About this episode

Kyle Kamp discusses science-based nutrition strategies for achieving pre-season fitness goals.

Kyle Kamp — Registered Dietitian, mountain athlete, owner of Valley-to-Peak Nutrition, and friend of Exo — returns to the podcast to discuss nutrition strategies for your pre-season goals. Whether you are looking to shed some weight, put on some size, or improve your performance for your training and hunting goals, Kyle discusses straightforward, science-based nutrition strategies to help you meet your goal. We dive into... Realistic Fat Loss: Why losing 1–2 pounds per week is the "sweet spot" for maintaining muscle mass and training performance. The Power of the Audit: Using tracking not as a restriction, but as a data-driven tool to understand what you are actually putting in your body. Fueling for Intensity: Understanding why "Team Versatility"—a mix of carbohydrates and fats—outperforms rigid dietary philosophies when the mountain gets steep. Protein Realities: How to calculate your protein needs based on your desired weight rather than your current weight. The Supplement Myth: Kyle shares why he personally takes zero daily supplements and how he prioritizes whole foods instead. Backcountry Preparation: How to adjust your intake as you transition from the training phase to…

People in this episode

Guest: Kyle Kamp

Topics covered

• nutrition strategies
• pre-season goals
• fat loss
• performance improvement
• whole foods
• backcountry preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Valley-to-Peak Nutrition, Exo Mtn Gear

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