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 Introduction00:52 Alex Lamond's Background in Combat Sports02:47 Differences Between Combat and Team Sports Nutrition04:20 Challenges and Science of Weight Cutting14:29 Heat Acclimation Explained19:01 Nutrition for Injury Recovery26:09 Gender Differences in Weight Cutting28:40 Water Loading Protocols29:50 Communicating Weight Cuts with Female Athletes33:09 Trendy Nutrition Practices in Combat Sports35:21 Effective Supplements for Combat Athletes41:34 Pre-Training Nutrition Strategies44:45 Fasted Cardio: Pros and Cons47:21 Top Nutrition Tips for Combat Athletes49:00 Managing Nutrition During Ramadan51:09 Book and Media Recommendations55:15 Final Thoughts and Contact Information