & Long-Term Thinking – Sigma Team Discussion

SNR #167: Dom D’agostino, PhD – Traumatic Brain Injury, CTE & Implications for Combat Sport Athletes

February 28, 2017

SNR #166: Stephan Guyenet, PhD – The Neuroscience of Overeating & Regulation of Calorie Balance

February 21, 2017

SNR #165: Kevin Hall, PhD – Testing the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model & a Response to Gary Taubes

February 14, 2017

SNR #164: Dominic D’Agostino, PhD – Press-Pulse Model of Cancer Therapy, Ketones & Metabolic Drugs

February 7, 2017

SNR #163: Mental Limitations to Making Progress

February 2, 2017

SNR #162: Andrew Chappell, PhD – Examining Contest Prep Strategies Followed by Natural Bodybuilders

January 31, 2017

SNR 161: Rob Lipsett – Building a Physique, Staying on Track When Travelling & Lessons from Competing

January 24, 2017

SNR #160: Tools That Have Been Invaluable to My Life

January 19, 2017

SNR #159: Phil Graham – The Diabetic’s Guide to Muscle, Fat Loss & Fitness

January 17, 2017

SNR #158: Alex Ritson – Adaptive Thermogenesis, Thrifty Genes & Hedonic Eating

January 10, 2017

SNR #157: Sigma Weight Cutting System

January 4, 2017

SNR #156: 7 Philosophical Lessons from the Podcast in 2016 (End of Year Review)

December 27, 2016

SNR #155: Kimber Stanhope, PhD – Effects of Sugar Consumption on Body Composition, Lipid Regulation and Insulin Sensitivity

December 20, 2016

SNR #154: Jeff Rothschild, RD – Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Feeding & Circadian Biology

December 13, 2016

SNR #153: Dan Garner – Hydration Status, Electrolytes & Athlete Lab Analysis

December 6, 2016

SNR #152: Lyle McDonald – Glycaemic Load, Trigger Foods & Physiology vs. Practical Implementation

December 1, 2016

SNR #151: Planning the 4 Phases of Combat Sport Nutrition

November 8, 2016

SNR #150: Are You Really a “Hard-Gainer”? – 5 Reasons For Not Gaining Weight

November 4, 2016

SNR 149: Mike Israetel, PhD – Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Principles

November 1, 2016

SNR #148: Roundtable with the Sigma Team! – Hosted by HPA

October 13, 2016

SNR 147: Jeff Rothschild, RD – Carbohydrate Periodization for Endurance Athletes and How the Menstrual Cycle Impacts Training

October 10, 2016

SNR #146: Is Sugar Addiction a Real Thing? (A Scientific View)

October 4, 2016

SNR #145: Ian Dunican, PhD – Sleep, Training Timing & Performance in Elite Athletes

September 26, 2016

SNR #144: Is Inflammation a Problem & Should I Use an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

September 22, 2016

SNR #143: Keith Baar, PhD – Tendon Stiffness, Collagen Production & Gelatin for Performance & Injury

September 13, 2016

SNR #142: Gar Benn – Nutrition Troubleshooting, Diet Evaluations & Effective Programming

September 7, 2016

SNR #141: Performance Nutrition for Fighters – Common Mistakes

September 2, 2016

SNR #140: Layne Norton, PhD – Psychology of Overcoming Adversity and Body Composition Considerations for Powerlifting

August 30, 2016

SNR #139: Implementing Refeeds, Diet Breaks & Free Days

August 26, 2016

SNR #138: Dana Lis, RD – Exercise-induced GI Distress and the Impact of Gluten & FODMAPs on Athletic Performance

August 23, 2016

SNR #137: Luis Villasenor – How to (Successfully) Implement a Ketogenic Diet for Body Composition & Strength

August 16, 2016

SNR #136: Do You Need To Rotate Your Protein Sources?

August 12, 2016

SNR #135: Nicola Rinaldi, PhD – Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

August 10, 2016

SNR #134: Are BCAA’s Worthless?

SNR #133: Emma McCrudden – Vegan & Vegetarian Athlete Nutritional Programming

SNR #132: Tony Gentilcore – How to Be an Effective, Successful Coach

SNR #131: Dan Pardi, PhD – The Human Operating System & Developing a Philosophy for Health

SNR #130: Menno Henselmans – Menno’s Contest Prep, Ab-Libitum Dieting & Making Fat Loss Manageable

SNR #129: Chris Masterjohn, PhD – Glycation, Oxidative Stress & The Protective Effects of Glucose and Insulin

SNR #128: Martin MacDonald – Carbohydrate Tolerance, Rapid Fat Loss & Protein Timing

SNR #127: Sarah Doyle – Behaviour Change, Body Image Psychology & Investing in the Process

SNR #126: Melissa Davis, PhD – Principles of Nutrition & Training Periodization for Women & Weight-Class Athletes

SNR #125: Cassandra Forsythe PhD, RD – Amenorrhea, Cellulite & Low FODMAP Diets for IBS

SNR #124: Brent Ruby, PhD – The Human Ceiling of Energy Expenditure & the Role of Environment in Recovery & Performance

SNR #123: Donald Layman, PhD – Leucine Kinetics, mTOR Activation & the Anabolic Response to Protein

SNR #122: Brett Gibbs – Powerlifting Meet Preparation, Making Weight & Insights into a World Champion Mindset

SNR #125: Cassandra Forsythe PhD, RD – Amenorrhea, Cellulite & Low FODMAP Diets for IBS

SNR #124: Brent Ruby, PhD – The Human Ceiling of Energy Expenditure & the Role of Environment in Recovery & Performance

SNR #123: Donald Layman, PhD – Leucine Kinetics, mTOR Activation & the Anabolic Response to Protein

SNR #122: Brett Gibbs – Powerlifting Meet Preparation, Making Weight & Insights into a World Champion Mindset

SNR #121: Graeme Close, PhD – Nutritional Strategies for Jockeys to Make Weight, Perform Better & Improve Health

SNR #120: Kevin Folta, PhD – An Evidence-Based View of Genetically Modified Foods

SNR #119 – Krista Casazza, PhD – Obesity Myths, Epigenetics of Obesity & Role of Muscle in Weight Loss

SNR #118 – Caoileann Murphy, PhD – Protein Distribution, Per Meal Dosing & Muscle Protein Balance

SNR #121: Graeme Close, PhD – Nutritional Strategies for Jockeys to Make Weight, Perform Better & Improve Health

SNR #120: Kevin Folta, PhD – An Evidence-Based View of Genetically Modified Foods

SNR #119 – Krista Casazza, PhD – Obesity Myths, Epigenetics of Obesity & Role of Muscle in Weight Loss

SNR #118 – Caoileann Murphy, PhD – Protein Distribution, Per Meal Dosing & Muscle Protein Balance

SNR #117: Prof. Julia Rucklidge – Role of Micronutrients in Mental Health & Psychiatric Disorders

SNR #116: Prof. Kevin Tipton – Nutritional Support for Injuries, Protein Metabolism & Optimal Protein Distribution

SNR #115: Dr. Quinn Henoch – Physical Therapy for Athletes, Movement Screening & Addressing “Butt Wink”

SNR #114: Ryan Doris – Adapting to Succeed, Self-Responsibility for Failure & What Being Elite Means

SNR #113: One Thing To Improve Your Life

SNR #112: The Best Way To Be Wrong

SNR #111: Grace Liu, PhD – Probiotics, Fiber & Creating a Healthy Gut

SNR #110: Nanci Guest, RD – Nutrigenomics in Health & Athletic Performance

SNR #109: Ben Esgro, RD – Physiology, Abuse of Science & Silver Bullet Theory

February 23, 2016

SNR #108: Your Mentality Towards Nutrition – Lessons From Eric Helms

February 18, 2016

SNR #107: Brad Dieter, PhD – Science Driven Nutrition & Putting Research in Context

February 15, 2016

SNR #106: Rick Miller, RD – The Role of Beta-Casein Proteins in Digestion & Health

February 2, 2016

SNR #105: Prof. John Cryan – How Gut Bacteria Affect the Brain & Behaviour

January 27, 2016

SNR #104: Brad Schoenfeld, PhD – Muscle Hypertrophy Research & Evidence-Based Practice

January 21, 2016

SNR #103: Alberto Nunez – Dieting Considerations For Bodybuilding

January 12, 2016

SNR #102: 10 Impactful Lessons From This Past Year

January 5, 2016

SNR #101: Andy Morgan – Being a Better Coach and Prioritization via the Muscle & Strength Pyramids

December 29, 2015

SNR #100: Ciaran O’ Regan – Working With Athletes, Operating by Principles & The Learning Process

December 22, 2015

SNR #99: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky – Medications & Weight Gain

December 15, 2015

SNR #98: Lee Hamilton, PhD – Effect of Omega 3 on Muscle Mass & Metabolic Function

December 8, 2015

SNR #97: Dr. Michael Ruscio – Issues in Applying Microbiome Research Into Practice

December 2, 2015

SNR #96: Andrew Chappell, PhD – Influence of Diet on the Gut Microbiota

November 24, 2015

SNR #95: Dr. James Levine – Physiological & Psychological Effects of Chronic Sitting & Low NEAT

November 18, 2015

SNR #94: Phil Learney – Nutrition Periodization, Rigid vs. Flexible Dieting & Why Modification Beats Change

November 10, 2015

SNR #93: John Berardi, PhD – Dieting Trade-offs, Applying Science to Practice & the Future of Nutrition

November 3, 2015

SNR #92: Eric Ravussin, PhD – Calorie Restriction, Longevity & Hormesis

October 27, 2015

SNR #91: Effect of Sleep on Appetite Regulation, Food Choices & Glucose Metabolism

October 22, 2015

SNR #90: Christopher Kelly – Blood Chemistry, Tracking Health Markers & Organic Acids Testing

October 15, 2015

SNR #89: Dr. Michael Schwartz – Role of the Brain in Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Pathogenesis

October 7, 2015

SNR #88: Kevin Hall, PhD – The Physiology of Fat Loss, Weight Regain & Carb or Fat Restriction?

September 23, 2015

SNR #87: Dr. Brendan Egan – Anabolic Resistance, Sarcopenia & The Importance of Muscle

September 15, 2015

SNR #86: Mike T. Nelson, PhD – Metabolic Flexibility, Fasting vs. Ketosis & Low Glycogen Training

September 10, 2015

SNR #85: What Drives Fat Gain? – Thoughts on CICO, Insulin & Obesity

September 8, 2015

SNR #84: Dr Jason Fung – Obesity: Calories, Hormones or Both?

September 1, 2015

SNR #83: Shawn Wells – Supplement Quality: Fish Oil, Whey Protein, Probiotics & Prebiotics

August 11, 2015

SNR #81: Joseph Agu – Protein Synthesis, Amino Acids & Pre-bed Casein

SNR #80: Dr. Susan Kleiner, PhD – Performance Nutrition for Women in High Intensity Sport

SNR #79: Eric Helms – Nutrition For Powerlifters

SNR #78: Greg Nuckols – “Bulking”, Recovery & How Stress Affects Your Gains

SNR #77: James Krieger – The Data Behind NEAT, Gluten & Reporting of Dietary Intake

SNR #76: Dr. Nicole Avena – The Neuroscience of Sugar Addiction & Hedonic Eating

SNR #75: Armi Legge – The Reality of Dieting, Building Habits & Staying in Shape Whilst Travelling

SNR #74: Evelyn Kocur – Carbohydrates, Insulin & Adiposity

SNR #73: Borge Fagerli – Circadian Rhythms & Nutrient Timing

SNR #72: Mike Sweeney, RD – Fat Loss Myths, Gut Health, Carbs & Contest Prep

SNR #71: Richard Lovatt – EPIC Fitness Summit Review

SNR #70: Dr. Doug Kalman – Performance Nutrition For MMA & Combat Sports

SNR #69: Dr. Brian Wansink – Mindless Eating, Food Behaviour & How To Design Your Food Environment

SNR #68: Stephan Guyenet – Overeating, Fat Mass Regulation & Energy Homeostasis

SNR #67: Food Quality, IIFYM and Strawmen: Do Food Choices Even Matter?

SNR #66: Dr. Yoni Freedhoff – Successful Weight Management, Childhood Nutrition & Why Diets Fail

SNR #65: Lyle McDonald – Fat Loss Adaptations, Water Retention & Leptin

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