The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episodes guest is with my great friend and colleague Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition.

Danny has a degree in Biology and Physics, as well as a Masters in Nutritional Science and is one of the top Nutrition, Health, Wellness  and Performance educators online.

His podcast Sigma Nutrition is one of the Top Nutrition and Performance Podcasts available to everyone for free through iTunes, Stitcher and other android applications.

On this episode Danny and I discussed:

- Danny's Background and Influences

- Danny's Nutritional Principles

- Danny's advice on How to think more critically about information 

- Danny's Top Rescources

- And Danny's upcoming 2016 Sigma Nutrition 2 Day Seminar on April 9-10th at UCD, Belfield, Dublin

This was a top class episode and I hope you guys enjoy it.

Stay Strong,

RB

Show Notes:

 - Danny's Gluten Article - Gluten Revisited - Can I Eat That Sandwich?

- Danny's Article on High Fat Diets and Fat Burning - Eat More Fat, Burn More Fat - Myth, Magic or Metabolic Advantage?

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This Episode is Part 3 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training".

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet you can find it here, and if you also haven't listened to Part 2, you can listen to it here.

Enjoy Guys!

Stay Strong,
RB

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This Episode is Part 2 of our interview with Physical Preparation Coach James Smith where we continue our discussion surrounding James' latest book "Applied Sprint Training".

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, you can find it here.

Enjoy Guys!

Stay Strong,

RB

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This episodes guest is Physical Preparation Coach James Smith.

James was a previous guest back on Episode 47.

On this episode James and I discussed topics from his latest book Applied Sprint Training.

The topics we got into were:

- Increasing the Alactic Threshold- Maximum and Operational Outputs- Extensive Tempo vs Maximum Aerobic Speed for Aerobic development- Short to Long and Long to Short Protocols for Speed Development- Vertical Integration- Why James does not like the Yo-Yo Test for looking at aerobic capacity- Aerobic Power Methods for aerobic development- James' thoughts on using Olympic Lift Variations for Strength-Speed and and overall power development

This was an outstanding interview guys, and I hope you enjoy part 1.

Stay Strong,RB

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This episodes guest is Yosef Johnson from Ultimate Athletes Concepts.

Yosef is the man behind Ultimate Athlete Concepts which is a multi-faceted company providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science.

On this episode Yosef and I talk about:

- Yosef background- How UAC cam to be- Dr Yessis' influence on Yosef- The new UAC website and Yosef hopes for it moving forward- And we finished the show talking about - politics, culture, environment and human behavior 

Hope you guys enjoy the show!

Stay Strong,

RB

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This episodes guest is Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Jordan.

Matt has a degree in Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Calgary. 

Matt has been the personal Strength Coach to more than 20 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including: speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, hockey, football, volleyball, and mixed martial arts. 

Matt is now a Strength Coach, the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Canadian Sports Institute-Calgary, and the Director of Sport Science and Sports Medicine for Alpine Canada.

Matt is currently completing his Doctorate in Medical Science at the University of Calgary focusing on ACL injury/re-injury prevention in elite alpine ski racers.

On this episode Matt and I discussed:

- Matt's background and influences- What are the good and bad things that Matt see's within the human performance profession- Matt's thoughts on strength development and programming based off his contributions to Stu McMillan's article series (A coaches Guide to Strength Development) on Stu's blog- An insight into Matt's PhD work on ACL injury reduction and rehabilitation- And much more

This was another excellent show guys and I hope you enjoy it!

Stay Strong,

RB

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This episode is Part 2 of our interview with Derek Evely.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 I would encourage you to do so before listening to Part 2.

Enjoy Part 2 guys!

Stay Strong,RB

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This episodes guest is Derek Evely.

Derek is the former Sport Science manager of the Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre (CACC), as well as the former Director of the UK Athletic's Centre at Loughborough from 2009-2012. 

Derek has been involved in the development of several Canadian Champions and has coached many world class athletes including, Dylan Armstrong (Shot Put), Sophie Hitchon (Hammer Throw), and he is currently coaching Sultana Frizell who won Gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the Hammer Throw.

Derek is also one of the very few coaches to have worked closely with the Legendary Coach Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk. 

On the episode Derek and I discussed:

- Dereks Background and Influences - The good and bad things that Derek see's with the Human Performance Profession- An extremely detailed discussion about Dr. Bondarchuk's Training System- Derek's top advice and resources to all coaches

Due to this podcast being over 2 hours in length I have split it up into 2 parts. 

This was an outstanding episode guys and I hope you all enjoy Part 1.

Stay Strong,RB

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This episodes guest is strength and conditioning and track and field coach Carl Valle.

Carl has coached track and field at every level, from high school to Olympic level in sprints and hurdles. He has had the privilege of working with great athletes that have been All-American and school record holders.A technology professional, Carl has expertise in performance data as well as an understanding for practical application of equipment software. Carl is currently the director of innovation for InsideTracker and focus his time on testing elite athletes and using technology to help everyone on any level of human performance reach their goals.

On this episode Carl and I discuss:- Carls background and influences- The good and bad things that Carl see's within the Human Performance Profession- Athletic Profiling- Monitoring Strategies  in Sport- Heart Rate Variability- Velocity Based Training- And Much More

Hope you guys enjoy the show!

Stay Strong,

RB

Show Notes:

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This episodes guest is Greg Nuckols of Strengtheory.com

Greg is a well known, powerliftering, coach, and author. Greg has held 3 all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220lb and 242lb classes, and he is currently pursing his MS in Exercise and Nutrition Science.

On this episode Greg and I discuss:

- Greg's background and influences- The good and bad area's Greg see's within the fitness professional- An in-depth discussion surrounding his recently release ebooks that he co-author with Omar Isuf - Art of Lifting, The Science of Lifting, and The Bulgarian Manual.

- Greg's top resources and advice to all the listeners- And much more.

Hope you guy's enjoy the show.

Stay Strong,

RB

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