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In this enlightening episode, we discuss the role of gut microbiota in chronic diseases, its impact on organs like the brain, and how factors like sex, diet, and exercise influence it. We throw light on the good, the bad, and the misunderstood bacteria within us, questioning the oversimplified labels of "good" and "bad" bacteria. We discuss how exercise and diet may lead to a healthier microbiome, and the potential for functional redundancy among the thousands of types of bacteria in our gut. Dr. Campbell shares her experience and research on the relationship between gut microbiota and exercise, shedding light on fascinating elements like butyrate, propionate, and acetate. About our guest: Dr. Sara C. Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Rutgers. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D. from Florida State University. Following her Ph.D., she completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the USDA investigating the ability of flaxseed to reverse atherosclerotic lesions. At Rutgers, the Campbell lab investigates the intersection of sex, diet, and exercise on the gut microbiota, and intestinal and systemic health. The Campbell Lab has recently focused on the links between gut microbiota, brown adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and environmental toxicants like ozone. The Campbell Lab has published papers on how exercise impacts gut microbial ecology and intestinal inflammation and permeability in a sex specific manner, how gut microbiota depletion impacts exercise capacity and mitochondrial content of key proteins related to oxidative phosphorylation and biogenesis, hormone deficiency (estrogen in particular) and gut health and the bidirectional link between the gut microbiota and exercise. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

About our guest: Dr. Sara C. Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Rutgers. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D. from Florida State University. Following her Ph.D., she completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the USDA investigating the ability of flaxseed to reverse atherosclerotic lesions. At Rutgers, the Campbell lab investigates the intersection of sex, diet, and exercise on the gut microbiota, and intestinal and systemic health. The Campbell Lab has recently focused on the links between gut microbiota, brown adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and environmental toxicants like ozone. The Campbell Lab has published papers on how exercise impacts gut microbial ecology and intestinal inflammation and permeability in a sex specific manner, how gut microbiota depletion impacts exercise capacity and mitochondrial content of key proteins related to oxidative phosphorylation and biogenesis, hormone deficiency (estrogen in particular) and gut health and the bidirectional link between the gut microbiota and exercise. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

In this enlightening episode, we discuss the role of gut microbiota in chronic diseases, its impact on organs like the brain, and how factors like sex, diet, and exercise influence it. We throw light on the good, the bad, and the misunderstood bacteria within us, questioning the oversimplified labels of "good" and "bad" bacteria. We discuss how exercise and diet may lead to a healthier microbiome, and the potential for functional redundancy among the thousands of types of bacteria in our gut. Dr. Campbell shares her experience and research on the relationship between gut microbiota and exercise, shedding light on fascinating elements like butyrate, propionate, and acetate. Timeline: 2:30 Gut microbiome vs. microbiota 15:33 How many different kinds of bacteria are there in the gut? 19:21 Is there a ‘training effect’ on the gut microbiota? 32:20 Fecal transplants 35:36 Microbiota and mood 41:17 Sex differences 43:36 Probiotics and Prebiotics 48:43 Pragmatic advice for a healthy gut microbiome – what should folks do? About our guest: Dr. Sara C. Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Rutgers. She received her B.S. and M.S. from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D. from Florida State University. Following her Ph.D., she completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the USDA investigating the ability of flaxseed to reverse atherosclerotic lesions. At Rutgers, the Campbell lab investigates the intersection of sex, diet, and exercise on the gut microbiota, and intestinal and systemic health. The Campbell Lab has recently focused on the links between gut microbiota, brown adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and environmental toxicants like ozone. The Campbell Lab has published papers on how exercise impacts gut microbial ecology and intestinal inflammation and permeability in a sex specific manner, how gut microbiota depletion impacts exercise capacity and mitochondrial content of key proteins related to oxidative phosphorylation and biogenesis, hormone deficiency (estrogen in particular) and gut health and the bidirectional link between the gut microbiota and exercise. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Dr. Tom Storer is one of the leading scientists in the field of androgens. For more information: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Thomas-Storer

Dr. Kraemer is a research scientist at the Ohio State University. https://ehe.osu.edu/human-sciences/directory?id=kraemer.44

Dr. Stout is a Professor at the University of Central Florida. https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/person/jeffrey-stout/

Dr. Ziegenfuss is the founder of the Center for Applied Health Sciences. For more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tnzphd/

Dr. Candow is a Professor at the University of Regina. For more information: https://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology/faculty-staff/faculty/candow-darren.html

Dr Smith-Ryan is a Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. For more information, please go here: https://exss.unc.edu/faculty-staff/abbie-smith/

Dr Tartar is a Professor of Neuroscience at NSU Florida. Please go here for more information: https://psychology.nova.edu/faculty/profile/tartar.html

Dr. Church is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas Medical Center. For more information, please go here: https://aging.uams.edu/people/david-church-phd/

Dr. Willoughby is a Professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. For more information, please go here: https://www.umhb.edu/resources/hr/directory/darryn-willoughby

Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor, Muscle Physiology. The University of Toronto. For more information on Dr. Moore, please go to: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/faculty/moore-daniel

Our special guest: Juan Carlos Santana MS Santana has been referred to as “the country’s leading practitioner of functional fitness” and personally trained and developed specific programs for all professional sports, youth fitness, fitness for mature populations, and accelerated rehabilitation. His advanced understanding of bio-mechanics and conditioning has made him the go-to guy for those interested in reaching their optimal performance levels, from individuals to professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. His consulting clients and endorsements hail from the full spectrum of government agencies, educational institutions, college and professional sports teams, equipment manufacturers, and fitness facilities. Santana is currently the Founder and Director of IHP, his state-of-the-art training facility in Boca Raton, Florida. IHP has been recognized by several awards as one of the top training facilities in the world and the country’s best “core-training” facility. Founded in 2000, IHP provides an unparalleled training environment for elite athletes, including World Class Tennis Champions, NFL and MLB players, World Champion Brazilian Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Fighters, numerous NCAA Division I teams, and hundreds of nationally ranked teen hopefuls from a broad cross-section of sports disciplines. Within this exciting training environment, weekend warriors, soccer moms, and their children also call IHP their training facility. Santana has been part of the strength and conditioning program for several Florida Atlantic University Sports teams over the last ten years. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Timeline – Episode 49 with Juan Carlos Santana 3:42 How much strength is enough? You can never be strong enough. (See these YouTube videos by JC Santana, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=JC+Santana+strength+is+killing+you 5:24 The minimum strength necessary to do the job. 8:10 These little silver spoon baby little bitches start dying on me. 9:13 “Why do you want more vertical jump?” Do you “need” to increase your vertical jump? Depends on the sport. 12:34 Understand the culture – how much strength do distance runners need? What about fighters? Tennis players? 22:39 NFL Combines – are they a predictor of failure? 23:42 Tennis – what’s the tennis player built like? With limited time and resources, focus on what is most important for each athlete. 29:43 How many fights are lost based on what the strength and conditioning coach did with a particular fighter? Or put another way, your fighter loses despite being in the best damn shape! 33:00 Best data is how the fighter feels; so much of training for a sport is hard to measure 38:14 What is modern strength training? 47:10 Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou – Francis has a puncher’s chance 48:35 That punch comes in a lot harder with those boxing gloves 50:00 The gym business – why does it fail so much? Our special guest: Juan Carlos Santana MS Santana has been referred to as “the country’s leading practitioner of functional fitness” and personally trained and developed specific programs for all professional sports, youth fitness, fitness for mature populations, and accelerated rehabilitation. His advanced understanding of bio-mechanics and conditioning has made him the go-to guy for those interested in reaching their optimal performance levels, from individuals to professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. His consulting clients and endorsements hail from the full spectrum of government agencies, educational institutions, college and professional sports teams, equipment manufacturers, and fitness facilities. Santana is currently the Founder and Director of IHP, his state-of-the-art training facility in Boca Raton, Florida. IHP has been recognized by several awards as one of the top training facilities in the world and the country’s best “core-training” facility. Founded in 2000, IHP provides an unparalleled training environment for elite athletes, including World Class Tennis Champions, NFL and MLB players, World Champion Brazilian Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Fighters, numerous NCAA Division I teams, and hundreds of nationally ranked teen hopefuls from a broad cross-section of sports disciplines. Within this exciting training environment, weekend warriors, soccer moms, and their children also call IHP their training facility. Santana has been part of the strength and conditioning program for several Florida Atlantic University Sports teams over the last ten years. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Our special guest: Juan Carlos Santana MS Santana has been referred to as “the country’s leading practitioner of functional fitness” and personally trained and developed specific programs for all professional sports, youth fitness, fitness for mature populations, and accelerated rehabilitation. His advanced understanding of bio-mechanics and conditioning has made him the go-to guy for those interested in reaching their optimal performance levels, from individuals to professional sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. His consulting clients and endorsements hail from the full spectrum of government agencies, educational institutions, college and professional sports teams, equipment manufacturers, and fitness facilities. Santana is currently the Founder and Director of IHP, his state-of-the-art training facility in Boca Raton, Florida. IHP has been recognized by several awards as one of the top training facilities in the world and the country’s best “core-training” facility. Founded in 2000, IHP provides an unparalleled training environment for elite athletes, including World Class Tennis Champions, NFL and MLB players, World Champion Brazilian Jujitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Fighters, numerous NCAA Division I teams, and hundreds of nationally ranked teen hopefuls from a broad cross-section of sports disciplines. Within this exciting training environment, weekend warriors, soccer moms, and their children also call IHP their training facility. Santana has been part of the strength and conditioning program for several Florida Atlantic University Sports teams over the last ten years. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Timeline 0:02 Medical and Science Professionals Discuss Sports Medicine 4:23 Why Michael chose medicine. 12:58 GPL-1 Agonists - Impact on Appetite and Weight 22:17 Understanding Telomeres, Body Fat, and Physiology 31:14 Healthcare Challenges and Preventive Medicine 47:16 The Controversy Surrounding CrossFit 53:50 Longevity, Doctors, and Fasting Discussion 1:09:44 Preventive Medicine and Sports Medicine 1:17:28 Research Funding for Myokines and Rare Diseases Dr Sagner is a clinician and researcher specialising in sports medicine and preventive medicine. He is a Certified Nutritionist and completed his MD at Technical University Munich. He specialises in Sports Medicine, Endocrinology and Preventive Medicine, and had an affiliation with the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago. He is Editor-in-Chief of Progress in Preventive Medicine, Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and Fellow of the European Society of Preventative Medicine. Dr Sagner was the medical director and attending physician at University of Hamburg Medical Center, section for Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine where he was the Director. He then co-founded a private clinic group and research institute for cardiology, metabolism, endocrinology, preventive medicine and sports medicine where he looks after elite athletes and executives. As a clinician he has spearheaded interventions in the field of endocrinology and cardiometabolic prevention such as the use of GLP1 agonists in Europe. His focus is on interdisciplinary approaches, looking at the systems of the human body as part of an integrated whole, incorporating biochemical, physiological, and environment interactions and translating these systems biology principles into clinical practice. He works on the convergence of systems biology and consumer-driven healthcare to transform medicine from its current reactive approach to an approach that is predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (P4). As a public health expert, he has spearheaded several international initiatives in the field of systems biology driven preventive medicine working with governments and NGOs. One of his interests is closing the gap between clinical practice and public health to promote more effective and patient-oriented care and preventive interventions. For that he has collaborated with many NGOs such as the World Heart Federation (WHF), the World Obesity Federation and the World Health Organization (WHO) where he established the ‘cell to community’ approach in prevention. Dr Sagner is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the European Society of Preventive Medicine, and partner of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Aging. He was a member of the European Union Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, and the UK All-Parliamentary Group for Longevity. His areas of research are: Advanced Preventive Medicine, Systems Medicine, Metabolism, Noncommunicable Diseases, Longevity, Muscle Physiology and Cardiometabolism and has published numerous articles in this area. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, as well as the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Timeline: 1:35 Dr. Ricci and I have a new publication in “Physiologia” on Weight Loss and Competition of UFC fighters in the Flyweight division. 4:44 No pain, no gain is actually true; perhaps substitute “discomfort” for pain. 10:00 Competing at high levels is not about health. 17:50 Sets and reps – nickel and dime science 23:13 What are some things fighters do (resistance training) that are not typical of the “sets and reps” crowd, the smallest dose with the best possible results? 29:50 Common mistakes women make vis a vis training and nutrition 37:20 Do both hip thrusts and squats; Jonathan can barely fit in the Nautilus hip thruster. 47:00 Would you have sumo wrestlers doing cardio? (To win). Jonathan Mike, Ph.D., currently teaches in the exercise science and sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, USA. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and has contributed to dozens of online fitness, strength, and consumer outlets in the country. He has been involved with NSCA and previously served on numerous committees and special interest groups and has spoken at over 70 events including many for NSCA, ISSN, NASM, and numerous other fitness organizations. Jonathan has authored numerous peer-reviewed and scientific publications and has written 12 book chapters related to sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. Jonathan is a sought-after presenter nationally and internationally. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Jonathan Mike, Ph.D., currently teaches in the exercise science and sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, USA. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and has contributed to dozens of online fitness, strength, and consumer outlets in the country. He has been involved with NSCA and previously served on numerous committees and special interest groups and has spoken at over 70 events including many for NSCA, ISSN, NASM, and numerous other fitness organizations. Jonathan has authored numerous peer-reviewed and scientific publications and has written 12 book chapters related to sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. Jonathan is a sought-after presenter nationally and internationally. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Jonathan Mike, Ph.D., currently teaches in the exercise science and sports performance program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, USA. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach and has contributed to dozens of online fitness, strength, and consumer outlets in the country. He has been involved with NSCA and previously served on numerous committees and special interest groups and has spoken at over 70 events including many for NSCA, ISSN, NASM, and numerous other fitness organizations. Jonathan has authored numerous peer-reviewed and scientific publications and has written 12 book chapters related to sports nutrition and strength and conditioning. Jonathan is a sought-after presenter nationally and internationally. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Ever wondered how neuroscience and physical therapy intersect to tackle pain management? Unearth new learnings about your body's response to pain and its complex nature as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Natalia Sikaczowski, a passionate advocate for individualized patient treatment and founder of Symmetry Physical Therapy, and Dr Raymond Butts, an expert in investigating central mediated aspects of chronic pain. Explore the multifaceted dimensions of peripheral and central pain, and how the brain can be rewired to lower pain levels. Timeline 3:03 What is pain? 7:42 By the joint? Muscle? Is it movement-based pain? 15:52 How is pain measured? Is the VAS good enough? 25:31 How does spinal manipulation diminish pain? 29:00 Why do patients feel good after chiropractic manipulation? 35:40 I think one of the biggest problems with physical therapy is we are not efficient – Drs. Butts and Sikaczowski; they want to feel better asap! 37:58 Disc, Facet, and Multifidus 39:39 Dry needling – what is it? How does it work? 42:07 What makes dry needling work is mechanotransduction 49:14 Blood flow restriction training – why PTs need to use it Dr. Natalia Sikaczowski, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, BFR-C Dr. Natalia Sikaczowski founded Symmetry Physical Therapy in 2014 with the fundamental belief that patients should be treated on an individual basis. Dr. Natalia believes patients should be given a diverse array of treatment modalities and techniques, along with progressive and varied exercises and manual intervention to ensure maximum recovery. This all-encompassing approach, along with Dr. Natalia’s strong background in strength and conditioning has led to Symmetry’s successful treatment programs for patients looking to get back into sport, recover from injury, or beat chronic pain. Dr. Raymond Butts, PT, DPT, PhD, MS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN, MAACP(UK) Dr. Butts graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering and served as a 1 st Armored Division Army officer in Bosnia-Kosovo and Iraq. He also received a post-graduate, International Masters of Neuroscience from the University of Tubingen, Germany, where he investigated central mediated aspects of chronic pain with magnetoencephalography and fMRI. In addition, Dr. Butts completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a PhD in motor rehabilitation from the University of South Carolina. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Dr. Natalia Sikaczowski, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, BFR-C Dr. Natalia Sikaczowski founded Symmetry Physical Therapy in 2014 with the fundamental belief that patients should be treated on an individual basis. Dr. Natalia believes patients should be given a diverse array of treatment modalities and techniques, along with progressive and varied exercises and manual intervention to ensure maximum recovery. This all-encompassing approach, along with Dr. Natalia’s strong background in strength and conditioning has led to Symmetry’s successful treatment programs for patients looking to get back into sport, recover from injury, or beat chronic pain. Dr. Raymond Butts, PT, DPT, PhD, MS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN, MAACP(UK) Dr. Butts graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering and served as a 1 st Armored Division Army officer in Bosnia-Kosovo and Iraq. He also received a post-graduate, International Masters of Neuroscience from the University of Tubingen, Germany, where he investigated central mediated aspects of chronic pain with magnetoencephalography and fMRI. In addition, Dr. Butts completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Doctorate of Philosophy in motor rehabilitation from the University of South Carolina. His PhD thesis explored the use of transcranial magnetic and direct current stimulation to disinhibit the motor cortex and facilitate plasticity-dependent, motor recovery. He is one of 300 physical therapists in the U.S. to have earned a Diploma in Osteopractic. In 2022, he also became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, a title earned by only 2% of the physical therapy profession. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

The quick answer is no. There's ZERO data to support this nonsense. About our special guest: Lonnie Lowery is a nutrition and exercise physiology professor of over 20 years, a food industry and academic consultant, a former competitive bodybuilder, and a huge coffee nerd throughout it all. Lonnie is a member of the American Society of Nutrition and the Institute of Food Technologists; he is also past president of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists and is a Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Lonnie earned his first two graduate degrees (MA, PhD) in exercise physiology, principally from Kent State University, and later his MS in nutrition/dietetics from the same institution. That same year (2004) he became a Registered Dietitian as well. He co-hosts the long-running IronRadio podcast and its sister show, Nutrition Radio. Both shows can be found, among other places, at www.NutritionRadio.org. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Ever wondered why the world is addicted to caffeine and coffee? Brace yourselves as we meander through the rich aroma and complex brew of coffee with Dr. Lonnie Lowery, our distinguished guest for the episode. With over two decades of expertise in nutrition, exercise physiology, and academic consulting, Dr. Lowery brings a blend of insights that leaves no stone unturned - from the antioxidant powerhouse that coffee is, to the much-debated timing of the first morning cup. Timeline: 0:30 – Tony and I chat a little about Izzy vs. Strickland; what a surprise. 3:34 Dr. Lowery’s reason for getting the RD after the Ph.D.; the weird ideological views of many in the nutrition field. “What you’re doing here is illegal…” says an RD to Dr. Lowery. There is no “license to science” Dr. Lowery says. 5:40 Oftentimes times an MS RD degree is sufficient in a Dietetics department; even at R1 institutions. 8:20 Dietetics is not just nutrition science even though many of the lay public think of it as “nutrition science.” 10:15 Connecting the dots after the fact. What a professional program is like vs. an academic program. 15:00 Waiting 2 hours to drink coffee to avoid the afternoon crash? Where’s the data? Just because something sounds logical, doesn’t make it physiological. 16:32 Coffee vs. Caffeine – they aren’t the same. 16:40 Americans get most of their antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and vegetables. 17:38 Coffee really is good for you! Remember that coffee is not just one thing. 19:16 Coffee vs. Caffeine (in equal amounts of caffeine) – what does the data say? 28:55 How many cups of coffee do you need daily to get the health benefits? 33:26 Lonnie’s evolution vis a vis his personal training goals – started out in Tae Kwon Do and then bodybuilding. 39:15 Tolkien quote – “Fighting the Long Defeat” 39:55 Speed and power decline rapidly with age; Tony is still fighting this loss of speed 42:00 Lonnie was a “tissue assassin.” 44:49 The nickel and dime science of sets and reps; Lonnie talks about prescribing a “dose of iron [weight].” About our special guest: Lonnie Lowery is a nutrition and exercise physiology professor of over 20 years, a food industry and academic consultant, a former competitive bodybuilder, and a huge coffee nerd throughout it all. Lonnie is a member of the American Society of Nutrition and the Institute of Food Technologists; he is also past president of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists and is a Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Lonnie earned his first two graduate degrees (MA, PhD) in exercise physiology, principally from Kent State University, and later his MS in nutrition/dietetics from the same institution. That same year (2004) he became a Registered Dietitian as well. He co-hosts the long-running IronRadio podcast and its sister show, Nutrition Radio. Both shows can be found, among other places, at www.NutritionRadio.org. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, and 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is currently an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci

Timeline: 5:27 Difference between MMA vs. Other sports – Cultural considerations. How science plays a unique role in training MMA athletes. Some MMA athletes may have never worked with an S & C coach or sports nutritionist. 9:23 The clash between traditional Chinese martial arts vs. the UFC 16.25 MMA Combine testing – how to get into the UFCPI academy 26:36 Wrestling vs. Boxing – level of difficulty? Which athlete suffers injuries more? 44:12 Growth and Future of MMA Dr. Heather Linden is the Senior Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI). She manages UFCPI sports medicine departments in Las Vegas, NV, and Shanghai, China. Recently, Heather was awarded the “Trainer of the Year” award at the 2022 World MMA Awards. Before joining the UFC, Heather worked at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Sports Medicine Division and was the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles. Heather worked at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center for over six years as part of the USOPC’s multi-disciplinary sports medicine team. Heather was on staff for Team USA for the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, 2015 Parapan Am Games, 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Heather’s current responsibilities include injury prevention, designing and implementing rehabs, performing baseline orthopedic and baseline concussion testing, performing daily treatments, concussion management, and providing UFC fight week support. Heather is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and supports the Orthopedic Sections within APTA. Heather is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA. Her certifications include Pilates Instructor, Kinesio-Tape Techniques, Mobilization with Movement, Graston, Dry Needling, Functional Dry Needling, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Myofascial Decompression, Myofascial Manipulation, Functional Range Conditioning, Endo-Nasal Technique, Active Release, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Postural Restoration, Blood Flow Restriction, Craniosacral therapy, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Linden received her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech University and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University. She was an honors graduate and a collegiate varsity athlete. About the Show We cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests. They are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio PhD Dr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 120 peer-reviewed publications, 16 books, and is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health, and Human Performance. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: the_issn and supphd Co-host Anthony Ricci EdD Dr Ricci is an expert on Fight Sports and is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Instagram: sportpsy_sci_doc and fightshape_ricci