Jess Spendlove is the Dietitian Consultant of the GWS Giants FC for the last 8 seasons. Across the last 9 years Jess has also worked with Giants Netball, Giants AFLW, Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney Kings, Cronulla Sharks, and NSW Waratahs, totaling more than 30 seasons in professional sport. Jess has a master’s of nutrition/dietetics and bachelor of science (nutrition) and is the co-founder of nutrition consultancy business Health and Performance Collective which is all about working with motivated people to help them live and perform at their best.
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- Jess explains about periodizing your nutrition
- How to use caffeine for the long season and how much to take
- How Jess upskills herself and hone her craft
- The best way to bulk up for critical mass for developing athletes
- Advice for athletes using supplements
- Difference in nutrition advice for male and female AFL players
People mentioned:
- Brett Deledio
- David Joyce
- John Quinn
- Lachlan Wilmot
- Simon Harries
- Nick Poulos
- Helen o’connor
- Wayne Campbell
- Josh Kelly
- Adam Teloar
- Jeremy Cameron
Connect with Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jess_spendlove_dietitian/
Podcast: https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/my-millennial-health
Website: https://www.jessicaspendlove.com/
