The Science of Sports Performance

The Disconnect Between Knowledge and Action | Episode 14

Today's episode is perhaps a little different from the typical content of the show. Rather than discussing topics found in nutrition textbooks, I wanted to share some ref

Nutrition 101: Protein | Episode 13

Today's episode is the second part of a "Nutrition 101" mini series. In this episode we discuss protein, where you can expect to learn about the basic chemical structure

How I Took My Powerlifting Total from 1275 to 1355 | Episode 12

Last week I competed in my second powerlifting meet and made this episode to share some of my training and competition techniques that helped me add 80 pounds to my total

Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates and Alcohol | Episode 11

Today's episode is the first part a "Nutrition 101" mini series. In this episode we discuss carbohydrates and alcohol. In future episodes we will discuss protein, fats, v

Recovery and Fatigue Management | Episode 10

DISCLAIMER: This episode is formatted to discuss how to recover from the general stresses of exercise and sport. I am not a medical provider, nor a physical therapist, an

Dr. Sam Scott: Nutrition for Athletes with Diabetes | Episode 9

Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Sam Scott, an exercise physiologist specialized in helping athletes who have diabetes manage their nutrition and insulin to pe

Does Sucralose Cause Insulin Spikes?

Today's episode is one that I had intended to be a YouTube special where I discussed the results of a miniature nutrition study that I conducted on myself to determine wh

Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Span: My Conversation with Dr. Akash Sehgal | Episode 8

Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Akash Sehgal. Dr. Sehgal invited me to be a guest on his podcast "Dr. Washbrains" which covers a variety of topics related to

Hydration, Water, and Electrolytes: How to Stay Hydrated as an Athlete | Episode 7

Todays episode covers topics regarding hydration, water, and electrolytes. These are all crucial tools for athletes, and anybody engaging in physical training to ensure p

Weightlifting Aids: An Excerpt from Episode 6

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the final portion of the episode wher

How to Deadlift: An Excerpt from Episode 6

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the deadlift portion of the episode.

How to Bench Press: An Excerpt from Episode 6

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the bench press portion of the episod

How to Squat: An Excerpt from Episode 6

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the squat portion of the episode comi

Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts | Episode 6

In our last episode I talked about neural adaptations for strength gain, and common periodization powerlifters use to get ready for a meet. I realized that I wanted to sp

Powerlifting, Strength Gain, and Neural Adaptations | Episode 5

In this episode, I recap my recent powerlifting meet, and discuss how we can become stronger without necessarily growing muscle through neural adaptations in our muscles.

How I Write an Exercise Coaching Plan | Episode 4

This Episode is Part 2 of 2 in a series on how I would write both a Nutrition and an Exercise Plan for 4 different clients whose goals are maximizing athletic performance

How I Write a Nutrition Coaching Plan | Episode 3

This Episode is Part 1 of 2 in a series on how I would write both a Nutrition and an Exercise Plan for 4 different clients whose goals are maximizing athletic performance

Manipulating Body Composition | Episode 2

In this episode we discuss the science behind, and practice advice on how to manipulate body composition through fat loss and muscle gain. We discuss topics such as wheth

How We Know What We Do About Nutrition and Exercise | Episode 1

In episode 1 of this podcast, it felt fitting to me to discuss how research is conducted on the topics I will be covering on this show. We cover Cohort studies, Case-cont

Welcome to The Science of Sports Performance

Welcome to The Science of Sports Performance Podcast!  I am your host, Ben Pressler. I am currently an undergraduate student at BYU majoring in both Nutritional and Exer