Episode Overview: Why Alcohol Makes You a Worse Athlete

In this episode, we dive deep into how alcohol affects athletic performance and overall health. Explore the science behind why alcohol can hinder your progress as an athlete, from recovery to sleep and beyond.

Timestamps:

• The effects of alcohol on human physiology [3:05]
• Alcohol and athletic performance [10:45]
• Impact on recovery [13:30]
• Effects on sleep [18:25]
• Heart disease and general health risks [21:35]

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Debunking Creatine Myths: Benefits, Misconceptions & Science

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creatine supplementation, separating facts from fiction and addressing common myths about its effects on performance and health.

Episode Breakdown:

⏱ [4:19] What is creatine?

⏱ [7:47] Does creatine cause water retention?

⏱ [12:44] Is creatine an anabolic steroid?

⏱ [16:32] Does creatine damage kidneys or affect renal function?

⏱ [21:30] Does creatine cause baldness?

⏱ [23:46] Does creatine lead to dehydration or muscle cramps?

⏱ [27:05] Is creatine safe for kids and teens?

⏱ [30:04] Does creatine increase fat mass?

⏱ [32:51] Do you need to load creatine?

⏱ [36:44] Is creatine beneficial for older adults?

⏱ [39:39] Is creatine only for strength and power sports?

⏱ [42:35] Does creatine only work for men?

⏱ [45:51] Are other forms of creatine better than monohydrate?

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Episode Overview: Cycling Aerodynamics – How to Get Faster

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of cycling aerodynamics. From the science behind it to practical tips for optimizing your gear and position, we cover everything you need to know to boost your speed.

Timestamps:

• Overview of cycling aerodynamics [5:48]
• Cycling fluid dynamics explained [12:21]
• Key insights from recent studies [24:18]
• How rider position impacts aerodynamics [30:08]
• The role of bike frames in aerodynamics [38:29]
• How much faster are deep wheels? [46:05]
• Aero helmets: Worth the hype? [53:20]
• Skin suits and their impact on speed [58:40]
• Drafting benefits and techniques [1:04:10]

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In this episode, we discuss Beetroot Juice (nitrates) and its performance-enhancing effects.

Acute Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Performance [6:55]

Effects of Chronic Supplementation with Beetroot Juice on Performance [13:29]

Hypoxic Conditions [18:09]

Interactions with other supplements like caffeine [24:56]

Dosage [30:00]

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In this episode, we dive into the performance-enhancing benefits of Sodium Bicarbonate and its impact on athletic performance.

• My Experience with Sodium Bicarbonate [3:30]
• How Sodium Bicarbonate Boosts Performance [7:45]
• Effects on Sports Performance [15:20]
• Side Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate [28:00]
• Does Sodium Bicarbonate Interact with Other Supplements? [34:20]

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In this episode we discuss historic doping in the Olympics and how it might still be present in sport.

Designer drugs, supplement programs, and systematic doping [5:38]

The drug cocktail [10:44]

Drug testing [17:30]

Potential corruption [21:00]

Present day doping [27:00]

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In this episode we discus how the biological passport works and if it can stop doping in the Olympics and sports in general.

How the Biological passport works on detecting haematological steroidal and endocrinological variations [3:26]

Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) [14:28]

What happens when someone is suspected of doping [18:40]

How effective is the biological passport at catching dopers? [24:39]

What do the critics say of the biological passport [29:40]

Are there examples of people getting caught by the biological passport [37:16]

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of heat acclimation for pro cyclists and athletes in general when it comes to hot events such as the Tour de France.

How heat acclimation works and how the pros do it.

Physiology of heat acclimation

How eating slush could make you and the pros faster

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In this episode we discuss altitude training and if pro cyclists really need it to win the Tour de France.

The effects of altitude [7:00]

The optimal high-altitude training method [12:35]

Pros and cons of altitude training [18:57]

Altitude-induced adaption [26:23]

Hypoxic Training Is Not Beneficial in Elite Athletes [27:41]

Individual variation in response to altitude training [33:13]

Reproducibility of Performance Changes to Simulated Live High/Train Low Altitude [37:00]

Do natives have an advantage [40:35]

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