Interview - Lindsay Ducan on Doping in Sport

Jonathan and Chris speak to Dr. Lindsay Duncan, a kinesiologist and co-director of the Theories and Interventions in Exercise and Health Psychology laboratory at McGill University. In light of the upcoming Summer Olympics, what are banned substances and why are they banned? How common is supplement use among athletes? And do superhero movies—with actors undergoing dramatic body transformations in a short amount of time—alter expectations in the gym?   1:45 Why are some competitive advantages allowed but not others? 5:17 The next frontier: gene editing 6:43 Banned substances cleared for medical use 11:29 Common performance-enhancing drugs 13:51 THC and alcohol 18:49 The possibility of accidental exposure 20:37 Protecting athletes from harm 26:09 Supplement use is incredibly common 29:04 The superhero physique 33:33 Celebrity trainers 36:48 Sleep and rest 40:25 Athletes’ use of social media 41:46 Preventing drug use in young athletes 44:22 Stripping away hype without affecting motivation   If you want to apply to be our social media manager, you find the details here: https://bodyofevidence.ca/looking-for-part-time-social-media-manager   * Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl.   To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/.   Patrons get a bonus show on Patreon called “Digressions”! Check it out!     Links: 1) Lindsay Duncan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindsayDuncan9