MUSASHI PODCAST

On Episode 21 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren answer a prominent question in training and sports nutrition – Should I work out on an empty stomach? From now on, episodes will be about 30 minutes in length, and speak exclusively about the topic or question of the week. In this episode, the guys discuss anabolic vs catabolic states, the significance of amino acids, and KFC’s...

On Episode 20 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren dive into this week’s sports nutrition and training topic – Sugars vs Sweeteners . Together, we go over a variety of natural and artificial sweeteners, each of their benefits, and their disadvantages. The guys also touch on different industry studies and their bias, the consumption of hidden sugars, and the influence of toxicol...

On Episode 19 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren provide a step-by-step guide to the week’s training and sports nutrition topic – How is protein powder made? The guys cover the difference between whey protein concentrate and isolate, different sources of protein, and why it matters where the milk comes from. We also outline to production process for whey protein from cow to t...

On Episode 18 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren get scientific in this week’s training and sport nutrition topic – Hormones and Doping . The guys cover the purpose and effects of some of the most prominent hormones, including testosterone, cortisol, insulin and glucagon, and outline how you can impact the levels of these hormones through nutrition and exercise. We also talk...

Description: On Episode 17 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren dive into this week’s training and sport nutrition topic – Intermittent Fasting . The guys outline the reasons and benefits of time-restricted eating, fasting through exercise, and what you can and can’t consume during a fast. We also touch on the different types of fasting, caloric restriction, and the impact on i...

On Episode 16 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren debate their respective perspectives on the training topic – AM vs PM. We also follow up with our new ‘picks’ segment, recapping several wins from the sports world over the last fortnight, and feeding Dhiren a spoonful of protein powder for picking the wrong teams to come out on top. On the topic of AM vs PM Training, R&D d...

On Episode 15 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren break down another important topic to sports nutrition and performance – Sleep . We also introduce a new segment, in which Ross and Dhiren each predict the outcomes of several key matches scheduled for the next two weeks. Whoever predicts the most wins gets to choose the challenge for the following episode. On the topic of slee...

On Episode 14 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren dive into this week’s topic – Mindset and Motivation . In revenge for making him drink so much preworkout last week, Dhiren introduces a challenge for Ross that involves him eating a 90g protein bar every time he interrupts. The guys share their insights on mindset and motivation, touching on goals and objectives, short-term an...

On Episode 13 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren explore a bunch of different sports nutrition products and their purpose in this week’s topic – the Best Gym Supplements . We also introduce a new game that involves Dhiren drinking a shot of preworkout every time he says his favourite phrase. The guys outline the most essential supplements for athletes of any level, including...

On Episode 12 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren dig into one of the more prominent sports topic in contemporary dieting – Keto. The guys compare the keto diet to other diets, its advantages and limitations for specific athletes, and how to most effectively implement it into an everyday routine. We also explore the concepts of ketogenisis and ketosis their effects, how they’r...

On Episode 11 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by Kayte Barnard, naturopath and resident health and wellbeing expert, to cover this week’s topics – Gut Health. Topics discussed include the breakdown of gut health, what is the gut, and main causes of poor gut condition. We also explore ways of improving gut health, and the impact of internal wellbeing on sports pe...

On Episode 10 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren explore the basic science and functional use behind this week’s topic - Amino Acids. The guys discuss the various essential and non-essential amino acids, branch chain amino acids and their different functions.  R&D provide an in-depth analysis of the most useful free-form amino acids for training and exercise, and a b...

On Episode 9 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by David Young from the NSW Institute of Sport to discuss this week’s topic – Building Muscle. David is the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at NSWIS, and the senior S&C trainer for NSWIS’s rowing and cycling programs. The guys thoroughly explore the concept of building muscle mass and strength, touching on...

On Episode 8 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren discuss the differences between several contrasting diets in this week’s topic – Plant vs Meat. The guys chew over the best plant-based sources of protein, the impact of deficiencies resulting from different diets, and performing in sports as a vegetarian. R&D also debate the ethics of meat and plant-based diets, the trade-o...

On Episode 7 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by Sally Walker, Senior Dietitian for NSWIS, Advanced Sports Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist, and member of the Dietitian Association of Australia (DAA) and Sports dietitians Australia (SDA). Together, we chew over this week’s training and nutrition topic – Game Day Nutrition . The guys quiz Sally on the importanc...

On Episode 6 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by Maty Ryan, current Socceroos goalie and keeper for Brighton-Hove in the English Premier League.  Amid the current EPL suspension, the guys discuss how this news broke to players and clubs, the uncertainty of restarting the season, and Maty’s two weeks in isolation in a Sydney hotel room.  On the topic of...

On Episode 5 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by Grant Bradshaw, a black belt in jiu-jitsu under Royce Gracie and Luke Beston, and owner of Iconic Jiu-Jitsu, a Gracie Academy on the Central Coast. This episode focuses a sports spotlight on  Brazilian  Jiu-Jitsu, the history of the martial art, and how strategy and technique are more essential than stren...

On Episode 4 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren are joined by men’s lifestyle, exercise and nutrition personality Phillip Host, to discuss this week’s Training and Nutrition topic – Weight Loss. This topic involves the guys talking about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, different types of diets and fasting, and the role of supplements in weight loss. Phil also contributes...

On Episode 3 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren discuss the psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity and much more in this week’s topic – Mental Health & Exercise. For this session we are joined by Luvern Moothan, a Mental Health Clinician from his office in Perth, to dissect the effect exercise on the mind and brain, as well as the body. The guys also el...

On Episode 2 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, the guys address the current state of affairs regarding sport and social lockdown, focusing on this week’s relevant topic – Training in Isolation. Ross and Dhiren discuss a variety of ways to exercise at home and outdoors, including kettlebell exercises, sprinting and plyometrics, and mixing up your exercise routine. We also compare different t...

On this Episode of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, the guys discuss one of the more prevalent questions regarding training and nutrition – How much protein do we need? Ross and Dhiren dive into the different types of proteins, the suggested amount for various types of athletes, and the timing of protein consumption, among many other questions. The guys also recap the latest news in sports, i...

Welcome to Musashi R&D Sessions, the sports, training and nutrition podcast hosted by the Musashi Team: Ross and Dhiren, and produced by Hal the Intern. These podcasts will be released every fortnight to cover the latest news in sports, as well as keeping up to date with the various topics and questions in the training and nutrition space. In addition to sports science, we also plan on dissect...