The Fuel better Podcast

Probiotics make for a simple no-downside strategy you can inject into your day to day diet that can also influence your bodies capacity to use and respond to carbohydrates. This has some useful and interesting implications on exercise physiology, which we will discuss in this week's episode. If you want to get some products that may support your performance you can visit Bulk Supplements here and...

Hydrogel technology is a major buzzword in the world of sports nutrition in recent years, namely down to the purported benefits these products offer with respect to gut issue management, superior performance and better carbohydrate usage. To date, these claims are mostly unsupported by trials and the research base that exists on this topic, making these claims anecdotal in nature. This podcast exp...

This episode will go through the ins and outs of nutritional management of altitude training, with a brief outline as to how altitude training both effects our physiology and influences our bodies. This episode can act as a resource which athletes can return to again and again to ensure that the 4 key elements of diet are nailed prior to embarking on an elevation training cam, which include carb i...

This is an important episode for any athlete looking at using supplements, to safeguard not only your health & wellbeing, but to minimize your risk of a positive doping test. Almost 1/10 doping cases is as a result of contaminated nutritional products. This episode will walk you through how to navigate the world of nutritional supplement safely and will show you how to pick when and if you act...

Iron deficiency and anaemia comprise to make the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. Iron deficiency occurs on a spectrum, ranging from reduced ferritin levels, to iron deficiency to full blown anaemia. This occurs more often in athletes for a variety of reasons, all of which are discussed in the show. Iron issues can have a major effect on sports performance and general health, so manageme...

This episode will go through the ins and outs of New Years resolutions, from a behaviour change and nutritional perspective, and will shed some light on why we make such grandiose and aspirational goals, and why we never, ever achieve them. This episode will pore over the psychology and culture around food, diet and how we feel about ourselves and how this in turn leads us to such short term succe...

Muscle cramps are endemic in the world of endurance sports and is a common fiend which can ruin your race day. There are many myths and false beliefs around what causes muscle cramps and indeed what can heal them. For more on this or if this is an issue for you please get in touch via instagram @elynchfitnut or email me at info@evanlynchfitnut.com. If this is something you would like to work on in...

Evan speaks around the topic of what nutritional consideration might come into effect for someone who is taking on a marathon, and looking to tick the boxes from a food perspective. The advice draws from recent IAAF studies on how to best approach marathon racing and Evan combines this with his experience working with marathon runners of all levels, from recreational to Olympic level. If you want...

This episode goes through one of the most common questions I get from clients, and that is, should you be using fats or carbs as a fuel source? This is a contentious topic, with many people taking a polarised view on this, though with all things nutrition related, the answer is not black & white. Have a listen to get the inside scoop on where lower carb approaches might fit into your training...

Comfort eating is an issue that pretty much everybody struggles with, without really realising it an issue. Comfort eating happens mostly within the confines of your own home when any negative emotion hits you. Learn how to deal with it win this podcast, if it's something you struggle with, please reach out to me @elynchfitnut or book in for a consultation over at www.evanlynchfitnut.com. This is...

Will losing weight make me a better athlete? This episode talks you through the nuance behind how weight can effect performance, what it all boils down to, why you want to do in the first place and gives you some insights into how to do it better! If you want a constant stream of useful content why not follow me on instagram @elynchfitnut, you can also get in book that consultation with me at http...

We have all heard it before: 'I can't have any more cake, chocolate, beer etc. because I'm running a marathon, it's race season or (insert fitness endeavour here)' This notion whilst popular, is simply unhelpful, and possibly more damaging than just eating that bit of chocolate. I am taking on new clients in June, if you think would interest you, head over to my IG (@elynchfitnut) and register you...

We've all been there, you flick through social media and your local PT has a striking before & after picture of a client who lost heaps of weight in a short space of time, and you think "wow, if I did this I would be so happy" - Spoiler alert, its Fugazi, it's not real and it's not maintainable. Before & after pictures are marketing tools used in the fitness industry to sell you the "best...

Hey everybody & welcome the the Fuel Better Podcast! I am your host Evan Lynch, this is just a quick episode to tell you a little bit about myself, my background, the work I do and what this podcast will be about! I hope to use this podcast as a platform to bring some key issues to light in the world of sports and bring discussions all things sports, health & nutrition to the forefront, th...