The Science of Weight Cutting and Nutrition in Combat Sports with Alex Lamond | Building a Fighter S2 E1

In the premiere episode of Building a Fighter Season 2, Dr. Austin Schoen is joined by Alex Lamond, a sports dietitian from Australia. They discuss the intricacies of weight cutting, nutrition strategies for combat sports, and how individual needs shape the dietary plans for athletes. Alex shares his experience working with Australian boxers, Muay Thai champions, and Jiu Jitsu national champions, providing insights into the differences in dietary needs between combat sports and team sports. They dive into topics like heat acclimation, dietary trends, supplements, and the importance of effective communication with athletes. Alex also talks about special considerations for female athletes and managing nutrition during Ramadan. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone involved in combat sports.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:52 Alex Lamond's Background in Combat Sports
02:47 Differences Between Combat and Team Sports Nutrition
04:20 Challenges and Science of Weight Cutting
14:29 Heat Acclimation Explained
19:01 Nutrition for Injury Recovery
26:09 Gender Differences in Weight Cutting
28:40 Water Loading Protocols
29:50 Communicating Weight Cuts with Female Athletes
33:09 Trendy Nutrition Practices in Combat Sports
35:21 Effective Supplements for Combat Athletes
41:34 Pre-Training Nutrition Strategies
44:45 Fasted Cardio: Pros and Cons
47:21 Top Nutrition Tips for Combat Athletes
49:00 Managing Nutrition During Ramadan
51:09 Book and Media Recommendations
55:15 Final Thoughts and Contact Information