Marc Bubbs on Assessing, Educating and Fueling Basketball Players

Over the past 20 years, Dr. Marc Bubbs has remained passionate about what makes humans perform better.

He is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Canada Basketball and the Consultant Performance Nutritionist for a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes.

Whether he’s working with elite athletes or busy executives, Marc aims to improve his clients’ health using an evidence-based approach to nutrition and fitness.

Marc is also the host of the Performance Nutrition Podcast—where he connects his audience with leading experts in human performance—and a highly-acclaimed author.

And his book, Peak 40, explores how the stress that surrounds midlife can impact physical and mental health.

Marc joins us today to discuss his philosophy on nutritional programs for basketball and other sports.

He outlines his thoughts on educating basketball players and optimizing their nutrition.

He explains the role of consistency in training and nutrition and describes the value of carbohydrates.

Marc provides advice for people who struggle with gaining weight and underscores the nutritional difference between different athletic demographics.

And last but not least, he highlights the role of identity change in changing habits around food and nutrition.

 

Whether you’re a nutritionist or a strength and conditioning coach, working with mindset is the frontier of performance. – Dr. Marc Bubbs

 

This week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:

• Marc’s philosophy on prescribing nutritional programs for basketball players
• Understanding the relationship between physical activity and caloric demand
• The difference in nutritional needs between athletes and the general population
• The value of consistency in weight training and nutrition
• The importance of carbohydrates and their role in immune function
• Marc’s assessment process and why consistency is key in food and nutrition
• The “Three Ts” of protein intake and our emotional ties to food
• Behavior change and building habits around food and nutrition
• Marc’s advice on eating to add or lose weight for athletes
• Periodizing training and nutrition to balance energy intake and fueling for sport
• The role of supplements in nutrition and the best time to take collagen
• The nutritional difference between high school players and elite athletes

 

Connect with Marc:

• Marc Bubbs Website
• Podcast: The Performance Nutrition Podcast
• Course: Basketball Performance Nutrition (Use code RTS to save $50!)
• Book: Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports
• Marc Bubbs on LinkedIn
• Marc Bubbs on Instagram
• Marc Bubbs on Facebook
• Marc Bubbs on Twitter
• Marc Bubbs on YouTube

 

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