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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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! Link to the Stronger By Science podcast on Spotify here ..read more

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 ..read more

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 supplement ..read more

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 ..read more

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 s ..read more

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 ..read more