Tim Podlogar

Dr. Tim Podlogar, world-tour cyclist nutrition expert, discusses heat's effect on carb absorption, modern high carb/sodium intake implications, and nutrient timing. He shares insights on carb ratios, cluster dextrins, pro team nutrition, sodium bicarbonate use, and caffeine strategies for elite cyclists.

Mark chats with sports nutritionist Tim Podlogar.  Hope you learn something!  Tim is an applied researcher primarily working at the University of Birmingham where he conducts research in the field of sports nutrition and carbohydrate metabolism. He is also one of the nutritionists for BORA hansgrohe World Tour cycling team, a Head of Development at Nduranz sports nutrition brand, Head of Science at the Human Performance Centre in Slovenia and a visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska, Slovenia.Presented by HUUBhttps://huubdesign.com/https://huubusa.com/Support the show

Dr. Tim Podlogar, former nutritionist for BORA - hansgrohe, and Jim van den Berg, CEO of JOIN Cycling, dive into cycling nutrition essentials. They unpack how the body reacts during rides and the vital role of glycogen. The duo explains gut training for better fuel absorption and discusses ideal glucose-to-fructose ratios for performance. They also explore the pros and cons of fasted rides and offer tailored carbohydrate strategies to enhance endurance, recovery, and overall cycling efficiency.

Dr. Tim Podlogar, a leading carbohydrate researcher and performance nutritionist for WorldTour cycling teams, shares intriguing insights on carbohydrate intake for athletes. He discusses how body size influences carbohydrate oxidation, revealing that larger athletes may oxidize more carbs during exercise. Tim emphasizes the importance of personalized testing for carbohydrate needs and explains trade-offs between immediate performance and multi-day recovery. He also explores the benefits of combining carbs with protein for optimal recovery, making this episode a must-listen for endurance athletes!

Expert Tim Podlogar discusses the importance of periodized carbohydrate intake for optimal sports performance, debunking the myth of starting with 120g of carbs and its negative impact on performance. Topics include carb timing for endurance races, balancing fiber intake, carb absorption in heat, and heat acclimation strategies.