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Musashi Nutrition

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Covering 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 will be dissecting the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi, the Japanese warrior-turned-philosopher whose teachings inspired the brand.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Training science meets athlete experience in conversations that test performance ideas against real sessions, recovery demands, and sporting goals.

MUSASHI PODCAST turns training questions into lively, practical conversation. Discussions move from building muscle and caffeine-free pre-workouts to alternative recovery methods, with the speakers testing claims against sporting demands and their own experience.

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Two watermelons become pre-workout math; you get training talk that knows how absurd that sounds.

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  • to hear how a sprinter fits hurdle drills around the hard work on the track
  • your muscle-building advice to account for sore basketball knees and the cardio demands of added size
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Best episodes of MUSASHI PODCAST

Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.

Episode #71: Rob Whittaker

A fight-camp conversation grounded in travel, distraction, and small habits.

The episode treats fight preparation as a routine shaped by Thailand camps, fewer distractions, and the awkwardness of fitting training around holiday time.

Episode #67: The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

A grounded sleep discussion that treats recovery as part of performance.

The episode treats sleep as part of training, not something to sort out later. It connects sleep to recovery, muscle growth, injury prevention, energy, metabolism, and hormones, then stays grounded by focusing on what athletes actually do to improve it.

Episode #65: Functional Training with Coach Sunz

Plainspoken coaching talk that values the athlete, the data, and the judgment in between.

Coach Sunz's story moves from sport and money to a family push toward university, then settles into coaching that prefers what helps an athlete over what sounds clever.

Episode #64: Caffeine-Free Pre-Workouts

A practical, banter-heavy reset on what a pre-workout still needs without caffeine.

The episode lingers in the messy middle of pre-workouts: what still matters once caffeine is out of the picture and the formula has to pull its weight.

Episode #60: BCAAs & EAAs

A clear look at when BCAAs matter, and when protein already covers the ground.

It treats BCAAs and EAAs as a practical supplement question, but keeps coming back to the same point: if daily protein intake is already high, BCAAs are unlikely to change much.

Episode #63: Best Ways to Build Muscle

A grounded take on building muscle fast, balancing cardio, recovery, and sport.

Building muscle fast gets treated here as a practical tradeoff, not a clean win. The discussion keeps coming back to how more muscle changes the balance between training, cardio, recovery, and performance, with DEXA scans and lean body mass used as rough markers rather than…

Episode #70: Life of an Athlete with Rhys Dobbins

A loose, useful sprint chat that makes elite training feel human.

This episode uses one athlete's story to point to a larger change: sprinting and athletics feel alive again. The best part is how easily the show cuts between big names and plainspoken details, especially when Australia's top athletes come across as regular people once the crowd…

Episode #66: Alternative Recovery Solutions

A skeptical look at alternative recovery therapies that keeps returning to the basics.

Musashi Podcast takes a careful walk through alternative recovery therapies and strategies, starting with the familiar basics before moving into cupping, dry needling, acupuncture, gua sha, and electrical stimulation.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Episode #60: BCAAs & EAAs

    The hosts discuss amino acids, focusing on BCAAs and essential amino acids, their roles in muscle protein synthesis, and practical supplementation advice.

    ·23m·2 clips
  2. 2

    Episode #63: Best Ways to Build Muscle

    The hosts and guests discuss effective strategies for building muscle fast, covering topics like hypertrophy training, fast vs.

    ·38m·3 clips
  3. 3

    Episode #69: Sports Drinks

    ·16m
  4. 4

    Episode #71: Rob Whittaker

    Hidden gem

    Thailand comes up first.

    ·37m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Episode #70: Life of an Athlete with Rhys Dobbins

    Hidden gem

    An athlete joins the show for an easygoing chat about life as an athlete.

    ·51m·3 clips
  6. 6

    Episode #64: Caffeine-Free Pre-Workouts

    Darren and Hal discuss the rise of caffeine-free pre-workouts, exploring why many formulas over-rely on caffeine and lack functional ingredients.

    ·26m·2 clips
  7. 7

    Episode #65: Functional Training with Coach Sunz

    Hidden gem

    Coach Sons drops in for a loose, lively chat about where he came from.

    ·59m·3 clips
  8. 8

    Episode #67: The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

    Hidden gem

    The hosts focus on sleep as a core part of athletic recovery.

    ·23m·1 clip
  9. 9

    Episode #68: The Creatine Gummies Scam

    Hidden gem

    James Smith's callout sets the table.

    ·20m·1 clip
  10. 10

    Episode #66: Alternative Recovery Solutions

    Hidden gem

    MUSASHI PODCAST episode #66, "Alternative Recovery Solutions," moves from cupping and qi to dry needling, Gua Sha, Normatec compression boots, photobiomodulation, chiropractic, and grounding.

    ·27m·1 clip
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    Episode #62: Training in the Heat

    Jan 22, 2025·25m
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    Episode #61: Optimal Body Composition

    Dec 11, 2024·27m
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    Episode #55: AFL Small Forward Cody Weightman

    Nov 27, 2024·50m
  14. 14

    Episode #57: Tall vs Short Athletes

    Nov 20, 2024·25m
  15. 15

    Episode #58: Sleep for Recovery

    Nov 20, 2024·28m
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    Episode #59: NBL MVP Xavier Cooks

    Nov 20, 2024·50m
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    Episode #56: Why Whey is the Superior Protein

    Aug 29, 2024·28m
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    Episode #54: Hydration

    Jul 31, 2024·28m
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    Episode #52: Training Hard vs Training Smart

    Jul 5, 2024·29m
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    Episode #53: Carbohydrates

    Jul 5, 2024·29m
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    Episode #47: WPC vs WPI and other Proteins

    Jun 18, 2024·23m
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    Episode #48: Sport Specific Training

    Jun 18, 2024·20m
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    Episode #51: Citrulline

    Jun 18, 2024·26m
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    Episode #50: Beta Alanine

    Jun 18, 2024·25m
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    Episode #49: Carnitine for Sport and Metabolism

    Jun 18, 2024·24m
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    Episode #46: Hot & Cold Recovery

    Sep 12, 2023·27m
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    Episode #45: The Three Energy Systems

    Aug 3, 2023·25m
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    Episode #44: What is Cortisol?

    Jul 18, 2023·22m
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    Episode #43: Loading and Cycling Creatine

    Jul 5, 2023·21m
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    Episode #42: Fat Burn vs Fat Metabolism

    Jun 26, 2023·22m
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    Episode #41: How to Calculate a Calorie Deficit?

    Jun 26, 2023·29m
  32. 32

    Episode #40: Minimising Injuries in Sport

    Jun 26, 2023·26m
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    Episode #39: What is Creatine?

    Feb 27, 2023·26m
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    Episode #38: What Age to Start Training and Taking Supplements

    Jan 24, 2023·25m
  35. 35

    Episode #37: The Impact of Caffeine on Sport Performance

    Dec 12, 2022·21m
  36. 36

    Episode #36: One Exercise for the Rest of Your Life?

    Nov 22, 2022·27m
  37. 37

    Episode #35: Game Day Nutrition and Supplements

    Oct 17, 2022·28m
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    Episode #34: The Impact of Alcohol on Performance

    Sep 1, 2022·27m
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    Episode #33: What is Periodisation?

    Aug 12, 2022·18m
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    Episode #32: Frequently Asked Questions

    Jul 20, 2022·22m
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    Episode #31: Who is the greatest athlete of all time?

    Jun 30, 2022·22m
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    Episode #30: What Sport is Played by the Best Athletes?

    May 31, 2022·21m
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    Episode #29: Does Stretching Improve Performance?

    May 6, 2022·25m
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    Episode #28: Energy Drinks

    Mar 30, 2022·26m
  45. 45

    Episode #27: Training Lime an Athlete with @PrimeTrain

    Mar 3, 2022·33m
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    Episode #26: Should I Train to Failure?

    Feb 17, 2022·17m
  47. 47

    Episode #25 - What should I do first, Weights or Cardio?

    May 25, 2021·24m
  48. 48

    Episode #24 - How many days a week should you train?

    Apr 16, 2021·22m
  49. 49

    Episode #23 - Can you gain lean muscle while cutting?

    Mar 10, 2021·34m
  50. 50

    Episode #22 - How do I reduce muscle soreness?

    Feb 24, 2021·31m
  51. 51

    Episode #21 - Is it OK to Train on an Empty Stomach?

    Feb 10, 2021·28m
  52. 52

    Episode #20 - Sugar vs Sweeteners

    Dec 1, 2020·1h 4m
  53. 53

    Episode #19 - How is Protein Powder Made?

    Nov 18, 2020·1h
  54. 54

    Episode #18 - Hormones and Doping

    Oct 28, 2020·1h 12m
  55. 55

    Episode #17 - Intermittent Fasting

    Oct 14, 2020·1h 15m
  56. 56

    Episode #16 - AM vs PM

    Sep 29, 2020·45m
  57. 57

    Episode #15 - Sleep

    Sep 16, 2020·1h 15m
  58. 58

    Episode #14 - Mindset and Motivation

    Sep 9, 2020·1h 3m
  59. 59

    Episode #13 - Best Gym Supplements

    Aug 31, 2020·1h 6m
  60. 60

    Episode #12: Keto Diet

    Aug 12, 2020·1h 15m
  61. 61

    Episode #11: Gut Health

    Jul 27, 2020·1h 18m
  62. 62

    Episode #10: Amino Acids

    Jul 13, 2020·1h 21m
  63. 63

    Episode #9: Building Muscle with David Young NSW Institute of Sport

    Jun 30, 2020·1h 6m
  64. 64

    Episode #8: Plant vs Meat

    Jun 15, 2020·1h 18m
  65. 65

    Episode #7: Game Day Nutrition with Sally Walker

    Jun 1, 2020·1h 32m
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    Episode #6: Maty Ryan - Socceroos Goalie

    May 13, 2020·1h 30m
  67. 67

    Episode #5: Sport Spotlight ‘Jiu Jitsu’ with Grant Bradshaw

    May 5, 2020·1h 51m
  68. 68

    Episode #4: Weight Loss

    Apr 22, 2020·1h 52m
  69. 69

    Episode #3: Mental Health & Exercise

    Apr 9, 2020·1h 23m
  70. 70

    Episode #2: Training in Isolation

    Mar 25, 2020·1h 4m
  71. 71

    Episode #1: How Much Protein Do We Need?

    Mar 19, 2020·27m
  72. 72

    Episode #0: Who are we?

    Mar 19, 2020·17m