Podcasts

Gatorade Sports Science Institute

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Have you ever wondered how a product like Gatorade is formulated? Where does this process start and is there a team of scientists who create these formulas? When we think of Gatorade, the first thing that comes to mind is a Sports Drink.

What we probably don’t realize is the extensive amount of research that goes into formulating these products along with the team of scientist they have on staff. With the ever evolving athletes today looking for an edge to get bigger, stronger, and faster, the Gatorade Sports Science team investigates how to fuel our bodies with proper nutrition and hydration to maximize performance and recovery.

In this episode, Joe Trahan speaks with Gatorade Sports Science Institute Senior Director Dr. James Carter. James and Joe will discuss what the GSSI does on a day to day basis, their testing locations, their current work in the field, and type of athletes they are testing. We’ll also discuss what the future of sports performance research looks like.

James Carter PhD

Nutrition Strategies to Optimize Recovery

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Athletes are always looking for a competitive advantage when it comes to their performance. Whether trying to reduce muscle soreness, refuel your gas tank, or help your muscles repair and rebuild after an intense lifting session, just making small improvements in these areas can make the next training session a little easier. Are there specific nutritional strategies we can take to speed the recovery process? What would happen if we could consume specific nutrients to improve day to day performance and recovery? In this podcast, I’ll speak with Gatorade Sports Scientist and Sports Dietitian Kevin Luhrs to discuss what you can do to speed the recovery process from training.

Kevin Luhrs MS, RD, CSCS

Optimizing Human Health & Performance

Progress, Potential and Possibilities

Dr James Carter discusses his background and the history of GSSI before diving into different aspects of athlete health and performance. 

James Carter PhD

From Student to Scientist

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Have you ever wondered what the life is like for a scientist, especially those who test athletes for various measures of performance? Furthermore, what steps do you need to take to get to that level? Whether it’s testing an NFL player’s sweat to see if they have enough electrolytes or trying to determine the correct carbohydrate solution to refuel an NBA player after an exhaustive first half, those are the types of studies conducted at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI).

In this podcast, Dr Rebecca Randell and Bridget Sopeña discuss their path towards being a scientist at the GSSI, the educational direction they took, and the challenges they faced along the way. We’ll also dive into the significance of a mentorship/mentee relationship and why it played a critical role in their development as scientists.

Rebecca Randell PhD, FECSS and Bridget Sopeña MS

Communicate the Science

The Sports Medicine Broadcast

Kimberly Stein PhD and Kevin Luhrs MS, RD, CSCS

Caffeine's Effect on Performance & Health

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world as in 2021, over 166 million bags of coffee was consumed. An 8-ounce cup of coffee can have anywhere between 60-135 mg of caffeine depending on the type consumed.  But why do so many people need their caffeine fix? Market research tells us roughly 70% drink it for its taste, while 62% consume it for an extra boost of energy and 34% have some for the added focus.

Did you know caffeine is an effective ergogenic aid?  In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Rebecca Randell from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to define an ergogenic aid, the benefits of caffeine for athletes, and are there any health benefits and side effects from consuming caffeine.      

Rebecca Randell PhD, FECSS

Nutrient Timing

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Have you ever wondered if when you eat a particular type of food on whether it can impact your performance? For example, should you eat right before workout or does consuming carbohydrates and/or protein after workout improve strength and recovery. What if you are running a marathon as should you consume something during a 3-5-hour event?

In this podcast, we speak with Gatorade Scientist and Sports Dietitian Lisa Heaton on the timing of macronutrients and how they impact performance, recovery, and endurance. Lisa explains the role of carbohydrates and protein, pre, during, and post exercise as well as how much we need to maximize performance. We also discuss the role of carbohydrate and protein type and how they influence the outcome. 

Lisa Heaton MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Vitamin D for Health and Performance

All Me Podcast/Taylor Hooten Foundation

Did you know 25% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D and 41% are considered below sufficiency status? Is this because of the inability to get enough from the food supply or lack of sunlight in certain parts of the country? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Kimberly Stein from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to discuss the versatility of this nutrient and its important role in health and human performance. Dr. Stein discusses the functions of vitamin D, how to correct a deficiency, the best sources of vitamin D, and how much does someone need to reach an optimal level. 

Kimberly Stein PhD

Referring & Nutrition in Women's Football

The Offside Rule: Women's Football Unlocked

Lynsey & Tash are joined by referee Rebecca Welch & Gatorade Sports Science Institute Scientist and Nutritionist Caroline Tarnowski to discuss refereeing & nutrition in women's football.

Caroline Tarnowski MSc