#57 Sylvie Vilaca | Eat. Sleep. Perform. Repeat. — Building Fuel & Recovery Habits Like the Pros

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of proper nutrition, sleep, and recovery for athletes, featuring insights from Sylvie Vilaca.

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast , Coach A, Coach Gards, and Sylvie dig into one of the biggest challenges for athletes — fueling properly. From moose meat chili to late-night snacks, they break down how nutrition, sleep, and recovery tie directly into performance. You'll learn: 🔥 Why most athletes under-eat (and how to fix it) 🥩 How to fuel between skates, lifts, and games 💤 Why sleep might be your most powerful performance tool 💊 When supplements like creatine, omega-3s, and vitamin D actually matter Whether you're a parent of a young player or chasing your own performance goals — this one's packed with simple, actionable takeaways you can use right away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Days of In-Season Tips We're on a mission to help 1 million hockey players level up their game. If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then don't miss our weekly episodes. We'll share our experiences, interview some of the top players in the game (old and new), and provide you with actionable tips — things that actually make you a better player. The Hosts Coach Adrian (A) @championshiplifestyle Head…

People in this episode

Hosts: Coach A, Coach Gards

Guest: Sylvie Vilaca

Topics covered

• nutrition
• athlete performance
• recovery habits
• sleep
• supplements

Keywords

• fueling
• performance
• nutrition
• sleep
• recovery
• supplements
• athletes

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Organizations: Gary Roberts Performance

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