The Podium

Dr. Kevin Sprouse•www.podiumsportsmed.com

Welcome to The Podium, a production of Podium Sports Medicine. This discussion was created as a resource for the patients in our practice, where we have the pleasure of working with a small group of professional athletes and high-performing individuals from around the world. Our podcast dissects the principles of performance for our patients, and then disseminates pertinent, actionable information with them in mind.

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Episodes

COVID Review and Update

The amount of misinformation and politicized skewing of data has been both amazing and disheartening. In this episode, I dig into the questions that I am most frequently asked by patients. For some, there are answers. For others, it is not black and white. The goal is to step away from the political-year confusion and look at what we currently know about the pandemic. I'm no virologist or epidemiologist, but this has been an issue that has been at the forefront of elite sports in recent months. ...

Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 of The Podium is about to be launched! In this season, we will address: - HRV (Heart Rate Variability) as a measure of recovery - Glucose metabolism for health and performance - Sleep - Caffeine as a performance aid We'll also have two great interviews to share with you. Six more episodes of The Podium are coming your way, in Season 2.

Sep 08, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1

6. Interview with Dr. Allen Lim

I had the pleasure of sitting down for a (remote) conversation with Dr. Allen Lim, renowned sports scientist and founder of Skratch Labs. Allen is always one of my favorite people to talk to, as he's such a wealth of knowledge and insight. This conversation was recorded while maintaining our social distance at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, so please excuse the sub-par audio. I promise you, while the audio may not be first-rate, the content in this one certainly is!

Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5. Ketosis and Ketones

From a ketogenic diet to ketone supplements (aka "exogenous ketones"), we discuss where potential benefits and pitfalls lie with respect to health and performance.

Jun 01, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Fasting

Fasting has become mainstream. Whether it's longer fasts of days without food, or simply compressing your feeding window (known as Time Restricted Eating or "Intermittent Fasting"), everyone seems willing to give this a shot. On this episode, we delve into the science behind fasting and whether it might be a useful tool to add to your regimen.

Jun 01, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Creatine

Many are familiar with creatine as a supplement used by bodybuilders and power athletes. Recent research has shown that it may have benefit for endurance athletes and even for cognitive performance.

Jun 01, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3

1. Daily Fueling Strategies

As athletes, our daily activities often vary. One day may involve a long aerobic workout. Another may consist of high intensity intervals, or recovery, or travel. A day sitting in your office will look different still. Too frequently though, dietary intake does not change to support these varied activities. On this episode we will discuss how to structure your diet to support your day, regardless of what is in store.

Jun 01, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1

2. Recovery versus Adaptation

The concepts of "recovery" and "adaptation" are often confused by athletes and coaches alike. Though not mutually exclusive, optimizing for one will often lead to a decline in the other. In this episode, we talk about when to target recovery, when to aim for adaptation, and how to ensure you do this successfully.

Jun 01, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Season 1 Trailer

Introduction to The Podium and what is to come in Season One.

May 29, 2020•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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