In today's episode Jack and Loz, TFD Performance Dietitians, are discussing the important, but not so-spoken-about topic of body dysmorphia in weight-category sports. Every athlete who has had to make weight for competition understands the societal pressures of having to fit the often unattainable image of the ideal athlete and how detrimental that can be to their physical and mental health. Jack and Loz will discuss the ways in which they approach this in their practice helping athletes not...

In this episode, Ryan and Loz break down what bloodwork athletes need to regularly check to stay on top of their health, recovery, and performance. This is a guide to the real-world blood tests that the best athletes in the world use and the best part is that these are all accessible through your Doctor and will not cost you an arm and a leg to get done. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by...

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the popularly criticized seed oils, why they are held in such an unfavorable light, the truth behind the claims against them, and what the totality of the evidence really says about them. We finish with a discussion on why social media personalities get a lot of traction in the nutrition space and why they need seed oils more than seed oils need them.Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now...

In this episode, Loz and I are talking about heat's impact on our training performance.We discuss why our body sweats, why fluid in the blood is essential, how overheating and dehydration are linked, the stress on the body that comes from overheating, and practical tips to prevent this when training.Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using the link...

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are talking about the science of obesity and discussing the question of when being overweight becomes a clinical problem. In this episode, we will break down the truth about assessing obesity, discuss what metrics are most useful to use, whether or not all fat is created equal, what the associated risks of having excess body fat are, and we finish with a discussion about weight stigma and negative health consequences associated...

Today TFD Performance Dietitian, Loz Nash and I dive deep into the concept of fasted cardio. We discuss what it actually is, the misconceptions around, the difference between burning fat and oxidizing fat, fat burning zones, and we outline the pros and cons of completing fasted cardio. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance Nutrition for BJJ course is available now and you can get it 40% off by using the link below!...

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty and we are breaking down what it is really like to work as online health professionals. In this episode, Jack and I discuss the pros and cons of establishing yourself in the online space, the importance of networking, and how critical a good routine is and we finish off with our top tips for people looking to make a career change into the online world.  

In this episode, I sit down with ADCC 2022 Silver Medalist, Craig Jones to discuss many topics that have not been spoken about in public.We discuss what ADCC is really like, what goes on behind closed doors, and what it is like competing against John Danaher and Gordon Ryan, we discuss Craig's radical changes to his diet that he made in preparation for ADCC, and why weight cutting is such a big issue in professional Jiu Jitsu. Want to eat like the best grapplers in the world? Our Performance...

In this episode, Loz and I discuss five of our top Nutrition tips that all endurance athletes should be doing in order to get the most out of their training, recovery, and competition. We go over the importance of eating enough on your training days, fuelling your training sessions, practicing your race/competition strategy, the logistics of physically eating while racing, and the immense value of a training nutrition journal. 

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the Nutritional principles that you need to understand to nail the next weekend-long tournament that requires you to weigh in every single day of the competition.  We discuss how many calories you should eat, the macronutrients you should be having, the timing of them, and the importance of hydration and we discuss the concept of low-volume eating.   Like learning? Check our TFD Performance Hub where we offer a huge range of educational courses taught by...

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitians Ryan Hasell and Lauren Nash and we are having a healthy discussion about whether or not calorie deficits are real or not.  This conversation was sparked by a video of a registered dietitian who posted a video saying that she does not believe in calorie deficits and this caused quite the debate amongst the medical and nutrition community.  In this episode we give our thoughts on it, we discuss the importance of language in communicating science, why using...

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitan’s Ryan Hasell and we are discussing making weight for BJJ.  More specifically, we are talking about same-day and multiple-day weigh-in formats. We are going to discuss the key principles and concepts you need to understand if you want to make the most out of your competition day.  We cover; the importance of managing your weight so that it is close to your competition weight, why using low-risk weight-cutting strategies is important, why you shouldn’t cut...

In today's episode, Loz and I are talking about processed foods but we are going a little deeper than just talking about candy. We are going to break down what the term 'processed food' means, discuss the different levels of processing, discuss the pros and cons of these foods and finish off with a conversation about how they fit in an athlete's diet. Like learning? Check our TFD Performance Hub where we offer a huge range of educational courses taught by the best in their field...

In today’s episode, I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about BCAAs.We will unpack what BCAAs are, the intended purpose of using them, and whether science supports using them or not.

In today's episode, Loz and I are recapping my 7-hour Enduro race that I completed this past weekend. I am currently 5 weeks out from a scheduled 100km race and my coach took this race as an opportunity to practice our Nutrition and Hydration protocols, and lucky we did, because they went terribly. Loz and I are going to break down everything that went wrong and give you guys some tips so you can avoid making the same mistakes that I made. 

Today I am joined by TFD Senior Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty, and we are talking about body composition and performance.  We are going to discuss the relationship between performance and power-to-weight ratios, how body fat fits into that equation, the negative consequences of being too lean, the difference between aesthetic sports and performance sports and discuss what we find in practice with our athletes.  

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty and we are talking about a practice that every combat athlete should be using as part of their training, and that is heat acclimation.  We discuss what heat acclimation is, the science of it, and how it applies to fighters, and we discuss how we have used it in our own practice with the very best fighters in the world. 

In today's episode, Loz and I chat about the widespread misconception that in order to eat healthily you need to spend a lot of money. We dispel some common myths regarding health foods and give you our top tips to stay on track with your nutrition while sticking to your budget. 

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about weight fluctuations.   This is a huge source of stress for anyone who is trying to go through a dieting phase and it can cause unnecessary mental havoc. We are going to discuss what causes them, why they are caused and the best ways to ensure you get an accurate reading on the scale. 

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about calories.  More specifically, we will talk about the different components of calories out and how to work out your own calorie needs. We discuss the importance of understanding that there is always a margin of error, the benefits of working with a professional, and how to use smart devices as guidance tools. 

Today I am joined by Dr. Mike Piekarksi who you may better know as Doctor Kickass.  Mike is a Physical Therapist who is one of the world's leaders when it comes to Combat Sports. A BJJ Black belt and retired MMA fighter himself, Mike shares research, rehab tips, and insights into how to become a more robust combat athlete on his popular social media platforms.  Today Mike and I are going to deep dive into the best way to injury-proof your body for BJJ and combat sports. We discuss his three...

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Loz Nash, and we are discussing our top tips for athletes to stay on top of their nutrition when they are traveling.  Now that travel is ramping up again, many athletes and teams are finding themselves making the trip to the airport in order to compete and many are facing the difficult tasks of navigating their nutritional requirements with what they can find at the airport.  Today, Loz and I break down some simple and proven methods that you...

Today I am joined by TFD Senior Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty, and we are discussing ONE Championship and its unique weigh-in protocol.  This past weekend there were 9 athletes who missed weight, hydration or both for ONE’s debut show on Amazon Prime. I have spoken about this at length in the past, but Jack actually had one of our TFD athletes who successfully weighed in and passed all protocols and ended up getting a very good win.  We will discuss our thoughts on the weigh-in...

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitian Lauren Nash and we are talking all things altitude! In this episode, we will discuss what altitude is, why people train in it, what it does physiologically to your body in the short and long term, what the signs and symptoms of altitude sickness are, and we dispel some myths about alternative training methods that claim to replicate altitude.