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RISE Optimise
by De-mystifying the science around your health & wellbeing
Health science made simple! Specialised advice for the busy, everyday person!We aim to de-mystify health science by breaking down health and fitness trends into digestible and relatable episodes with health experts!
Episodes
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Running Form & Running Injuries: Everything You Need to Know
In this episode we sit down with physiotherapist and competitive runner Maisie Kilner to discuss all things running! Spring is a common time of year for many people to get into running and sign up to events. It’s also common to see many running-related injuries during this time as well. So as a...
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How Important is Technique In Your Training?
In this episode Shenae and Dr Char are discussing the importance of technique when it comes to your training - a very popular talking point in the gym and online, with many videos showcasing so called ’good’ and ‘bad’ technique. So how important is our technique? Are we increasing our risk of...
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BCAAs & Collagen: Are They Worth Your Money?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss the oh-so-hot-right-now supplements - BCAAs & collagen. If you’re on social media then I’m sure you’ve seen your favourite fitness influencer promoting BCAAs and...
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What Recovery Modalities are Worth Your Time and Money?
In this episode Shenae and Dr Char are talking all about recovery modalities and sharing what the science has to say!Do foam rollers really break up adhesions? Does stretching reduce muscle soreness? Do ice baths aid recovery? We cover all these questions and more, including the reason for...
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How to Eat Well to Promote Heart Health
In this short episode we sit down with nutritionist and public health practitioner Amanda Brien to discuss how to eat well to promote heart health. Amanda drops some shocking facts on the prevalence of heart disease here in NZ, which are common across most of the Western world. We discuss the...
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Functional Training, Mobility & Posture: Does the Science Live Up to the Hype?
In this episode Shenae and Dr Char literally and figuratively swap seats to discuss functional training, mobility and posture, and whether the science lives up to the hype. Functional training is quite the buzz word in the fitness space so we cover what forms of exercise actually classify as...
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How to Save Money Whilst Prioritising Your Nutrition
In this short episode we sit down with nutritionist and public health practitioner Amanda Brien to discuss ways you can save money when it comes to your groceries that don’t compromise your nutrition. This is a very relevant discussion given the current worldwide increase in all food prices.…
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The Importance of Belonging and How to Find It
In this episode we sit down with mental health occupational therapist and suicide prevention worker Ben Te Maro to discuss the importance of belonging and how to find it. What does the science say around having a sense of belonging? How do we benefit from this? And most importantly how do we...
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The Science Behind Creatine & Beta-Alanine: Why You Should Be Supplementing It
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss the super popular supplements - creatine & beta-alanine. Often we hear secondhand from fellow gym-goers that creatine & beta-alanine are one of the most…
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Training Post-Covid: The Dos and Don'ts
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss the hot topic of training post Covid-19 infection! Omicron is definitely making it’s way around, especially for those of us in NZ, so we got Dr Char to dive into...
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Caffeine: How Does it Work to Enhance Performance? What is the Optimal Dosage? Can You Get Addicted?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss caffeine! A lot of Dr Char’s research has focused on caffeine and it’s effects on sporting performance so we cover what caffeine is, its common uses, how much…
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Why Diets Often Fail and How to Truly Make Sustainable Eating Changes
In this episode we sit down with nutritionist and public health practitioner Amanda Brien to discuss why our New Year’s resolution diets often fail despite our best intentions. So why is that? Where do we go wrong when it comes to dieting? And if we choose not to follow a specific diet, how can…
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RED-S: What Is It? How Do I Know If I Have It? And What Should I Do About It?
In this episode we sit down with physiotherapist and former athlete Emma Komocki to discuss a relatively new term in the athletic world: RED-S or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports. So what exactly is RED-S? Is it similar to female athlete triad? Does it only apply to elite athletes? And how...
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The Science Behind HIIT - Does It Live Up To The Hype?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss all things HIIT! What classifies as HIIT training? What are the physiological benefits? Is it really superior to steady state cardio? And what are the ideal...
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Training to the Menstrual Cycle
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss training to the menstrual cycle. Dr Char gives a brief overview of the menstrual cycle then we dive deep into the different hormonal changes seen throughout each...
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Fitness Trackers: How Do They Work? How Accurate Are They? How to Best Interpret the Data
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) to discuss fitness and activity trackers! Whether it’s a wrist watch or chest strap - you’ve likely got one or used one before. So what actually classifies as a fitness...
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Protein: Whey VS. Plant Based VS. Casein, How Much is Too Much or Too Little?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) talking about PROTEIN! Protein has been a hot topic for a while, it really kicked off when the bodybuilding and aesthetic-based goals were in trend. Dr. Char breaks down…
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Listen To This Before Taking A Supplement, The Why The How & The What's Around Supplementation
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) talking about supplementation! Dr. Char provides expert insights on what supplements are, knowing if and when you need them, as well as the recommended thought processes...
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What's In Pre-Workouts, How Often Should We Take It, Do They Really Work?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Charlotte Connell (BSc. Exercise Science Hons., PhD Exercise Sciences, Research Fellow) talking about pre-workout products! Pre-workouts are extremely popular in the health and fitness industry and often we take these supplements off the back of our favourite...
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Health science made simple! Specialised advice for the busy, everyday person!We aim to de-mystify health science by breaking down health and fitness trends into digestible and relatable episodes with health experts!
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Health science made simple! Specialised advice for the busy, everyday person!We aim to de-mystify health science by breaking down health and fitness trends into digestible and relatable episodes with health experts!
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