Hannah chats with Ryan Evernden, swimming strength and conditioning coach, about all things performance for athletes and swimmers.  Note: This podcast contains cussing language that may be offensive to some people   Book your roadmapping session: https://allbodiesservices.com.au/get-started/  Find your best dietitian quiz: https://allbodiesservices.outgrow.us/allbodiesservices-14    Get in touch with Ryan:  Website: www.formidablestrength.com.au Instagram: @swimming_strong @formidablestrength_coaching   In today's episode: 01:34.9 - Meet Ryan 04:31.7 - What inspired Ryan to become a coach 07:12.1 - Striking the balance of applying the latest science with tried and tested models in performance.  13:22.1 - Ryan's own experience with nutrition as an athlete 16:04.0 - What does performance nutrition mean? 18:06.8 - The top 3 priorites of an athletes strength and conditioning program:  a) Stay in the water b) Manage load c) Performance 24:38.6 - Things to be aware of for neurodivergent athletes a) Perfectionism b) Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) & hypermobility 29:36.8 - Prevalence of underfuelling amongst athletes 38:02.1 - Challenges to meeting fuelling requirements for athletes 43:02.5 - Changes in performance when athletes are underfuelled 48:43.6 - The role of body composition and skinfold testing in sport 60:30.0 - Should young athlete's specialise in sport early