Season 6, Episode 12
Marc interviews Dr. Emma Tester, PhD head of nutrition at the Tottenham Hotspur's of the English Premier League (EPL).
SUMMARY OF EPISODE:
2:20 – Emma’s background in sport nutrition
4:15 – Early career insights – importance of soft skills
10:20 – How Emma’s philosophy evolved your vision evolved
13:15 – The ruthless nature of pro football
14:12 – Overcoming challenges: personalized nutrition
17:50 – The ‘Big Rocks’ – nutrition fundamentals (starts with carbs)
27:25 – Common roadblocks with body composition
32:30 – Example of small player wins*
38:15 – Women’s Performance Nutrition - football (IG5)
42:20 – How frequently are athletes testing?
45:00 – Impact of world cup: timing, player load, inactive play
46:45 – Mental health and anxiety in pro football
57:45 – Mental performance: where does it fit in?
58:00 – The next frontier in performance nutrition
DR. EMMA TESTER, PHD:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TesterEmma/photo
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