In this episode, we sat down with Marisa Creatura, an RD and competitive Wellness bodybuilder Marisa Creatura to discuss her approaches to training, nutrition, work, and lifestyle. Marisa offers invaluable insight into the challenges on inpatient nutritional counseling, as well as striking a personal balance between focused training and personal life.
Marisa's Instagram: @marisacreatura
In this mini-episode, we sat down with bodybuilding coach Noah Williams of StrongForLifeCo and discussed his entrance into bodybuilding, how he approaches training his bodybuilding and lifestyle clients, and some challenges currently facing the online fitness community.
The pups decided they just HAD to be a part of this episode, so as always you may hear them in the background!
In this episode, one of our cohosts drops the mic and takes the guest's chair! Jamie talks about her thesis research regarding strength training status and hormonal contraceptive use in females in preparation for her upcoming Master's degree defense!
We would like to apologize for the sound quality on this episode; for some reason, it was recorded through the computer mic as opposed to the external mics we usually use! However, the info within was excellent and we wanted to get this out to you all as soon as we could!
In this episode, we speak with Allison Mackenzie, exercise science program director at Manchester Community College in Manchester, CT. She shares her incredible personal and professional life story, and reflects on the importance of community college programs.
In this episode, we sit down with Greg Nuckols and Dr. Eric Trexler of the Stronger by Science podcast to discuss their origins in the field, exercise science in academia, and training differences between powerlifting and bodybuilding. Greg and Eric are a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight and we hope that each of you will walk away from this episode with something new!
In the final episode of Season 1, Jamie and Luke discuss the concept of circadian rhythms and how the affect the body, as well as their many interactions with and implications for exercise. Featuring special guest Dr. Emily Schmitt.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
In this episode, Luke and Jamie explore the role of a very important signaling molecule in the blood, nitric oxide, with special guest Dr. Adam Gonzalez discussing some recent research involving nitric oxide-boosting supplements.
All content provided in the ExpHysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in the ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
References:
Antonio J, Kalman D, Stout JR, Greenwood M, willoughby DS, Haff GG. Essentials of sports nutrition and supplements. Humana Press, 2008; Totowa, NJ.
Aygun H. Effect of tadalafil and nitric oxide agonist sodium nitroprusside on penicillin-induced epileptiform activity. Neurological Research, 2020;42(1).
Klabunde RE. Cardiovascular physiology concepts: Second edition. Wolters Kluwer, 2012; Philadelphia, PA.
Pappano AJ, Wier WG. Cardiovascular physiology: 10th Edition. Elsevier, 2013; Philadelphia, PA.
Papers discussed:
Gonzalez et al. Emerging nutritional supplements for strength and hypertrophy: An update of the current literature. Strength Cond J, 2020;42(5):57-70.
Gonzalez AM, Trexler ET. Effects of citrulline supplementation on exercise performance in humans: A review of the current literature. J Strength Cond Res, 2020;00(00):1-16.
Joshipura K, Munoz-Torres F, Fernandez-Santiago J, Patel RP, Lopez-Candales A. Over-the-counter mouthwash use, nitric oxide and hypertension risk. Blood press, 2020;29(2):103-112.
Senefeld et al. Ergogenic effects of nitrate supplementation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2020;52(10):2250-2261.
Varvik FT, Bjornsen T, Gonzalez AM. Acute effect of citrulline malate on repetition performance during strength training: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Sport Nut Ex Metab, 2021;PAP.
Shifted Supplements: https://getshifted.com/
Adam’s Instagram: @adam.m.gonzalez
In this episode, Jamie and Luke give the listeners a crash-course in genetics and describe the various genes that play a role in muscle growth, exercise, and performance.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Bouchard C, Leon AS, Rao DC, Skinner JS, Wilmore JH, Gagnon J. The HERITAGE family study. Aims, design, and measurement protocol. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995 May;27(5):721-9. PMID: 7674877.
Herring et al. Genetic factors in exercise adoption, adherence, and obesity. Obesity Reviews, 2014;15:29-39.
Yang N, MacArthur DG, Gulbin JP, Hahn AG, Beggs AH, Easteal S, North K. ACTN3 genotype is associated with human elite athletic performance. Am J Hum Genet. 2003 Sep;73(3):627-31. doi: 10.1086/377590. Epub 2003 Jul 23. PMID: 12879365; PMCID: PMC1180686.
In this episode, Jamie and Luke discuss a topic that is unfortunately all too common, and that has very recently become prominent in their own lives. The pathophysiology of cancer and the efficacy of exercise interventions as treatment are discussed. Featuring special guest Lindsey Page.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Lindsey’s Email: lindsey.hanson@unmc.edu
Lindsey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindseypagems?lang=en
Link to Barbells for Boobs: https://barbellsforboobs.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaES2lRnUsBaML8zZHlkvIHlwLRAeXyCROWB_eXhugHYMPnXiJJDdrYaAp9ZEALw_wcB
Link to UNMC Neuropsychology Lab: https://www.unmc.edu/neurologicalsciences/research/programs/enl/index.html
Link to the get REAL and HEEL program: https://campaign.unc.edu/story/get-real-heel/
Papers discussed:
Foulkes et al. Exercise as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for preventing cardiovascular morbidity in breast cancer patients - the BReast cancer EXercise inTervention (BREXIT) trial protocol. BMC Cancer, 2020;20:655.
Khosravi et al. Exercise-induced modulation of monocytes in breast cancer survivors. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, 2021;14:1-10.
In this episode, Jamie and Luke present many of the most common and utilized methods used to boost recovery from exercise, and discuss their efficacy and potential drawbacks. Featuring special guest Jamie Ghigiarelli, PhD.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Garcia-Sillero M, Benitez-Porres J, Garcia-Romero J, Bonilla DA, Petro JL, Vargas-Molina S. Comparison of interventional strategies to improve recovery after eccentric exercise-induced muscle fatigue. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021;18:647.
In this episode, we look at protein’s role in exercise: why we need it, how much we need, and what kinds we should be consuming. The hosts discuss their own personal protein strategies in the Application Time segment. Featuring special guest Jennifer Fields, PhD.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Link to the Exercise Science subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/exercisescience/
Dr. Fields' Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenfields521?lang=en
Dr. Fields' email: jfields2@springfieldcollege.edu
Papers discussed:
Krull MR, Howell CR, Partin RE, Lanctot J, Phipps S, Klosky JL, Carney G, Mulrooney DA, Robison LL, Hudson MM, Ness KK. Protein supplementation and resistance training in childhood cancer survivors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2020;52(10):2069-2077.
Schoenfeld BJ, Aragon AA. How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2018;15(10):1-6.
Valenzuela PL, Montalvo Z, Mata F, Gonzalez M, Larumbe-Zabala E, Naclerio F. Effects of beef protein supplementation in male elite triathletes: A randomized, controlled, double-blind, cross-over study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2021;40(1):53-60.
In this abbreviated episode, Luke presents some of the unique differences in muscle physiology during concentric and eccentric loading. Featuring special guest Dr. Nick Coker.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Dr. Coker’s ResearchGate Profile
Papers discussed:
Rodriguez-Fernandez et al. Beetroot juice supplementation increases concentric and eccentric muscle power output. Original investigation. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2021;24:80-84.
In this episode, we dive into the concept of personalized exercise prescription and its many diverse applications including the recently popular telehealth phenomenon. Featuring special guest Stephen Maris, PhD.
All content provided in the ExpHysCast is to be considered as educational and speculational. Nothing discussed in the ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Rogers B. A personalized low intensity exercise prescription based on an index of non-linear heart rate variability: A case report. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 2020;9:1.
Almarcha et al. Healthy teleworking: Towards personalized exercise recommendations. Sustainability, 2021;13(6):3192.
Hanssen et al. Personalized exercise prescription in the prevention and treatment of arterial hypertension: a consensus document from the european association of preventive cardiology (EAPC) and the ESC council on hypertension. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2021; Published Ahead of Print.
Further Reading on DFAa1:
Gronwald et al. Fractal correlation properties of heart rate variability: A new biomarker for intensity distribution in endurance exercise and training prescription? Frontiers in Physiology, 2020;11:1152.
Dr. Maris’ contact info:
Email: samaris@springfieldcollege.edu
Twitter: @stephenAM90
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1AjRFiQAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephen-Maris
Event links:
ACSM Annual Meeting: https://www.acsm.org/annual-meeting/registration
NSCA National Conference: https://www.nsca.com/nscaconference/
AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting: https://go.members.asma.org/events/upcoming-events
In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of exercise and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is integral to memory, nerve growth, memory, learning, and memory; did we say that already? Our special guest this week is exercise physiology PhD candidate Greg Spicer whose dissertation focuses on exercise modalities and acute cardiovascular and neurological responses, including BDNF.
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Arazi H, Babaei P, Moghimi M, Asadi A. Acute effects of strength and endurance exercise on serum BDNF and IGF-1 levels in older men. BMC Geriatrics, 2021;21(50):1-8.
Garcia-Suarez PC, Renetria I, Moncada-Jimenez J, Fry AC, Jimenez-Maldonado A. Acute systemic response of BDNF, lactate and cortisol to strenuous exercise modalities in healthy untrained women. Dose-Response: An International Journal, 2020;18(44).
Other recommended reading:
De Assis GG, de Almondes KM. Exercise-dependent BDNF as a modulatory factor for the executive processing of individuals in course of cognitive decline. A systematic review. Frontiers in Psychopathology, 2017;8:584.
Rozanska O, Uruska A, Zozulinska-Ziolkiewicz. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and diabetes. Int J Mol Sci,. 2020;21(3):841.
In our first ever episode, we dive into the science behind the effects of hormonal contraceptive use on female exercise and athletic performance. Jamie shares some unique clinical insights from her own research. Featuring guest Jackie Rickson (Day), PhD.
NEACSM registration link: https://members.acsm.org/ACSM/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NE2021S
NSCA Conference info: https://www.nsca.com/nscaconference/
Witkowski Lab at Smith College: http://www.science.smith.edu/witkowskilab/
Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/SmithVascularFunctionLab
Jackie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr_jackieday?igshid=1ni6ttikt81b2
All content provided in ExPhysCast is to be considered as educational and speculation. Nothing discussed in ExPhysCast should be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please speak to your primary care provider.
Papers discussed:
Dalgaard LB, Jorgensen EB, Oxfeldt M, Dalgaard EB, Johanson FT, Karlsson M, Ringgard S, Hansen M. Influence of second generation oral contraceptive use on adaptations to resistance training in young untrained women. J Strength Cond Res XX9X): 000-000, 2020.
Myllyaho, MM, Ihalainen, JK, Hackney, AC, Valtonen, M, Nummela, A, Vaara, E, Häkkinen, K, Kyröläinen, H, and Taipale, RS. Hormonal contraceptive use does not affect strength, endurance, or body composition adaptations to combined strength and endurance training in women. J Strength Cond Res 35(2): 449–457, 2021.