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Exploring Pro Sports Nutrition with Becci Twombley Pt. 1 | PE Edition
Exploring Pro Sports Nutrition with Becci Twombley Pt. 1 | PE Edition
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Mar 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
As the Team Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Angels and dietician for Los Angeles Lakers, Becci Twombley, RDN, has unique insights about the sports nutrition experience and what it takes to fuel professional athletes. Hear what she has to say about the world of sport performance, training athletes during COVID-19, and more in this special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Medical nutrition therapy [1:15]
How it relates to sports performance [1:23]
Accreditation [1:36]
Fueling athletes during Covid-19 [2:48]
Feeding athletes [4:00]
Individual servings [4:57]
Supporting athletes from a distance [5:59]
Working in a bubble [6:10]
Building relationships with athletes [7:00]
Training from a distance [7:36]
The wellness side of sports [9:17]
Building health habits [10:00]
Athlete preparation [12:50]
Difference between athletes in MLB and NBA [13:02]
Wellness education [14:28]
Supporting mental health in athletes [15:20]
Covid-19 and increased stress [15:40]
Healthy habits after Covid [17:31]
Questions from the community [19:05]
With limitation on staffing, how did that change how athletes were able to be taken care3 of? [19:15]
Everyone had to take on extra roles [19:35]
Establishing new routines [20:35]
Did you know many athletes that had Covid? [21:26]
Organizations took things very seriously [21:51]
Retraining after testing positive [22:33]
Are athletes taking precautionary measures? [23:09]
It’s all about building team culture [22:40]
Wearing masks in the NBA [23:51]
Covid Testing: MLB vs. NBA [24:34]
Lasting impact of Covid-19 and how do athletes recover [25:54]
Heart and lungs [26:22]
Monitoring athletes [26:43]
Dieting and working out during Covid without a gym [28:04]
Adjusting energy to match what you expend [28:13]
Working out at home [28:23]
Energy balance [28:25]
Portion sizes [29:23]
Rebuild Sports [32:58]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
How Athletes Can Support Their Immune Function
Weight Management Tips While Working from Home
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice – Part 5: Boost Your Immunity with Physical Activity
Easy Ways to Exercise at Home When the Gym Is No Longer an Option
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Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Medical nutrition therapy [1:15]
How it relates to sports performance [1:23]
Accreditation [1:36]
Fueling athletes during Covid-19 [2:48]
Feeding athletes [4:00]
Individual servings [4:57]
Supporting athletes from a distance [5:59]
Working in a bubble [6:10]
Building relationships with athletes [7:00]
Training from a distance [7:36]
The wellness side of sports [9:17]
Building health habits [10:00]
Athlete preparation [12:50]
Difference between athletes in MLB and NBA [13:02]
Wellness education [14:28]
Supporting mental health in athletes [15:20]
Covid-19 and increased stress [15:40]
Healthy habits after Covid [17:31]
Questions from the community [19:05]
With limitation on staffing, how did that change how athletes were able to be taken care3 of? [19:15]
Everyone had to take on extra roles [19:35]
Establishing new routines [20:35]
Did you know many athletes that had Covid? [21:26]
Organizations took things very seriously [21:51]
Retraining after testing positive [22:33]
Are athletes taking precautionary measures? [23:09]
It’s all about building team culture [22:40]
Wearing masks in the NBA [23:51]
Covid Testing: MLB vs. NBA [24:34]
Lasting impact of Covid-19 and how do athletes recover [25:54]
Heart and lungs [26:22]
Monitoring athletes [26:43]
Dieting and working out during Covid without a gym [28:04]
Adjusting energy to match what you expend [28:13]
Working out at home [28:23]
Energy balance [28:25]
Portion sizes [29:23]
Rebuild Sports [32:58]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
How Athletes Can Support Their Immune Function
Weight Management Tips While Working from Home
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice – Part 5: Boost Your Immunity with Physical Activity
Easy Ways to Exercise at Home When the Gym Is No Longer an Option
Subscribe To More Content
Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Released:
Mar 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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