#285 - Ben Parker, Sports Performance Dietitian at Gold Coast Suns
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2023-11-09

Elevate your sports nutrition with Ben Parker, AFL Sports Dietitian from the Gold Coast Suns. Join the workshop on December 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM AEST for just $50. Discover nutrition's impact on performance, boost recovery, and have your questions answered. 

Get your ticket: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/register/ben-parker-practical-application-of-elite-sports-nutrition-for-afl-athletes/


Highlights from the episode:

00:00 Optimizing nutrition for first year athletes
01:20 How to gain muscle mass for athletes 
02:26 Hydration mistakes for athletes in hotter climates
03:35 Main sources of electrolytes
04:36 How to prepare for a 2k time trial from a nutrition perspective

The interview features Ben Parker, a Sports Performance Dietitian at Gold Coast Suns. Parker emphasizes the importance of focusing on the development players, particularly those with young talent who need to gain lean mass quickly to compete at the highest level. He highlights the practical aspects of nutrition, including preparation techniques, equipment, shopping lists, and types of foods, to help players achieve their macronutrient targets and calorie goals. Parker emphasizes the significance of hydration, stating that dehydration contributes significantly to fatigue during training and on the field. He advises that while sodium is abundant in food, it's generally sufficient to drink water with food, and there's often no need for additional electrolytes unless under specific circumstances.

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