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Sports Science DudesEpisode 91 - Katie Vasenina PhD - Tennis, Training, Collagen, and VeganismDr. Katie Vasenina shares her journey from standout tennis player to sports scientist, offering unique insights on sport-specific training methodologies and nutritional interventions for athletes. Her research challenges conventional wisdom about asymmetrical training, collagen supplementation effectiveness, and dietary approaches for optimal recovery and performance.• Former Division I tennis player who specialized in sport-specific training• Completed her PhD studying various topics including collagen supplementation and muscle damage recovery• Found early sport specialization (before age 9) correlates with increased injury rates• Discovered traditional strength coaches often apply inappropriate training methods to tennis players• Researched collagen supplementation, finding it...2025-03-1740 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 90 - Lauren Colenso-Semple PhDLauren Colenso-Semple is a muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review. Her research primarily focuses on female physiology and endocrinology and the response to resistance exercise. Lauren has a PhD in Integrative Physiology, MS in Exercise Science, and BA in Psychology. She is also an expert fitness professional with years of practical experience and certifications in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, group fitness, and personal training.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts...2025-01-2740 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 89 - Melanie Sulaver MS RD CISSNMelanie Sulaver (MS, RD, CDN, CISSN) is the founder and small (but mighty) business owner of Nutrition by Mel. She is a registered dietitian working to bridge the gap between women’s health and performance nutrition. As speaker, counselor, and coach, Mel works with women in sport, educating on disordered eating, low energy availability, relative energy deficiency in sport, menstrual health, fertility, and menopause. Her goal is to change the narrative surrounding what it means to navigate life as a woman, an athlete, and a mother. About the ShowWe cover all things related to spo...2025-01-1758 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 88 - Antonella Schwarz PhD - Barry UniversityAntonella Schwarz is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Barry University in Miami, specializing in skeletal muscle physiology and strength training. With a PhD in Exercise Science, her research focuses on innovative resistance training methods and sports nutrition to enhance performance and recovery. She brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical application to studying human movement and training efficiency. As an avid runner and weightlifter, she has a deep understanding of the physiological demands of athletic performance. Antonella is dedicated to translating cutting-edge research into actionable strategies for optimizing health and performance. About the S...2024-12-1651 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 87 - Dan Turner PhD - The Enhanced Games About Dan Turner PhDHe has worked with many of the world’s most renowned and extraordinary humans for 15+ years. He is on a mission to equip humans in pursuit of ambitious goals in work and life with the tools and skills they need to optimize their mind and body. He has coached over 310 world champion athletes and Olympians, NYCs top neurosurgeons, and 1000+ other professionals including surgeons and doctors, business professionals, founders, CEOs and other executives, Hollywood actors, film producers, musicians, artists, cybersecurity "hackers" and gamers, navy seals, lawyers, professional gamers, writers, therapists, coaches, scie...2024-12-0357 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 86 - Eric Hillman - Co-Founder of Europa SportsEric Hillman is the Co-Founder of Europa Sports, Headquarters in Charlotte, NC and is the world’s industry-leading distributor of nutritional and sports supplements, sports drinks, and accessories with more than 6,000 products representing 300 plus of the industry’s best brands. Eric was the CEO of MusclePharm Inc founded in 2005 from Sept 2022 until March 2024. Eric partnered in his first Fitness Center, 1985 in Winston-Salem, NC and later opened Powerhouse Gym Winston-Salem and the current owner of Linny Mac’s Powerhouse Gym in Charlotte, NC. Eric serves as a National Physique Committee and IFBB Professional Judge. Eric was a director for the USA...2024-11-1948 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 85 - Jeff Young interviews Jose Antonio PhD about Sports SupplementsJeff Young, MS (Exercise and Sport Science), doctoral student (EdD, Kinesiology), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), ACSM-EIM works primarily in medical fitness, and has worked at world-class facilities such as Duke University, UCLA, and Beth Israel Medical Centers, and as the founding fitness coordinator and faculty practice provider at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Center for Health and Healing in New York City – the most comprehensive urban-based academic integrative medicine and medical fitness facility in the U.S. at the time.Jeff operates his own company in New York City, which implements and oversees medical fitness and...2024-11-1253 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 84 Jennifer Kurtz PhD - Enhancing Endurance: The Role of QuercetinUnlock the secrets of sports nutrition with Dr. Jennifer Kurtz from Appalachian State University, as she takes us on a journey into the world of quercetin, a powerful plant pigment. Discover how quercetin found in everyday foods like citrus fruits, elderberries, and onions, can potentially enhance athletic performance by managing inflammation and oxidative stress. About our guest:Dr. Kurtz holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Georgia State University and both her M.S. in Health and Human Performance and B.S. in Exercise Science...2024-11-0553 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 83 - The Protein Puzzle: Insights from Jeff Young and Dr. Jose AntonioUnlock the secrets to maximizing your protein intake as Jeff Young, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, delves into a riveting conversation with Dr. Jose Antonio, a leading authority on protein research. Gain clarity on the roles of essential and non-essential amino acids and discover a clever mnemonic device, "PVT TIM haLL," that will help you remember all the essential amino acids. Whether you’re a student at the City University of New York or simply someone looking to boost your nutritional knowledge, you'll find value in debunking common protein myths and understanding its critical role as a macronutrient.2024-10-2144 min
Sports Science DudesEpisode 82 Ben Kenyon CISSN - Empowering Elite Athletes and Aspiring Leaders Through Purposeful CoachingNBA performance coach Ben Kenyon reveals the secrets behind his incredible 20-year journey in professional sports, working with teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trailblazers. From embracing endurance sports to aspiring for a full Ironman, Ben shares how running became a passion and purpose-driven motivation a guiding force. Tune in to uncover how a clear purpose can transform commitment and push you to achieve personal milestones, no matter how daunting they may seem.Ben Kenyon is a veteran NBA Performance Coach who has spent the last 11 seasons working in the league with the world's best athletes...2024-10-0856 min