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Rob Whittaker joins us to talk about nutrition, training, family, and life.

The boys sit down with Rhys Dobbins to talk about the life of an aspiring Olympian.

On Episode 69 of the Musashi Podcast, the guys dive deeper into the topic of hydration, focusing on a popular product in this space – Sports Drinks. The team explain the difference between Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic sports drinks, the pros and cons of each, and what ingredients and essential for a functional hydration beverage.

On Episode 68 of the Musashi Podcast, the guys discuss a recent controversy in the Sports Nutrition industry – The Creatine Gummies Scam. The team explain why Creatine cannot remain stable in Gummy form, the risk of consuming the resulting byproduct, and more efficacious alternatives.

On Episode 65 of the Musashi Podcast, the boys sit down with one of the most renowned Strength & Conditioning coaches in Australia-New Zealand to discuss favourite topic – Functional Training with Coach Sunz. The team speak about the importance of functional movement and sport-specific activities at all levels of sport, with reference to Sunz’ history of coaching professional athletes like Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France, Quade Cooper, and the NZ National Soccer Team.

On Episode 67 of the Musashi Podcast, the guys discuss one of the most essential and undervalued elements of the recovery process – Sleep for Athletes. The team address the importance of sleep for physical recovery, cognitive and mental reflex, energy levels, and other influences on sport.

On Episode 66 of the Musashi Podcast, the guys discuss some lesser-known techniques used to improve physical post-exercise resurgence – Alternative Recovery Solutions. The team speak about the supposed benefits of cupping, acupuncture, dry needling, and other recent emergences in the recovery space.

On Episode 64 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss a segment of products that are extremely supportive to the performance of athletes that train and compete at night – Caffeine-Free Pre-Workouts. The boys speak to the limitations of caffeine, the secondary benefits of a pre-workout, and which other ingredients are key to energy production and performance.

On Episode 63 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss a topic specifically relevant to rugby players and other athletes that rely on size and strength – Best Ways toBuilding Muscle. The boys speak to the benefits of muscle for sport, the limitations of having too much muscle, and the best methods to gain functional muscle mass.

On Episode 60 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss one of the most prevalent elements of sports nutrition – Essential Amino Acids. The guys discuss the difference between essential and non-essential aminos, branched chain amino acids, and how they compare to a complete protein source.

On Episode 62 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss an important topic for athletes that training and compete during the summer seasons – Training in the Heat. The boys speak to the benefits of exercising in hot weather, the physiological effects it has on the body, and the best ways to prepare and endure summer training.

On Episode 61 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss a key consideration of training and nutrition for sports and general fitness – Optimal Body Composition. The guys articulate the different compositional goals for different sports, the best ways to lose weight and gain strength, and how supplements can play a key role.

On Episode 55 of the Musashi Podcast, the team are joined by superstar AFL small forward – Cody Weightman. The guys discuss the intricacies of training for professional competition, the significance of recovery and taking time outside of sport, and the perks of playing for the Western Bulldogs.

On Episode 58 of the Musashi Podcast, the team discuss one of the most significant aspects of athletic recovery and muscle repair – Sleep. The speak to the chemical process of sleep recovery, how poor sleep can negatively impact recovery and performance, and various considerations for improving quality of sleep.

On Episode 57 of the Musashi Podcast, the team debate which physical composition is better for sports performance – Tall vs Short Athletes. The guys discuss the benefits of different heights, which sports have significant height advantages, and how an athlete’s height may dictate which sport they play.