#114 - Darryl Griffiths, Founder & CEO of KODA Nutrition
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-03-21

Prior to founding KODA, Darryl was a firefighter and is the Author of Sweat. Think. Go Faster.

Highlights from the episode:

00:00 How to find out sweat rate
01:10 What supplements do you need for your sweat rate and sodium concentration 
02:05 What athletes to do during half time to rehydrate and refueling 
03:05 What could be improved for fueling athletes
04:19 Best fueling for athletes

The speaker discusses the importance of understanding one's sweat rate and sodium loss for optimal performance in sports. The most accurate way to measure sweat rate involves pre and post-weighing, ideally in a nude state, during a one-hour session that mimics competition conditions. Individualized approaches are emphasized, as each athlete has unique hydration needs that should not be based on what teammates are doing. The speaker criticizes the consumption of lollies (candies) by elite athletes, attributing it to sponsorship influence, and advocates for energy gels as a superior fuel source. Energy gels are praised for their pre-digested liquid form, resembling chyme, which facilitates quick absorption of glucose for energy.

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