ISSN Graduate Diploma Podcast

By Alex Ritson MSc, Dip.ISSN, CISSN

Science & Medicine Education Fitness & Nutrition

What's ISSN Graduate Diploma Podcast about?

A podcast that keeps our students and alumni at the Guru Performance Institute at the cusps of recent happenings in the field of Sports Performance Nutrition. A podcast hosted by the Guru Performance Institute tutor Alex Ritson, whereby, in each episode, he takes the listener on a journey, discussing past and present research, interesting concepts and ensures by the end of each short episode, the listener comes away with actionable ‘evidence-informed’ take homes to guide their practice.

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ISSN Graduate Diploma Podcast episodes:

11.12.2018
Markers of Low Energy Availability are Associated with Impaired Haematological Adaptation Following Altitude Training in Elite Female and Male Endurance Athletes: Research Review
In today’s episode, I’ll be taking you through the recent paper titled: The Impact of Energy Availability, Health and Sex on Haemoglobin Mass Responses Following LHTH Altitude Training in Elite Female and Male Distance Athletes by Heikura et al. (2018)
10.01.2018
Nutrition to Prevent Soft Tissue Injury and Quicken Recovery: Concept Review
In this episode, I’m providing a concept review on the lessons we’ve learnt from engineered ligaments and nutrition considerations to prevent soft tissue injury and hasten a return to play.
09.17.2018
Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-Induced Performance or Muscle Thickness: Research Review
In today’s episode, I’ll be taking you through the recent paper titled: Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-Induced Performance or Muscle Thickness by Teixeira et al. (2018)
09.03.2018
Changes in Body Composition and Strength Performance in a Female Physique Athlete (Pre, During and Post Competition): Research Review
In today’s episode, I’ll be taking you through the recent paper titled: Changes in body composition and neuromuscular performance through preparation, 2 competitions, and a recovery period in an experienced female physique athlete by Tinsley et al. (2018)
08.20.2018
How Much Protein Can the Body Use in a Single Meal for Muscle Hypertrophy: Concept Review
In this episode, I’m providing a review on the research behind the question: ‘How much protein can the body use in a single meal to optimise the development of skeletal muscle?’
08.06.2018
Caffeine, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Endurance Performance in Athletes: Research Review
In today’s episode, I’ll be taking you through the recent paper titled: Caffeine, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Endurance Performance in Athletes by Guest et al. (2018)
07.23.2018
Tart Cherry Supplementation and the Effects on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: Research Review
In today’s episode, I'll be taking you through a past paper, titled: 'Effects of powdered Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on an acute bout of intense lower body strength exercise in resistance-trained males' by Levers et al. (2015)
07.08.2018
Carbohydrate Periodisation and the ‘Glycogen Threshold’ Hypothesis: Concept Review
In today's podcast, I’ll be providing a concept review on the research behind training-low in endurance exercise and the recent 'glycogen threshold' hypothesis
06.25.2018
Ketone Supplementation on Time-Trial Performance in Elite Cyclists: Research Review
In today's podcast, I'll be taking you through the recent study: ‘Ketone diester ingestion impairs time-trial performance in professional cyclists’ by Leckey, et al., (2017)
06.06.2018
Low Energy Availability and Bone Metabolism: Research Review
In today’s podcast, I’ll be taking you through the recent paper titled: ‘Effects of reduced energy availability on bone metabolism in women and men’ by Papageorgiou, et al., (2017).

What's ISSN Graduate Diploma Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

ISSN Graduate Diploma Podcast episodes:

Markers of Low Energy Availability are Associated with Impaired Haematological Adaptation Following Altitude Training in Elite Female and Male Endurance Athletes: Research Review

Nutrition to Prevent Soft Tissue Injury and Quicken Recovery: Concept Review

Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-Induced Performance or Muscle Thickness: Research Review

Changes in Body Composition and Strength Performance in a Female Physique Athlete (Pre, During and Post Competition): Research Review

How Much Protein Can the Body Use in a Single Meal for Muscle Hypertrophy: Concept Review

Caffeine, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Endurance Performance in Athletes: Research Review

Tart Cherry Supplementation and the Effects on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage: Research Review

Carbohydrate Periodisation and the ‘Glycogen Threshold’ Hypothesis: Concept Review

Ketone Supplementation on Time-Trial Performance in Elite Cyclists: Research Review

Low Energy Availability and Bone Metabolism: Research Review