#73 Strength Training Optimisation & Granola Taste Testing

Today I welcome Professor Bill Walter, a specialist hip and knee surgeon with over 20 years of experience and thousands of joint replacements to his name. In this episode, we dive deep into total hip replacement—cutting through common myths, misconceptions, and key decision points for patients and clinicians alike. Bill shares his insights on THR surgical approaches (anterior vs. posterior), implant choices, and why hip resurfacing is an option for some patients.  We also cover: Whether imaging findings should dictate the timing of surgery Why some patients wait too long for a hip replacement Returning to running and sport after THR and hip resurfacing The role of weight management before surgery Whether a "gold standard" prosthesis or surgical approach really exists Post-operative precautions—how strict do we need to be? Long-term outcomes, including implant longevity at 20+ years Dislocation risk: hip resurfacing vs total hip replacement A practical, evidence-based conversation packed with clinical insights for anyone managing hip pain, considering surgery, or working in rehab. https://billwalter.com.au/

Today we break down why your weekly calorie intake matters more than obsessing over daily numbers. We dive into how weekend diet choices can quietly stall fat loss, how to plan ahead and "bank" calories for events or nights out, and how to stay consistent without feeling restricted. If you're training hard but not seeing results, this episode will help you tighten up your nutrition without sacrificing your social life.

Today we discuss supplements including protein powder, creatine, caffeine, fish oil, vitamin D3, magnesium, beta-alanine, citrulline malate, BCAAs and much more. 

Today we discuss how to lose weight, what contributes to your total daily energy expenditure, how to modify your lifestyle to increase your non-exercise activity thermogenesis and much more. 

Today we discuss how to set realistic and sustainable goals, how to reduce decision fatigue, how long it takes to build a habit, what goal setting resources we use and much more.

Today we discuss exercise selection, EMG muscle activation studies, mind muscle connection and much more. 

Today we discuss the difference between hunger and cravings, how to deal with hunger, time restricted feeding and much more.

Today we discuss the new podcast format, strength training principles, how to optimise your strength training and we even perform a live taste testing of a new, high protein granola.

Today I welcome back Charlie Abra who is an accredited practising Dietitian at Wild Physio Fitness. Today we discuss if you should avoid processed food, how you can use processed food to fuel for sport, how food companies use marketing to make products sound healthier and much more.

Today I welcome back Charlie Abra who is an accredited practising Dietitian at Wild Physio Fitness. Today we discuss how to navigate nutrition information online, if you need to detox, if weight gain in your 40's and 50's is inevitable, if lifting weights makes you bulky and much more.