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The Science of Sports Performance

In this show, we discuss science backed tools and principles related to Nutritional and Exercise Science. Whether you’re a bodybuilder, college athlete, or just trying to improve your everyday fitness level, we provide the knowledge and evidence you need to optimize your training, fueling, and performance. Your host, Ben Pressler, is a student of Nutritional and Exercise Sciences at Brigham Young University. He is pursuing his PhD in Sports Nutrition. He is a bodybuilder, powerlifter, fitness coach,

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94:09

How I Took My Powerlifting Total from 1275 to 1355 |...

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/11/24

Last week I competed in my second powerlifting meet and made this episode to share some of my training and competition techniques that helped me add 80 pounds to my total in 5 months. If you are new to powerlifting and want to get a foundational understanding of the lifts and the sport, I would refer you to episode 6, which is where I discuss my first powerlifting meet. Expect to learn about the function of a powerlifting peak week, what reverse pyramid training is, powerlifter nutrition, and

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98:52

Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates and Alcohol | Episode 11

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2025/11/07

Today's episode is the first part a "Nutrition 101" mini series. In this episode we discuss carbohydrates and alcohol. In future episodes we will discuss protein, fats, vitamin, minerals, etc. In todays episode you can expect to learn about the basic chemical structure of carbohydrates (including sugars, starches, and fiber), non-nutritive sweeteners, different levels of carbohydrate intake, the benefits of fiber, and why alcohol damages the human body.2:33 What is a carbohydrate? 8:38 Saccharides:

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82:06

Recovery and Fatigue Management | Episode 10

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2025/10/01

DISCLAIMER: This episode is formatted to discuss how to recover from the general stresses of exercise and sport. I am not a medical provider, nor a physical therapist, and this episode is not meant to address how we can recover from sport related injuries such as ligament tears or broken bones.In today's episode we will be discussing how to recover from an exercise or training session so that we can make meaningful adaptations from that training and be able to perform at our best ability as soon as

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103:46

Dr. Sam Scott: Nutrition for Athletes with Diabetes |...

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/09/20

Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Sam Scott, an exercise physiologist specialized in helping athletes who have diabetes manage their nutrition and insulin to perform at their best while avoiding hypo- or hyperglycemic events. We discuss the physiology of key hormones like insulin and glucagon, challenges of properly dosing insulin and managing blood sugar, fueling techniques for athletes with diabetes, and even the use of insulin as a PED.00:24 Introduction for Dr. Scott 03:35

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37:36

Does Sucralose Cause Insulin Spikes?

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/09/12

Today's episode is one that I had intended to be a YouTube special where I discussed the results of a miniature nutrition study that I conducted on myself to determine whether the artificial sweetener sucralose causes your body to release insulin upon ingestion. The results surprised me! Because of the graphs and figures that I show, listening to this episode on YouTube will be the best for your fully understanding the material, however I am also going to upload it to my podcast platforms because it

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162:02

Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Span: My...

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/09/10

Today's episode is my conversation with Dr. Akash Sehgal. Dr. Sehgal invited me to be a guest on his podcast "Dr. Washbrains" which covers a variety of topics related to health and chronic disease. In my appearance on his show, he wanted to know about nutritional tools we can use to have better health and aging. we discussed a variety of topics including, antioxidants, protein intake, micronutrients, and the gut microbiome. Unfortunately, due to a technical error on my part, I lost my half of the

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01:37:28

Hydration, Water, and Electrolytes: How to Stay...

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/08/07

Todays episode covers topics regarding hydration, water, and electrolytes. These are all crucial tools for athletes, and anybody engaging in physical training to ensure peak performance. Expect to learn the role water and electrolytes play in the body, how our body regulates our levels of water and electrolytes, why ocean water is dehydrating, the effectiveness of different hydration beverages on the market, whether certain drinks can dehydrate you, and so much more.02:10 What role does water play

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20:19

Weightlifting Aids: An Excerpt from Episode 6

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/07/23

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the final portion of the episode where we discus ergogenic aids: tools meant to improve physical performance. Due to the length of the segments, I felt it fitting to post each portion as bonus episodes. Expect to learn about the effectiveness of ammonia smelling salts, music, and psyching yourself up.Full episode: https://youtu.be/veLCHjNBlhQ?si=kVpxs5npsPEUA14q If

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23:10

How to Deadlift: An Excerpt from Episode 6

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/07/21

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the deadlift portion of the episode. Due to the length of the segments, I felt it fitting to post each portion as bonus episodes. Expect to learn about the biomechanics, technique, cues, equipment, and accessory exercise related to the deadlift.Full episode: https://youtu.be/veLCHjNBlhQ?si=kVpxs5npsPEUA14q If you are enjoying the things you learn in this episode,

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30:12

How to Bench Press: An Excerpt from Episode 6

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/07/18

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the bench press portion of the episode. Due to the length of the segments, I felt it fitting to post each portion as bonus episodes. Expect to learn about the biomechanics, technique, cues, equipment, and accessory exercise related to the barbell bench press.Full episode: https://youtu.be/veLCHjNBlhQ?si=kVpxs5npsPEUA14q If you are enjoying the things you learn in

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56:37

How to Squat: An Excerpt from Episode 6

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/07/15

This is an excerpt from Episode 6 of The Science Of Sports Performance, titled "Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts." This is the squat portion of the episode coming in at 56 minutes! Because of its length, I felt it fitting to upload this clip distinctly to podcast platforms. Expect to learn about the biomechanics, technique, cues, equipment, and accessory exercise related to the barbell back squat. Full episode: https://youtu.be/veLCHjNBlhQ?si=kVpxs5npsPEUA14q If you are enjoying the

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02:16:08

Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Smelling Salts | Episode 6

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2025/07/12

In our last episode I talked about neural adaptations for strength gain, and common periodization powerlifters use to get ready for a meet. I realized that I wanted to spend some time going over the 3 lifts themselves, including biomechanics, technique, equipment, and accessory exercises. I also spend some time going over studies about ergogenic aids: tools that are supposed to increase physical performance, including ammonia smelling salts, music, and psyching up. If you would like to work with me

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01:37:39

Powerlifting, Strength Gain, and Neural Adaptations |...

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/06/28

In this episode, I recap my recent powerlifting meet, and discuss how we can become stronger without necessarily growing muscle through neural adaptations in our muscles. I discuss some physiology, and the results of a study that tested low, intermediate, and high rep training protocols. I also talk about a common training "periodization" that an athlete would use to prepare for a powerlifting meet, and topics like making weight and carb loading. If you would like to work with me directly, as your

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02:11:06

How I Write an Exercise Coaching Plan | Episode 4

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/06/07

This Episode is Part 2 of 2 in a series on how I would write both a Nutrition and an Exercise Plan for 4 different clients whose goals are maximizing athletic performance, bulking, cutting, and large amounts of weight loss. I want to show you the thought processes that go into helping my clients and athletes so that you can notice patterns and hopefully be able to apply good principles to your own routine. Of course, if you would like to work with me directly, send me a message! If you are enjoying

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01:30:36

How I Write a Nutrition Coaching Plan | Episode 3

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/05/24

This Episode is Part 1 of 2 in a series on how I would write both a Nutrition and an Exercise Plan for 4 different clients whose goals are maximizing athletic performance, bulking, cutting, and large amounts of weight loss. I want to show you the thought processes that go into helping my clients and athletes so that you can notice patterns and hopefully be able to apply good principles to your own routine. Of course, if you would like to work with me directly, send me a message!If you are enjoying

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03:15:42

Manipulating Body Composition | Episode 2

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/05/14

In this episode we discuss the science behind, and practice advice on how to manipulate body composition through fat loss and muscle gain. We discuss topics such as whether calories dictate weight loss, various types of popular diets, tools to create sustainable habits, and how many calories are required for your body type. We discuss topics such as protein consumption, range of motion and fueling your training session. We even discuss nutritional implications for pregnant and breastfeeding

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02:16:25

How We Know What We Do About Nutrition and Exercise |...

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2025/04/05

In episode 1 of this podcast, it felt fitting to me to discuss how research is conducted on the topics I will be covering on this show. We cover Cohort studies, Case-control studies, Human Randomized Controlled Trials, Rodent Studies, and Meta Analyses. We discuss the strengths and limitations of each and give specific examples and how we can take information from these studies.I also talk about how you all in my audience can determine if a claim is valid and reliable. There is a lot of

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02:20

Welcome to The Science of Sports Performance

The Science of Sports Performance ·

2025/04/04

Welcome to The Science of Sports Performance Podcast! I am your host, Ben Pressler. I am currently an undergraduate student at BYU majoring in both Nutritional and Exercise Sciences. In this podcast, we will discuss a variety of topics such as fundamentals of nutrition, how to train and fuel for a specific event or goal, hydration, sports supplements, and so on. Whether you're a competitive athlete in an organized sport, a parent trying to improve your fitness, or someone who just wants to be

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