The Flex Success Podcast #109 Jackson Peos - Diet Breaks, Refeeds & their Impact Metabolic Adaptation & Performance (Replay)
Jun 4, 2023
Jackson Peos, a PhD researcher and accredited sports nutritionist at the University of Western Australia, shares groundbreaking insights on intermittent dieting strategies for athletes. The discussion dives into the importance of diet breaks and refeeds, emphasizing their impact on performance and psychological adherence. Peos also highlights the significance of transparency in supplement quality and how anime, particularly 'Naruto,' motivates athletes with themes of perseverance. The conversation is both enlightening and engaging, showcasing a blend of research and personal anecdotes.
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Nicknames
- Jackson Peos was jokingly called "Peacock" by Jacob Skeppis.
- Peos retaliates by calling Skeppis "Skypuss".
Intermittent Dieting Research
- Jackson Peos's research focuses on intermittent dieting in athletes, including refeeds and diet breaks.
- His recent study is the largest athlete weight loss trial in Australia, comparing continuous dieting to intermittent dieting with diet breaks.
Study Findings vs. Matador Study
- Peos's study challenged the Matador study's findings on metabolic rate and fat loss efficiency.
- Athletes adhered better to diets regardless of the group, possibly due to prior dieting experience.