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Imperfect Progress with Anne Guzman
by Anne Guzman
The place to be if you want actionable information from the best in the industry related to sport science and nutrition. We also talk about navigating adversity and every guest has a story to share. Let's learn, laugh and grow together.
Episodes
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Under-Fueling: The Hidden Struggle of Top Athletes – Olympic Team Doctor Kate Ackerman on Spotting Red Flags and Finding Solutions
You train hard and have a great plan, yet you're still not getting the results as an endurance athlete. Maybe you're feeling exhausted or battling mood swings? Something is off and the dots just aren’t connecting - but you don’t know why. It is frustrating! It could be your fueling strategy. In...
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Your Knee Pain Survival Guide: Insights From A Leading Orthopaedic Surgeon Who's Seen It All
Welcome to Imperfect Progress!! We're talking all things KNEE PAIN today with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Howard Luks who specializes in sports medicine. Dr. Luks was Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at New York Medical College for over 20 years, where he taught the next generation of…
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Not All Wheezing is Asthma: Navigating Breathing Issues In Athletes for Better Management with Dr. James Hull EP: 36
Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit in a ride or race, only to be held back because you're struggling to breathe? You're not alone - as many as half of athletes face respiratory issues. During this episode of the Imperfect Progress Podcast, Dr. James Hull, a pulmonologist and Professor at...
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How To Build Resilient Bones at Every Age - Dr. Lora Giangregorio - Episode 34
Osteoporosis, the "Silent Thief," erodes bones without a whisper. Whether you're an athlete or just cherish mobility, your bones are partners in every adventure. During this podcast we unveil the secrets of your skeletal strength, embracing aging gracefully and embracing life's potential. Your...
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Pro Cyclist Haley Smith Opens Up About Confidence, Mental Health and Finding Joy in Sport
Pro cyclist Haley Smith is no stranger to the cycling world. She's a force on two wheels, and vulnerability and her willingness to share her inner struggles is a super power in and of itself. If you struggle with confidence, are always comparing yourself to others, and obsess about watts per kilo...
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How To Build New Habits and Make Them STICK with Neuroscientist Dr. Scott Frey
Are you tired of the frustration and disappointment of struggling to follow through on your habits? Have you ever experienced the pain of starting a new routine only to find yourself skipping days or abandoning it altogether? It's a disempowering cycle that leaves us wondering why we can't stay…
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How Over-Exercising and Under Fueling Can Impact Athlete Heart Health
How can under eating, over exercising, high stress events and losing your period as a result, potentially contribute to poorer heart health? The science is surprising and it isn't being talked about enough. My guest today sheds light on all of these. It's important information that's not getting...
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Endurance Athletes and Heart Health: Even the Fittest Among Us Need to Take Cardiovascular Health Seriously
Welcome to episode 31 of the Imperfect Progress Podcast! On today's podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Meagan Wasfy, a sports cardiologist and echocardiographer at the Mass General Hospital Brigham, Massachusetts. Dr. Wasfy completed her undergraduate degree is from Harvard College…
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Nutrition and Cycling: The Science of High Carb Diets, Blood Sugar, and Insulin Revealed with Dr. Javier Gonzalez - Episode 30
Welcome! Today's episode is about all things carbohydrates, insulin and blood sugar, at rest or during cycling and other endurance exercise. My guest Dr. Javier Gonzalez is deeply invested in research in the area of Nutrition and Metabolism and has over 159 papers published in the field. He's...
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Cycling Can Wreak Havoc on Your Bones - Take Action Today -Episode 29 with Dr. Eimear Dolan
Bone injuries can end your athletic season and even your athletic career - yet bone is often an after thought. If you're having repetitive bone stress injuries, there are likely other things going on with your nutrition and training that need further investigation. It's never too late to…
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Will Caffeine Improve Your Cycling Performance? If so in what dose? What timing? -Episode 28 Dr. Bryan Saunders
Caffeine, America's most popular drug. More than 85% of Americans drink at least one caffeinated drink per day. But for athletes, caffeine is a drug that's not restricted by WADA, which means athletes can use it and reap the benefits in their sports nutrition plan. I know what you're thinking, my...
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6 Sports Nutrition Myths Debunked and Backed By Science Episode 27 with Erik Bustillo
Don't make the mistake of believing the hype. It could cost you your bike race. Scroll Instagram for 5 minutes and you'll be inundated with diet and sports nutrition advice. Unfortunately a lot of it is BS. The reason I do this podcast is to bring you quality information from credible sources, so...
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Olympian Ruth Winder’s Low Calorie Diet Almost Derailed her Cycling Career. Here’s How She Turned Things Around and Won Nationals Fully Fuelled -Episode 26
Olympic cyclist Ruth Winder knows a thing or two about bike racing, cycling culture and what it takes to be one of the best cyclists in the world. Ruth has won stages and the GC in some of the most prestigious races on the World Cup circuit. Like most athletes, she's no stranger to adversity . In...
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Considering Creatine Supplementation? Smart Move - Get The Insider Scoop Here: Episode 25 with Dr. Scott Forbes
Everyone's talking about creatine and rightfully so. As the most proven sports nutrition supplement on the market, it holds a lot of clout and can be an asset to both your performance and health span. It may even benefit your road biking or gravel cycling! There's a lot of new research around...
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Marco Altini: Everything You Need to Know About Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and The Best Devices on The Market: Episode 24
There are a lot of devices and apps measuring your body's physiological data on the market, but can they really help you recover and perform better? Heart rate variability (HRV) is getting a lot of attention these days, as are metrics that measure 'recovery' and stress. I wanted to get clear on…
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Can Turmeric Improve Your Recovery and Help with Pain Management? Get the Insider Scoop Here - Episode 23 Dr. Ravi Mohan
Turmeric, it's more than just a spice to add flavor and color to your cuisine. In fact the evidence is starting to accumulate that turmeric reduces inflammation, improves athlete recovery and can be as effective as Tylenol (paracetamol) in reducing osteoarthritis pain. I started using turmeric...
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Heat Slowing You Down on Race Day? Beat The Heat Like a Cycling Pro, Here's How: Episode 22 with Dr. Stephen Cheung
Every year athletes drop out of races because the heat beats them down. It's a hard pill to swallow after all of that training you've put in, to have to DNF. But it doesn't have to be that way. Heat adaptation is a powerful performance tool that even the best in the world aren't implementing, but...
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5 Proven Ways Exercise Can Lift Depression and Anxiety: Episode 21 with Dr. Jennifer Heisz
Over the last decade, more research has focused on the benefits of exercise in alleviating and treating depression and anxiety. I had the incredible opportunity to speak with Neuroscientist Dr. Jennifer Heisz about this topic today. Dr. Heisz is an Associate Professor in the Department of...
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Dr. Stuart Phillips: Why we lose muscle mass and strength with age and what we can start doing about it today to stay strong and resilient: Episode 21
Ever wonder why you're not recovering as quickly as you used to, why your joints feel a bit more "crickety," and why your training routine isn't bringing you the returns it used to? With age, our bodies change and our muscles change. We must understand what to tweak to best manage our changing...
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Ketone supplements, are they a sham, or can they improve cycling performance? With Dr. Brianna Stubbs- Episode 20
"As ketone levels go up, ketones themselves inhibit their own production. When you drink an exogenous ketone and you elevate the ketones in the blood, you're going to be in the short term, blunting that fat release, that lipolysis component." Dr. Brianna Stubbs If you're an endurance athlete on…
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Why Runners Should Strength Train and How To Do It Effectively - With Dr, Richard Blagrove Episode 18
You're a runner or triathlete and you‘re putting in all the miles, but are you spending any time strength training? If you're not strength training should you be? Why? And importantly, HOW? It’s easy to get lost in a Dr. Google search about this question, flustered with the endless contradictory...
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Mastering your Mindset and Goal Setting with World Champion Mountain Biker Sonya Looney - Episode 17
Why can't you stop that negative chatter in your mind? Would you ever talk to someone the way to talk to yourself? On that note, how should you talk to yourself, in the first person or third person? Hold on, do you even recognize your thought patterns? If not, how do you cultivate the awareness...
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Exercise and Fertility: Trying to conceive? Here’s what you should know about exercise and fertility - Episode 16 with Dr. Diana Vaamonde
For athletes looking to conceive during their lifetimes, understanding the potential impacts of exercise on reproductive health is paramount. I noticed that there was very little media attention given to the effects of exercise on reproductive health. After having met many athletes who have...
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Dr. Graeme Close: Athletes and CBD: What you need to know about CBD oil in relation to pain, sleep and anti doping - Episode 15
Are you an athlete wondering if CBD oil can help you, if it's safe and whether it can help with pain, recovery or sleep? Well if you ask Dr. Google about it, you’ll get a surprising amount of claims telling you it will definitely help with sleep, recovery, inflammation and mental health and many…
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Tracking your menstrual cycle can empower you, help you manage symptoms and help to normalize periods: Episode 14 with Dr. Lynae Brayboy MD
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why should I track my menstrual cycle?” If so, I’m sure you’re not the only one, but it turns out, this is a pretty empowering thing to do. Are you suffering from cramps and bloating? Is your energy, mood or libido fluctuating? Do you have heavy bleeding some months...
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Three Time World Champion Amber Neben and her Coach Tim Cusick talk Training Progress, Rest, Overcoming Adversity and HRV - Episode 13
When you get a three time world champion and her world class coach on the same podcast, there's a whole lot of wisdom and expertise that arises. Enter Amber Neben and Tim Cusick. Amber Neben is no stranger to cycling. With two world time trial championship gold medals to her name and one team…
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Creatine and your Brain: Concussions, Athletic Performance, Anti Aging, Sex Differences and More - Episode #12 Dr. Brian Roy and Jensen Murphy
If you’re an athlete, there’s a high likelihood you’re familiar with and may have experience with creatine supplementation. Creatine, which is inherently part of our body’s energy production, has a robust body of evidence backing it which reaches back decades. Evidence runs deep for creatine’s...
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Dr. Amy Bender: How to create a sleep strategy to optimize cycling performance and support mental health in 2021 - Episode 11
Tired of being tired? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with sleep every night. In Canada, 1 in 2 adults have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep and 1 in 5 do not find their sleep refreshing. Yet, sleep is a powerful free tool at your disposal that can improve your athletic...
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Episode #10: Dr. Scott Lear: Why sitting and being sedentary is detrimental to your health and how you can alter your environment to move more
Have you caught yourself deep into a Netflix binge, wondering where the hours went? How about fixated on a project at your desk while day turns to night, barely having moved? You ask yourself, "Where did the time go and when is the last time I stood up?" I can definitely raise my hand here....
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Episode #9: Mike Garth F1 Performance Coach: The Power of Self Awareness in Sport and Life
From under the hood of the car to under the driver's helmet, performance coach Mike Garth has become an expert in all aspects of auto racing. He's spent countless hours working with F1 Red Bull auto racers as well as professional endurance athletes, including cyclists and triathletes. Mike truly...
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Episode #8: David Swain: How to step into change in life and career
“What’s the worst that can happen? We only have one life, you have to go for things...” David Swain David Swain is no stranger to making big changes and taking the “leap.” He shares his story with us during this insightful conversation, giving us a look inside the origins of his own drive and his...
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Episode #7: Dr. Felice Jacka: The Power of Diet on Mental Health
“Half of all mental disorders start before the age of 14, you want to get in and prevent them before they start and that means making sure that kids are getting the right nutrition and physical activity and obviously when they get into adolescence not smoking.” Dr. Felice Jacka, Director of The...
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Episode #6: Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger PhD: Optimizing Endurance Performance through Hydration and Menthol Mouth Rinsing
It’s SUPER hot out there this summer so this week’s episode with Dr. Heather Logan Sprenger is fitting, since we dive into hydration and regulating body temperature so we can beat the heat! Listeners will gain insights into Heather’s youth in sport and how this played into her long career as an...
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Episode #5: Molly Hurford: One Woman’s Quest to Get More Young Girls on Bikes and Reading Books
Welcome to the Imperfect Progress Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode focused around girls in sport, women in coaching and community involvement with author, athlete and entrepreneur Molly Hurford. If you love cycling and you love reading, you and Molly Hurford (@mollyjhurford) will have a...
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Episode #4: Dr. Emily Kraus: Bone Health and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-s) in the Endurance Athlete Population
"There’s still this notion that, in female athletes, that it’s ok to lose their period during high intensity training in the middle of a season, cross country or track and field for example, and I continually have to educate that that’s not normal and that lack of period is a good sign that...
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Episode #3: Dr. Alwyn Wong: Injury Prevention and Stress Management
With decades of experience in the health and fitness industries, Dr. Alwyn Wong is a wealth of knowledge. Alwyn has worked with athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and PGA, as well as Olympic, and IFBB athletes. He currently works as a Chiropractic Doctor out of Toronto, Canada. Alwyn specializes...
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Episode #2: Olympian Leah Kirchman: The Secret Sauce to Consistency in the Pro Peloton
“I equate focusing on health with high performance and when you have a healthy resilient body then you’re going to get a better performance and it’s going to be sustainable. Making that connection is key, it’s not choosing one or the other.” Leah Kirchmann If you follow women’s cycling, Leah...
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Episode #1: Tim Cusick: Navigating Training Uncertainty and Mindset During the Pandemic
Athletes all over the world are facing uncertainty about when the next competition is and where their focus should be right now. Although athletes tend to be resilient and forward thinking, these times present athletes with a unique stress, compared to the almost expected ‘forks in the road’ that...
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The place to be if you want actionable information from the best in the industry related to sport science and nutrition. We also talk about navigating adversity and every guest has a story to share. Let's learn, laugh and grow together.
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