Interested in Performance and Longevity? Head to https://www.tacticaldietitian.com to learn more. In this episode we discuss how accurate Heart Rate Zones on your favorite fitness device actually are when it comes to tracking VO2.Chapters00:00 Understanding Heart Rate Zone Training10:05 The Science Behind Caloric Measurement15:33 Training for Outcomes, Not Just VO2Follow for more: https://www.instagram.com/tactical.dietitian/https://www.youtube.com/@UC1EwlQ6EhdS0FppFCfBoIZA https://open.spotify.com/show/7tshkUNVzvPRw1pYB8G39C?si=68913f6f997b41eehttps://www.tacticaldietitian.com/
Download the Essential Supplement Guide https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/supplements
Do you really need to take supplements? What is the right time to take creatine? Do Green powders actually work? Join me as I try to answer these questions for tactical athletes. What supplements are essential.
Chapters
00:00 The Role of Supplements in Nutrition
03:43 Whey vs. Casein: Choosing the Right Protein
06:19 Creatine: Timing and Benefits
10:31 The Truth About Fat Loss Supplements
11:55 Recovery Strategies for Long Shifts
14:23 Evaluating Green Powders
17:14 Daily Electrolyte Needs
20:26 Personal Supplement Routine
https://www.instagram.com/tactical.dietitian/
Interested in joining our free monthly coaching sessions? Sign up here: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store
My favorite supplement brands:
Thorne Research https://www.thorne.com/u/TacticalDietitian
Spoken Nutrition https://spokennutrition.com/tacticaldietitian
#firefighter #lawenforcement #military #militaryfitness #nutrition #specialoperations #greenberet #BUDS #navyseal #firstresponder #dietitian
Interested in learning more about nutrition for longevity and performance? Download the Tactical Athlete Guide by clicking the link:
https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/
Summary
In this episode of the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Podcast, host Susan Lopez interviews firefighter paramedic Matt Gehlbach, who shares his journey in fitness and nutrition. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the chaos of family life and a demanding job. Matt emphasizes the importance of having a structured meal prep system, the significance of protein intake, and the mental aspects of training. He also highlights common mistakes people make in their fitness journeys and the importance of self-talk and resilience in overcoming obstacles. The conversation wraps up with insights on training regimens for first responders and the need for balance in nutrition and fitness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tactical Nutrition and Performance
00:02 Meet Matt Gehlbach: Firefighter and Fitness Enthusiast
04:30 Managing Chaos: Balancing Family and Fitness
09:46 Nutrition on the Job: Preparing for Shifts
14:55 Understanding Macronutrients and Meal Prep
19:15 The Importance of Protein and Nutrition Education
22:03 Training Regimens: On and Off Shift
25:30 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Fitness
25:53 The Reality of Training and Nutrition
36:21 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Fitness
41:30 Training Intensity and Client Mistakes
43:04 The Importance of Zone 2 Training
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store
In this engaging podcast episode, Susan Lopez, Callie Roseland, and Diana Nguyen discuss various aspects of nutrition, particularly focusing on sports nutrition and the common myths surrounding it. They share their personal guilty pleasure foods, debunk popular nutrition myths, and emphasize the importance of a balanced diet. The conversation also touches on personal approaches to nutrition, meal prep strategies, and the significance of being flexible with dietary choices. The episode concludes with a fun segment on overrated and underrated nutrition topics, providing listeners with valuable insights into effective dietary practices.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
02:50 Guilty Pleasures of Dietitians
05:27 Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions
10:57 Understanding Protein Intake
16:23 Personal Approaches to Nutrition
23:53 The Importance of Nutrition for Performance
26:06 Meal Planning and Preparation Strategies
28:49 Flexibility in Nutrition: Adapting to Life's Demands
33:14 Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Food Choices
40:09 The Role of Systems in Nutrition
41:23 Overrated vs. Underrated: Nutrition Trends and Tools
@tactical.dietitian
@fuelingupward.rd
@911.dietitian
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store
============================
In this conversation, Susan Lopez interviews Megan Lautz, a registered dietitian specializing in firefighter nutrition. They discuss Megan's journey into this niche, the unique challenges faced by first responders regarding nutrition, and the importance of tailored dietary advice. Megan shares her strategies for engaging firefighters, the significance of regular fueling, and her workshops aimed at improving wellness in fire departments. They also touch on the misconceptions surrounding nutrition, the importance of building trust with first responders, and the upcoming topics for Megan's podcast.
https://www.instagram.com/rescue.rd/
============================
Download all our free guides:
Meal Prep Guide // https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/mea...
No Calorie-Tracking Nutrition // https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/noc...
Essential Supplements for Tactical Athletes // https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/sup...
The Better Sleep, Improved Energy, and More Strength Guide // https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/guide
Listen as we discuss Special Forces Selection and Training with Jon Hamilton, founder and coach at Infinite Grit. In this episode we discuss:
Follow Jon on Instagram @infinite.grit
Interested in learning more about nutrition and performance: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/
In this episode of the Tactical Nutrition and Performance podcast, Susan Lopez debunks the common advice to eliminate red meat for improving LDL cholesterol levels. She dives deep into what LDL cholesterol really means, how it affects cardiovascular risk, and practical steps to manage cholesterol through diet and lifestyle without cutting out essential foods. Susan also provides insights into advanced cholesterol testing and the importance of personalized nutrition plans for optimal heart health and performance. Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Community
Chapters:
Join @tactical.dietitian and @911.dietitian, Diana Nguyen as we talk about testosterone trends and range day nutrition. Learn how your nutrition and hydration habits can improve your accuracy. Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership Also available on YouTube
In today's episode we discuss what you need to know about supplementing with exogenous testosterone and how you can support your natural testosterone levels through nutrition and lifestyle.
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store / @tacticaldietitian https://open.spotify.com/show/7tshkUN... / tactical.dietitian Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnp... This podcast is for anyone who serves in the military, law enforcement, first responders, fire and rescue, or anyone who wants to know more truth about nutrition and performance.
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?
Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...
But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.
This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.
Listen and Share!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfoxErt9mK65H2i_B5mUrigfp2B6rhbs&si=LAlGPrwHkpCvdc8d
Part One: Strong Bones
Part Two: Immune Resiliency
Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection
#specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?
Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...
But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.
This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.
Listen and Share!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfoxErt9mK65H2i_B5mUrigfp2B6rhbs&si=LAlGPrwHkpCvdc8d
Part One: Strong Bones
Part Two: Immune Resiliency
Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection
#specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection
Free Resources for your Tactical Athletes who want to Perform Better and Live Longer ➡️➡️➡️ https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/store Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
What are you including OR NOT including in your performance prep plan?
Obviously, you are putting a lot of effort into your training, and hopefully your nutrition. You might know how many calories you need, when to eat those calories, and how to stay hydrated...
But there are a few things that you should consider in order to stay healthy, high performing, and focused once you start your prep.
This month we released a 3-part nutrition series on how to incorporate some often neglected nutrition related strategies that can help you be more resilient once you enter the pipeline.
Listen and Share!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfoxErt9mK65H2i_B5mUrigfp2B6rhbs&si=LAlGPrwHkpCvdc8d
Part One: Strong Bones
Part Two: Immune Resiliency
Part Three: Nutrition Periodization for Selection
#specialforces #sfas #BUDS #SWAT #HRT #SRT #selection
In this episode we talk with former Army Ranger Nate Palin about his move from Special Operator to Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss how athletes in the tactical space can become more educated about their own programming.
Find Nate online at @agd_ready
Discussing Topics in Tactical, Nutrition, and Performance. Today's headlines: The Best Diet for Men According to Dietitians, Trending Superfoods, and Canine Nutrition.
Links:
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/best-diets-for-men
https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriavouloumanos/best-healthy-foods-2023
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/raw-diet-dogs-taking-over-tiktok-what-does-veterinarian-think-latest-trend
https://www.casinstitute.com/cn
https://feedreal.com/pro-nutrition-certification
Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Coaching Program: www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
Download the FREE Meal Prep Guide for Tactical Athletes: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/ Join Susan Lopez, Tactical Dietitian and Erik Grohmann, Grunt Grub as we discuss the carnivore diet and how even dietitians can get rhabdo. Erik will also talk about his lifestyle as an avid backcountry hunter. Head over to YouTube to watch this episode: https://youtu.be/voEqgphlb6U
Listen in as we answer fan questions on juicing (not that kind), whether or not you should be using amino acids, and if gaining lean muscle mass and losing body fat at the same time is possible. Check out www.tacticaldietitian.com for more. Download the FREE Meal Prep Guide for Tactical Athletes: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/Mealprepguide
3Join me as I chat with 2 retired members of the Special Operations Community about their experiences through Selection, Teams, Deployments, and transition out of the military. If someone you know is struggling with their mental health, don't wait to reach out. Dial 988 to talk with a crisis counselor. Check out the Beyond22 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dku0Xt... Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
What is holding you back from achieving your goals? If you struggle to get on track with your meal planning and prep - this episode is for you!
Download the Tactical Athlete Meal Prep Guide: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/pl/242378
Follow us on Instagram @tactical.dietitian
https://people.brandonu.ca/forbess/
Dr Scott Forbes is an associate professor at Brandon University where he conducts research primarily on creatine supplementation. Listen in as we discuss the benefits of creatine supplementation and common myths.
Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database for resources like meal plans, recipes, nutrition webinars, and periodization templates: www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership
https://www.13barperformance.com/
Coach Stevens has over 15 years of coaching experience and currently serves as a Human Performance Specialist for the United States Special Operations Command.
Prior to his position with our United States Military he has worked with several Division I institutions as a strength and conditioning specialist. Some of his stops include Florida State University, Louisiana State University, Nova Southeastern University, University of Southern Mississippi, Mercer University, Arkansas State University and Liberty University.
During his career he has trained several male and female Olympic Sports teams which has bred countless professional athletes. Stevens played collegiate baseball at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. After suffering a career ending injury, Stevens found his passion in the field of human performance.
His goal is to provide elite performance programs for individuals who strive to reach their full maximal potential. Coach Stevens will take the lead on all programs offered through 13 Bar Performance.