Speaker B answers rapid-fire questions about athletic nutrition and training. Key stances: yes to youth weightlifting and sugar before competition, no to fasted training and cold plunges after workouts, one protein shake daily, and 1-2 strength sessions per week during season.
Should athletes take pre-workout?
No.
Do you have to eat clean to perform well?
Yes, and processed foods are okay too sometimes.
Should athletes track macros?
I don't think athletes should be worrying about that as much. They just need good meal structure.
Should young athletes lift weights?
Yes.
Is it okay to eat sugar before a game?
Heck yeah.
Should athletes train fasted?
No.
Is it bad to train when you are sore?
Yes, especially if you had just gone hard and you didn't give yourself enough sleep and food to recover properly.
Should athletes cut out seed oils?
I don't think it's essential.
Should athletes eat protein shakes?
One a day is great.
Should athletes eat before early morning games or practices?
1000%.
Should athletes lift during the season?
1 to 2 times a week, yes.
Should athletes cold plunge after training?
No, it's going to slow down their progress.
Will athletes underperform if they don't eat pregame?
Yes, absolutely. 1,000%.
