FastFuel

In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Louise Sutton, Head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, as she outlines the most important nutrition considerations for extreme athletic challenges. From practical considerations such as the ability to cook, to the importance of home comfort foods during long adventures, Louise delves into her decades of experiences working with athletes such as solo around-the-world sailors to Everest mountaineers.&nb...

In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by leading academic Dr Olly Witard from Kings College London, as he discusses the nuances of nutrition in masters age athletes, and how they might differ from those of younger athletes. Olly is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism at King’s College London. His academic research interests are in the response of muscle protein metabolism to exercise and nutrition with application to athletic and clinical pop...

In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by leading academic Dr Olly Witard from Kings College London, as he shares his own views on the future of protein science. From new functional peptides, exciting future research and the rise of alternative sources of Protein, Olly delves into his deep knowledge on this importance area of sports nutrition. Olly is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism at King’s College London. His academic research interests are i...

In this episode of Fast Fuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Mike Naylor as he discusses how he goes about preparing for and delivering top level sports nutrition support at major tournaments. Mike shares that it is much more about the logistics, planning and managing challenges, than it is about the science of nutrition. Mike is a leading health and performance nutritionist with over 15 years’ experience in elite sport, including having held roles such as the Head of Performance...

In this episode of Fast Fuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Mike Naylor as he discusses his approach to working with athletes and delivering effective, personalised support to help them meet their goals. Mike is a leading health and performance nutritionist with over 15 years’ experience in elite sport, including having held roles such as the Head of Performance Nutrition at the English Institute of Sport. Key learnings This podcast's key learnings are: Before diving into nutrition re...

In this episode of Fast Fuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Louise Sutton, Head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, as she shares her tips for how to succeed in early career as a sports nutritionist. Louise delves into her considerable experience helping those fresh out of university gain the experience and skills they need to success, and details how having a good mentor can make all the difference. Key learnings This podcast’s key learnings are: Seeking out ...

The Fast Fuel podcast is brought to you by GetPRO Professional and co host Dr. James Morehen to deliver bitesized content around the latest topics and science in the field of sports nutrition. In each episode, we've teamed up with leading sports nutrition experts to provide their own insights, practical tips and real world stories from the world of elite and grassroots sport. For more expert sports nutrition content and professional resources, visit the GetPRO professional website.