Ep.08 - An Athlete’s Best Friend: Periodized Nutrition
You can train and compete until your heart is content, but without properly periodizing your nutrition throughout the year, are you reaching your full potential?
In this Inside Scoop episode, Dina and Bob cover:
· The history of nutrition periodization and why it was born
· What really is nutrition periodization?
· The importance of understanding your physical training program and how this influences your nutrition framework and planning
· Why “popping the hood” fits into the story
· Some nutrition tips for the base training cycle
“Eat to train, don’t train to eat.” -Bob
You can find the 2nd edition of Nutrition Periodization at https://www.enrgperformance.com/online-store.
Got a sports nutrition question for the Sport Dietitians? Email us your inquiry at hello@insidesportsnutrition.com and we’ll get it on a future Q&A episode.
Learn about Bob and Dina’s services: Find Bob at www.enrgperformance.com and Dina at www.nutritionmechanic.com
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