Fuelin Sessions

Megan Foley, a registered dietitian and Fuelin coach, dives deep into the unique nutritional needs of female athletes. She highlights the historical research gaps and the misconceptions surrounding dietary requirements. The conversation covers the importance of carbohydrates, micronutrient deficiencies, and the influence of hormonal cycles on performance. Megan advocates for personalized nutrition strategies tailored to women, urging a shift towards more evidence-based practices in sports nutrition. It's a crucial dialogue for enhancing performance and health in female athletes.

In this discussion, Alan McCubbin, a sports dietitian and nutrition consultant, delves into the nuances of carbohydrate loading for endurance athletes. He highlights a pivotal 2002 study that questions the traditional three-day protocol, revealing that muscle glycogen can peak significantly within just 24 hours. The conversation covers the effectiveness of carbohydrate strategies and their differences for male and female athletes. McCubbin offers practical tips for race day nutrition, emphasizing the importance of timing and flexibility in fueling methods.

Marco Altini, a runner and data science PhD, discusses his journey of weight loss and performance enhancement through periodized nutrition. He shares insights on striking a balance between macronutrients and emphasizes the importance of protein for endurance athletes. Marco delves into his transition from tech to coaching, revealing how personalized dietary strategies influence athletic performance and metabolic health. Listeners learn about the intricate relationship between carbohydrates and training, highlighting the need for flexibility in dietary plans.

In our latest episode Scott Tindal catches up with 10x World Champion Triathlete, Daniela Ryf to talk Fueling for Women: Health, Hormones & the Everyday Athlete.Daniela Ryf has recently joined the team as CFO - Chief Fuelin Officer. Follow Fuelin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfuelin/Learn more about the Fuelin app: https://www.fuelin.com

We are back with part 2 of the Road to Kona series with IRONMAN 70.3 World Champ, Holly Lawrence. In this episode, we hear about how postpartum return to training has created a small setback and how she has overcome this to get back on track to reach her goal of qualifying for the Big Island in October.Stay tuned for part 3.

It's time to face the demons and discuss the Keto diet. Jan and Scott are joined by Dr. Dan Plews to discuss in depth this topic and how / if it could be beneficial for health. The Keto diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet that aims to induce a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.Let us know your Keto experiences in the comments and any tips for Scott right now?

In this episode host, Scott Tindal, is joined by fellow Fuelin Coach, Dr. Alan McCubbin, to discuss in depth three latest studies on carbohydrates. Are carbs dead? Listen to find out.The Three Studies DiscussedSTUDY 1: Carbohydrate Ingestion Eliminates Hypoglycemia & Improves Endurance Exercise Performance in Triathletes Adapted to Very Low & High Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets.STUDY 2: Delaying post-exercise carbohydrate intake impairs next-day exercise capacity but not muscle glycogen or molecular responses.⁠https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/apha.14215⁠STUDY 3: Should we recommend in-session carbs in g/hr or g/kg/hr?

In this discussion, Professor Stuart Phillips, a leading researcher in muscle health from McMaster University, explores the critical role of protein for endurance athletes. He debunks common myths about protein intake and addresses the unique challenges faced by vegan athletes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of leucine in muscle synthesis and offers insights on optimal protein timing and daily consumption. With a wealth of research behind him, Phillips inspires athletes to tailor their nutrition for enhanced performance and recovery.

In episode 6, Scott Tindal and Jan Frodeno are back to discuss extreme diets and how they could impact your athletic performance. From the science and personal experience the pair discuss the full spectrum from veganism to the carnivore diet. We hope you enjoy. For more information about Fuelin head to www.fuelin.com

That is right, Holly is targeting Kona in 2025! We will be bringing you exclusive chats with Holly and Scott throughout the year around how comeback post pregnancy, her training load and nutrition to be in IRONMAN shape and how it is to now be Mom to Poppy. In episode 1 we cover Holly getting fit again postpartum, how her body has changed and what is the plan of attack to ensure she is at peak fitness come October 2025. Learn more about Fuelin and how personalized nutrition can help you achieve your goals at: https://www.fuelin.com