Whether you’re getting into strength training for the first time or starting to take running a little more seriously, you might have already noticed that your body feels like it needs a little more from your nutrition.

Maybe you’re dealing with a ton of soreness, or not feeling as strong as you’d like. It’s time to shift the mindset from everyday nutrition to performance nutrition.

Which honestly, is something that I know like zero about so I’m stoked to welcome Dr Emily Dow PhD to the pod to talk all about dialling in your nutrition so you can get stronger, faster and feel your best.

Today’s episode is packed full of juicy nuggets to help you bust through the rhetoric of performance nutrition online and start to figure out what works for you. Alongside her research, she’s also worked as a performance-driven nutrition coach for the past 5 years, and it really shows because her advice is just so clear and practical and instantly applicable.

About Dr Emily Dow PhD:

Dr. Emily Dow is a nutrition scientist with a passion for making science practical and approachable. She earned her PhD in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences from Arizona State University, where her research explored how resistance training and dietary interventions impact the gut microbiome, intestinal health, mood, and cognition.

On this episode we chat about:

Exactly how much protein you need, according to the science
How ditching carbs tanks your performance
Why EVERY woman needs to lift weights
Nutrient timing matters: here’s how to eat pre + post workout
Nutrition for weight training vs endurance athletes
Intestinal permeability AKA leaky gut in athletics
Is vinegar actually a science-backed way to improve your health?
Do you need to cycle sync your workouts and nutrition?
Should you take creatine?
Let’s talk electrolytes: who really needs them?

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