Performance That Matters

Episode 114: How to Lose Weight This New Year and Keep it Off

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:03:01 +0000

If you want to lose weight this New Year and actually keep it off, this episode will change how you think about fat loss.

In this episode of Performance That Matters, Jordi sits down with Jack (The Combat Dietitian) to break down why most New Year weight loss attempts fail and what actually works long term.

This isn’t about crash dieting, extreme restriction, or “perfect” eating.
It’s about habit formation, structure, environment, and self-awareness, the same principles we use with elite athletes and everyday clients who get sustainable results.

You’ll learn:

Why habit formation matters more than calories at the start

How chasing perfection leads to burnout and rebound weight gain

Why most people underestimate how much they actually eat

How to eat well when travelling, working long hours, or under stress

The real reason restrict–binge cycles happen

How sleep, hydration, stress, and lifestyle affect fat loss

Why there is no finish line when it comes to weight loss

The exact first step we give paying clients to set themselves up for success

If you’re sick of starting over every January, this episode will give you a framework you can use for life.

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Our TFD 8-Week Fat Loss Challenge is built around everything discussed in this episode, education, habits, structure, and real-world application.

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecombatdietitian/

Jordi – The Fight Dietitian
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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & New Year weight loss reality
00:39 – Why most people fail at New Year fat loss
05:20 – Mindless eating & hidden calorie traps
08:50 – Nutrition as a lifestyle, not an 8-week plan
10:58 – Creating the right environment for fat loss
13:26 – Trigger foods, cravings, and habit loops
16:06 – Restrict–binge cycles explained
19:42 – Why TFD’s fat loss approach works long term
25:32 – Why fat loss isn’t just calories in vs out
28:12 – The #1 free step we give all clients
35:15 – TFD Fat Loss Challenge explained

Episode 113: Nutrition for Tradesmen | Fasting for Athletes | Nutrition for Office Workers

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:25:16 +0000

In this episode of Jordi is joined by Producer Josh to talk nutrition for real world people.

The guys start by giving a recap of Jordi's last two Ultra Marathons; Surf Coast 100km and Blackall 50km and then we answer Josh's nutrition questions.

We cover; how tradesmen and women can optimise their diet while working long hard hours, why energy drinks are not actually giving you energy, the importance of meal prepping for manual labour, how you can better regulate your appetite during the day, how to avoid the 3pm crash and the physiology of hunger and fullness, and they finish with a discussion about fasting and whether it is appropriate for athletes and everyday people.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Surf Coast Century 100km Recap
03:05 Blackall 50km Recap
06:20 Perth Marathon Recap
09:30 Tradesmen Nutrition Habits
11:24 Nutrition Tips for the Jobsite
13:47 Meal Prep for Tradesmen and Women
17:18 Corporate Nutrition and Beating Tea Room Snacking
21:37 Fasting for Weight Loss
24:45 How World Champion Fighter Metabolism Got Destroyed by Fasting
28:53 Setting Up Your Nutrition on the Jobsite

Episode 112: Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week? | How Many Carbs Can I Have During Fight Week? | Listener Q&A |

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:39:46 +0000

On this episode of Performance That Matters I am joined by Lauren Nash to answer questions from our audience.

We cover; how many carbohydrates are necessary to deplete muscle glycogen during fight week, how to train your gut for endurance races, having different nutrition strategies for different stages of your races, if you can have creatine during fight week, whether sweat tests are worth it and how to manage body image in sports.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and catch up
01:21 Glycogen Reduction During Fight Week
04:02 Best Way to Train Your Gut for Endurance Events
10:10 Can I Have Creatine During Fight Week?
12:05 How Nutrition Needs Change During an Endurance Event
19:05 Is Sweat Testing Worth It?
28:40 Body Image vs Performance Goals
31:13 Cutting Weight in Fighting vs Cutting Weight in Horse Racing

Episode 111: Fuelling Nedd Brockmann's 1000 Mile World Record Attempt

Jordan Sullivan — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode Loz and I are breaking down my work with Nedd Brockmann when he attempted the insane 1000 mile world record. We discuss Nedd's day to day nutrition strategy, what numbers we were aiming for when he was training for the event, the types of foods we were prioritising, our training nutrition strategy and we break down his nutrition and hydration during the event itself including how many calories a day he was consuming, how many carbs, what supplements he was taking and what the event was like as a whole.

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Episode 110: How Much Weight Should You Lose During Fight Camp?

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:22:09 +0000

In today's episode, Jordan is joined by Jack in the studio and they are discussing weight cutting for fighting, more specifically how to determine what your best weight class is, how much weight is safe to lose each week during fight camp, what the latest data says about the amount of weight UFC fighters cut, and we finish off with a discussion of how our Fight Week Protocols have changed based on the latest science and our experience with our top level fighters.

This is a great episode for fighters at every level of competition.

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Episode 109: The Truth About Seed Oils, Carnivore Diets, & Raw Milk with Dr. Adrian Chavez

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:05 +0000

Today’s guest is Dr Adrian Chavez, a researcher, educator and consultant in the field of nutrition and health promotion.

Dr Chavez holds a PhD in Nutrition and Health Promotion with prior training in exercise science and has worked extensively in developing lifestyle based science backed interventions to improve his clients and audiences health and well being. He believes that nutrition is one of the fundamental levers that people can pull to improve health and manage disease.

Through his work he has guided over one thousand clients toward better health with a focus on metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health while helping people cut through the noise of misleading diet trends through his podcast The Nutrition Science Podcast.

On today’s episode we discuss the real science of; seed oils, carnivore diet, raw milk, inflammatory foods, if Medical Doctors should be giving Nutrition advice, if food dyes are safe and much more.

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Episode 108: The Difference Between Hyrox and Crossfit Nutrition

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:36 +0000

In this episode, Jordi and Loz are in the studio discussing the key differences between HYROX Nutrition compared to Crossfit Nutrition.

They cover Jordi's recent HYROX race in Perth, the fuelling strategies he used leading into it, the energetics of a HYROX race, if intra-race fuelling is required, whether carb loading is necessary, and how this compares to Crossfit nutrition.

If you are a hybrid athlete or someone looking to tackle their first HYROX event, then this episode is for you.

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Episode 107: How Many Calories Do Athletes Need?

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:59:07 +0000

Do you know how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body? If you are struggling to answer that then this is for you. In this episode, Jordan Sullivan, Performance Dietitian to Elite Athletes and High Performers, and Director of World Renowned Performance Nutrition Company, TFD (The Fight Dietitian), discusses everything you need to know about figuring out how many calories you need to adequately fuel your body.

The discussion begins with a review on what exactly a calorie is, how the calorie was introduced to science, how our body extracts calories from food, what our body uses energy for, how energy needs differ between individuals, the warning signs you are getting it wrong and how to put all of this together to use equations, multipliers and a tracking system to make sure you are fuelling your body properly.

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Fuelling Extreme Endurance Athletes

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse sports dietitian, endurance athlete, and founder of Satiate Nutrition — Hayden James.

Hayden’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to movement: she runs ultras, climbs rock faces, skis the backcountry, and lifts weights — all while balancing her work as a certified diabetes educator and a private practice dietitian working with endurance athletes.

We dive deep into performance nutrition for endurance and mountain athletes, including:

Why a high-carb diet is crucial (even if you're a "fat-adapted" fan)

The truth about collagen and its role in injury recovery

Why Hayden really doesn’t like greens powders (spoiler: heavy metals)

The dangers and hype around CGMs (continuous glucose monitors)

How to plan race-day fuelling, hydration, and even snacks that won’t freeze on a ski tour

DIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$

Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needs

And why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutrition

Hayden also shares personal stories from the trails, training insights for the gruelling Speedgoat 50K, and how she’s balancing climbing goals with ultra-prep.

If you're an endurance athlete looking to dial in your nutrition or just want to hear from someone who lives this stuff, this one’s for you.

📌 Learn more about Hayden at
🔗 https://satiatenutrition.com
📸 Instagram: @satiatenutrition

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🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition
03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes
06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality
10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety
16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"
20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths
26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?
31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance
36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training
41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance
45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training
49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold
54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake
1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation
1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips
1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget
1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals
1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info

Neuroscience & Performance - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy Wood

In this episode of Performance That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood — an MD trained at the University of Oxford with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo — to unpack the science behind elite human performance. Dr. Tommy Wood shares his insights from helping Formula 1 drivers maintain focus and performance while driving at 200 miles per hour - touching on brain health, recovery, and why chasing perfection might be killing your progress.

We explore the fine balance between performance and longevity, practical takeaways for everyday athletes, and what the latest research actually says about overtraining, sleep, and nutrition.

🧠 About Dr. Tommy Wood:
Dr. Wood is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, with a background in medicine and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He works with high-performing individuals helping them push the limits while protecting long-term health.

Learn more: https://www.drtommywood.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/

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00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?
05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports
08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance
14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue
19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance
26:10 - The myth of perfect training
32:45 - Sleep and overtraining
38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds
44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters
49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance
55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset
01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes
01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy

Episode 106: Health & Fitness For High Level CEO's - Lachlan Rowston

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000

🎙️ Performance That Matters Podcast | Episode 9
Guest: Lachlan Rowston — Co-founder and owner of Locker Room Gym, and Co-host of The Mind Muscle Project podcast.

In this episode, Jordan sits down with Lachlan Rowston to dive into the journey behind building Locker Room, Australia’s most premium group training facility. Lachlan shares what separates Locker Room from the rest — from the philosophy behind elite client experience to the high-performance habits that drive results both in and out of the gym.

They chat about leadership, personal discipline, and the systems Lachlan has built to deliver world-class training to high-level professionals. If you're into fitness, business, or just levelling up in life — this one delivers.

👇 FOLLOW LACHLAN ROWSTON
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachyrowston/
🌐 Website: https://lockeroomgym.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-rowston-5b30b816a

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Who is Lachlan Rowston?
03:15 - The concept behind Locker Room Gym
07:40 - Creating a high-performance training experience
11:10 - Lessons from growing Creature Fitness
15:20 - Mistakes and challenges in the fitness industry
19:45 - How Locker Room stands out from regular gyms
24:30 - Lachlan’s personal training routine and mindset
28:55 - The power of discipline and structure
32:10 - Advice for coaches and gym owners
36:45 - Building systems that scale
41:00 - Balancing ambition with recovery
45:25 - What high performers do differently
50:10 - Rapid-fire questions
52:50 - Where to find Lachlan Rowston
54:00 - Outro

#LachlanRowston #LockerRoomGym #PerformanceThatMatters #TheFightDietitian #FitnessBusiness #MindMuscleProject #GymOwner #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

Episode 105: Mark Bouris on Performance, Nutrition & Winning in Business

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:30:02 +0000

In this episode of Performance That Matters, host Jordan Sullivan sits down with legendary entrepreneur Mark Bouris to explore the intersection of longevity, performance, and business success. Mark shares the inspiration behind Project 100—his mission to live to 100—and how he optimises his health, mindset, and daily habits to achieve it. They dive into Mark’s journey from building and selling Wizard Home Loans to his lessons on discipline, sacrifice, and resilience. There's something in this episode for everyone, athletes to business owners or anyone striving for peak performance. This episode delivers powerful insights on success, health, and longevity that you can take away and put into practice for your own journey.

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Check out what Mark is up to:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/?hl=en
Podcasts & Projects: https://linktr.ee/mark_bouris?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOK25cqZcEWO_HSbbiUbc8s1d7-NLCPkDxZu2EYETRnaLTUhHWVnKWAAo_aem_Qphpj0WpSvlLWOHzh41rjg

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 104: Inside UFC Performance & Nutrition with Charles "The Angry Dietitian" Stull

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:30:35 +0000

Charles Stull is the Director of Performance Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute.

He has been a huge part of revolutionising modern weight cutting by introducing scientific methods and practices at the highest level.

Charles also conducts important research which he makes public through the UFC PI journals and is a Muay Thai fighter himself.

In this episode we discuss the latest research from the UFC PI, whether cutting weight is advantageous or not, if it is as dangerous as what people say and what the most up to date methods for making weight safely are.

Check out Charles Stull:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_angry_dietitian/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-stull-ms-rdn-9b219911a

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 103: Building Australia's Greatest UFC Fighter with Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:06:43 +0000

Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines are Alexander Volkanovski's S&C Coach and Physiotherapist. They have been responsible for building Volks physique and keeping him healthy for entire UFC career. Chris and Michael both work out of South Coast Health Hub, the premier training facility for athletes on the South Coast where they train elite level athletes in MMA, Rugby league, Triathlon, and much more.

In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about S&C for MMA fighters, as well as how to treat and prevent the most common injuries seen in the sport. We discuss the role they both have and continued to play with Volks career and discuss what his training and rehab schedule looks like when he isn't in the MMA gym.

Check out Chris Jaffrey and Michael Baines on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisjaffrey/ & https://www.instagram.com/mbaines/
Check out South Coast Health Hub at https://healthhubsc.com.au/

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 102: How to Optimise Your Hydration for Athletic Performance with Dr. Stavros Kavouras

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:27:41 +0000

Dr Stavros Kavouras is one of the top 2% most cited scientists in the world, and he has authored over 170 over reviewed articles. He has a Post Doctorate degree from Yales School of Medicine, is a Professor and Assistant Dean at Arizona State University, and is the founding director of the Hydration Science Lab which studies how water impacts health and performance.

In this episode Dr Kavouras breaks down what it really means to be hydrated, when dehydration starts to affect performance, the science of how our body regulates hydration levels, and how to best optimise your hydration for your next event.

Check out Dr. Kavouras on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Read his research here https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ilz8hFIAAAAJ&hl=en
Connect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavros-kavouras-52032096

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 101: Your Complete Guide to Healthy Eating with Tyler Minton

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:24:17 +0000

Tyler Minton is one of America's leading authorities when It comes to Nutrition. He is a Registered Dietitian, BJJ Black Belt, former Professional MMA Fighter, Hunter, Father to Two Boys, and the guy that you call when you want to get real results.

Athletes such as Khabib Nurmagamadov, Max Holloway Daniel Cormier, and A-list celebrities like Jelly Roll trust him to get them in the best shape of their lives.

In this episode, we crack open the chestnut of what is really important when it comes to mastering your nutrition by going over Tylers three step framework that he has used with thousands of people to get them lasting results. We also go over common nutrition myths and get to the bottom of what is really important when it comes to healthy eating.

Episode 100: The Truth About Sodium and Performance with Dr. Alan McCubbin

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:15:27 +0000

Dr. Alan McCubbin is one of Australia’s most prominent figures in Sports Nutrition. His expertise is in extreme condition physiology, performance hydration and electrolyte needs of athletes. Alan’s work has expanded the fields knowledge on how to best hydrate athletes in a number of conditions to ensure that they get their best performance. He completed his PhD research at Monash University where he investigated the effect of diet on sweat composition during endurance exercise.

In this episode, Alan and I discuss hydration and at what point dehydration affects performance, the interplay between sodium and water balance in the body, and finally we discuss how much sodium you really need to have in order to optimise your hydration.

Check out Alan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nextlvlnut/
Listen to his podcast Fuelling Endurance at https://thelongmunch.podbean.com/
You can read his research papers at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alan-Mccubbin

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 99: Ultra Endurance Nutrition with Dietitian Nicole Miller

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:54:04 +0000

Nicole Miller is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Exercise Scientist, Qualified Personal Trainer, as well as an active Ultra Endurance athlete. Nicole recently completed the infamous Blackall100 which is a 100km trail mountain race which is notorious for its incredibly hot and humid weather. In her work for her business, Total Balance Nutrition, Nicole works with a variety of athletes helping them achieve their goals through specific Performance Nutrition strategies. In this episode, we talk about exactly what they are.

Check out Nicole on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/total.balance.nutrition/?hl=en
You can check out her website at https://www.totalbalancenutrition.com.au/

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If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

Episode 98: The Best Way to Fuel Exercise with Dr. Jeff Rothschild

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:39:41 +0000

Jeff Rothschild is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science and a PhD in Exercise Physiology. He works with Olympians and world champions, as well as people trying to complete their first triathlon. Jeff’s PhD research looked at periodisation of carbohydrate availability for endurance training with a focus on pre-training intake. He is also a Research Associate at the Sports Performance Research Institute, New Zealand (SPRINZ).

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss how our body uses fuel during exercise, the adaptations that occur during exercise, the role that fasted training plays in training, and how to optimally fuel your training according to the latest science.

Check out Jeff on Instagram at / eatsleep.fit
Watch his educational videos on Youtube at / @jeffrothschildmsrd5633

If you want personalised nutrition coaching, access to world class nutrition courses, or to read our performance nutrition PDFs head to the website at https://thefightdietitian.com

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Episode 97: Taking CKB's Training Schedule to The Next Level with Bill Smart

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:24:43 +0000

Bill Smart is a High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach who works at High-Performance New Zealand who cater for New Zealand’s most elite athletes.

In today's episode, we discuss Bill's involvement with City Kickboxing and how he has introduced a high-performance system to optimize their training schedule.

We discuss the changes he has made, the metrics they are tracking, and we cover what the ideal strength and conditioning program is for fighters.

Episode 96: The Prevalence of Disordered Eating in Combat Sports with Colin Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:11:44 +0000

In today's episode, we are talking to Colin Doherty. Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australian. he completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Today, we are talking about his latest research in the prevalence of disordered eating in the combat sports community.

This paper brings to light some very serious issues within combat sports and this is a discussion that every athlete, coach and whoever is involved in the sport, should listen to.

Episode 95: Why Hydration Testing is NOT Useful for Weight Cutting with PhD (c) Colin Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:42:59 +0000

Colin is currently completing his PHD at the renowned Edith Cowan Univeristy in Western Australia. He completed a BSc in Food Science and Health at the University of Limerick in Ireland, and a MSc (Human Nutrition) at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

In today's episode, we are talking about his latest research paper discussing the validity of using hydration testing when assessing the hydration status of combat sport athletes after a weight cut.

Episode 94: Does Fasting Work in the Real World?

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:57:33 +0000

In today's episode Dojo and I break down the science behind fasting. More importantly, we have an in-depth discussion about the pro's and con's of implementing fasting in the real world. We discuss the potential benefits, the potential downsides, how it can affect your relationship with food, whether athletes should do it or not, and how it stacks up compared to traditional dieting.

Episode 93: Nutrition for Half and Full Marathon

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:52:40 +0000

In today's episode Loz and I are discussing nutrition for half and full marathons. We cover what runners should be aiming to eat before their run, why eating before training is important, we explain what carb loading is, we discuss intra-workout fuelling, what to eat after training and we give our opinion on what the best macro split is for runners looking to perform their best.

Episode 92: The Animal Based Diet Explained Simply

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:15:26 +0000

In today's episode Dojo and I explore the Animal Based Diet. Made popular in recent years by social media influencers and touted as an improvement to the Carnivore diet, it has grown traction with athletes and everyday folk worldwide.

We break down what the diet is, the pros and cons of it, how the principles of the diet compare to large human trials of other diets, and we discuss why some people have success on it and others do not.

Episode 91: Half Ironman Nutrition

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:42:09 +0000

In today's episode, I am joined by Loz aka The XFit Dietitian. Loz is currently preparing for Ironman Taipou and recently completed a Half Ironman as part of preparation. On New Year's Day, I set myself a challenge (mostly because of Loz) to do a Half Ironman.

In this episode, Loz and I discuss our experiences completing the Half Ironman. More importantly, we go over the biggest nutrition learnings and I discuss the major differences between fuelling for ultra marathons and fuelling for a Half Ironman.

Episode 90: How to Cut Weight for Overnight, Same Day, & Overnight Weigh-ins

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:27:20 +0000

Jack and I break down the different nutrition strategies required for athletes who compete in same day, multiple day and overnight weigh-ins. We break down what the different formats are, how to approach them from a weight cutting standpoint, how much weight is appropriate to cut, and what you should be priortitising in each one.

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Episode 89: How to Cut Weight Safely for a Fight

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 27 May 2023 23:31:20 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, Jordi, Jack, and Dojo break down the science of how to cut weight safely. They also discuss their hands-on experience guiding thousands of athletes at every level of competition to the scales.

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Episode 88: Live Q&A with the TFD Dietitians

Jordan Sullivan — Sun, 21 May 2023 23:19:17 +0000

In this episode, Jordi, Jack, and Ryan answer the most popular questions from our weekend Q&A. They cover; why weight loss is so confusing and more complicated than just calories in and calories out, how to make weight for same-day weigh-ins, why fighters feel the need to binge eat after competition, and much more.

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Episode 87: Making Weight at UFC 284, 286, & 287

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:36:13 +0000

In this episode, I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty, and we are recapping the last three UFC events that we have worked on UFC 284 in Perth, UFC 286 in London, and UFC 287 in Miami.

We cover the unique challenges presented in each fight week and break down the strategies we used with Alex Volkanvoski, Leon Edwards, and Israel Adesanya during these weeks.

Episode 86: Setting the World Record for Running 116 Miles with a Weighted Vest with James Pieratt

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:31:40 +0000

In today's episode, I am talking with James Pieratt. He is a Mountain athlete, training coach, and researcher who participates in bear hunting, ultra-endurance running, and combat sports.

He is the owner of Wild Hunt Conditioning and holds the World Record for the longest Weighted Run at 116 miles.

We discuss his upbringing hunting and how that has translated to his physical capabilities, his experience breaking the world record for the longest weighted run, how he fuelled that venture, and how his training incorporates so many different disciplines.

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Episode 85: Performance Nutrition for Open Water Swimming

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:40:34 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and I are discussing a monster feat that one of our TFD athletes is about to embark on; a 20km open water swim from Cottlesloe beach to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, Australia.

This is an iconic Australian sporting event but it presents some very unique challenges in terms of hydration and nutrition. Loz discusses the unique logistics of delivering food whilst swimming, the needs of athletes undergoing this, and her top tips for anyone looking to get the most out of their open water swims.

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Episode 84: The Complete Guide to Creatine with Dr. Scott Forbes

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:20:23 +0000

n this episode, Jordi talks to world-leading Creatine expert, Dr. Scott Forbes, and they will be answering all of your questions about Creatine.

What is the best way to take it? What is the best type? Does it impact weight cutting? Should runners use it? Does it cause hair loss? What are the mental benefits?

All of these questions and more are covered!

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Episode 83: Your Training Nutrition Guide to Thailand

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:17:21 +0000

Jack and Jordi discuss the biggest things you need to know about training in Thailand when it comes to your Nutrition.
They cover, hydration, appetite, the heat, supplements, eating out, and the costs of eating healthy in Thailand.

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Episode 82: End of Year Q&A with Jordi & Jack: 2022

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:22:41 +0000

In the final episode of 2022, Jordi and Jack are answering your questions about the year that was. They discuss their biggest learnings, the strangest experience of the year, and what they have personally learned, and give insight into what is happening a TFD in the new year.

TFD is launching a new High Performers program that is designed to teach you all of the same concepts that our High Performers in Sport, Business and Life use to excel in their given area. Head to the link below to sign up to the waitlist and get more information;

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Episode 81: The Dietitian's Guide to Surviving Christmas

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:09:10 +0000

In this episode, Jack and Dojo are discussing their top tips to navigate the silly season while still hitting your health and fitness goals. They discuss everything from planning your meals, eating out when you can't measure, and the best mindsets to take to the table at Christmas lunch.

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Episode 80: Fuelling Australia's Toughest Ultra: Coast to Kosci with Toby Steele

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:29:50 +0000

Today, TFD Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash is joined by one of our TFD Athletes, elite ultra-marathon runner, Toby Steele.

Toby has just completed the mammoth Coast to Kosci Ultra Marathon which is a 242km race from the East Coast of Australia to the peak of its highest point, Mount Kosciusko.

Loz and Toby recap the race, what went to plan, what did not, and how Toby went about fuelling such a massive effort across the 40 hours.

Episode 79: The Most Common Nutrition Problems in Coast to Kosci 2022

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:47:38 +0000

In this episode, Loz and Jordi break down the most common Nutrition mistakes they noticed at Coast to Kosci 2022.

Jordi was down in the Snowy Mountains with TFD Athlete and Ultra Marathoner, Toby Steele, acting as his main pacer and Dietitian on his 420km long run.

Episode 78: Our Top Tips to Make Weight Cutting Mentally Easier

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:37:48 +0000

In this episode, Jack and Jordi are talking about the mental side of weight cutting, more specifically, things that you can do to make a weight cut easier.

These tips are useful for athletes, coaches, and practitioners who either cut weight themselves or help others cut weight. They include things such as; controlling the energy in the room, picking the right music, using breathwork to control the stress response as well as others.

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Episode 77: Kinstretch: The Best Way to Injury Proof Yourself in BJJ

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:50:33 +0000

In this episode, we are talking to Dr. Mike Piekarski, aka known as Doctor Kickass, to talk about Kinstretch.

Kinstretch is a system of mobility that is used by athletes to build sport-specific strength at the end range of motion. This is hugely useful for athletes who want to not only become stronger in their desired sport, but injury proof their body.

When it comes to BJJ, this is a must for all athletes. The benefits of Kinstretch can keep you on the mats for longer, improve your mat strength, improve your squeeze and prevent you from taking time off due to injury.

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Episode 76: How to Eat Like a Pro Athlete and Stick to Your Budget

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:41:47 +0000

In this episode, Dojo and Loz are breaking down their top tips for optimally fuelling your training and recovery whilst still sticking to your budget.

This is perfect for athletes at every level of sport as there are so great takeaways you can start using right now to make sure you are getting the most out of your body, while not breaking the bank.

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Episode 75: How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:31:58 +0000

In today's episode, Jordi and Dojo are talking about all things protein! They are discussing the different recommended ranges of protein, how to adjust these for your specific lifestyle, what factors change your protein requirements, and their top tips for optimizing your protein intake.

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Episode 74: What You Need to Know About Calorie Equations

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:00:44 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and Jordi break down the confusing world that is working out your individual calorie requirements. They discuss what a calorie is, how kilojoules fit in the conversation, the different predictive equations, and the one equation that Jordi swears works better than any other.

Episode 73: A Recap of UFC 281: Making Weight with Four of the Worlds Best Fighters

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:59:07 +0000

In this episode Jack and Jordi discuss Jordi's recent trip to New Jersey, USA for UFC 281 in New York City. Team TFD was looking after Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker, Brad Riddell, and Carlos Ulberg in preparation for the huge show at Madison Square Garden.

The boys discuss what the CKB mansion was like, how it went managing four simultaneous weight cuts, the challenges of making weight with that many athletes, and the results of the fights.

Episode 72: Why We Decided to Make a Fight Week Cookbook with Chef Mario

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:28:38 +0000

In today's episode, Senior Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty is sitting down with Chef Mario Limaduran to talk all things culinary science. Chef Mario has been associated with TFD for many years, originally meeting when Mario was contracted to develop the culinary side of the UFC Performance Institutes Fight Week Nutrition Program.

Jack and Chef Mario discuss the newly released Fight Week ebook and his new course on the TFD Performance Hub, Cooking for Combat Athletes.

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Episode 71: The Difference Between Lactose Intolerance and Dairy Allergy

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 17:19:17 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and Dojo break down some common confusion about dairy, mainly, the difference between lactose intolerance and dairy allergies.

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Episode 70: Body Dysmorphia in Weight Category Sports

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:38:24 +0000

In today's episode Jack and Loz, TFD Performance Dietitians, are discussing the important, but not so-spoken-about topic of body dysmorphia in weight-category sports. Every athlete who has had to make weight for competition understands the societal pressures of having to fit the often unattainable image of the ideal athlete and how detrimental that can be to their physical and mental health. Jack and Loz will discuss the ways in which they approach this in their practice helping athletes not only make weight, but do so in a way that fosters a health relationship of mind and body.

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Episode 69: The Athletes Guide to Bloodwork

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 01:49:33 +0000

In this episode, Ryan and Loz break down what bloodwork athletes need to regularly check to stay on top of their health, recovery, and performance. This is a guide to the real-world blood tests that the best athletes in the world use and the best part is that these are all accessible through your Doctor and will not cost you an arm and a leg to get done.

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Episode 68: What the Science Really Says About Seed Oils

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:14:19 +0000

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the popularly criticized seed oils, why they are held in such an unfavorable light, the truth behind the claims against them, and what the totality of the evidence really says about them.

We finish with a discussion on why social media personalities get a lot of traction in the nutrition space and why they need seed oils more than seed oils need them.

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Episode 67: How Training in the Heat Can Affect Your Performance

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:09:16 +0000

In this episode, Loz and I are talking about heat's impact on our training performance.

We discuss why our body sweats, why fluid in the blood is essential, how overheating and dehydration are linked, the stress on the body that comes from overheating, and practical tips to prevent this when training.

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Episode 66: When Does Being Overweight Become a Problem?

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:13:31 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are talking about the science of obesity and discussing the question of when being overweight becomes a clinical problem.

In this episode, we will break down the truth about assessing obesity, discuss what metrics are most useful to use, whether or not all fat is created equal, what the associated risks of having excess body fat are, and we finish with a discussion about weight stigma and negative health consequences associated with it.

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Episode 65: The Truth About Fasted Cardio, Fat Burning, and Fat Oxidation

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:31:22 +0000

Today TFD Performance Dietitian, Loz Nash and I dive deep into the concept of fasted cardio. We discuss what it actually is, the misconceptions around, the difference between burning fat and oxidizing fat, fat burning zones, and we outline the pros and cons of completing fasted cardio.

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Episode 64: The Pros and Cons of Running an Online Health Business

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:20:20 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty and we are breaking down what it is really like to work as online health professionals.

In this episode, Jack and I discuss the pros and cons of establishing yourself in the online space, the importance of networking, and how critical a good routine is and we finish off with our top tips for people looking to make a career change into the online world.

Episode 63: Craig Jones Talks ADCC, DDS Split, B-Team, and Weight Cutting in BJJ

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:51:58 +0000

In this episode, I sit down with ADCC 2022 Silver Medalist, Craig Jones to discuss many topics that have not been spoken about in public.

We discuss what ADCC is really like, what goes on behind closed doors, and what it is like competing against John Danaher and Gordon Ryan, we discuss Craig's radical changes to his diet that he made in preparation for ADCC, and why weight cutting is such a big issue in professional Jiu Jitsu.

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Episode 62: Five Nutrition Practices Every Endurance Athlete Should Be Doing

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:21:01 +0000

In this episode, Loz and I discuss five of our top Nutrition tips that all endurance athletes should be doing in order to get the most out of their training, recovery, and competition.

We go over the importance of eating enough on your training days, fuelling your training sessions, practicing your race/competition strategy, the logistics of physically eating while racing, and the immense value of a training nutrition journal.

Episode 61: Nutrition for Multiple Day Weigh-ins: What to do and what not to do

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:29:44 +0000

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the Nutritional principles that you need to understand to nail the next weekend-long tournament that requires you to weigh in every single day of the competition.

We discuss how many calories you should eat, the macronutrients you should be having, the timing of them, and the importance of hydration and we discuss the concept of low-volume eating.

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Episode 60: TFD Great Debates: Are Calorie Deficits Real?

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:16:19 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitians Ryan Hasell and Lauren Nash and we are having a healthy discussion about whether or not calorie deficits are real or not.

This conversation was sparked by a video of a registered dietitian who posted a video saying that she does not believe in calorie deficits and this caused quite the debate amongst the medical and nutrition community.

In this episode we give our thoughts on it, we discuss the importance of language in communicating science, why using language such as calorie deficits is just not appropriate for certain clinical populations, the real science about calories and energy balance, and we discuss the big issue that is at the root of the entire debate that no one is really talking about.

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Episode 59: How to Make Weight for BJJ Same Day Weigh-ins

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:34:08 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitan’s Ryan Hasell and we are discussing making weight for BJJ.

More specifically, we are talking about same-day and multiple-day weigh-in formats. We are going to discuss the key principles and concepts you need to understand if you want to make the most out of your competition day.

We cover; the importance of managing your weight so that it is close to your competition weight, why using low-risk weight-cutting strategies is important, why you shouldn’t cut carbs, and we talk about the common mistakes we see athletes make and how to fix them.

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Episode 58: What You Think About Processed Foods is Probably Wrong

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:49:54 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and I are talking about processed foods but we are going a little deeper than just talking about candy. We are going to break down what the term 'processed food' means, discuss the different levels of processing, discuss the pros and cons of these foods and finish off with a conversation about how they fit in an athlete's diet.

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Episode 57: Are BCAAs a Massive Waste of Money?

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:53:11 +0000

In today’s episode, I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about BCAAs.

We will unpack what BCAAs are, the intended purpose of using them, and whether science supports using them or not.

Episode 56: What I Learnt From Failing My Hydration Strategy During an Ultra Marathon

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:16:58 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and I are recapping my 7-hour Enduro race that I completed this past weekend. I am currently 5 weeks out from a scheduled 100km race and my coach took this race as an opportunity to practice our Nutrition and Hydration protocols, and lucky we did, because they went terribly.

Loz and I are going to break down everything that went wrong and give you guys some tips so you can avoid making the same mistakes that I made.

Episode 55: The Relationship Between Body Composition and Performance

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:43:49 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Senior Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty, and we are talking about body composition and performance.

We are going to discuss the relationship between performance and power-to-weight ratios, how body fat fits into that equation, the negative consequences of being too lean, the difference between aesthetic sports and performance sports and discuss what we find in practice with our athletes.

Episode 54: Why Every Fighter Should Be Doing Heat Acclimation

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 02:46:21 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty and we are talking about a practice that every combat athlete should be using as part of their training, and that is heat acclimation.

We discuss what heat acclimation is, the science of it, and how it applies to fighters, and we discuss how we have used it in our own practice with the very best fighters in the world.

Episode 53: How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:49:01 +0000

In today's episode, Loz and I chat about the widespread misconception that in order to eat healthily you need to spend a lot of money. We dispel some common myths regarding health foods and give you our top tips to stay on track with your nutrition while sticking to your budget.

Episode 52: It's Normal For Your Weight To Fluctuate, Here's Why.

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:39:29 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about weight fluctuations.

This is a huge source of stress for anyone who is trying to go through a dieting phase and it can cause unnecessary mental havoc. We are going to discuss what causes them, why they are caused and the best ways to ensure you get an accurate reading on the scale.

Episode 51: What You Need to Consider When Working Out Your Calorie Needs

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:58:04 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Ryan Hasell, and we are talking about calories.

More specifically, we will talk about the different components of calories out and how to work out your own calorie needs. We discuss the importance of understanding that there is always a margin of error, the benefits of working with a professional, and how to use smart devices as guidance tools.

Episode 50: How to Bulletproof Your Body for BJJ with Doctor Kickass

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:24:49 +0000

Today I am joined by Dr. Mike Piekarksi who you may better know as Doctor Kickass.

Mike is a Physical Therapist who is one of the world's leaders when it comes to Combat Sports. A BJJ Black belt and retired MMA fighter himself, Mike shares research, rehab tips, and insights into how to become a more robust combat athlete on his popular social media platforms.

Today Mike and I are going to deep dive into the best way to injury-proof your body for BJJ and combat sports. We discuss his three biggest factors to preventing injury, becoming strong, and competing for longer.

Episode 49: The Athletes Guide to Travel Nutrition

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:21:16 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian, Loz Nash, and we are discussing our top tips for athletes to stay on top of their nutrition when they are traveling.

Now that travel is ramping up again, many athletes and teams are finding themselves making the trip to the airport in order to compete and many are facing the difficult tasks of navigating their nutritional requirements with what they can find at the airport.

Today, Loz and I break down some simple and proven methods that you can use right now that will make your life much easier when your next competition trip comes around.

Let’s get to it.

Episode 48: Why Hydration Testing is Not the Solution to Weight Cutting

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:49:46 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Senior Performance Dietitian, Jack Doherty, and we are discussing ONE Championship and its unique weigh-in protocol.

This past weekend there were 9 athletes who missed weight, hydration or both for ONE’s debut show on Amazon Prime. I have spoken about this at length in the past, but Jack actually had one of our TFD athletes who successfully weighed in and passed all protocols and ended up getting a very good win.

We will discuss our thoughts on the weigh-in protocol, why we don’t particularly like it, why it is potentially dangerous, and give examples of systems that we think work much better.

Episode 47: What You Need to Know About Altitude Training

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:48:41 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitian Lauren Nash and we are talking all things altitude!

In this episode, we will discuss what altitude is, why people train in it, what it does physiologically to your body in the short and long term, what the signs and symptoms of altitude sickness are, and we dispel some myths about alternative training methods that claim to replicate altitude.

Episode 46: Fuelling the Head Kick That Stopped the World: UFC 278 Recap

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:25:12 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitan’s Ryan Hasell and we are recapping our most recent trip in Salt Lake City for UFC 278.

This was quite possibly the most memorable and crazy experience in my professional career, and today Dojo and I are going to talk about the approaches we took with Tyson Pedro before his round one TKO win and with Leon Edwards before his insane 5th round head kick KO to take the Welterweight Title.

Episode 45: Is Scale Weight Worth Measuring to Track Progress?

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:30:53 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitian’s Jack Doherty and Lauren Nash and we are discussing whether or not weight should be used as a metric to track progress.

In this episode, we will cover why body weight and body composition is a polarizing subject when it comes to discussions around health when we think it is appropriate to use it, when we think it is not, and how to handle the mental implications that regularly checking the scales can bring and whether performance athletes need to be regularly checking their weight or not.

Episode 44: What it is Like Working a UFC Fight Week: UFC 277 Recap

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 03:14:52 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are recapping our most recent visit to Dallas Texas for UFC 277.

In this episode we discuss the week that we had preparing Kai Kara France for his UFC flyweight title shot, what working a UFC fight week is really like, what doing a UFC fight week in person was like for Ryan, and what he learnt from it and the most significant takeaways.

This is a great one for any aspiring practitioners in the field.

Let’s get to it.

Episode 43: Hydration, Electrolytes & Thermoregulation for Endurance Sports

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:57:56 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Loz Nash and we are continuing with the endurance series. Loz and I will be discussing hydration, electrolytes, and thermoregulation for endurance training and events.

We cover personalized hydration strategies, sweat rate, sodium sweat concentration, whether or not everyone needs to take electrolytes, dehydration, cramps, and overheating.

Episode 42: A Recap of UFC 276: What Social Media Doesn't Show You

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:26:46 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitan’s Jack Doherty and we are recapping our last two weeks away in the US of A.

Jack was away at PFL in Atlanta Georgia before flying to Las Vegas to help me with the guys for UFC 276 to get Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya, and Brad Riddell on weight and ready for war.

In this episode, we will discuss the disastrous start to the trip jack had, and the effect this had on his weight cut with his athlete. We discuss what it is like working with high-level UFC fighters from your daily schedule to managing each individual athlete as part of a group.

Episode 41: Why Do Athletes Participate in Extreme Weight Cutting?

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:20:07 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Dietitan’s Jack Doherty and Ryan Hasell and we are talking about why athletes go to such extremes when it comes to weight cutting.

The weight-cutting problem in combat sports is serious and as it stands right now, we really don’t have a good solution. We’ve seen rule changes applied over the world really to avail, no matter what the hurdle is, athletes, seem to find a way to jump over it.

So what is the solution? Before we get to that we need to better understand the athlete we are trying to change and that is what we are going to discuss today. If you work, study, or have anything to do with combat athletes, this should be an interesting listen.

Episode 40: Train Low Compete High Principles for Endurance Athletes

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:32:28 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Loz Nash and we are continuing with the endurance series. Loz and I will be discussing the principles behind 'train low, compete high' which describes strategically training with low amounts of carbohydrates to induce specific metabolic adaptations thought to improve performance. We will assess the different approaches used, what the current science says, and what we find to be the best approach in our own practice.

Episode 39: What the Science Really Says About Intermittent Fasting

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:59:18 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell. In this episode Dojo and I are talking about intermittent fasting.

We are going to talk about this popular practice and break down what fasting is, the different ways you can do it, the proposed benefits, what the science actually says, how it compares to energy restriction, and whether we think people should be doing it or not.

Episode 38: Do Meal Plans Work for Athletes?

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:18:05 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty. In today’s episode, we are discussing meal plans, more specifically whether they work or not. This discussion was prompted after I was sent a video by a health professional saying that writing clients a meal plan is a big red flag.

Jack and I are going to discuss why meal plans can be terrible, why education is so important, how meal plans can be used effectively and how intuitive eating and calorie counting are really two sides of the same coin.

Episode 37: The Science of Carb Loading & Intra-Training Carbs for Endurance Sports

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:20:47 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Loz Nash and we are continuing with the endurance series. Loz and I will be discussing carbohydrate loading; what it is and the different ways you. can do it and we will also take a deep dive into intra-training carbohydrates and go over the principles you need to understand in order to maximize your fuelling during longer training/events.

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Episode 36: A Simple Breakdown of Dietary Fats and a Discussion of the Keto Diet

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:40:50 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell. In this episode Dojo and I are talking about dietary fat.

We will break down what fat is, the different types of fat, the health benefits of fat, the detriments of certain types of fat, the difference between omega 3 and 6 and we finish off with a discussion of the ketogenic diet.

Episode 35: Cracking the Code of Optimal Crossfit Training with Dr. Sinead Roberts

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:14:46 +0000

Today I am joined by Dr. Sinead Roberts. Dr. Roberts has a Ph.D. from University College London studying Cell Growth and Fat Metabolism and is the Director and Owner of Feed Fuel Perform.

Dr. Roberts and her team work with an array of athletes from recreational to elite and she herself is an avid athlete. Recently. Dr. Roberts has launched a new research project in conjunction with the University of Westminster where she will be assessing the physiology of concurrent training in Crossfit.

In normal people's terms, that means she is trying to better understand what happens in the body during CrossFit training when there are both endurance and strength components in order to develop more individualized training regimes.

If you are a strength sports athlete then this is the episode for you.

Episode 34: How MMA Athletes Can Train Smarter Using Science with Dr. Oliver Barley

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:50:36 +0000

Today I am joined yet again by Dr. Oliver Barley. Dr. Ollie B is back on the podcast to discuss another area of science he is both extremely knowledgeable and deeply passionate about, exercise physiology. More specifically, we are going to talk about conditioning for MMA.

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between volume and intensity when it comes to training, the energy systems that need to be developed in MMA, and the biggest mistakes he sees fighters make when trying to get fit for competition.

Episode 33: Nutrition Basics for Endurance Athletes: Calories, Macros & Training Nutrition

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:33:15 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Loz Nash and we are starting the endurance series. Loz and I will be discussing the basic Nutritional needs of endurance athletes including why you need to take your nutrition seriously, how many calories you need, what macros, and why carbs are so important and we discuss pre, during, and post-training nutrition.

Episode 32: Practical Ways to Improve Weight Cutting Culture with Paul Reed

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:42:13 +0000

Today I am joined by Paul Reed.

Paul is a Combat Sports Performance Coach and newly appointed Head of Performance at the English Mixed Martial Arts Association (EMMA). He is also the second half of Vortex Combat Sport Performance, which is run alongside Combat Sport Science Expert Dr. Carl Evans.

Paul is making some serious waves in the MMA world and he is starting at the grassroot levels. He is passionate about making positive changes in the community and in particular improving the culture of weight cutting amongst athletes at all levels.

In this episode, Paul and I discuss his background into MMA, the current landscape of making weight, worrying practices amongst amateur athletes, the role of parents and coaches, how to influence change in these communities and we finish with an enlightening discussion about one of Paul’s more well-known clients, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett.

This is an absolute banger so let’s get to it.

Episode 31: How to Improve Your Relationship With Food As an Athlete with Jack Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:33:55 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Senior Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty and we are talking about healthy relationships with food.

This is a topic close to our hearts and something we are extremely mindful about with our athletes. This is especially important when we talk about weight category athletes who need to monitor their weight for competition.

We discuss our philosophies on counting calories, why we don’t like the idea of if it fits your macros, why we prefer to use principles over strict numbers and we talk about how we do this in practice with our clients.

Episode 30: The Athletes Guide to Hydration Science with Dr. Oliver Barley

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:23:08 +0000

Today I am joined by Dr. Oliver Barley. Dr Barley has a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Science, a Masters of Science in Sports Science and a Bachelor of Science majoring in you guessed it Exercise and Sport Science.

Oliver is renowned as one of the most knowledgeable academics when it comes to exercise physiology, combat sports, hydration, thermal stress, and performance testing. Not only that Oliver is an athlete himself, competing in kickboxing from a young age and also holding a purple belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu.

Out of everything Oliver is great at, there is one field that he is exceptionally great at, hydration, and that is what I going to talk to him about in this episode.

We are going to break down what exactly is hydration, explain why it is far more complex than what you think, discuss the different fluid compartments in the body, how fluid moves between these, why urine may not be the best measure of hydration, and finish off with practical tips to help you get the most out of your performance.

Episode 29: How Managing Stress Can Help You Reach Your Peak Potential with Dave Wood

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 27 May 2022 07:25:56 +0000

Today I am joined by Dave Wood. Dave is an integrated health specialist with a specific focus on stress management, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and peak performance training.

Dave has a crazy story about his own journey getting to where he is now, basically a surfing injury in his 20s led to close to a decade of debilitating pain where he had no choice but to find a solution, which was integrated training.

Integrated Training combines movement, breath-work, recovery, and mental resilience to super-charge performance and health. Fast forward to today and now Dave has taught this system to literally every top performer I Can think of in New Zealand from sports business media, you think of a high-profile name, they’ve probably had a convo with Woody.

In this episode, I want to talk to Dave all about the foundation of health which we often refer to as the pink elephant. It is understanding the integration of all the body systems and how managing stress can help us optimize each of them to be able to perform at our best. If there is one podcast you listen to this year, make it this one.

Episode 28: How Behaviour Science Can Help Us Diet Better with Dr. Erik Simmons

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 26 May 2022 05:37:44 +0000

Today I am joined by the TFD Mindset Corner team, who are Dr. Coach Erik Simmon and his trusty apprentice Terrel Porter.

Erik is the mastermind behind a huge project we are working on at TFD to help us better understand the behaviors of our athletes. Essentially, we are trying to understand how both internal and environmental cues shape the decision-making and development of our athletes in order to help us better understand how to create environments for them to help them succeed.

If that sounds like a mouthful then it is, it’s some high-level stuff and I will be doing a running series with Erik and Terrell to explain the findings of our in house research that we are conducting with hundreds of our athletes, and the theory behind the practices we will be developing.

Get ready for your mind to be blown.

Episode 27: Developing the Mental Edge with Dave Niethe

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 24 May 2022 22:43:57 +0000

Today I am joined by Dave Niethe. Dave is New Zealand's leading mental performance coach, working alongside many of New Zealand's sporting greats including the likes of Lydia Ko, Israel Adesanya & Kai Kara France.

Dave works closely with business owners, CEOs, high-performance managers, coaches, and athletes to perfect their mental aptitude.

In today's he and I break down the prerequisites required for him to be able to do that and the processes he goes through with his high performers to build a gladiator-like mental fortress in their minds.

Episode 26: Carbohydrate Q&A Part 1 with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 21 May 2022 05:56:05 +0000

Today I am joined again by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are continuing our chat about carbohydrates and answering a few of the questions that you guys submitted on the polls on our social media.

Episode 25: What Are Carbohydrates? A Simple Breakdown with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 21 May 2022 03:35:51 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are talking about the most loved and hated food in all of nutrition, carbohydrates. We want to give you guys a pretty simple run down of what carbs actually are.

There is so much misinformation about carbs and they cop a lot of unnecessary hate from low carb enthusiasts, so Ryan and I want to shed some light when it comes to our little carby friends.

Once we finish explaining what carbs are, we are going to answer some of the questions that you guys sent in regards to carbohydrates.

Episode 24: A Brief Overview of Endurance Nutrition with Lauren Nash

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 19 May 2022 10:30:22 +0000

Today I am joined by TFD Performance Dietitian Loz Nash and we are introducing you to some of the most fundamental concepts of Endurance Sports Nutrition. We are doing that because Loz and I will be launching an in-depth series where we break down everything you need to know about Performance Nutrition for Endurance Sports.

We will cover calorie intake for the different endurance sports, how to calculate your macronutrients, what macronutrients are best for your event, the importance of carbohydrates, how to carb load, the best fuelling strategies for training and competition, the importance of having an individual hydration strategy, natural vs artificial nutrition for competition and much much more.

So for now, enjoy Loz and I introducing some of the basics before we take a deep dive into Endurance Nutrition.

Episode 23: Secrets to Daily Success with Tim Simpson (Conor McGregor's Manager)

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 19 May 2022 01:39:19 +0000

Today I am joined by Tim Simpson of Paradigm Sports, who is responsible for looking after some of the biggest names in combat sport including; Conor McGregor, Israel Adesanya, Cris Cyborg, Casey O’Neill, Leon Edwards, James Gallagher, Sean Strickland, and many more.

Tim has an absolutely crazy story about his journey to the top in the world of Sports Management and in today’s episode we break down what it took to get there and what he personally does every single day to make sure he is healthy, alert, attentive and able to deliver for his roster of superstar athletes.

If you are interested in high performance for success, then this is a must-listen

Episode 22: Six Common Mistakes Athletes Make With Their Diet & Nutrition with Jack Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 16 May 2022 02:25:42 +0000

Today I am joined by my main man Jack Doherty, TFD's Senior Performance Dietitian and we are talking about the six biggest and most common mistakes we see athletes make when it comes to their Nutrition and Diet.

These are things we have consistently seen over the years helping thousands of clients reach their performance and lifestyle goals and things that you will rectify if you are serious about achieving yours.

Episode 21: Busting Common Nutrition Myths with Nina Gelbke

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 13 May 2022 08:10:24 +0000

Today, our guest is Nina Gelbke or as you may know her from her insanely informative social media accounts, Naturally Nina. Nina is an Accredited Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist, and Crossfit athlete who specializes in sports and performance nutrition, disordered eating, and plant-based diets, and today we are doing some myth-busting!

Nina and I are going to bust some of the most common Nutrition myths that we hear every day in the Nutrition world. So if you have ever wondered if you can perform at your peak on a plant-based diet, if artificial sweeteners are bad for you, or if all carbs are created equal, then this is the podcast for you.

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Episode 20: Nutrition for Runners with Amy Goblirsch 'The Running Dietitian'

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 12 May 2022 22:35:23 +0000

Today, our guest is Amy Goblursh, also known as The Running Dietitian.

Amy is a Registered Dietitian and runner who has completed half marathons, full marathons, and ultra-endurance events.

Her passion for helping runners stems from being one herself and experiencing the negative outcomes of being under-fuelled and diet-focused. Amy helps runners all over the world avoid that by promoting her no diet performance-centric approach to help fuel their optimal performance to reach their running goals.

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about Nutrition for running. We discuss what is most important for shorter distance runs such as the 5km and 10km, how that changes when you move into the half and full marathon distance, and the nutrition required to complete ultra-endurance events.

If you are a runner or are into running, then this is an absolute must-listen.

Episode 19: How Caffeine Works with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 04 May 2022 06:25:15 +0000

Today I am back on the mic with TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are talking all things caffeine, the thing that we are guilty of abusing every single day.

We are going to talk about it what it is, how it works in the body, how it keeps us awake, the potential performance benefits, and how much is in common drinks.

Episode 18: Promoting Healthy Masculinity in Combat Sports with Istok Stanojevic

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 04 May 2022 01:24:28 +0000

Today I will be talking to Istok Stanojevic. Istok has a background in Psychology and Social work practice - with over twenty years of experience working in the fields of Acquired Brain Injury, Youth Justice, and Child Protection. He teaches forensic narrative interviewing and child protection at the Queensland Police Academy and is a sessional academic who lecturers and teaches at QUT since 2015 and more recently at Southern Cross University. He is also one of the instructors at Shindo New Breed, one of the very first MMA gyms in Australia, where he has coached and mentored fighters and athletes since 1999.

Today we are discussing a few very important topics including; masculinity more specifically toxic masculinity and healthy masculinity, how combat sports can be used as a powerful tool to direct young males' innate tendencies, the power of combat sports for mental health, how to mentally separate the person you are in training from your everyday self and the importance of recognizing the full spectrum of your emotions.

Episode 17: The Best Diet for a Crossfit Athlete is NOT the Crossfit Diet with Lauren Nash

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 02 May 2022 06:51:24 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Lauren Nash. Loz is our go-to when it comes to all things strength sports, which is perfect for today's episode because we are talking all things Crossfit, more specifically the Nutrition recommendations put out by Crossfit.

We discuss the Nutrition statement that Crossfit promotes to its athletes, break down what is good about it and all of the things that are not good about it, Loz explains the types of foods you need to eat to properly fuel Crossfit training, and explains how energy metabolism offers a much better guide on how to optimally fuel your training than the CrossFit guidelines do.

This is a great episode for CrossFit athletes at all levels.

Episode 16: Steroids Explained for Strength Athletes with Aaron Scafi

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:06:36 +0000

Today I will be chatting with Coach Aaron Scafi from Elite Strength and we are going to be discussing the highly taboo topic of Performance Enhancement Drugs in Powerlifting and Bodybuilding.

Aaron discusses his own athletic background and how it led him to coach strength athletes and then leads a discussion about the different Performance Enhancement Drugs that Enhanced athletes use, why they use different compounds, how they use them, and the potential side effects of them. This is a hugely informative and interesting episode into a World that is hugely prevalent yet rarely spoken about.

Episode 15: The Most Important Things to Know About Protein with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 06:33:29 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell and we are breaking down the most important things you need to know about protein. We will break down what it is, what it is made of, what it does in the body, what foods have it, what amino acids are, the difference between plant and animal protein, and discuss protein supplements.

Episode 14: A Recap of UFC Fight Night Columbus & UFC 273

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:26:17 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty to recap my most recent visit to the US of A to support now #2 UFC Flyweight Kai Kara France and UFC Featherweight Champion and #2 Pound for Pound best fighter in the World Alexander the Great Volkanovski.

We talk about individual fight week strategies, the strategies used for both Kai and Alex, what a Fight Week day looks like as a TFD Dietitian, the logistics and challenges of Fight Week, and the importance of having great relationships with your clients.

Episode 13: What I Learnt From Running an Ultra-Marathon on A Treadmill

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 01:50:20 +0000

In today's episode the tables are being turned and TFD's very own Performance Dietitian, Lauren Nash, will be taking over the mic and interviewing Head Dietitian, Jordan Sullivan.

In this episode, Loz talks to Jordi about his 100km Ultra Marathon that he ran on a treadmill the night before Alex Volkanovski successfully defended his belt at UFC 273.

They discuss; Ultra-marathon training principles, the importance of a good coach, the mindset required to run long distances, and the mostly unknown nutrition principles that fuel the physical and mental side of ultra-endurance.

Episode 12: A Breakdown of Beta-Alanine with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:24:42 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan Hasell. We will be breaking down what you need about beta-alanine, which is in my opinion, one of the most underrated performance supplements on earth.

Ryan breaks down what it is, what it does, how to take it, and who is going to benefit most from it.

Episode 11: An Easy to Understand Summary of Creatine with Ryan Hasell

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:38:11 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Ryan. Hasell. Ryan aka The Dojo Dietitian is our resident scientific officer at TFD. We all look to him when we want to know the most up-to-date and latest knowledge with anything to do with Nutrition Science.

That is why he is the perfect person to run this episode breaking down everything you need to know about Creatine, we will discuss what it is, what it does, how to take it, and who will most benefit from it.

Episode 10: The Science Behind Fight Week Weight Loss with Jack Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:20:38 +0000

Today I will be chopping with my main man Jack Doherty who is the Senior Performance Dietitian at TFD and we will be discussing all things fight week strategies.

We are going to discuss the science that we use to build our fight week plan for our roster of athletes ranging from amateurs to world champions to help them lose up to 10% of their body weight within 5 days. We discuss the current science and what we have found from years of practice and outline the most important things that you need to know if you are trying to do this for yourself.

Episode 9: Performance Nutrition for Type 1 Diabetes with Nina Gelbke

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:51:39 +0000

Today, our guest is Nina Gelbke or as you may know her from her insanely informative social media accounts, Naturally Nina. Nina is an Accredited Nutritionist & Sports Nutritionist and Crossfit athlete who specializes in sports and performance nutrition, disordered eating, and plant-based diets.

Nina is known far and wide for her wholesome and delicious recipes that she routinely shares with her fan base, but today I want to chat to Nina about Type 1 diabetes, a condition that she thrives with. See she not only has a serious passion for developing great nourishing recipes, but she is also deeply passionate about helping educate people about how to live and thrive with type 1 diabetes.

We are going to deep dive into what Type 1 diabetes is, whether or not insulin is good or bad in the body, how to manage your insulin as a diabetic, we also discuss the roles of carbohydrates for exercise and why you shouldn’t pay much attention to low carb diets, and finish off with Nina's philosophy about how to best navigate the Nutrition space to find the diet that works best for you.

Episode 8: Is Gluten Your Friend or Your Foe with Lauren Nash

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:03:08 +0000

Today I will be chatting to TFD Performance Dietitian Lauren Nash. Loz is our go-to when it comes to all things strength sports, endurance, medical nutrition, and many many other things and I could not think of a better person to do today's episode with.

That is because today we will be talking about all things gluten and all things celiac disease, a condition that Loz lives and thrives with every day.

In today's episode, we will be breaking down what celiac disease is, what it does in the body, what symptoms it presents, the tests that you use to diagnose it. We will also be clearing the air about gluten, what it really is, whether it is good or bad, what foods you can find it in, and whether it is something to be on your watch list or just another social media buzzword.

If you have ever hesitated to grab a bagel or have steered clear of bread because you were worried about eating gluten, then this is the episode for you.

Episode 7: What Went On Behind The Scenes At UFC 271 with Jack Doherty

Jordan Sullivan — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:16:00 +0000

Today is the first of what will be many episodes where I speak with other members of the TFD team to breakdown events that we have attended, science that we use in our everyday practice, and the day-to-day happenings of a Performance Dietitian.

In today's episode, I will be chopping it up with our Senior Performance Dietitian Jack Doherty otherwise known as the combat dietitian. We are going to recap a recent trip to Houston Texas for UFC 271 last month and give you guys some insights into what it is really like to work with top-level UFC athletes at a big pay-per-view card.

Episode 6: Sleep is the Foundation of Success with Dr. Ian Dunican

Jordan Sullivan — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:20:31 +0000

Today, our guest is world-renowned Sleep and Performance Expert Dr. Ian Dunican. Dr. Dunican has over two decades of international professional experience in health, safety, and business improvement within military, mining, rail, oil, gas, and elite athletes.

He is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University Western Australia and also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep and Performance where he conducted research at the Australian Institute of Sport with elite-level combat and contact sport athletes.

If this resume can’t get any more impressive, he is also a BJJ Black belt, and ultra-endurance athlete completing over 20 events including the infamous Leadville 100-mile race in Leadville, Colorado.

This is a cracker first guest episode, Ian comprehensively breaks down everything you need to know about why we sleep, the stages of sleep, the physiology of sleep, why we need light exposure, light sensitivity, shift work, athletes, performance, and much more. In the second half of this, we dive more into the philosophy of performance as a whole and how sleep fits into that and talk about Ian’s own experience with his own training and how he adjusted his sleep to suit that massive athletic endeavor.

Episode 5: From Bullied to Brawler: How to Build Confidence with Kai Kara-France

Jordan Sullivan — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:49:38 +0000

Kai Kara-France is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist from Auckland, New Zealand, who currently trains out of City Kickboxing. He is the #7 ranked Flyweight in the UFC division and is coming off a first-round TKO victory at UFC 259 in Las Vegas.

In this episode, we discuss Kai's newest adventure in Fatherhood, how having a pregnant partner affected his training camp, the training schedule at CKB, the work ethic required to be a UFC fighter, how he learned to overcome adversity, how he builds mental resilience, and his future plans to become UFC Champion.

Episode 4: The Importance of Mental Health for Performance with Shane Young

Jordan Sullivan — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:44:30 +0000

Shane Young is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist from Auckland, New Zealand. He is currently signed to the UFC Featherweight division. In this episode, Shane and I talk about his early career, getting started in combat sports, his debut against Alex Volkanovski, the importance of breathwork in his daily life, and we talk about his own struggles and triumphs with depression and how that had led him to be an advocate for mental health and youth suicide.

Episode 3: Building the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 2 with Brad Riddell

Jordan Sullivan — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 01:55:23 +0000

UFC Lightweight Brad 'Quake' Riddell rejoins the podcast for part two of our chat.

In this episode, we discuss Brad’s obsession with obtaining the extra one percent. We discuss his additional training in sports psychology, recovery, and breathwork, and we break down what it is that motivates him to do what he does.

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Episode 2: Building the Mentality of a UFC Fighter Part 1 with Brad Riddell

Jordan Sullivan — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:51:19 +0000

Brad 'Quake' Riddell is a Professional Mixed Martial Artists from Christchurch, New Zealand who is currently signed to the UFC. He trains at world-famous Citykickboxing alongside UFC Middleweight Champ Israel Adesanya and UFC Featherweight Champ Alexander Volkanovski.

Brad is currently undefeated in the UFC and many are picking him as New Zealand's next UFC World Champion.

In this episode, Brad and I discuss his fight against Gregor Gillespie being pulled due to COVID-19 protocols, his early career, how coaching impacted him as a fighter, his philosophy about recovery, and what motivates him as an athlete.

Episode 1: Put Down Your Phone and Put in the Work with Jamie Mullarkey

Jordan Sullivan — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:20:55 +0000

The first episode of the Trainade Performance Podcast presents Australian Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Jamie Mullarkey. Jamie is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has spent the better part of 15 years dedicating his life to developing his craft.

In this episode, we discuss his driving force behind wanting to start fighting, what kept him motivated during his career, how he handles losses, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and we finish with his top tips for young fighters trying to crack the big leagues.

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