Body Science Podcast Series

In today's episode of the Body Science podcast, Greg Young sits down with athlete Tom Norton on how he has gone from benders every weekend to entering the world of triathlon.

In today's episode Body Science's Greg Young speaks to Men's Health Fitness Director Todd Liubinskas and real estate agent turned personal trainer Trent Knox who started running up the hill at Bronte Beach every Saturday morning. Now up to 200 people get up at 5 am every Saturday to join them. With 11 active run clubs from Bronte Beach, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Melbourne, New York, and Los Angeles the boys are taking run, dip and sip world-wide!

In today’s podcast, Body Science’s Greg Young sits down with Kev Toonen, who is a strength and conditioning coach with ten years of direct experience coaching athletes, soldiers and coaches alike. With over fifteen years serving in the Australian Military, five of which were managing a high-performance program, Kevin’s skills and experience are rooted in training with a purpose, to achieve the mental toughness to never quit – to always find a way.

Tune into today’s podcast as Accredited Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker and Body Science’s Greg Young discuss Reverse Dieting. Greg and Harriet delve into the topic that is gathering increasing momentum in the world of nutrition science- the so-called “diet after the diet.” The process sees dieters gradually increase calories incrementally over time with the goal of increasing their weight to healthier levels with less fat regain and without completely losing all control around food. Sound too good to be true? Listen in and find out if it is!

What is altitude training? What are the benefits of altitude training? What is the best way to use altitude training to improve athletic performance? In today's podcast @thedrmac and @bscgreg discuss altitude training which has been used for many years by athletes across many sports to improve performance.

1200 calorie diets are often considered the holy grail of weight loss. But where did this idea come from? Is 1200 really the magical number? Is it safe? And will it work for you? Don't start a 1200 calorie diet or meal plan without listening to the facts first! Accredited Dietitian, Sports Dietitian & Athlete Harriet Walker @athleticeating talks with Body Science's Greg Young about the pros and cons of of jumping on the 1200 calorie bandwagon.

Are you 'plant curious'? More and more people are going vegan and eating plant-based — from professional athletes to celebrities and everyday people. With purported benefits for heart health, cholesterol levels, weight loss, longevity, energy and even recovery times, could embracing a plant-based diet be for you? We chat with model, lifestyle ambassador and proud vegan Alexander Glover about how adopting a plant-based diet improved his quality of life, and the simple steps you can take to enhance your own nutrition and well-being. His philosophy? Try it for 21 days and decide for yourself. You've got nothing to lose and so much to learn. #21Days2Vegan

So you've decided you want to lose weight. Don't get stuck in yo-yo dieting hell! Here's what to expect, where you could be going wrong and how to approach weight loss the RIGHT way for lasting results. Accredited Dietitian, Sports Dietitian & Athlete Harriet Walker @athleticeating talks with us about the key mistakes people make when trying to lose weight, and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls and achieve long-term results that last.

Listen in as we speak with @kieron_douglass on how running has been a key to reclaiming his mental health, saving him from the brink of suicide, and helping him to tirelessly raise funds for those in need. Ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, mental health advocate and survivor, Kieron is one of the most inspirational people you will ever meet. Kieron has run 100km on a treadmill in 12 hours, ran 30 & 40 hrs straight, last year ran a 76km BACKWARDS around a running track, and is training for his next 500km event...all in the name of charity. Find out what drives him to keep pushing outside his comfort zone. A truly inspirational podcast and a truly phenomenal human being!

Could lack of sleep be holding you back from achieving your goals in the gym and in life? In pursuit of the perfect body, optimum athletic performance and career/life performance, many people focus on things like workout routines and hours in the gym or office, but many fail to consider the importance of sleep and training-recovery. While training is the stimulus to which the body adapts, sufficient rest and recovery is essential to allow time for the adaptations to take place. Body Science's Greg Young and Nathan Picklum speak with German Bluenesse expert Dr Sybille Buchwald-Werner PhD and Naturopath/Nutritionalist Dr Brad McEwen PhD about clinically proven supplements and life hacks to get the sleep and recovery your body needs.

Rugby League star Michael Crocker opens up to Body Science's Greg Young about football and life after football - the ups, the downs, the injuries, the laughs, the grand final wins, and trying to keep it all together in-between. With a professional career spanning 13 years, Mick lasted longer than many in one of the most taxing games on the body and on the mind. He's seen the NRL landscape change and has learnt what it takes to keep playing when you feel like giving in.

Could the stress of our hectic modern lifestyles be stopping you from losing weight? With high pressure jobs, intense gym sessions, constantly checking emails and juggling family, friends and careers, our constant state of stress - and resulting cortisol spikes - can have far-reaching impacts on our minds and bodies, including on our waistlines. Body Science's Greg Young speaks with German Bluenesse expert Dr Sybille Buchwald-Werner PhD and Naturopath/Nutritionalist Dr Brad McEwen PhD about the effects of cortisol and life hacks to manage stress for optimal health, metabolism and weight loss.

Do you have an injury you need to recover from? Or maybe you'd like to prevent any future injuries? Learn how to use exercise as your first line of defence. Let movement by thy medicine... The USA’s Dr. Jacob Harden, a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and movement and mobility specialist, speaks with Body Science’s Greg Young and Wade Farmer (Chocolate Box Training) about the fundamentals of proper movement, ‘pre-hab’, building injury resilience, and how to bring yourself back to full function and high performance. Simple techniques for everyone from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete.

Podcast 40: How to Cope with Stress & Busy Workloads Naturally Managing your stress levels is essential when you feel your workload is overwhelming. Stress is natural and can be helpful at certain levels. However, when we experience high levels of stress over longer periods (i.e. chronic stress) our health and productivity can be affected. Body Science's Greg Young chats all things stress, cortisol, poor sleep, health implications and how to actively manage stress naturally with German Bluenesse expert Dr Sybille Buchwald-Werner PhD and Naturopath/Nutritionalist Dr Brad McEwen PhD.

Let's talk cutting weight for competition! Whether you're a power lifter, body builder, physique competitor or fighter, this podcast is for you. Accredited Dietitian, Sports Dietitian & Athlete Harriet Walker @athleticeating breaks down the RIGHT and WRONG way to make weigh-in without compromising on performance. From longer-term nutrition for weight loss through to the 1-week/24hr drop, fluid intake, hormonal influences, diet and what to do post-weight in.