The Mind Muscle Connection

Episode 42: Aaron Jeffery- Nutrition Considerations for the Fight Athlete


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In this episode, I am joined by Aaron Jeffery. He is a professional athlete, training in mixed martial arts and other combat sports, he is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) with the International Society of Sports Nutrition, and he received his Medical Sciences Degree (BSc) from Brock University. 

Aaron has worked with professional athletes in mixed martial arts, to assist in weight cutting and performance nutrition. 


In this episode we discuss:

-His background, recent fight, and future fights. 
-What a typical fighter season looks like. 
-Can you fight too much in one year?
-What a typical offseason looks like. 
-How to make sure the fighter doesn't get too out of shape in the offseason. 
-Training during the offseason. 
-Is weight training needed for a fight athlete?
-Fight camp nutrition/training and leading up to the fight. 
-Downside of trying to lose too much weight during a fight camp. 
-Nutrition/training the week before a fight. 
-Nutrition the day of the fight. 




Where to find him:

Nutrition Coaching Instagram: @jefferynutrition
Personal Instagram: @aajmma
Website: http://www.jefferynutrition.com/

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