The Fallowers

This week we discussed dietary fat. Different types of fat. Implications for health and performance. We also discuss the 'elephant in the room' that is Damien's former ketogenic style diet and its implications.

This week we discuss carbohydrates. What are they? What makes them up? What purpose do they serve in the body. We look at many types of carbohydrate such as sugars, fibre and starch. Is carbohydrate essential for a healthy diet and what other nutrients do carbohydrates supply us with?

This week we begin a mini-series on the three macronutrients with protein. How much should we eat? What types are best, if any? And does timing matter (that anabolic window). We discuss some of our favourite protein sources, how we can meet the requirements on a budget and wonder if protein bars are all they're made out to be.

This week we welcome our first guest. John 'Diony' O'Connor of @TargetNutrition. John is a nutritionist that has experience at the intercounty level and currently works with clients both online and through West Kerry Fitness in Dingle. John speaks about his experience of sports psychology research, his MSc thesis on tart cherry juice, shadowing the Geelong Cats Aussie Rules team and his love of eggs!

This week we begin by starting to introduce ourselves but instead choosing to focus solely on Shane and his interesting story from underage football to fitness modelling right up to his current work in educating future fitness professionals. We also discuss recent research by David Nolan of Synapse Performance on the current state of the S&C industry.

This week we discuss some of the supplements that may be useful for health. Vitamin D, Fish Oils, Vitamin C, Multivitamin, etc.,

We also answer listener questions about animal v plant-based protein and how to supplement with beet juice.

This weeks sees us begin a discussion on supplements. We focus on athletic performance and what supplements are proven to have a positive impact. We look at whey protein, creatine, caffeine, and nitrates (beet juice). How will they benefit performance? How do we ensure we're getting the right dose at the right time to maximise performance?

This week we discussed approaches to fueling performance. How much, what types and when? How to adjust based on the time of your games, training or gym session. We also suggest a few options to allow for different preferences.

This week we welcome nutritionist, personal trainer tutor and bodybuilder, Shane O'Rourke to the team. We then discuss options to maximise recovery for both GAA players and those who work out regularly in general. 

We discuss how to get the most from the least in terms of conditioning and speed development for field sports with the current restricted pre-season time frame. Also some tips on returning to the gym safely after a period away.