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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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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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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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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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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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

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

🎙️ 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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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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⏱️ 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

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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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:
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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