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Fuel Like a Pro: Inside the Science of Performance Nutrition with Professor Javi Gonzalez

Fuel Like a Pro: Inside the Science of Performance Nutrition with Professor Javi Gonzalez

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 Fuel Like a Pro: Inside the Science of Endurance Nutrition with the former lead performance nutritionist for Team INEOS’s pro cycling. In This EpisodeMartin & JP talk to Professor Javier Gonzalez about food and how we can use it to get the most out of our bodies. They discuss dietary strategies that make a real difference to performance, the science behind popular diets, and the importance of finding the right balance in high-stress, high-performance environments.Guest, Cast & CrewGuest: Professor Javier Gonzalez, Professor of Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Bath, UK. Consultant to sports teams and industry, leading research on how we fuel, burn, and store energy.Hosts: Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin (ophp.co.uk)Produced & Edited by: Bess ManleyResourcesCentre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism, University of BathJavier on LinkedInJavier on X (Twitter)Javier on Google ScholarThanks for tuning in. If you found this podcast valuable, please take a moment to rate, share, and review. For feedback, guest suggestions, or topics you'd love us to cover, email info@ophp.co.uk or connect with us on LinkedIn.Chapters02:45 Fueling Strategies for Endurance Events05:23 Low Carb Diets and Exercise Performance07:27 High Carb Diets and Long-Term Health08:22 Personalized Nutrition for Unpredictable Events09:48 Carbohydrate Types and Performance17:12 Professional Cycling Nutrition Insights23:02 Hydration Strategies for Different Conditions24:05 Nutritional Periodization: Balancing Carbs and Fats25:09 Micronutrient Preloading and Supplementation26:31 Supplements for Performance Enhancement28:09 Fasted Training: Benefits and Misconceptions30:45 Dietary Adjustments for Optimal Adaptation37:17 Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Training40:39 Emerging Technologies in Sports Nutrition41:46 Ketogenic Diets and Ketone Supplements44:05 Future Directions in Nutritional Science46:04 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationKey TakeawaysCarbohydrates are critical for high-intensity and unpredictable endurance events.Personalization is key: body size, habitual diet, and environment all matter.Practice your nutrition strategy in training, not just on race day.Supplements like creatine and caffeine have strong evidence; not all trendy products deliver.New advances are making nutrition more personalized than ever before.Thanks for listening to Optimising Human Performance.This podcast is for people who can’t afford to fail. Each episode gives you practical, evidence‑based tools you can apply in the real world.For more about the podcast, speaking, coaching, and mentoring, visit:www.ophp.co.ukConnect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/Instagram: @ophumanperformanceIf you found this episode useful, please share it with one colleague, subscribe, and leave a review – it helps us reach more people who operate in high‑stakes environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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