The Nutrition Fight Club

After a break we are back! I've been busy in the background working on the new coaching app. Which will be up and running soon In this episode we talked about the new features that you all will have access to, and what the craic is Everyone will be moved over soon!

In this episode we covered all of the things that can lead to gut issues after weigh ins, and how to combat them

What are they? When to use them? and how to use them? We cover it all in this weeks episode.

Something a bit different this week We answered a heap of different questions that were put to us on instagram . Covered everything from picking the right weight class, how many carbs after weigh ins, all the way up to what our favourite post fight meal is Have a listen , and if you've any questions you want answered , drop us a message in the group

This week we covered reverse dieting . We spoke about what it actually is, how it works for you as a fighter, and some of the misconceptions around it . We also talked about how reverse dieting can help set you up better for future fight camps !

In this we spoke a bit about dieting , and how Im finding doing a cut as a coach . Basically its still hard for me even with the knowledge I have .... thats why having a coach makes things easier

This week we spoke about fasting . We looked at why people fast, the potential benefits, the issues and what our thoughts are on it for athletes ,

This week we had on the one and only Keith Keogh to talk about his cuts, his diet, fighting and a heap of other things. We got a good insight into his approach to weight cutting in and fighting in general . We think you'll enjoy this one !

This week we went deep on dehydration We covered the impact it has on performance, both physically and cognitively . The health risks during a cut How to minimise dehydration, how to set up your fluid intake for training and a few other key points Have a listen and if you've any questions on it, drop them into the group

This week we dug into how combat sports nutrition stands out from all others nutrition areas When you think about it , it encompasses performance nutrition, weight loss, muscle gain/muscle maintenance , health and recovery , and more...... so it's not as simple as you'd imagine! We talked about the importance of knowing your numbers as a fighter, how to fuel yourself properly , fasting and a few o...

We chatted on depth about weight cutting, the issues with acute cuts, chronically poor dieting and the impact it can have on you in not only the short term, but also the long term

Wee bit of a ranty one this week, but important stuff that needed to be said, and heard if you want to get the best out of the program Also a heads up on some changes, and things coming up this year

He's back! Good to have a rare appearance from Nathan on the podcast :) This week we spoke about maintenance / post fight Some science , some practical stuff and a lot of side tracking- but its packed with thought provoking nuggets!

In this weeks podcast I covered the topics of refeeds and diet breaks. What they are How they work And when you should use them Definitely a useful tool to have for both in camp and out of camp!

This week we looked at Hydration tests and Multiple day weigh ins. We discussed the ins and outs of the hydration tests, the issues with it , and how people rig it . We also talked around how to set up a multiple day weigh in cut and how to manage things to weigh in on consecutive days

This week we talked about all of the things that can impact your weight . We looked at the difference between fat loss and weight loss and why you shouldn't panic and cut calories unless needed !

This was a bit ranty (not randy) ..... But some stuff needed to be said . We covered why its important to not completely blow the arse out of it over the next few months, and why taking some control over your diet will give you an advantage in the new year.

This week we just chatted over a few topics . Xmas as a fighter, travelling for fights , in person cuts , nightmare weight cuts and Nathans struggles with alcohol over the weekend.

We continued on this week with a few common misconceptions around dieting and weight cutting . We discussed heat exposure during cuts, does sweating burn fat, eating and drinking during cuts and more Have a listen and drop us a message if you've any questions

This week we covered a number of common misconceptions around cutting weight and dieting . There's so many things that fighters do or hear, that they take as the truth , so hopefully we have cleared some of this up for you

This week we talked a bit about whether or not cutting more weight, and being a bigger fighter benefits you or not. We spoke about the latest data coming out of the UFC PI and what they found in high level MMA athletes.

A lot of fighters report that they get sick during camp, when in fight week or even after fights In this episode we discuss what might be the cause of this , and give some ideas on how to reduce the risk. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts

This week we talked about the difficulties of travelling for fights when cutting weight. This can be a very stressful time, and things can go wrong very easily. In this episode we covered some practical ways to make this a lot easier

This week we covered the water cut phase of the acute weight cut . We discussed calculating sweat rates, how to safely cut weight, sweat gland fatigue and what makes a water cut less stressful

In this episode we covered how to pick the right weight class for you We look at what factors should be considered when deciding on your weight class, and how to calculate which weight class you should be in based on body fat and fat free mass. We then go on to discuss how to set up your fight camp in terms of rate of weight loss and the issues that a hard diet will cause for you as a fighter.