July 17, 2023

Weight Cutting Strategies & Carb Periodization w/ Danny Lennon (SSOF Ep 68)

1 hour 16 minutes

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Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition. He is the long-time host of the popular podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, and is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia.

Danny is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession.

Danny delivers the nutrition lectures for the Dipl. Strength Coach Training by Intelligent Strength in Vienna, Austria. He is also one of the lecturers on the JPS Online Mentorship for fitness professionals, in addition to delivering the nutrition lectures for the JPS Powerlifting Fundamentals course.

Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology.

Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in Biology and Physics (with concurrent diploma in education), followed by a year teaching those subjects.

Timestamps

0:00 - Danny's background

3:00 - How nutritional practices have progressed

6:00 - Weight-cutting horror story

7:45 - Weight cutting principles (24-hour weigh-in)

18:55 - Losing weight before acute weight loss strategies

30:35 - Epsom salt bath vs. no salt for weight cutting

35:40 - How to adjust weight-cut strategies for shorter weigh-ins

39:40 - Difference between weight cutting for strength & combat sports

45:30 - Carb periodization

54:10 - Meal timing

58:00 - Electrolyte recommendations

1:03:25 - What to eat and drink after weigh in

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