Body Science Podcast

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There aren’t many gyms out there that genuinely make us want to kick our fitness into gear, except maybe one – 98 Gym. Located in the heart of Darlinghurst, Sydney, it’s the training ground of Russell Crowe, Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson whilst in Australia, plus many more who love to train hard and sweat like hell. It’s a business that’s as big on social media as it is in real life; and without a doubt you’ve probably seen it pop up somewhere on your feed. Heck, you may have even been!

Do you struggle with stress? Let’s be honest, that’s most of us. In today’s episode Author of Stress Teflon Luke Mathers, Accredited Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker and Body Science founder Greg Young discuss how eliminating your stress is not the answer. Instead, you can utilise stress to get more out of life, becoming a better version of yourself.

What are thermogenic fat burners and do they really work? More importantly, do you know what’s in your thermogenic? Dr Brad McEwen PhD is a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, educator, researcher, and mentor with over 19 years of clinical experience and Body Science founder Greg Young discuss the science behind thermogenesis, popular fat burning ingredients, effective dosages and ensuring that your using a high quality thermogenic fat burner that will get you results.

Veganism. Love it or hate it, going plant-based is one of the biggest diet trends of 2018 – whether for ethical, sustainability or health reasons. Accredited Dietitian & Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker and Body Science founder Greg Young are here to explain the benefits of going vegan, what nutrients you need to be aware of, and what should you do if you’re a vegan athlete.

Could fasting help you lose weight, improve insulin resistance, improve overall health and live longer? Or is it just a fad? Get the facts on Intermittent Fasting with Accredited Dietitian Harriet Walker and Body Science founder Greg Young on the latest Body Science Podcast. Listen in now.

Are you doing the right training for your muscle type? If you’re working your muscles in the wrong way, you could be missing out on hard-earned results. Prof Chris McLellan, leading sports scientist and Body Science Founder Greg Young talk Type I and Type II muscle fibres, fast twitch vs slow twitch, prioritisation, sets, reps and getting the most from your training.

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.

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.

Did you know, the 2016 Australian Supplements Survey found that 1 in 5 common supplements available for purchase in Australia contained one or more substances banned in sport?Olympian Athlete Ken Wallace, HASTA’s Jane Smithers, Prof Chris McLellan and Greg Young discuss the risks athletes take using supplements and why drug-testing supplements is so important.