Strategic Nutrition for Athletes with Prof. Asker Jeukendrup

Описание: Welcome to Episode 2 of Fueling Greatness where we dive deep into the world of sports nutrition with Professor Asker Jeukendrup. In this episode, we explore the intricate science behind optimizing athletic performance through strategic nutrition planning. Prof. Jeukendrup sheds light on the physiological adaptations that occur in response to different nutrients and how they can be leveraged to enhance performance.

From understanding the specific needs of athletes to planning ahead for training and competition, we unravel the complexities of sports nutrition. Prof. Jeukendrup shares valuable insights on prioritizing the right strategies, debunking myths, and navigating the practical challenges faced by athletes.

Join us as we uncover the art and science of performance nutrition, offering practical tips and evidence-based approaches to help athletes reach their peak potential. Whether you're a professional athlete, coach, or simply passionate about sports science, this podcast is your ultimate guide to fueling success on and off the field.

Connect with Asker
Website: https://www.mysportscience.com
Instagram:   / ajeukendrup  
X:   / jeukendrup  
LinkedIn:   / askerjeukendrup  

Connect with Laurent
Website: https://www.laurentbannock.com
Instagram:   / laurent_bannock  

00:00 Introduction
2:41 Asker’s background
11:27 What led to you becoming a professor?
13:13 How does research influence practice?
19:57 Importance of nutrition in athletic performance
23:48 Initial thoughts on periodisation
26:05 How to choose the right strategy?
30:12 Periodised nutrition and its relevance to sports science
32:28 Nutrition hierarchy of importance
35:23 Training low
46:19 Training high
49:02 Fueling for the work required
52:02 Nutrition for training vs. competition
53:17 Muscle strength vs. other fitness goals
56:00 Training the gut
01:03:45 Training in a dehydrated state
01:09:22 Planning: How to create a good strategy?
01:14:14 The benefit of avoiding certain strategies
01:17:37 Key takeaways on the concept of periodised nutrition