Body Science Podcast

Is the rugby league system failing its players?

This week we take the reigns off and talk with Willie Mason and Chris Walker about the realities behind the current Rugby League recruitment process.  We discuss potential gaps in the system and if there is more that could be done to protect and support our players. From mental illness, loss of self identify to post-career direction, we have a raw & honest chat on some tough topics that sit close to the hearts of many of our countries most iconic players.

Safe Supplements 101

Do you know what you are looking for when it comes to safe and effective supplementation? It seems there is never a shortage of controversy in the world of sports supplements, but there is lot's that consumers can do to make sure what they take is safe and effective. In today's podcast, you'll find out the lengths that we go to ensure that our athletes are safe from testing positive and how you can tell if what you are getting is true to the labelling. #bodyscience #thetrustedbrand

Recovery hacks to optimize performance

Tune into today's podcast with Prof Chris McLellan and Greg Young to learn Dr Mac's favourite hacks to fast-track your recovery and have you bouncing in and out of training!

That's Football with Michael Thwaite

Michael Thwaite has the best job in the world, and he knows how easy it is to get caught up in that dream. There was a time, not so long ago, when Michael didn’t realise the impact his career was having on the most important people in his life. He does now.

Choosing your protein supplement

Looking for your next protein supplement, but not sure what to get? In this podcast, Greg Young and Accredited Sports Dietitian Harriet Walker look at some of the finer details of protein supplementation. Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a gym favourite but how do they stack up against Essential Amino Acid supplements (EAA)? Tune and find out!

Willie Mason Uncensored

On this week’s episode, former NRL great Willie Mason sits down with Greg Young and he tells us what he really thinks. This is the podcast that the rugby league fans have been hanging out for! 

How do we montior recovery

In today's episode of the Body Science Podcast, Greg Young and Dr Chris McLellan break down the demands of training, establishing the mechanisms of fatigue and determining post-exercise recovery interventions. #bodyscience #bodysciencepodcast

Sweet truth about sugar alcohol

When you look at the nutrition information on some sweet treats, they seem too good to be true! All the taste with very few calories, but how? Chances are, they have used the ever-mysterious sugar alcohols to achieve that sweet hit without the same calorie cost as sugar. Today's podcast explains what sugar alcohols are, how they differ from sugar and how they can help you control your blood sugar! #bodyscience

A holistic approach to health and fitness

In today's episode of the Body Science podcast, @menshealthau fitness director @toddybinskas speaks with @bscgreg on his holistic approach to health and fitness which extends well beyond the gym. Todd is a director of three fitness businesses @complete_sp @the_440 @cspathletefactory and a non-profit mentor and experience program which he founded alongside his mother, Let’s Get Going which promotes the health and wellbeing of adults with intellectual or physical disabilities. 

440 Run Club

In today's episode Body Science's Greg Young speaks to Men's Health Fitness Director Todd Liubinskas and real estate agent turned personal trainer Trent Knox who started running up the hill at Bronte Beach every Saturday morning. Now up to 200 people get up at 5 am every Saturday to join them. With 11 active run clubs from Bronte Beach, Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Melbourne, New York, and Los Angeles the boys are taking run, dip and sip world-wide!