Fact, Fringe, or Freaky? Taking on “Out There” Topics in Exercise Science
We dive into blood flow restriction, anti-aging supplements, post-activation potentiation, and the potential fringe training benefits you may never have even heard of.
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Fast Talk Podcast > Supplements
Do the Potential Benefits of Ketone Supplements Go Beyond Performance?
We talk with one of the top researchers in the world on ketone supplementation, Dr. Brendan Egan. We get into the types of supplements, their impact on our health, and possibly the least interesting question – do they help performance?
The Evolution of the Perception of Supplements, with Dr. Louise Burke
We’re joined by one of the world’s preeminent nutrition researchers to dive into the history, changing perception, and efficacy of supplements.
Q&A on Junior Athletes, PVCs, Supplements, and Base Rides, with Daniel Matheny
Coach and endurance mountain bike champ Daniel Matheny helps us field questions on coaching junior athletes, how aerobic capacity is impacted by intensity, PVCs, and much more.
Q&A on Crank Length, Power Imbalance, Injuries, and CBD, with Colby Pearce
Colby Pearce joins Fast Talk for another Q&A episode to discuss crank length, power imbalance, the potential of CBD, and how to return after an injury.
Debunking Supplements—What Works, and What Doesn’t?
Nutritional supplements promise to make everything better, but they have a dark side. Here is a list of supplements, their health concerns, and foods that actually help performance.