The ALL ME® Podcast

The ALL ME® Podcast Sodium Bicarbonate: A Potential Performance Enhancing Supplement? – Pat Dixon, MA, MBA, CSCS, PES, CES Are you one of those individuals who uses baking soda to whiten your teeth, keep your refrigerator from smelling, or to clean your house? Did you realize the main ingredient, sodium bicarbonate, can also be used to help athletes enhance performance, specifically those who are training for speed and power? In this podcast, we speak with Pat Dixon, Director of Applied Sports Science for Momentous to learn more about research on sodium bicarbonate. We specifically discuss how it acts like a buffer, the impact of lactic acid on training intensity, the research behind sodium bicarbonate, which athletes benefit the most, dosage guidelines, and potential side effects if using too much.     Pat Dixon, MA, MBA, CSCS, PES, CES Dixon began his career in exercise science at the University of Connecticut while pursuing a Master’s Degree under William J. Kraemer and also working in athletics as a strength and conditioning coach. Previous publications, online and in print, have focused on athlete development with a focus on improving power production and performance. He spent 18 years working with college athletes at UConn, Cal-Berkeley, St John’s University and Loyola Marymount University with a focus on improving performance and decreasing incidence of injury. While working with athletes, Dixon’s efforts helped shape multiple NCAA tournament appearances and Sweet Sixteen Finishes in Women’s Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball as well as a National Championship in Softball.  Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Mobility Training – Logan Jones Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Logan Jones, the Minor League Performance Coach for the Chicago White Sox. Logan will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and performance training, while also taking about his topic-mobility training.    We talk to Logan about what mobility means to him, the importance of training in this area, the difference between mobility and flexibility, and how mobility changes as we change. We talk about the other keys that have to be in place alongside your training, exercises you can do at home to improve your own mobility, and his thoughts about those that may be tempted by PEDs to achieve their goals. Logan also offers his own contact info and social media content to help you with your own mobility training. Thanks to Logan for his time and thanks to PBSCCS for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE!  Resource Definitions and Links: -PBSCCS: -Logan Jones Email: -PBSCCS Podcast: -Derek Social Media:                 -Instagram: @logan_jones95                 -Twitter: @Logan_Jones95 -PBSCCS Social Media:                 -Instagram: @pbsccs                 -Twitter: @PBSCCS                 -Facebook: @probaseballstrength Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Bridging the Gap Between Training in the Weight Room and Skill Development in Sport - Derek Somerville Here at the Taylor Hooton Foundation, one of our tremendous partners is the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS for short). PBSCCS is our partner behind our MLB ALL ME Advisory Board. Together we inspire people to achieve their physical goals the right way. Because of that, we wanted to team up and bring you a series of podcast episodes focusing on a variety of performance topics. In this episode, we talk with Derek Somerville, the Minor League Strength Coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Derek will give us his background within the worlds of baseball and strength training, while also taking about his topic-bringing the gap between training in the weight room and skill development in sport.   We talk to Derek about what he means by bridging the gap, what that process looks like, what skills he believes can be developed in the weight room, and how long this process can take. We talk about the other keys that have to be in place to bridge that gap, exercises you can do at home to improve your own skills, and his thoughts about those that may be tempted by PEDs to achieve their goals. Thanks to Derek for his time and thanks to PBSCCS for their support and inspiration for others to be #ALLMEPEDFREE!   Resource Definitions and Links: -PBSCCS: -PBSCCS Podcast: -PBSCCS Social Media:                 -Instagram: @pbsccs                 -Twitter: @PBSCCS                 -Facebook: @probaseballstrength Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Today’s Most Popular Diets - Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Have you ever tried a diet whether it was for weight loss, a medical reason, or performance? Each year, nearly 45 million Americans try a particular type of diet to lose weight. They also spend roughly $33 billion dollars on weight loss products. The alarming part is 92% usually give up in the first week because they weren’t perfect and for those who have success, 65% gain all of their weight back within 3 years. Why is it so difficult to have sustainability when dieting? In this podcast, we speak with Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson to discuss 4 of the most popular diet types in the US. We will discuss the pros, cons, and science behind the Ketogenic Diet, Intermittent Fasting, Plant Based Diets, and the Carnivore diet. We will also dive into the impact these type of diets could have on performance in athletes.    Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She focuses on overall health, wellness and sports nutrition. Amy has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, TCU Athletics, Ben Hogan Sports Medicine, FC Dallas Soccer, the NBA G League, the Alliance of American Football League, many PGA Tour players, as well as with thousands of middle school, high school, and endurance athletes. She is the creator of a free sports nutrition program for Texas high schools, the Sports Nutrition Game Plan, and is the author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, a play-by-play on sports nutrition for athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers. Amy is also the co-author of Swim, Bike, Run, Eat and nutrition contributor to retired NFL Player Donald Driver’s book, The 3-D Body Revolution. In addition, she owns Amy Goodson RD Courses, a business providing education resources and courses to help dietetic students, interns, and registered dietitians determine and take the steps necessary to reach their dream career. With a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in exercise and sports nutrition, Amy is passionate about marrying the two to provide quality, science-based nutrition information through speaking, media, writing, and consulting. Amy is an ambassador spokesperson for the National Dairy Council, speaker for National Cattleman’s Beef Association, partner with Texas Beef Council and Natural Delights Dates, and a speaker and consultant for Gatorade Sports Science Institute. As a veteran on-air nutrition expert, she works with RDTV to leverage multi-platform media opportunities on broadcast, digital and social media nation-wide. Amy has over 1400 media placements in a variety of TV, radio and print outlets and is on the Medical Expert Board for Eat This Not That. Resources Course is the go-to sports nutrition education and business development resource for professionals. It provides you with the education, resources, and coaching you need to launch a sports nutrition career, business, or program. The 6-month course launches every January 1st and July 1st with a maximum of 10 people per course. - 6-month course with monthly individual and group coaching, provides 60 CPEs for RDs - 6-month course with monthly group coaching, provides 60 CPEs for RDs - 6-month course with monthly group coaching - Launches June 1, 2023 as an on demand course for athletic trainers, strength and performance coaches, sport coaches, and registered dietitians, provides CEUs - 3-month course with monthly individual and group coaching, provides 32.5 CPEs for RDs Amy Goodson's book, provides practical, simple sports nutrition for youth athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers. Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Anti-Doping Norway - Kristoffer Loftheim While most of our work at the Taylor Hooton Foundation take place in the United States, that doesn’t mean that the use of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances isn't happening world wide. The desire to achieve your physical goals creates pressures that are universal. So in this episode we will be heading to Norway to talk with Kristoffer Loftheim, the Advisor to Fitness Centers at Anti-Doping Norway. Anti-Doping Nowary is a Non-Profit Organization established in 2003 to ensure that doping controls and prosecution activities for doping cases are organized independently from The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NOC) and the Norwegian Government. They also deal with doping issues in a broad perspective through programs addressing the challenges of doping in society and as a growing youth problem.     In this episode we talk to Kristoffer to learn more about Anti-Doping Norway, his work with the fitness centers across the country, and the issues they are seeing in Norway to see how it compares to the issues we face here in the United States. Since he works outside of the national competition side of the organization, we focus our talk on societal and recreational use done for both performance and appearance reasons. Most importantly we discuss how they are using education, just as we are, to spread much needed information in the area of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances.  Resource Definitions and Links: -Anti-Doping Norway: -Anti-Doping Norway Social Media:                 -Instagram: @antidopingnorge                 -Twitter: @AntidopingNorge                 -Facebook: @antidopingnorge Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Impact of Mental and Physical Fatigue on Health? - Ali Boolani, PhD When you think of the word fatigue, you may associate this with just being tired. Fatigue is more than just being tired or sleepy as many people who have fatigue are so drained, that their exhaustion interrupts their daily life. Nearly 44% of employees have reported physical fatigue at work which is up 38% from 2019. It was also reported that 60% of those same employees reported negative impacts of work related-stress, interest, motivation, or energy which resulted in a lack of effort. In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Ali Boolani to discuss what is physical and mental fatigue, the causes, the signs, and symptoms, how diet, exercise, and sleep play a big role, and what we can do to minimize both.   Ali Boolani, PhD Ali Boolani is currently an Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Sciences Institute (GSSI) and a Research Professor at Clarkson University. Ali received his BA and MA at Tulane University in International Relations with a focus in International Political Economics. He then went on to receive a M.Ed at the University of New Orleans and PhD at Oklahoma State University in Applied Physiology. After his PhD, he pursued a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Georgia under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Connor in mental energy and fatigue. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Theoretical Artificial Intelligence at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to moving to GSSI, Ali was a tenured Associate Professor at Clarkson University, where he led a team of inter-disciplinary researchers who were interested in better understanding inter- and intra-individual differences in objective and subjective feelings of energy and fatigue. Ali has published more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles, secured more than 20 federal, state, and industry grants, presented over 125 peer-reviewed research abstracts, and has been an invited speaker at more than 20 national and international conferences. Resource Definitions and Links: ·        Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at ·       Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Developing Usable Strength  – Jose Vazquez, MPT, RSCC*E Strength.  What is it?  Why is it important to our health?  In today’s podcast we’re going to be talking to Jose Vazquez who is the Major League Strength Coach for the Texas Rangers.  From the time he was a young man growing up in Puerto Rico he was fascinated with activity and strength and conditioning.  One of his traits you’re going to quickly learn about early on in our interview is on that he is constantly learning and wants to get better.   Jose is going to share his wealth of knowledge that he has obtained over his career with us in this interview.  The focus will be on “usable strength”.  You might be asking yourself what is usable strength and is that just something an athlete needs to have?  Useable strength is something we can all focus on in our day to day lives even though we’re not competing in professional sports. One of the coolest stories Jose will share in this podcast is what drew him to the martial art, Jiu Jitsu.  Most people probably have no idea that Jose is a black belt which took him nearly a decade to achieve.  He has learned a lot mastering this art that he uses in his day to day job working with professional baseball players. We know you will find this information very helpful in your day to day life as well as it’s information that will make you better.  Thank you for tuning in!  RESOURCES: Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society: Follow on Instagram:  @PBSCCS Follow on Twitter: @PBSCCS Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Effects of Prescription Drugs on Vitamin/Mineral Status – Dr. Jessica Beal Currently in the US, there are 131 million individuals who use prescription medication. Whether that’s to lower high cholesterol or blood pressure or treat a specific disease like diabetes, the pharmaceutical industry generates close to $500 billion in annual revenue. With the amount of individuals using prescription drugs today, how many realize the medication in which they are taking could be depleting their body from important vitamins and minerals. In this podcast, we speak with pharmacist Dr. Jessica Beal, who discusses the role of medication on vitamin and mineral depletion. We specifically dive into which medications pose the most significant risk at causing a nutrient deficiency along with what type of side effects to expect when deficient. We close out with how to prevent nutrient depletion but stay tuned until the end where Dr. Beal explains what she would say to young Jessica if she could go back in time. Jessica Beal, PharmD Jessica is as an athlete and healthcare care provider. She was a 3-sport letterman in high school, club volleyball player, 4 yr D1 volleyball player, CrossFit athlete, and current national and international Olympic weightlifter.  She understands the grueling workout schedules, balancing school with competition and training, and trying to find rest and recovery in both mind and body. ​ As a pharmacist for over 15 years, most of her career has been dispensing medications for chronic conditions and educating thousands of patients about their health, disease states, medication, and supplements. However, as the community pharmacist's role evolved from just dispensing, she dove into integrative and functional medicine foundations to be a better health professional and coach for her patients. She realized the core of most patients' conditions as they often missed the foundations and tools for understanding nutrition, daily movement, quality sleep, self-care, and the impacts of chronic stress.   Resource Definitions and Links: Instagram: @jessb_rx Website: LinkedIn: Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Why is a Healthy Gut so Critical for Health - Abby Grimm, MS, RDN, LD  Did you know there’s about 100 trillion bacteria in the gut and it’s a combination of good and bad that live in our digestive system. This is also known as the gut microbiota and determining how healthy your gut is can dictate the outcome of how you feel on a daily basis. In this podcast, we speak with Dietitian Abby Grimm, who specializes in functional medicine and works with individuals to restore gut function to optimize health. We discuss what the microbiome is, what types of foods influence it in a positive and negative way, how probiotics fit into the equation, and things you may be doing to harm gut function. Abby Grimm, MS, RDN, LD Abby Grimm is a functionally trained performance dietitian based in Cleveland, OH. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton and completed her Master of Science in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. She works in private practice for FWDfuel Sports Nutrition, a company focused on bridging the gap between conventional sports nutrition and integrative and functional nutrition. She guides individuals on using lifestyle and food as medicine to optimize their health and performance. She specializes in helping individuals overcome hormone imbalances, poor gut health, and performance plateaus. Abby is on a mission to help individuals understand their physiology, in particular, the critical role nutrition plays in optimizing overall health and human performance. Resource Definitions and Links: Instagram (@fwdfuel and @abbygrimm_rd) Website Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast CrossFit Comeback – Tony Turski Over the years, we have heard many stories within the world of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances. In this episode, we hear a story from someone that made a mistake with these substances. Tony Turski is a competitive CrossFit athlete. He started and still runs his own CrossFit gym and has competed in many CrossFit games over the years. After having early success in those games, Tony ended up testing positive for a banned substance in the 2017 games. We talk to Tony about his background in CrossFit, what he tested positive for, why he made that decision, and how he felt after he received the news. An important part of Tony’s story is what he did after his positive test. He received a four-year suspension, and it would have been easier for him to leave the sport. He decided to face the news head on and own his mistake so that others can learn from it. He will tell us how his gym responded to the news, what the next steps were, and why he is back competing today. He will also share his advice for anyone out there considering the use of these substances, and inspire us all to achieve our goals the right way! Resource Definitions and Links: CrossFit: CrossFit Games: Turn 2 CrossFit: Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Fighting Addiction and In the Octagon – Jared “Flash” Gordon  Throughout life we all go through struggles and have to overcome obstacles.  It’s often thought that if you grow up in a great family, in a great neighborhood and good to a great school nothing could possibly go wrong.  The theme of this podcast is going to be about fighting – fighting addiction, fighting for your life and fighting professionally in the UFC. We were lucky to be connected to Jared “Flash” Gordon who is currently a professional UFC fighter who has a story to share.  Jared grew up in a nice neighborhood, he had both of his parents who made a good living and took care of him growing up.  When Gordon was just 8 years old he would encounter a very dark incident at an overnight camp which would change his life forever. By the young age of 9 years old Jared was smoking pot, drinking booze and using drugs.  He was running with the wrong crowd and getting into trouble.  Then there was a fire that destroyed their family business they worked so hard to build that led to his family moving to Queens, NY.  It was here that Jared would discover that he truly had God’s Gift to compete in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).  As he got older his addiction got worse.  He was smoking pot every day and was abusing opioids. Coming home one day he would pass an MMA gym that he walked into and got some information.  A short time after that he was training each day. At the age of 17 Jared would have his first fight as an amateur and beat a 26-year-old which would make him feel like he was on top of the world.  At the same time, he was still using drugs when he wasn’t fighting.  Stay tuned to his story as it’s inspiring how he was able to get sober and today he makes a great living fighting professionally in the UFC.  This is a story that will captive you starting from the very beginning of this podcast.  At the end you will learn about how John is using his talents and success to help others who are struggling with addiction. Lastly, I asked Jared if there was a movie made about him who would play his character.  Interestingly enough he said many people told him that he looks like John Bernthal and we couldn’t agree more.  Take a look at a picture of Bernthal with no hair and you can see the striking resemblance. RESOURCES: Follow Jared on Twitter: Follow Jared on Instagram:  The “Father’s Day Fire”:  Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast How to Stop Losing Muscle While Aging? - Sara Oikawa, PhD Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle tissue as a natural part of the aging process. Did you know that after age 50, muscle mass decreases at an annual rate of 1-2% and muscle strength declines by 1.5% between ages 50-60? It is estimated that 5-13% of people 60-70 years of age are affected by sarcopenia with those numbers increasing to up to 50% for those aged 80. But, is there a way that we can slow this process down or even prevent from happening? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Sara Oikawa, from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute about strategies to minimize muscle loss as we age. We’ll discuss the impact of exercise and exercise type, dietary factors and the importance of protein, are there any dietary supplements that could play a role. About Sara Sara is an Associate Principal Scientist at the GSSI satellite lab at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.  Sara earned her Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, Masters of Science in Kinesiology, and her Ph.D. in Kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. Sara’s Masters focused on resistance training-load mediated muscle hypertrophy in trained young adults. Her Ph.D. work focused on dietary protein quality and alterations in protein metabolism, specifically muscle protein synthesis, in both inactivity and resistance training models. In her spare time, Sara enjoys travelling, hiking, cooking, and watching Toronto based sports teams. Resource Definitions and Links: Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Bloodwork Analysis and Athletic Performance - Jennifer Gibson, MS, RD There are more than 7 billion clinical lab tests performed in the US each year. Some of these tests are part of a routine checkup for individuals while others dive much deeper into evaluating someone’s health. Athletes are no different in that many collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes have specific blood panels drawn and evaluated before they start their respective seasons. But what is the significance around this as can the results of an athlete’s blood work have any impact on performance markers. In this podcast, we speak with Sports Dietitian Jennifer Gibson who has worked with Olympic and Professional athletes about specific markers that are a critical part of the assessment process of her job. We discuss which markers are most commonly deficient or elevated in athletes along with specific blood work that can influence and athlete’s recovery, strength, and level of inflammation. Furthermore, we dive into common nutrient deficiencies that she has seen on a regular basis along with strategies to correct them.  Jennifer Gibson, MS, RD, CSSD, IOC DIP SPORT NUTR Jennifer Gibson is an internationally recognized sport dietitian with 16 years of experience in elite sport. Most recently, Jennifer spent 7 seasons as the lead sport dietitian and sport science coordinator for the Chicago Bears Football Club. Between 2006-2015 she was a senior sport dietitian and applied physiologist with the United States Olympic Committee and within the Canadian Olympic sport system. Her consulting work has included the New Orleans Saints (2013-15), Vancouver Whitecaps MLS (2006-2011), Women’s Tennis Association Pro Tour (2006-2013) and within the NBA (2013-2014). She has traveled to over 20 countries to service her athletes including 2 Olympic Games (2010, 2012), 2 Pan American Games (2007, 2011), 1 Canada Winter Games (2007), 6 world championships, and hundreds of professional tournaments/games. Gibson served as an adjunct sport nutrition lecturer for the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (2011-2015), and was active in research, having published 9 peer reviewed scientific papers and 7 book contributions. Gibson completed her bachelors of science degree in Nutrition at Ryerson University and her dietetic education at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. Her masters in Exercise Science was completed at the University of Victoria in Victoria, Canada. She is a distinguished graduate of the International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sport Nutrition and a Level III certified anthropometrist with the International Society for the Advancement of Anthropometry. Jennifer is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics with the American Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition. Resource Definitions and Links: Elite Eats: Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Strategies to Increase Your Fat Utilization – Bob Seebohar, MS, RDN, CSSD, CSCS, METS II Over 70% of the US is overweight or obese and it is estimated that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year spending $33 billion dollars on weight loss programs and products. These programs usually advise the cutting out or lowering of carbohydrates, the use of fasting techniques or recommend dietary supplements. But what if you could manipulate your diet and food intake to help you increase the amount of fat your body uses as fuel throughout the day? In this podcast, I speak with Exercise Physiologist and Sports Dietitian Bob Seebohar, on how to become more metabolically efficient at using fat as a fuel source. We also discuss macronutrient needs for strength vs endurance athletes, fat burning zones, the best ratio of carbohydrates to protein for blood sugar control, and why carbohydrates are demonized. Stay tuned until the end to learn more about Bob’s certification program and the only 3 foods he could survive on forever. About Bob Seebohar Bob is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, the former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida and served as a Sport Dietitian for the US Olympic Committee. Bob traveled to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games as a Sport Dietitian for the US Olympic Team and the personal Sport Dietitian/Exercise Physiologist for the Olympic Triathlon Team. Currently, Bob owns eNRG Performance and is the Sport Dietitian for the University of Denver Women’s Gymnastics Team and the University of Denver Athletics Program. Bob has a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, a master's degree in Health and Exercise Science and a second master's degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. He is a Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a High Performance Endurance Coach. Being an out of the box thinker, Bob created the concepts of Nutrition Periodization™ and Metabolic Efficiency Training™ in the early 2000’s. As a nutrition coach, Bob specializes in enhancing health and improving performance by improving metabolic efficiency and using nutrition periodization, which provides varying nutrition recommendations based on an athlete’s sport, training cycle, health and performance goals. As an endurance coach, exercise physiologist and strength and conditioning specialist, Bob specializes in leading athletes to optimal performance through the use of science and real-life training applications that balance life, work and family. He has a true passion for food and this had led Bob to creating two food companies that support his Metabolic Efficiency Training Concept: and Bob has worked with a variety of recreational, recreationally competitive, and professional athletes from sports including triathlon, duathlon, ultra-running, ultra-cycling (road and mountain), track and field, marathon, mountain biking, road and track cycling, cross country, swimming, football, tae kwon do, motocross, gymnastics, Nascar, tennis, wrestling, weightlifting, rowing, skeleton, sailing, paralympic sailing, canoeing and kayaking, hockey, Crossfit, mountaineering, professional basketball, professional golf, and obstacle course racing. He has worked with all ages and abilities of athletes including high schoolers/juniors, recreationally active adults, collegiate and professional athletes, and Olympians. He is also one of the very few Sport Dietitians in the country who specializes in working with young athletes. Practicing what he preaches, Bob has been an athlete his entire life growing up playing competitive soccer. During his undergraduate studies, he turned to endurance sports and has competed in many endurance events including the Boston Marathon, six Ironman races, the Leadville 100 mile trail running race (twice), the Leadville 100 mile mountain bike race (twice), and in 2009, Bob became a Leadman, completing all six of the Leadville endurance events in 7 weeks. Bob enjoys challenging himself and will regularly compete in triathlon, cycling, obstacle course racing, and ultra-running. He enjoys exploring the depths of human performance through his daily training adventures. Resource Definitions and Links: eNRG Performance: All Around Snack Co: Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast How Does Alcohol Effect Athletic Performance – Dr. Stella Volpe Alcohol is a very commonly consumed beverage with over 85% of individuals have indicated they have consumed alcohol in their lifetime. Furthermore, 80% of student athletes have reported drinking alcohol within the last year. But can drinking alcohol negatively impact performance and if so, how? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Stella Volpe to discuss alcohol’s impact on performance, the methods in which it causes muscle breakdown, how it impacts recovery, and is there a different between types of alcohol on performance. We also ask Dr. Volpe what advice she would give her younger self so don’t miss this at the end. Stella Volpe, PhD Stella Lucia Volpe, PhD, RDN, ACSM-CEP, FACSM, is Professor and Head of the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. Her degrees are in both Nutrition and Exercise Physiology; she also is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist®, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Fellow of the ACSM. Dr. Volpe's research focuses on obesity and diabetes prevention, and she also conducts research on athletes of all levels. Dr. Volpe enjoys hiking with her husband and German Shepherd dogs. She is also a competitive field hockey player, ice hockey player, rower, and works out and competes in CrossFit. Resource Definitions and Links: Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Urine Testing and Hydration Status – Dr. Floris Wardenaar When we think about monitoring hydration status, the average consumer may measure this by how many ounces of fluid they drink in a given day. Some general recommendations are half your body weight in ounces of water or fluid. But is this enough and are there other ways we should be measuring if we’re adequately hydrated? Did you know that the color of your urine can be a very effective way to determine hydration status? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Floris Wardenaar, who is the Director of the Athlete Lab at Arizona State University, to discuss the role urine color has on hydration status. We will discuss his career path and why he chose the field of sports nutrition, his current research and methods he uses to assess urine color, why urine color is important, the urine color chart, and key aspects you need to know to stay hydrated.     About Floris Wardenaar, PhD Dr. Wardenaar studied nutrition and dietetics at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA, Amsterdam Applied University) with specific interest in sports nutrition. During this bachelor program he followed an internship at NOC*NSF writing the brochure: What to know about nutrition and Sydney in preparation for the Olympic Games at Sydney 2000. Together with his bachelor degree he received his post bachelor degree of sports dietetics which was granted by NOC*NSF. Following this, Wardenaar started a master's program at Wageningen University in human nutrition and physiology. During the second year at Wageningen, he founded his own consultancy firm in sports nutrition advice and during the third year he was full-time vice-president of the Dutch Chamber of Student Associations (LKvV). Subsequently he followed an internship at the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas in Austin and wrote his master’s thesis on the interaction between alcohol consumption, exercise and blood glucose levels at SENECA, expert centre of HAN Sports and Exercise Studies at the HAN University of Applied Sciences at Nijmegen. He graduated in 2005 both in nutritional physiology and in nutrigenomics. At the start of 2006, Wardenaar took up the post of lecturer at the Institute of Paramedic Studies at the HAN. From that moment he was also asked to cover the sports nutrition position of the professional TVM speed skating team as part of an agreement between this team and HAN Sports and Exercise studies. In 2007 he was added to the nutrition team of the Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF) and from 2010 he became a member of the research group of the professorate (in Dutch: lectoraat) Sports, Nutrition and Health. At the beginning of 2011 he moved completely from paramedic studies to Sports and Exercise studies. 2012 saw him take on a team leader role as senior lecturer of the expert team Sports and Exercise Nutrition with responsibility for education, research and consultancy within the Institute of Sport and Exercise. During this period, he was also president of the Dutch Association of Sports Dieticians. In September 2012 he commenced his doctoral project in cooperation with Wageningen University, which was partly financed by a regional grant Eat2Move. At the beginning of 2013 he became program manager of work package 3 within Eat2Move and from 2014-2017 he was team leader of the Team Nutrition of the Dutch Olympic Committee. Resource Definitions and Links: Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Operation Raw Deal - Robert Harkins During our ALL ME Assembly Programs, one of the things we educate on is where Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances are coming from. Many people are surprised to learn that a majority of substances such as Anabolic Steroids that are being used outside of proper medical guidance are being made on the black market. Raw materials are sourced overseas and often being mixed with oil in various unsanitary underground “labs” throughout the continent. Because of this, we wanted to make an episode not only talking about this issue, but learning about the world of those trying to shut down this illegal process. That is why in this episode we talk with forger DEA special agent Robert Harkins. Robert was a part of the biggest the largest performance enhancing drug crackdown effort in U.S. history-Operation Raw Deal. Operation Raw Deal was an 18-month effort that targeted the raw material producers of these drugs as well as those producing and selling the final product. It produced 124 arrests in 27 states and closed down 56 labs. It identified 37 Chinese laboratories producing the raw material and seized $6.5 million and 532 pounds of raw steroid materials. With Robert being a part of this operation, he is going to tell us all about what went into it, including his role, the operation that actually sparked raw deal, the process of identifying and following the targets, and what those busts looked and felt like. He will also tell us about his path to the DEA and how prevalent he thinks this problem still is. Resource Definitions and Links: DEA: Operation Raw Deal: Operation Raw Deal: Operation Gear Grinder: Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Heat Exhaustion, Hydration, and Sweat Testing - Michelle King, PhD Are you one of those individuals like me who cuts grass in the heat and humidity? In certain parts of the world, especially during the summer months, the heat and humidity can play a significant role in your hydration status. Furthermore, if training, exercising or just working in the heat for too long, you may experience some significant side effects and some that could be life threatening if you do seek immediate attention. In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Michelle King from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute about the impact of the heat and humidity on hydration status, the signs and symptoms of dehydration and heat stroke, the importance of electrolytes, Gatorade’s new sweat testing patch which is available for the consumer, and in the end, you’ll get to learn which band she would be the lead singer for if she had the opportunity. About Michelle King, PhD Dr. Michelle King is an Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute. Michelle’s body of work has focused on the innate immune response to physical exertion in extreme environmental conditions.  Michelle is based in Barrington, IL, where her primary role is to support GSSI’s internal program by designing and conducting studies related to hydration and nutrition.  Michelle joined the team following her post-doctoral work at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, where she investigated if novel oral rehydration solutions could delay the onset of exertional heat stroke or accelerate recovery from organ damage.  During her time at the University of Florida she studied how the muscle, gut, and immune system communicate during extreme environmental conditions, specifically in exertional heat stroke.  Michelle has multiple publications in thermoregulation including peer-reviewed manuscripts and a book chapter.  She previously enjoyed working in physical therapy clinics and teaching courses in the exercise sciences such as Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, and Exercise Prescription.  Resource Definitions and Links: GX Sweat Patch: Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Treating Anabolic Steroid Users – Imran Khan Anabolic Steroids is an Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substance that we educate on every single day, but we wanted to talk with someone that is dealing with Anabolic Steroid users directly on a daily basis. What are they seeing? How big is the problem? How are they managing this use? This is why in this episode we speak to Imran Khan, owner of Transform Now. Transform Now is a health and wellness company based in the UK that works to improve the health and fitness of their clients. Over the years they have been associated with clients who use PEDs both for performance and for aesthetic purposes. Instead of having a condescending view on use or making a moral judgement, they provide advice and warnings while monitoring health. They do this through blood test that are specifically designed for a PED user, as well as ECGs (Echocardiograms), ultrasounds and CTCA (CT Coronary Angiography) scans. Transform Now does not condone Anabolic Steroid use. They actively educate and advise others daily on the dangers of these substances and the scope of the problem. They also believe there is a lack of medical assistance available to users. Because of this they believe in being that resource users can come to for support. In this episode we talk to Imran about his background, who he sees coming into his office, how he provides treatment and what he is trying to prevent, if he worries about his treatment encouraging continued use, and what he thinks needs to be done to prevent the growing usage problem as a whole. We also discuss his current research in this area that we look forward to sharing with you in the future. Resource Definitions and Links:Transform Now: Transform Now Testing:    Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Impact of Food Sensitivities on Health – Kylene Bogden, RD It is estimated that 32 million Americans suffer from some sort of food allergy including 5.6 million under the age of 18. It’s also been reported that 4% of adults and 5% of children have food intolerances. Could you be eating something that may be extremely nutritious but it could be causing inflammation or joint pain and you don’t realize it’s the food triggering those symptoms? Could your headaches or inflammation be related to a food sensitivity? In this episode, we speak with Certified Leap Therapist and Sports Dietitian, Kylene Bogden, to discuss what a food sensitivity test is and what it measures, when should someone get tested, what do the results mean and how to adjust your diet if you have one. About Kylene Bogden Kylene Bogden is the performance dietitian for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Co-Founder of FWDfuel Sports Nutrition, a functional sports nutrition practice and blog. Kylene specializes in a whole-food approach, where she uses individualized nutrition protocols to reverse chronic illness and improve athletic performance. Kylene previously studied directly under Dr. Mark Hyman at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine where she learned to address food sensitivities, gut health and nutrient deficiencies in order to maximize one's health potential. Kylene has been quoted as an expert source in publications such as U.S. News and World Report, O Magazine, Time, Prevention, The Huffington Post, CBS.com and Women’s Health Magazine. Additionally, she has been invited to speak on the local, regional and national level. Resource Definitions and Links: Evidence Based Functional Sports Nutrition Blog: (Using Functional Nutrition to improve energy, joint/muscle pain, food sensitivities are also addressed in here etc.) IG: @fwdfuel Tik Tok @ fwdfuelsportsnutrition Join Gatorade Performance Partner, the first multi-disciplinary community of sports performance professionals. You’ll get access to exclusive benefits like complimentary CEUs, science-backed resources, and opportunities to discover all the latest that Gatorade has to offer. Join the community at Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed to helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research and education in hydration and nutrition science. Learn more at Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs: