Iraki Nutrition Podcast

Dr. Mike Israetel holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and is currently the Head Science Consultant for Renaissance Periodization. Mike was formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition, and Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior. He has worked as a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN and has been an invited speaker at numerous scientific and performance/health conferences, including nutritional seminars at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. A co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, Mike has coached numerous athletes and busy professionals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a competitive bodybuilder and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu grappler. In this podcast, Dr.Israetel and I discussed topics on training and nutrition related to bodybuilding Some of the

Dr. Carl Juneau is an exercise scientist with a PhD in physical activity epidemiology. He's been a coach and a lifter for 16 years. He's also the founder of Dr. Muscle. Dr. Muscle is a new phone app that helps you build muscle faster using AI. It's like a personal trainer in your pocket that's 10 times cheaper than a human trainer, available 24/7, and always up to date. To try it out, learn more or get your first month free, use this special link: https://drmuscleapp.com/juma. Sources: - Schoenfeld et al. 2016 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27102172 - Schoenfeld et al. 2017: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28834797 - Rippetoe and Baker 2014: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Programming-Strength-Training-Rippetoe/dp/0982522754 - Nuckols 2018: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/periodization-data/ - Ahtiainen et al. 2005: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16095405 In this podcast, Carl and I discussed periodisation for muscle growth. Some of the things we discuss are: (06:25) What is periodizat

Broderick began training on Christmas Day 1981 (10 years old), and was 100 % committed to the lifelong pursuit of human performance from that moment forward! Every action and decision (good and bad) in his life has been made with that predication first. Over the last 30 years, He has competed on the national level as a Bodybuilder and Strongman and on the national and international level as a powerlifter. He completed a Bachelors degree in Biology with a minor in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Arizona in 1994 and have spent 1000's of hours involved in sports lab studies and research projects relating to human performance and athletic sciences! On a coaching / consulting level he have assisted 100's of athletes from the recreational to Olympic medalists. TeamEvilGSP has helped to produce more than a few IFBB Pro Bodybuilders and world-class powerlifters. https://www.teamevilgsp.com In this podcast, Broderick and I discussed nutrition to optimize muscle hypertrophy. Some of the things we dis

Dean Somerset is an Exercise Physiologist who specializes in injury post-rehabilitation, and has worked with professional and Olympic athletes, post-surgical recovery, congenital disorders, and cardiac recovery patients, as well as those looking to just move and feel better for day to day activities. He’s developed a reputation as a leading authority on training, mobility, and strength training. In this podcast, Dean and I discussed mobility. Some of the things we discuss are: 1.What is mobility training? 2.What are the most common injuries you see with clients? 3.What are your favourite mobility exercises/drills and why? 4.What work and what doesn’t work to improve active range of motion? 5.Do you feel that people are doing too much mobility work these days? 6. Some clients might feel that mobility work is daunting, how do you get your clients to actually do their mobility work? 7. Can nutrition and supplements affect mobility? 8. What is your take home message? Make sure to check out this limited

Sohee Lee received her bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and is a NSCA-CSCS as well as a CISSN. Since 2012, she's been working as a physique transformation coach for women with an emphasis on evidence-based methods for lasting behavior change and sustainable results. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in psychology at Arizona State University. Her main interest is in understanding the psychology of eating behavior. Instagram: instagram.com/soheefit Twitter: twitter.com/soheefit Facebook: facebook.com/soheefit Website: soheefit.com My book: Eat Lift Thrive In this podcast Sohee and I discuss eating behaviors. Some of the things we discuss are: 1.What are the biggest mistake you see people make when trying to lose weight? 2.Why do you think people are more drawn to having a rigid approach to lose weight compared to following a more moderate approach? 3.For many, the problem is not losing the weight, but keeping it off. What strategies seems to work for long term fat

Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record. Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing, and is also an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri. As a Fulbright scholar, he toured the Middle East exploring the foundations of religious education systems. Dan is also a senior lecturer for St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. His books on weightlifting include "Intervention," "Never Let Go," "Mass Made Simple," and "Easy Strength," written with Pavel Tsatsouline as well as "From Dad, To Grad." He and Josh Hillis co-authored "Fat Loss Happens on Monday." In 2015, Dan wrote "Can You Go?" on his approach to assessments and basic training. In addition, "Before We Go," another compilation

Israel Halperin is at the final stages of his PhD conducted through Edith-Cowan University in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). His thesis deals with the effects coaching feedback have on performance of resistance trained subjects and combat athletes. Israel spent the past 3 years working with the four Olympic Combat sports in the AIS Combat Centre as a sport scientist. Throughout the years he trained dozens of world class athletes for competition as an S&C and a Muay Thai coach. Israel has international competition experience in Muay Thai. He spent 2 years in the U.S and a year in Thailand for training and competition purposes, and holds two black belts. In this podcast, Israel and I discuss the following: Question 1: What is attentional focusing instructions and what effect does it have on performance? Question 2: Can you explain which effect choices have on motor skill learning and performance? Question 3: You have also done studies on knowledge of exercise endpoint during repea

CHRIS and ERIC MARTINEZ, CISSN, CSCS, CPT, BA, are #1 Best Selling Authors and the founders of Dynamic Duo Training. The twin brothers, known as the “Dynamic Duo," have quickly become the leading authorities on health, training, nutrition, and lifestyle in the fitness industry. They provide world class trainings and services with safe, ethical, scientific, and healthy approaches. With a heap of success stories from clients, Chris and Eric have shown time and time again that they know exactly how to get you results. Their online trainings are some of the most talked about in the industry because they get results where other haven’t. For more information on the Dynamic Duo’s online trainings and to join the DDT community visit https://dynamicduotraining.com/ In this podcast, we discussed The New Era of Fitness. Some of the things we talk about are: 1.What do you feel are some of the big issues in today’s fitness industry? 2.Over the last decade, what do you feel has changed for the better in the industry? 3

Greg Nuckols has over a decade of experience under the bar, and a BS in Exercise and Sports Science. He’s held 3 all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220 and 242 classes.   He’s trained hundreds of athletes and regular folks, both online and in-person. He’s written for many of the major magazines and websites in the fitness industry, including Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation, and Schwarzenegger.com. Furthermore, he’s had the opportunity to work with and learn from numerous record holders, champion athletes, and collegiate and professional strength and conditioning coaches through his previous job as Chief Content Director for Juggernaut Training Systems and current full-time work for Stronger By Science. Recently, Greg launched MASS with Dr.Mike Zourdos and Eric Helms which is monthly research review spesifically aimed at strength and physique sports.  https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/   His passions are making complex information easily understandable

Krissy Kendall, Ph.D. is the Science editor at Bodybulding.com. Before that, she worked 2½ years as an assistant professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University and served as the director of the Human Performance Laboratory at GSU, where her research interests focused on the effects of training and nutritional interventions on body composition and performance. Dr. Kendall has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and abstracts on sports nutrition, supplementation, and training adaptations. Dr. Kendall received her master's and Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, studying exercise physiology. She holds certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS*D), International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), and American College of Sports Medicine (HFS). www.bodybuilding.com/author/krissy-kendall-phd In this podcast Dr.Kendall and I discussed citrulline malate. Some of the things we talk about are: 1.What is citrulline-malate?

Darryn S. Willoughby is a Professor of health, human performance and recreation and directs Baylor University's Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory. He studies molecular physiology and biochemistry of exercise and nutrition, cellular and molecular physiology of muscle, exercises and sport nutrition, neuromuscular exercise physiology and strength training and sport conditioning. After receiving his bachelor's degree in health and fitness from Tarleton State University in 1986, he earned his master of education degree there in 1989. He earned his doctoral degree in neuromuscular exercise physiology and biochemistry from Texas A&M University in 1993. Prof. Willoughby specifically researches the effects of training and nutritional intervention on the physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms regulating skeletal muscle strength, hypertrophy and atrophy in athletes. He has published articles on his findings in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Ex

Menno Henselmans is an Online physique coach, fitness model and scientific author. He is also the director of Bayesian Bodybuilding.  http://bayesianbodybuilding.com Once a former business consultant specialized in advanced statistical data analysis, He traded his company car to do what he is truly passionate about: help serious trainees attain their ideal physique. His background in science and statistics helped him to develop Bayesian Bodybuilding. Interested in learning Menno's full Bayesian Bodybuilding method? Have a look at this PT Course Certification Program.  In this podcast, Menno and I discussed metabolic damage. Some of the things we discuss are: 1.During caloric restriction, some adaptations may occur. Could you explain what these adaptations are? 2.In recent years, the term “metabolic damage” has gotten a lot of attention in the fitness industry. Could you explain what the hypothesis is? 3.You recently did a review on this topic. Could you tell us what your findings where? 4.A practise

Professor Phillips is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. In addition to being a full Professor in Kinesiology, also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American College of Nutrition (ACN). His research is focused on the impact of nutrition and exercise on human skeletal muscle protein turnover. He is also keenly interested in diet- and exercise-induced changes in body composition. His research is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the National Science and Engineering Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation as well as the USDA. He has received more than $2.4 million in research funding in the last 3 years. Dr. Phillips was the recipient of a New Investigator Award from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research and the Ontario Premier's Research Excellence Award and in 2003 received the Canadi

Brad is a PhD trained exercise physiologist who specializes in molecular mechanisms of disease and how diet and exercise effect those mechanisms. He also works as a nutrition coach and educator. He runs Science Driven Nutrition which strives to bring the science of nutrition to the public in a consumable format. In this podcast, Brad and I discussed ketogenic diets. Some of the things we discuss are: 1.Can you describe what the ketogenic diet is? 2.Why do you think ketogenic diets have gotten so much attention? 3.Does ketogenic diets have any benefits on body composition? 4.Does ketogenic diets have any benefits on performance? 5.In what situations, might ketogenic diets be useful?

Kamal Patel is a nutrition researcher with an MPH and MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and is on hiatus from a PhD in nutrition in which he researched the link between diet and chronic pain. He has published peer-reviewed articles on vitamin D and calcium as well as a variety of clinical research topics. Kamal has also been involved in research on fructose and liver health, mindfulness meditation, and nutrition in low income areas. He is currently the Director of Examine which is an independent and unbiased encyclopedia on supplementation and nutrition. In this podcast, Kamal and I discussed vitamin D. Some of the topics we go over are: What is Vitamin D and its functions in the body? What are different sources of vitamin D? What are symptoms of vitamin D deficiency? What are optimal levels of vitamin D and potential health benefits? Can correcting vitamin D deficiency have any effect on body composition, hormone levels or performance? Does too much vitamin D have any negative effects? What are your

Danny Lennon is the founder of Sigma Nutrition & Performance, a company that provides evidence-based information and advice through media content and an online coaching service. Danny hosts the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio. Danny has a formal scientific background in academia, completing a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork. During this time Danny researched directly under the world-renowned researcher Professor Kevin Cashman. In addition to that research, Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in biology and physics education and spent a year teaching these subjects. As well as producing media content, Danny also works as a performance nutritionist to professional MMA fighters, professional boxers and competitive powerlifters. He has consulted several teams in a number of sports. Outside of the nutrition world, Danny is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue

Jorn earned his MSc in Nutrition and Health with top honors at Wageningen University & Research Centre. He is now pursuing a PhD in Muscle Metabolism at Maastricht University, at one of the leading laboratories in that field.  His research focusses on protein ingestion to optimize post-exercise muscle protein synthesis. In addition, he investigates carbohydrate metabolism during and after exercise. He also runs the website: http://www.nutritiontactics.com Jorn won several awards for his research including: A Young Investigator Award at the European College of Sport Science Congress in 2015  The GSSI Sport Nutrition Award at the American College of Sports Medicine in 2016 The Gail E. Butterfield Nutrition Travel Award at the American College of Sports Medicine in 2016 A GSSI Nutrition Award at the European College of Sport Science Congress in 2016  In this podcast, Jorn and I discussed protein distribution and timing. Some of the topics we cover are: 1.What dose of protein per meal seems to maximise M

Dr.Michael Israetel is a professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and was previously a professor at the University of Central Missouri, where he taught Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, and Advanced Programming for sports and fitness. Mike’s PhD is in Sport Physiology, and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike has coached numerous powerlifters, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and other individuals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler. He used to hold a bunch of state, national, and world records in raw powerlifting back when everyone was in equipment, so that’s cool! Dr.Michael Israetel is also part of Team Juggernaut which is a group of athletes and coaches dedicated to leading from the front and providing people with the highest quality information from true experts to help them achieve their goals.

James Krieger is the founder of Weightology, LLC. He has a Master's degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a second Master's degree in Exercise Science from Washington State University. He is the former research director for a corporate weight management program that treated over 400 people per year, with an average weight loss of 40 pounds in 3 months. His former weight loss clients include the founder of Sylvan Learning Centers and The Little Gym, the vice president of Costco, and a former vice president of MSN. He has given over 75 lectures on weight loss-related topics to physicians, dietitians, and other professionals. In this podcast, James and I discuss anthropometry. Some of the things we discuss are:  1. What is anthropometry and what are the most common methods to use in regards to body composition? 2. People often talk about these being measurements, but are they really measurements? 3. What seems to be the most reliable methods for predicting body fat? 4. Skinfolds measurement

Joseph is a Nutrition Consultant specialising in nutrition for high performance, physique athletes and people wanting to feel more confident about their bodies. http://www.elitenutritioncoaching.com Joe's appreciation for proper nutrition began from an early age when he was a national-level kickboxer (and desired to be as lean as Bruce Lee!). As such, a career in nutrition was the obvious career path. He has been helping people achieve their goals for almost a decade now, having built a solid foundation with his undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Sciences and masters degree (distinction) in Sports Nutrition. As a former Performance Nutritionist for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) and British Athletics, Joseph provided world-leading nutritional support to Britain’s best track and field athletes, leading to many medal wins in international competitions. Joseph's passion for truth and objectivity have formed the basis of his obsession to help as many people as possible to achieve their nutritional