Body Science Podcast

Let's talk cutting weight for competition! Whether you're a power lifter, body builder, physique competitor or fighter, this podcast is for you. Accredited Dietitian, Sports Dietitian & Athlete Harriet Walker @athleticeating breaks down the RIGHT and WRONG way to make weigh-in without compromising on performance. From longer-term nutrition for weight loss through to the 1-week/24hr drop, fluid intake, hormonal influences, diet and what to do post-weight in.

When it comes to training and nutrition “facts”, you’ve heard them all, but which ones should you believe? Body Science’s Greg Young gets the cold, hard, science-backed truth from Professor Chris McLellan, one of the leaders in sports science and strength and conditioning around the world.

Dr Mac is a Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, has a Phd in Exercise and Sports Science, a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and has over 25 years experience working in the NRL, AFL & professional Rugby Union around the world. PLUS his research has resulted in over 90 published works in peer reviewed journals, published abstracts and presentations at national and international conferences…In short, he knows what he’s talking about. You can’t argue with hard science.

Fuel yourself to be strong! Body Science’s Greg Young talks top nutrition strategies for strength and power with Accredited Dietitian and Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker @athleticeating - founder of Athletic Eating, as well as a powerlifting, CrossFit and Strongman/StrongWoman competitor.

When you’re training for performance, not just aesthetics, nutrition takes an even more vital role. Find out how to optimise your intake for results, the importance of pre- and post-workout nutrition, common pitfalls holding you back, how to fuel on competition/game day to smash it out of the park, and top supplements for strength and power.

As always this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.

Find out why Testosterone matters - whether you're MALE or FEMALE - and what to do about it!

Did you know that low T-levels have been linked to conditions such as depression, inflammation, infertility, muscle degradation, obesity, heart disease, insulin resistance, metabolic disorder, and more?

Body Science's Greg Young talks all things testosterone with Prof Chris McLellan, one of the leaders in Sports Science and Strength & Conditioning around the world. Tune in for everything you need to know about testosterone - the king of male hormones: What it is and how it's produced. Testosterone myths and misconceptions. The signs of low T-levels you should look out for. What's killing your testosterone. And top tips for what you can do increase your testosterone levels.

As always this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes ONLY - please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional, before making any changes to your current lifestyle.

Do you have an injury you need to recover from? Or maybe you'd like to prevent any future injuries? Learn how to use exercise as your first line of defence. Let movement by thy medicine...

The USA’s Dr. Jacob Harden, a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and movement and mobility specialist, speaks with Body Science’s Greg Young and Wade Farmer (Chocolate Box Training) about the fundamentals of proper movement, ‘pre-hab’, building injury resilience, and how to bring yourself back to full function and high performance. Simple techniques for everyone from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

What’s the deal on fat? Fat used to be demonised, now high-fat diets are sold as the holy grail for weight loss. Accredited Dietitian and Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker chews the fat with Body Science’s Greg Young to break down all things F-A-T: fat digestion, metabolism, types of fats, saturated vs unsaturated fats, fat’s role in the body, whether MCTs really can help you burn fat, if vegetable fats are healthier for you, the best oils to cook with, just how much fat you should be having and how to track your fat intake.

The fitness industry is changing and no longer are gyms simply a place to work out. The owners of ACTV Health, Anthony Bartolo and Nutri-Grain Ironman champion Alastair Day, chat with Body Science’s Greg Young about their unique approach to health and fitness.

Built on their combined passion and experience, ACTV is a community where the aim is to not only provide the best hour of your day but improve you physically, mentally and emotionally. Is this the future of fitness?

As always this information is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only – please discuss any information in this podcast with your health care professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.

Stress Less, Sleep More with Dr Brad McEwen by Body Science

They may not be the glamour muscles like biceps or glutes, but strong hamstrings are key to speed, power, agility, injury prevention and great looking pins.

Prof Chris McLellan, one of the world’s leading sports science experts, and Titan’s Head Physiotherapist Adam Russell flex their extensive knowledge and experience, talking all things hamstrings and the facts you need to know.

Listen in as they discuss the top 5 exercises to build your hamstrings, complex anatomy of the hamstrings, tips for rehab, plus common injuries and how to prevent them.

Pediatric Resistance Training: Benefits, Concerns, and Program Design Considerations

Clothing Pressure and Physiological Responses According to Boning Type of Non-stretchable Corsets

Adrenal fatigue does not exist: a systematic review

How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution

International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: Nutrient timing