Sigma Nutrition Radio

#244: Ian Dunican, PhD – Sleep & Impact of Weight Cutting

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Book: 'Making Weight' - The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports Ian is currently the Director and Principal Consultant of...

SNR #243: Valentin Tambosi - Time Frames for Natural Bodybuilders

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Valentin is a pro natural bodybuilder and coach based in Vienna, Austria. He has been working as a personal trainer and physique coach for severa...

Special Announcement: Sigma Nutrition Radio LIVE!

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tickets: http://sigmanutrition.com/snr-live/ Four true world-class experts in the world of nutritional sciences will join SNR host Danny Lennon for a ...

#242: Jake Mey, PhD, RD – How Much Sugar is Too Much?

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jake is a registered dietitan and a human nutrition researcher. His work focuses on diet, muscle & metabolism. He is a Postdoctoral Research Fello...

SNR #241: Elise Facer-Childs – Circadian Phenotypes, Brain Function & Athletic Performance

21 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Facer-Childs is currently a Doctoral Researcher working at the University of Birmingham on sleep, circadian rhythms and neuroimaging. She works ...

SNR #240: Erica Goldstein, RD – Exercise-Associated Anemia, Hepcidin Activity & Implications for Athletes

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Erica is a registered dietitian, currently completing a PhD at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Previously she was employed as a Cl...

SNR #239: Carl Juneau, PhD – Does Muscle Damage Actually Cause Hypertrophy?

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Carl is an exercise scientist with a PhD in physical activity epidemiology. He is also the founder of the Dr. Muscle app. In This Episode W...

SNR #238: Andi & Alex Pürzel – Behind Intelligent Strength

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Andi and Alex are the guys behind Intelligent Strength, a company that produces education on strength training and body composition through seminars a...

SNR #237: Martin MacDonald – The Influences, Experiences & Journey of an Industry Leader

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

sigmanutrition.com/mnu Martin is a clinical performance nutritionist and the founder of Mac-Nutrition, a thriving nutrition consultancy boasting s...

SNR #236: Kevin Ashworth, MSc - Understanding Anxiety & How To Deal With It

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin received his Bachelor's in Psychology from Washington State University, before completing his Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Pac...

SNR #235: Ciaran O' Regan – Combat Sports Weight Regain After Weigh-in (Research Breakdown)

26 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ciaran has a BSc. in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Limerick. He currently is a strength & conditioning coach in Cork, Ireland and wo...

SNR #234: Lachlan Mitchell, RD – Natural Bodybuilding Research & Muscle Dysmorphia

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lachlan Mitchell, RD, PhD Candidate As a qualified dietitian Lachlan has worked both in the public and private health systems at Hervey Bay Hospital, ...

SNR #233: Bryce Lewis - Athlete Development, Identity & Psychology

12 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce is the founder of The Strength Athlete and is a world-class elite-level powerlifter in the IPF. Bryce competes in the -105 kg class, winning USA...

SNR #232: Ted Ryce - Social Isolation, Flow & the Influencers of Health That The Fitness Industry Forgets

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ted is a personal trainer and podcaster. He has worked with Fortune 500 CEOs, busy professionals and celebrities, including Richard Branson and R...

SNR #231: Hugh Gilmore - Applied Sport Psychology Strategies

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh is currently with the English Institute of Sport working as the Performance Psychologist to the British Weightlifting team. Hugh worked with thes...

SNR #230: Stephan van Vliet, PhD - Effect of Whole Foods on the Anabolic Response, Muscle Function & Metabolism

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stephan is a PostDoc researcher in the Center for Human Nutrition at Washington University School of Medicine. Stephan's research is focused on muscle...

SNR #229: Sophie Killer, PhD - Fuelling Olympic Track & Field Athletes

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sophie Killer is a senior member of the English Institute of Sport Performance Nutrition Team where she's worked as the Lead Performance Nutritioni...

SNR #228: Jacob Schepis – Developing Coaching Skills & Blending Evidence with Pragmatism

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Schepis is the owner & director of JPS Health & Fitness, where he has helped thousands of individuals improve their strength, body compositi...

SNR #227: Listener Q&A Episode

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Question Topics Coffee and appetite Gelatin consumption [11:10] Protein timing [14:10] The relationship between dietary cholesterol intake and...

SNR #226: Prof. Stuart Phillips – Muscle Protein Balance, Protein Dose When Dieting & Anabolic Resistance

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In addition to being a full Professor in Kinesiology, also an Adju...

SNR #225: Carl Juneau, PhD - Effective Reps & Strategies for Hypertrophy

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Juneau, PhD is an exercise scientist with a PhD in physical activity epidemiology. He is also the founder of the Dr. Muscle app. In This Episode ...

SNR #224: Kurtis Frank - Understanding The Placebo Effect & Supplement Misconceptions

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kurtis Frank graduated from the University of Guelph with a bachelor's degree in Applied Human Nutrition. During his undergraduate studies in human nu...

#223: Prof. Christopher Gardner - DIETFITS Trial 2018: Low-Fat vs Low-Carb Weight Loss Diets and Effect of Genotype and Insulin Secretion

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Links: Go to episode page DIETFITS Trial About This Episode:  Prof. Gardner is the Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Researc...

SNR #222: Ari Snaevarsson - Anorexia Nervosa, Refeeding Syndrome & Potential Refeeding Strategies

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ari Snaevarsson currently works as a dietetic technician at a residential treatment center for patients with eating disorders. He graduated from G...

#221: Should Resistance Training be Prescribed in Medicine? - Jordan Feigenbaum, MD

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Go to the episode page here. Jordan Feigenbaum is an experienced strength coach who also has his medical degree and residency training. In additio...

SNR #220: James Krieger – Frequency, Volume and Calories for Strength & Hypertrophy

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exer...

SNR #219: Arthur Lynch - How We Were Wrong, Mistakes Made & Lessons Learned

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Lynch is a exercise physiology researcher currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Limerick. His current research focuses on the role of...

SNR #218: Powerlifting Insights: Tuchscherer, Nuckols, Helms, & More!

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Some snippets of wisdom from past episodes of the Sigma Powerlifting Podcast. Insights from: Mike Tuchscherer, Eric Helms, Greg Nuckols, Rori Alter, M...

SNR #217: Israel Halperin, PhD - Combat Sport Science, S&C Coaching & Motor Learning (Guest Hosted by Ciaran O' Regan)

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest host Ciaran O' Regan interviews Dr. Israel Halperin about research and application of S&C coaching. Israel is a post-doctoral researcher...

SNR #216: Andy Morgan - Experiences & Philosophies of a World-Class Coach

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Morgan is back on the show to discuss a whole host of topics related to coaching, fitness and learning. Andy is the founder of RippedBody.com and...

SNR #215: Andy Galpin, PhD - Science to Practice, Technology and Adaptation to Stress

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Galpin of CSU Fullerton talks about blending evidence and practice, as well as the potential beneficial and detrimental roles of technology f...

SNR #214: Marty Kendall - Optimising Nutrition Through Nutrient Density

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marty Kendall is the man behind the Optimising Nutrition blog and creator of the Nutrient Optimiser. On the show we discuss energy density, nutrient d...

SNR 213: Greg Potter - Chronobiology & Chrononutrition (Research Breakdown)

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Potter is currently just finishing up his PhD at the University of Leeds in the UK. His research focus on chronobiology; looking at circadian rh...

SNR #212: Mike Zourdos, PhD - Drop Sets, Cardio for Lifters & Understanding Research as Conceptual

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael (Mike) C. Zourdos, Ph.D, CSCS: Mike is an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science at Florida Atlantic University with a specialization in stre...

SNR #211: Brianna Stubbs, PhD - Ketogenesis, Metabolism and Ketone Ester Supplementation

30 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna Stubbs, PhD In 2016 Brianna completed her PhD in Metabolic Biochemistry at Oxford University. She also became a World Champion rower as part o...

SNR #210: Prof. Tim Noakes & Martin MacDonald - Carbohydrate Intake, Insulin Resistance & Body Fat Regulation

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium This is an "open discussion" between Prof. Tim Noakes and Martin MacDonald on the topic of carbohyd...

SNR #209: Amy Bender, PhD - Sleep Better: Practical Evidence-Based Recommendations

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep researcher Dr. Amy Bender discusses the most current evidence-based recommendations for optimizing your sleep for health and athletic performanc...

#208: Herman Pontzer, PhD - Constrained Energy Expenditure Model & the Evolutionary Biology of Energy Balance

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes here Evoultionary biologist Dr. Herman Pontzer of Hunter College discusses the model of contrained energy expenditure and the metabolic ada...

SNR #207: Alex Ritson - Research: Dynamic Fat Loss Rules & High vs. Low Reps

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Ritson is on the show to dive into two recent recent papers; one investigating the theories of dynamic fat loss models, and the other looking at ...

SNR #206: Alessandro Ferretti - Blood Glucose, HRV & Inflammatory Response to Diet

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nutritionist Alessandro Ferretti discusses data he has collected that may inform us as to the inflammatory response to diet and lifestyle, using marke...

SNR #205: Brandon Roberts, PhD - Muscle Physiology & Bodybuilding Case Study (Research Breakdown)

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon has a PhD in Muscle Biology and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow researching muscle physiology related to hypertrophic adaptations. He is a ...

SNR #204: Greg Nuckols - Research Breakdown: Concurrent Training & Fat Free Mass Index

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

sigmanutrition.com/mass Greg Nuckols is on the show to review two recent research papers; one looking at concurrent training and the interference effe...

SNR #203: Arthur Lynch - FFM for Strength & HMB vs. Leucine

25 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur is an exercise physiology PhD researcher and international-level competitive lifter in the IPF. He is head powerlifting coach at Sigma Nutritio...

SNR #202: Andrea Valdez: Insights About Coaching, Training & the Fitness Industry

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Valdez has been an athlete her entire life. As a former competitive gymnast and long-time coach in the sport, she developed a discipline and re...

SNR #201: Eric Helms - Anabolic Sensitivity & High-Protein Bulking [Research Breakdown]

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

http://sigmanutrition.com/mass PhD researcher Eric Helms of Auckland University of Technology is on the podcast to breakdown two interesting research ...

SNR #200: Saturated Fat Panel Discussion - Nadolsky, Guyenet, Masterjohn & Dieter

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our 200th episode is a special and unique one with an in-depth panel discussion on the topic of saturated fat. On the panel are Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, ...

SNR #199: Ciaran Fairman - Exercise-Oncology: Effects of Exercise in Cancer Treatment & Survivorship

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ciaran Fairman, M.S. is currently working on his doctorate in the Kinesiology program at The Ohio State University. Ciaran received his M.S. in Kinesi...

SNR #198: Richard Nikoley - Ketosis: A Call For for Context & Sanity

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Nikoley is the man behind the blog Free the Animal, which as of 2016, contains over 4,000 posts and 100,000 comments from readers. He has wr...

SNR #197: Kyle Mamounis, PhD - Fatty Acid Metabolism & Implications for Health

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle J. Mamounis, has a doctoral degree in nutritional science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey USA. He is currently a researche...

SNR #196: Rob Wildman, PhD - Nutrient Timing & the 24-Hour Approach to Workout Nutrition

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher and registered dietitian Dr. Rob Wildman discusses the importance of viewing performance and recovery nutrition as a 24 hour process, rathe...

SNR #195: Brendan Egan, PhD - Exogenous Ketone Supplementation

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan holds a position as Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology in the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University. ...

SNR #194: Daniel Davey - Applied Performance Nutrition for Team Field Sports

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Leinster Rugby performance nutritionist Daniel Davey discusses how to apply evidence-based nutrition practices with team sport athletes in elite-level...

SNR #193: Lyle McDonald - Nutrient Partitioning & Fuel Utilization

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lyle McDonald Lyle is the author of the Ketogenic Diet, the Rapid Fat Loss Handbook and the Guide to Flexible Dieting. He has been interested in all a...

SNR #192: Shona Halson, PhD - Recovery Strategies for Elite Performance

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Shona Halson is the Senior Recovery Physiologist at the ‪Australian Institute of Sport and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of S...

SNR #191: How to Build a Career in Nutrition Coaching

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How to Build a Career in Nutrition Coaching For some reason enough people have seemingly deemed me to be "successful" enough to ask me for advice abou...

SNR #190: Mike Israetel, PhD - Nutrition Considerations for the Strength Athlete

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Israetel, PhD discusses the relative importance of carbohydrates for strength athletes, planning nutrition periodization for strength athletes an...

SNR #189: Katy Horner, PhD - Gut Hormones, Gastric Emptying & Appetite Regulation

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katy joined the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sport Sciences at UCD as a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science in 2017. Katy holds a BSc...

SNR #188: Barbara Oakley, PhD - How to Learn, Study & Get Better With Science

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Oakley is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University. She is involved in multiple areas of research, ranging from STEM education, to Eng...

SNR #187: Katie Anne Rutherford – The Importance of Perspective in Chasing Strength & Physique Goals

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Anne started her initial athletic endeavors in high school; running track and cross country before transitioning into bodybuilding while attend...

SNR #186: Dr. Jake Kushner, MD - Nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jake Kushner is leading the efforts in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Texas Children's Hospital. Dr. Kushner is a McNair Medical Institute Scholar ...

SNR #185: Trent Stellingwerff, PhD - Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Sports

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trent is an applied sport physiologist with a specialization in the area of performance nutrition. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition ...

SNR #184: Uncertainty About Artificial/Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (Listener Question Episode)

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We take a deeper look at artificial/non-caloric sweeteners; effects on bodyweight, glucose tolerance, gut flora and health. What does the evidence say...

SNR #183: Arthur Lynch & Eoghan McNeill - Sports Psychology in Self-Paced/Closed-Skill Sports

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sigma coach Arthur Lynch interviews sport psychology PhD researcher Eoghan McNeill of the University of Limerick on applying evidence-based sports psy...

#182: Reid Reale, PhD - Research on Water Loading & Making Weight Practices in Combat Sport

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Book: 'Making Weight' - The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports Reid Reale completed a PhD, focusing on weight cutting te...

SNR #181: Jeff Nippard - Intuitive Eating, Control-Based Eating & Body Recomposition

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Nippard is a WNBF Pro Drug-Free Bodybuilder and internationally qualified IPF/CPU Powerlifter in the 74 kg class. He earned the title of Mr. Juni...

SNR #180: Jason Gill, PhD - Role of Ethnicity in Cardio-Metabolic Disease Risk

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Jason Gill is a Reader in Exercise and Metabolic Health in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He le...

SNR #179: What Interviewing the Best Minds in Evidence-Based Nutrition & Fitness Has Taught Me About Them

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 179: Patterns that I've recognised and traits that are common to the best people in evidence-based nutrition and fitness.

SNR #178: Listener Input, Future Plans & Latest News

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 178: I need your input as a valued listener! I talk through some exciting new plans, ideas and where we as a community should aim to bring th...

SNR #177: Chris & Eric Martinez - Habits, Mentality & the Self-Improvement Side of Fitness

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris and Eric Martinez are the founders of Dynamic Duo Training. The twin brothers have the knowledge, the credibility, the passion, the "in the tr...

SNR #176: Eric Trexler - Citrulline & Nitrate Supplements for Performance

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Trexler is a PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill, under Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan. He has a research focus on how exercise and nutrition affect metabolism,...

SNR #175: Prof. Klaas Westerterp - Metabolism, Energy Expenditure & Weight Regulation

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Klaas Westerterp is Professor of Human Energetics at Maastricht University. His field of expertise is energy metabolism, physical activity, food intak...

SNR #174: Jorn Trommelen – Carbohydrate Oxidation During Exercise & Pre-Sleep Protein

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 174: Researcher from Maastrict University, Jorn Trommelen is on the show to discuss his research on the effect of glucose/fructose on carbohyd...

SNR #173: PJ Nestler - Training Specificity, Fight Conditioning & Pre-/Post-Training Strategies

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 173: Performance coach PJ Nestler discusses training approaches for combat sport athletes to increase their strength, speed and power so that ...

SNR #172: Ben Esgro - Thoughts on Lifting, Obsession and Fitness

28 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 172: Ben Esgro returns to give more philosophical thoughts on training, powerlifting, achievement and much more. Ben is the founder and COO of...

Corey Peacock, PhD – Physical Preparation, Conditioning and Recovery for Elite MMA Athletes

22 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 171: Corey Peacock, PhD discusses how he implements science-based practices in the physical preparation of the elite MMA athletes he works wit...

SNR #170: Aadam Ali - Challenging Biases, Nutrition Philosophy & Practical Experiments with Ketogenic Dieting

15 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 170: Aadam Ali of Physiquinomics is on to discuss his personal diet experiements, what he learnt and some philosophies on nutrition and traini...

SNR #169: Chad Macias - Cancer Metabolism & Caution Over Ketogenic Diet/Ketones

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 169: Molecular physiologist Chad Macias, of the Institute for Human Kinetics, discusses some limitations of research, issues of misinterpretat...

SNR #168: Powerlifting Weight Classes, Cutting Weight & Long-Term Thinking - Sigma Team Discussion

02 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 168: The Sigma coaching team sit down to discuss issues related to selecting a powerlifting weight class, progression over the long-term and t...

SNR #167: Dom D'agostino, PhD - Traumatic Brain Injury, CTE & Implications for Combat Sport Athletes

28 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 167: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD returns to the show to discuss issues related to traumatic brain injury (including CTE) and associations with co...

SNR #166: Stephan Guyenet, PhD - The Neuroscience of Overeating & Regulation of Calorie Balance

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 166: Stephan Guyenet, PhD discusses what drives us to overeat, factors affecting appetite regulation and calorie balance. Stephan is an obesit...

SNR #165: Kevin Hall, PhD - Testing the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model & a Response to Gary Taubes

14 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 165: Kevin Hall, PhD of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is on the podcast to discuss his work examining the carbohydrate-insulin model...

SNR #164: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD - Press-Pulse Model of Cancer Therapy, Ketones & Metabolic Drugs

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 164: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD of the University of South Florida discusses his lab's research onto various treatment therapies for cancer inclu...

SNR #163: Mental Limitations to Making Progress

02 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 163: Danny discusses some mental limitations to making progress. Namely they are: being unwilling to embrace the mundanely uncomfortable, an ...

SNR #162: Andrew Chappell, PhD - Examining Contest Prep Strategies Followed by Natural Bodybuilders

31 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 162: Andrew Chappell, PhD of Sheffield Hallam University is on the show to discuss preliminary data looking into different nutritional strateg...

SNR 161: Rob Lipsett - Building a Physique, Staying on Track When Travelling & Lessons from Competing

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 161: Dublin-based coach and fitness entrepreneur Rob Lipsett is on the show to discuss his journey, philosophies and work with clients. Rob L...

SNR #160: Tools That Have Been Invaluable to My Life

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 160: Danny discusses tools that have been invaluable to him in life across 5 categories: non-nutrition books, tracking, creation, living life ...

SNR #159: Phil Graham - The Diabetic's Guide to Muscle, Fat Loss & Fitness

17 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 159: Author of the Diabetic Muscle and Fitness Guide, Phil Graham, returns to the show to discuss how diabetics should eat and exercise if the...

SNR #158: Alex Ritson - Adaptive Thermogenesis, Thrifty Genes & Hedonic Eating

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 158: Alex Ritson dives into the metabolic adaptations that occur with dieting (and overfeeding), the implications of this for the dieter and ...

SNR #157: Sigma Weight Cutting System

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 157: We kick off 2017 with details of the Sigma Weight Cutting System for MMA & Boxing. http://sigmanutrition.com/weightcut

SNR #156: 7 Philosophical Lessons from the Podcast in 2016 (End of Year Review)

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 156: We end 2016 with a review of some of my favourite philosophical lessons that I have taken from a number of podcast guests this year. Thes...

#155: Kimber Stanhope, PhD - Effects of Sugar Consumption on Body Composition, Lipid Regulation and Insulin Sensitivity

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 155: Researcher Dr. Kimber Stanhope of UC Davis discusses the scientific research that exists on sugar consumption and it's effect on health ...

SNR #154 Jeff Rothschild, RD – Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Feeding & Circadian Biology

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 154: Jeff Rothschild discusses the science and application of fasting protocols, meal timing, time-restricted feeding and their effects on c...

SNR #153: Dan Garner - Hydration Status, Electrolytes & Athlete Lab Analysis

06 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 153: Dan Garner discusses hydration status, electrolyte supplementation and performance nutrition for athletes.  Dan Garner is the owner and ...

SNR #152: Lyle McDonald – Glycaemic Load, Trigger Foods & Physiology vs. Practical Implementation

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 152: Lyle McDonald is back on the show to discuss glycaemic load, trigger foods, behavioural eating, hyperpalatability and the difference bet...

SNR #151: Planning the 4 Phases of Combat Sport Nutrition

08 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 151: How to periodize nutrition for a combat sport athlete through understanding the 4 phases of nutrition they transition through.

SNR #150: Are You Really a "Hard-Gainer"? - 5 Reasons For Not Gaining Weight

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 150: Sigma coach Gar Benn lays out 5 reasons that really explain the notion of "hard-gainers" giving rise to some people feeling they can't g...

SNR 149: Mike Israetel, PhD - Evidence-Based Healthy Eating Principles

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 149: Mike Israetel, PhD discusses the hierarchy of nutritional factors that have an affect on health, how this differs from just body composit...

SNR #148: Roundtable with the Sigma Team! - Hosted by HPA

13 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 148: This was a round-table discussion with the Sigma Nutrition & Performance team, hosted and produced by Human Performance Advancement.

SNR 147: Jeff Rothschild, RD - Carbohydrate Periodization for Endurance Athletes and How the Menstrual Cycle Impacts Training

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 147: Sports dietitian Jeff Rothschild discusses how he implements the latest glycogen/carbohydrate availability research into pracitce with hi...

SNR #146: Is Sugar Addiction a Real Thing? (A Scientific View)

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 146: Answering a listener question: "I have a sugar addiction. Every time I quit, I get sucked right back in a few months later and gain 10 l...