Martin and Mike catch up over a coffee and chit chat about the benefits of swearing and emotional intelligence, why the recent media frenzy about eating disorders was stupid, why Mike hates macro's, Martins lack of work-life balance, will Mike

RANDOM EPISODE: Eating For IBS With Norm Robillard (PhD)

Sep 30th, 2016 1h 7m

I finally managed to pin Martin down to get on Skype long enough to record something! In this show we talk to microbiologist Norm Robillard about IBS and controlling symptoms with Norms dietary approach called the Fast Tract Diet. In Mikes clin

EP23: How #TeamScience Saved My Life

Nov 17th, 2015 54m 21s

Kattarina Makkaiova has lost 33kg and kept it off with the help of #TeamScience. Mike interviews her about her journey.

EP22: The Missing Link In The Fit Industry?

Sep 29th, 2015 1h 18m

Martin & Mike speak to Dr Rob Yeung who is a psychologist, coach & researcher in the field of goal achievement to discuss why people struggle with following nutritional or exercise advice and what can be done to help nudge people in the right d

EP21: Listener Questions (Pt.3)

Aug 26th, 2015 1h 39m

Anonymous - Is it "bad" (whatever bad means) to eat the same meals everyday? (I love oats and eat them every single morning). Also, is it harmful for that matter to consume the same veggies and proteins everyday?Anonymous - In your experience

EP20: Listener Questions (Pt.2)

Jul 28th, 2015 1h 26m

Dylan Dahlquist - What's one crazy/weird/quirky thing that no one knows about either of you! Since you always ask your guests that question.Anonymous - I am an avid listener of your podcast with Mike and am a 1st year nutrition student in New

EP19: Listener Questions (Pt.1)

Jul 6th, 2015 1h 31m

Listener questions from this show!Martyn Rackham - Whats Mike’s favorite breakfast now that "big cereal" have got him in their pocket?Hear how Mike went to a industry funded debate on breakfast cereals & caused a stir...Anonymous - Is ge

EP18: James Krieger On Insulin

Jun 15th, 2015 1h 48m

Everything you know about insulin is wrong. Following his Epic Fitness Presentation James Krieger talks about: The carbs = insulin resistance myth Ferarri's, not making a living in fitness, working with Microsoft The single most important

EP17: Are Genetic Tests Worth It? with Giles Yeo

Jun 8th, 2015 1h 20m

Cambridge University geneticist Giles Yeo spills the beans on genetic testing in the fitness industry. Find out: How a geneticist stays sane Whether or not you can really use genetic testing to prescribe diets Will Mike survive the podcast

EP16: Epic Roundup With Richard Lovatt

Jun 2nd, 2015 1h 44m

Richard Lovatt created the Epic Fitness Summit to make evidence based science sexy & engaging. In this episode I chat to Martin about his experiences of the event and then we get Richard on to talk about the event, happenings over the weekend,

EP15: Prof Stu Phillips talks Protein, Veganism & TRT

May 20th, 2015 1h 38m

In this episode we focus on protein with Stu Phillips and chat about: Stu's relationship to hollywood why the RDA for protein should be doubledhairdressing in london?Testosterone replacement therapyHow much protein does the protein guy ea

EP14: Dr. Lee Hamilton on BroScience, Bad Science & BS

Apr 29th, 2015 2h 1m

Listen in as we talk to Dr Lee Hamilton about: Drugs for muscle gain & preventing muscle lossWhen is mouse research applicable to humans?Staying credible in the supplement industryWhat are evidence based fakers?How to misrepresent study d

EP13: Team Sports Interventions. Interview With Shawn Arent

Apr 22nd, 2015 1h 44m

In depth interview with Prof Shawn Arent - possibly the most jacked professor ever! Discover: how to use basic physiology testing to complement nutrition & performanceeating disorders why do parents feed young athletes coca-cola but are sc

EP12: Diabetes, Insulin resistance and what to do about it

Apr 10th, 2015 1h 56m

Diabetes 101:why low-carb zealots are damaging diabetes care instead of helpingfind out who is the fitness industries answer to Mariah CareyZealotism in diabetes why the daily mail inspired this show Martin is kenyan? wtf?why the world i

Ep11. Low Carb & Keto Performance With Trent Stellingwerff

Mar 25th, 2015 1h 18m

Exposed: Gluten Free & Ketogenic Performance Fallacies. Also covered in this epic interview with Trent Stellingwerff:is low carb useful for athletes?the dreadlock story you haven't heard yetThe carb continuum & why its importanthow big of

Episode 10 - The One With Professor Kevin Tipton (Special Guest Series)

Jan 29th, 2015 1h 47m

First episode of our Special Guest Series with Professor Kevin Tipton. Listen in to find out:●is there any evidence for BCAA's?●what kevin doesn't want you to tell his head of school●what he thinks about fasted training for fat loss●the adv

Episode 9 - Hypertrophy whilst Intermittent Fasting, Metabolic Flexibility, Dietetics And More

Jan 24th, 2015 1h 4m

A full episode of answering listener questions. Covered: how to gain muscle whilst intermittent fasting, metabolic flexibility, stigma associated with dietetics, calorie deficits whilst cycling, any evidence for protein + fat breakfast? Is Mart

EP8: Fat Loss and Bodybuilding Nutrition Revealed

Nov 8th, 2014 1h 47m

Discussed in today's show: Martin and Mike's personal experiences of competing, their nutritional approaches, things learned, what they do now and how to set up a bodybuilding diet yourself PLUS myths busted.

Episode 7 - Nutrient Timing featuring Carb Back Loading

Oct 15th, 2014 1h 34m

In this show we cover Nutrient Timing with a special introduction focusing solely on the practice of 'Carb Back Loading' with some interesting anecdotes as well as, of course, a review of what the research says on the topic. We discuss the timi

Episode 6 - Listener Questions! Reverse Dieting, Internet Gurus and much more!

Sep 2nd, 2014 1h 12m

This whole show is about answering listener questions: we tackle the relatively new topic of reverse dieting - what it is, why it might be useful, how to do it. We also discuss internet gurus and why there are so many differing opinions. Also d

Episode 5 - IIFYM and Flexible dieting

Aug 22nd, 2014 1h 18m

The dynamic duo strike again with hard hitting truths and practical recommendations on how to enjoy the dieting process and not hate life. They also discuss whether or not gary taubes is much more than a zealot: are taubes' theories correct? th

Episode 4 - All About Dietary Fat

Jun 30th, 2014 1h 28m

An indepth discussion about all things dietary fat. Covering disease risk, hormone optimisation etc - as usual Martin and Mike allow research and personal experiences to dominate the discussion. THANK YOU to everyone who left a review this far

Episode 3 - Intermittent Fasting & Breakfast

Jun 3rd, 2014 1h 49m

In this episode Martin & Mike discuss their personal experiences with intermittent fasting and also the results of their clients - the results of which may surprise you. Also discussed is the validity that breakfast is the most important meal o

Episode 2 - Do diets work for fat loss? What are the pitfalls of dieting and how can you avoid them?

May 19th, 2014 1h 20m

A monthly podcast from a Dietitian and the UK's leading Sports Nutritionist that dispels myths, misconceptions and dishes the dirt on topics such as fat loss, muscle gain, health issues, sports nutrition and more. Exposing the real science and