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Tim Riley interviews Josh Gillam to debunk sports nutrition myths and discuss hydration and diet strategies for athletes.

Check out Josh on socials! @gillamfitness Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com Tim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool. On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates. They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink…

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Host: Tim Riley

Guest: Josh Gillam

Sponsors

Eleiko, OVR Performance, David Grey Rehab

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Organizations: Q6 Media

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