Pathways to Performance: Recent Episodes
Daniel Shoch, Jamie Millar, Samir Hill
Evidence based discussion on health, training, fitness and athletic performance. The Pathways to Performance podcast aims to cut through the noise and offer listeners scientific advice for their quest towards a healthier lifestyle. Topics include nutrition, training, strength & conditioning, hypertrophy, injury prevention, and more! Hosted by Daniel Shoch, Jamie Millar and Samir Hill.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir discuss the symbiotic relationship between general health and sex. Some topics they cover include:
- How exercise impacts sexual health
- How nutrition impacts sexual health
- Sex-related indicators for general health
- How sex affects athletic performance
- The benefits of a healthy sex life
The Timeout Series is where we take a break from our regular programming to discuss a few things of interest.
In this episode: Daniel, Jamie and Samir discuss a variety of topics including the rising popularity of training, the evolution of gym culture, the affect social media has on gym culture, and why some should train as opposed to work out. They then wrap up the episode by sharing some personal stories on why they train.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir welcome Kourosh Foroughi to the podcast to discuss injury rehabilitation. Some of the points they cover include:
- Simplifying rehab
- The important of technique and form
- How much rest you actually need after an injury
- Coming back from injury
- Finding the root cause of your injury
... and more!
Kourosh is a chartered physiotherapist working with both the general population and sports clientele.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir welcome James Hilton to the podcast to discuss exercise selection for hypertrophy. Some of the points they cover include:
- Microloadability
- Limiting factor
- Range of motion
- Single joint vs multi-joint exercises
- Dynamic contractions
- Exercise order and variance
... and more!
This is a great episode for anyone looking to geek out on small factors that can lead to big hypertrophy gains.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir discuss plant based diets. Some of the topics they cover include:
- What constitutes a plant based diet?
- Jamie's personal story of plant based eating.
- What does the scientific literature have to say about the effects of being on a plant based diet? They explore cardiovascular health, diabetes, obesity, and more.
- What is the truth behind some of the common misconceptions surrounding plant based eating?
- Recommendations for those looking to move towards a more plant based diet.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir talk about a variety of different supplements. What do they do? Are they useful? Who would benefit from using them?
Supplements they cover include:
- Creatine
- Caffeine
- Protein
- Beta-Alanine
- Branched-chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
- Citrulline
- Omega-3
- Vitamin D
- Multivitamins
DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health professional before starting on any new supplementation. This episode is not meant to be a recommendation for you to start taking the discussed supplements. If you are interested in doing further research, consult a professional who is familiar with your medical history.
Daniel, Jamie and Samir introduce the core concepts around structuring a diet program.
They talk about:
- What "diet" actually means
- What constitutes a "balanced diet"
- Energy balance
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Common mistakes people make when structuring their diets
- Recommendations for further research
Welcome to the Pathways to Performance Podcast!
Hosts Daniel Shoch, Jamie Millar and Samir Hill hold evidence based discussions on health, training, fitness and athletic performance. The Pathways to Performance Podcast aims to cut through the noise and offer listeners scientific advice for their quest towards a healthier lifestyle.
In Episode 0 - Daniel, Jamie and Samir introduce themselves, talk about why they're excited to start this podcast, and what you can expect in the coming episodes.