Ben Parker discusses his journey into the field of sports nutrition, starting as a chef & nutritionist with the AIS and Australian swim team.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Importance of working hard and trying things on yourself first ie nutrition manipulation for body composition
- Why whole foods are important for health, performance and career longevity.
- Tips and tricks to optimise recovery and gain critical mass.
- Why vegetables are so important and how elite athletes like Novak Djokovic eat clean, unprocessed foods.
- Why setting up your eating ‘environment’ in your kitchen or football club is so important for nutritional success.
- Ben’s role at the Gold Coast Suns and with competition/training camps.
People mentioned:
- Garry Slater
- Novak Djokavic
- Garry Ablett
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Jack McLean is the founder of Prepare Like a Pro. He loves coaching people so that they can reach their personal/professional goals and become the best that they can possibly be. He is currently the Strength & Rehab Coach of Melbourne Football Club and has worked as Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hawthorn Football Club. Jack is a Level 3 Australian Strength & Conditioning Association and Professional Coach and a Level 1 Australian Weightlifting Federation Coach.
