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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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. 

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. 

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. If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120

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 recoveryWhy 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 tourDIY performance gel recipes that’ll save you $$$Heat vs. altitude vs. cold: how conditions change your fuelling and hydration needsAnd why even the fastest runners can underperform without proper nutritionHayden 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: @satiatenutritionIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe rethink that $75 greens powder subscription.Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Hayden’s background in sports nutrition03:05 - Working with endurance and mountain athletes06:20 - Collagen: hype vs. reality10:35 - The truth about greens powders & supplement safety16:15 - Protein timing & the post-workout "window"20:40 - Coffee, GI issues & hydration myths26:10 - Are CGMs helpful for athletes?31:40 - Carbohydrates and athletic performance36:25 - The hidden costs of low-carb training41:00 - Fueling fast friends vs. fueling for performance45:20 - Climbing, cramping & multi-sport training49:50 - Nutrition for racing in heat and cold54:40 - Sweat testing, hydration strategies & salt intake1:00:15 - Altitude training: what changes at elevation1:05:05 - Race-day fueling & carb-loading tips1:10:30 - DIY endurance gels & fueling on a budget1:14:20 - Final thoughts on performance, mindset & goals1:17:15 - Conference plug & where to find more info

Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tommy WoodIn 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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b1312000:00 - Intro02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood?05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance26:10 - The myth of perfect training32:45 - Sleep and overtraining38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy

🎙️ Performance That Matters Podcast | Episode 9Guest: 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-5b30b816aIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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🔔 Don’t forget to leave us a review, like and follow us so you never miss an episode of Performance That Matters.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:04 - Who is Lachlan Rowston?03:15 - The concept behind Locker Room Gym07:40 - Creating a high-performance training experience11:10 - Lessons from growing Creature Fitness15:20 - Mistakes and challenges in the fitness industry19:45 - How Locker Room stands out from regular gyms24:30 - Lachlan’s personal training routine and mindset28:55 - The power of discipline and structure32:10 - Advice for coaches and gym owners36:45 - Building systems that scale41:00 - Balancing ambition with recovery45:25 - What high performers do differently50:10 - Rapid-fire questions52:50 - Where to find Lachlan Rowston54:00 - Outro#LachlanRowston #LockerRoomGym #PerformanceThatMatters #TheFightDietitian #FitnessBusiness #MindMuscleProject #GymOwner #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

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.🔔 Subscribe, like and share to help the channel and stay up to date with more expert insights on performance, nutrition, and success!Check out what Mark is up to:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/?hl=enPodcasts & Projects: https://linktr.ee/mark_bouris?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOK25cqZcEWO_HSbbiUbc8s1d7-NLCPkDxZu2EYETRnaLTUhHWVnKWAAo_aem_Qphpj0WpSvlLWOHzh41rjgIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-stull-ms-rdn-9b219911aIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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/If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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=enConnect with him on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavros-kavouras-52032096If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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. 

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-MccubbinIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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=enYou can check out her website at https://www.totalbalancenutrition.com.au/If you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=enLinkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/jordan-sullivan-211b13120If 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

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.comIf you enjoy this video then follow along with TFD on socials;Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jordansullivandietitian?lang=en

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. 

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.

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. 

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.