We ran into some technical issues which meant an entire episode we recorded has been binned :( While this is frustrating this short update from Bill will hopefully keep you ticking over until our very much anticipated Christmas special. On that....This year our Christmas special will be streamed live right from our virtual studio meaning you get to chat with us live and see all the behind the scenes chaos as we record. 

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This week we chat to industry veteran, Luke Katt of Club K Fitness based out of Hextable, Kent. We know Luke through Bill as when Bill was based down south with the army he would often visit Luke for a sports massage!

His passion for dance has led him on a rather interesting/exciting career involving stints in Ibiza, a Les Mills Instructor/assessor and even appearing in a drag/trans dancing & singing act on Britain's Got Talent. It all got a bit scandalous though and you'll have to listen to find out what happened there!

In a more serious vein, It was great to hear Luke's thoughts on things like experience in the industry (he has bundles) in yes it can be really useful but are many out there falling foul of "this is how I've always done it". As Tom always says "science is an ever-changing sea" and it was clear Luke understood this and his thoughts were rather refreshing. We also explore his journey into opening Club K back in 2014 and hear of the struggles along the way but also hear some really great stories that have made it all worthwhile.

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This week we explore turmeric - it's been around for some time and is often referred to as "magic gold" especially in regards to inflammation. Question is - is this all marketing or does the latest science back up turmeric and its many claims?

We focus on two "designer products" in Zooki - a turmeric sachet and The Turmeric Co - a turmeric shot. They both boast big claims with the latter even having a page dedicated to science. We naturally dive in and dissect the page. The things we focus on in particular are

• Inflammation

We then finish by taking a quick look at probiotics and gut health (a fairly new field if we're being honest) and see if those magic yoghurts you see in the supermarket (looking at you Activia) are worth the price tag!

Of course, as with all in this series, it's important you consult your doctor first before supplementing anything into your diet.

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Studies Mentioned

Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials

Take turmeric with a grain of salt

Curcumin supplementation likely attenuates delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

Effects of turmeric extract supplementation on inflammation and muscle damage after a half-marathon race

Oral turmeric/curcumin effects on inflammatory markers in chronic inflammatory diseases

The effect of curcumin on the brain-gut axis in rat model of irritable bowel syndrome

Efficacy and safety of turmeric and curcumin in lowering blood lipid levels in patients with cardiovascular risk factors

A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on the Effects of Turmeric and Curcuminoids on Blood Lipids in Adults with Metabolic Diseases

A Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Use of Curcumin for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Effects of Turmeric and Curcumin Dietary Supplementation on Human Gut Microbiota

Effects of turmeric on uremic pruritus in end-stage renal disease patients

Use of Curcumin in Psoriasis

Anti-inflammatory effects of oral supplementation with curcumin

Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence

Potential of Curcumin in Skin Disorders

Effects of curcumin supplementation on sport and physical exercise: a systematic review

The effect of Curcumin/Turmeric on blood pressure modulation

Effects of probiotic supplementation on anthropometric and metabolic characteristics in adults with metabolic syndrome

Supplementation of Probiotics and Its Effects on Physically Active Individuals and Athletes

This week we dive into a controversial topic in anabolic steroids and PEDs in general (performance-enhancing drugs) We are also joined by a special guest in someone whos not afraid of saying they are part of this world and is currently taking clenbuterol (clen) DISCLAIMER: This guest is giving an anecdotal account of their usage and it should not be taken as professional advice in taking this substance. Consult your doctor before taking any supplement/drug/substance - we will not be held responsible for any adverse health effects after taking anything mentioned in today's episode. 

Key things covered in this episode

• What are steroids and why do people take them?

It's pretty controversial and due to their legal status/stigma we would never recommend people take this stuff but after this, you should be able to make a more informed decision and be better equipped to make the right choice for your lifestyle. Please see a doctor first.

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Studies Mentioned

The Placebo and Nocebo effect on sports performance: A systematic review

The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Normal Men

Anabolic Steroids and Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Controversy

Ruptured Tendons in Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Users: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study

Anabolic steroids and tendons: A review of their mechanical, structural, and biologic effects

NFL players who use steroids have more injuries

Will has had quite a journey starting by completing a degree in golf coaching and performance to then moving onto retail and working his way up to general manager at Hollister - he was then fired from this role resulting in him getting a job in events management. This job required a lot of hours (Up to 100 a week!) and this paired with his desire to start PTing led to numerous issues mentally. Covid 19 comes around and the time came for him to start his journey as a Personal Trainer.

In a short space of time, he's been involved with two fitness businesses - FunkHub & BUILD. With FunkHub he learned that starting a business with a friend especially in tough times has its own unique challenges. He's now on the up and loving his new situation. If you want to follow Will on his journey or perhaps work with him? Check out his Instagram here.

We also pounce at the end with "secret questions" where Bill reveals he knows a close friend of Wills (He nearly ousted Bill early on) It could have ended horribly for Will but instead it just revealed a very powerful bromance. 

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This week we explore the world of "voodoo" (as Tom calls it) and take a closer look at Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and Ashwagandha. Both apple cider vinegar and ashwagandha come with a plethora of health benefits and due to the risk of their gummy form and promotion from athletes you seem to see them all over the place physically and virtually. The question is do the claims stand up to the latest scientific evidence or is it all placebo? 

The claims we focus on in today's episode are

• Weight loss/management

We use the commonly reported benefits as a guide + Goli a well-known player for these supplements has a citation page offering scientific evidence to back the numerous health-boosting claims. Spoiler alert: Bill & Tom are not impressed. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to make a more informed decision whether to buy these (sometimes expensive) supplements.

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Studies Mentioned

Beneficial effects of Apple Cider Vinegar on weight management, Visceral Adiposity Index and lipid profile in overweight or obese subjects receiving restricted calorie diet

Effect of apple cider vinegar on delayed gastric emptying in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Delayed gastric emptying rate may explain improved glycaemia in healthy subjects to a starchy meal with added vinegar

Vinegar intake reduces body weight, body fat mass, and serum triglyceride levels in obese Japanese subjects

Antimicrobial activity of apple cider vinegar against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans; downregulating cytokine and microbial protein expression

Antifungal Activity of Apple Cider Vinegar on Candida Species Involved in Denture Stomatitis

Apple cider vinegar soaks [0.5%] as a treatment for atopic dermatitis do not improve skin barrier integrity

This week we get our pump on and talk all things pre-workout. We discuss our own pre-workout usage as well as some of the listeners. We then follow it up by taking a closer look at some common ingredients found in some well-known pre-workouts.

We focus on 

• Beta-alanine (Tingle city)

In regards to pre-workout inclusion, it's a bit of a mixed bag on this one. An example is a creatine. It's great if taken daily with the correct dosage but if you only consume creatine in your pre-workout and only use it on heavy sessions it's actually doing nothing at all due to it needing to be taken chronically for effect.

By the end, though you should be able to make a more informed decision which pre-workout will be best for you or if you need one at all! 

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Studies Mentioned

Episode On Creatine

Episode on Multivitamins

ISSN: Beta-Alanine

Effects of β-alanine supplementation on exercise performance: a meta-analysis

The Muscle Carnosine Response to Beta-Alanine Supplementation

Cannonball Coffee Episode (With caffeine studies)

Exercise and Sport Performance with Low Doses of Caffeine

Acute Effects of Citrulline Supplementation on High-Intensity Strength and Power Performance

Are Nitric Oxide Supplements Beneficial For Strength and Hypertrophy?

Taurine in sports and exercise

This week we sit down with Adam Pitchford - gym owner and head coach of FolkFit Functional Fitness. A fairly new CrossFit gym in the Kings Lynn, West Norfolk area. (This is Bills local gym!)

It's a great chat that naturally starts with the top 3 gym pet peeves! Buckle up - these are our strongest pet peeves to date! We then transition onto a more personal level exploring Adams past and what made him eventually take the plunge and open his very own functional fitness space. We hear the challenges he's faced along the way and the things that make it all worth it. "The light at the end of the tunnel".  We are also teased about the brand new much larger space opening in November! Exciting times are ahead for Adam and the team.

We finish with some secret questions but this time with a twist. Bill hosts the Chat Sh*t Get Fit - "Which CrossFit athlete/coach said this" pop quiz that comes with its own unique twists. Anymore twists and you'd think M Night Shyamalan made the podcast!

If you are in the West Norfolk area or visiting be sure to check out the gym. Who knows - you may see Bill dropping empty barbells in his knee sleeves! Check out the links below to see more. FolkFit Functional Fitness

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Normally they aren't labelled simply as "fat burners" but with names normally related to heat "Thermopure", "Complete Thermogenic" and even Bill with his latest announcement of "Primal Ash From Pompeii" (Patent pending) They'll also avoid using fat burner language and instead opt for "weight management" and "help in weight loss goals". They know there's a stigma so try to avoid using the word fat burner specifically yet when you google it these products are what come up. 

In this episode, we focus on directing some key ingredients that crop up in a lot of different "fat-burning" products.

• Caffeine

We look at the current scientific evidence on each of these ingredients to see if they have a significant impact on fat loss and if it's worth the £25+ for a months supply.

Before all that, though we break down the conventional way of losing fat which involves that commonly used buzz phrase "calorie deficit". As with all episodes in this series, before taking a health supplement it's important you consult your doctor first in case of any underlying health issues.

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Studies Mentioned

Caffeine Transiently Affects Food Intake at Breakfast

Caffeine, coffee, and appetite control: a review

The effects of green tea on weight loss and weight maintenance: a meta-analysis

The Effects of Capsaicin and Capsiate on Energy Balance: Critical Review and Meta-analyses of Studies in Humans

Acute Capsaicin Supplementation Improved Resistance Exercise Performance 

Acute Capsaicin Supplementation Improves Resistance Training Performance in Trained Men

Effect of capsaicin supplementation on repeated sprinting performance

l-Carnitine Supplementation in Recovery after Exercise

Beneficial effects of l-carnitine supplementation for weight management in overweight and obese adults

Both omega 3 and 6 come with a wide range of benefits and we explore them fully giving our thoughts and summarising the latest evidence. Do omega 3/6 help with cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise recovery? These are some of the things we dive into. The big question is though...Do you need to supplement extra into your diet?

We also look at the different types of omega 3 - ALA, EPA, DHA and go into why these types make all the difference when it comes to food containing "omega 3". Honestly it's all a bit crazy this week and this episode was certainly a headache to research so we hope you find some value in what we say.

Before taking a health supplement it's important you consult your doctor first in case of any underlying health issues.

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Studies Mentioned

Alan Flanagan

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Cognition throughout the Lifespan

Red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid levels and markers of accelerated brain ageing

Meta-analysis and meta-regression of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for major depressive disorder

Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid and Blood Pressure

Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and the brain

Increasing dietary linoleic acid does not increase tissue arachidonic acid content in adults consuming Western-type diets

Effect of Dietary Linoleic Acid on Markers of Inflammation in Healthy Persons

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia

Consumption of Fish and ω-3 Fatty Acids and Cancer Risk: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies

Dietary intake and status of n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a population of fish-eating and non-fish-eating meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans

Cochrane Review