Episode 204: Extremes in physiology- how they can help you perform better today: An interview with Dr. Brent Ruby

• [9:15] Dr. Ruby's background and research work
• [13:19] Lab work vs. fieldwork
• [17:07] Ultra-endurance hydration and fuel
• [26:38 The gut as rate-limiter
• [31:45] Limits with using doubly-labeled water
• [40:21] Slowing muscle glycogen use
• [50:56] Recovery and environment temperature
• [53:58] Lactate pet peeves
• [59:37] Dr. Ruby's thoughts on cold water immersion and saunas
• [1:05:06] Research with firefighters

Connect with Dr. Ruby

• University of Montana
• Facebook
• Wrango and Banjo website

About Dr. Ruby:

Dr. Ruby serves as Director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism (Montana WPEM), a designated, Regents-approved research center on the University campus.  

Since his time at Montana, but especially since he started the center, his research interests have included nutritional strategies during ultra-endurance work/competition, muscle metabolism during and after exercise, the use of stable isotope tracers for the measure of water turnover and energy expenditure, and issues surrounding heat stress during arduous work.  

Referenced link:

• Flex Diet podcast Episode 203: Mind, Muscle, and Metabolism: An interview with Dr. Jade Teta from Next Level Human