Perspectives #41: Macros, Determining Energy Needs, Nutrient Timing, with Tim Podlogar

About this episode

Tim Podlogar discusses energy needs and nutrition strategies for endurance athletes.

Exercise physiologist and performance nutritionist Tim Podlogar joins the podcast to talk about determining endurance athletes' energy needs, macro targets like protein, fats, and carbs both relative to bodyweight and total energy needs, nutrient timing strategies, glycogen loading, bodyweight regulation, and much more. We also ask listener questions on fad nutrients, hydration, and determining supplement needs.

People in this episode

Guest: Tim Podlogar

Topics covered

• energy needs
• macronutrients
• nutrient timing
• glycogen loading
• hydration
• supplements

Keywords

• endurance athletes
• macros
• protein
• fats
• carbs
• nutrient timing
• hydration
• supplements

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