Performance Nutrition with Daniel Davey
Episode 35 sees Performance Nutritionist Daniel Davey on the show to discuss the in’s and out’s of performance Nutrition. On this episode we go through;
- The mistakes Daniel sees when it comes to performance nutrition
- Simple tips to structure your day’s eating better for performance
- What Daniel recommends for Macronutrient Targets to fuel performance
- The differences between Energy demands based on your sport
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Guest Bio
“Daniel received his BSc in Science from University College Dublin and holds an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol. Daniel is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S) with the NSCA, and has completed the national qualification in Exercise and Health Studies.
Daniel has worked as a performance nutritionist with a host of elite athletes in a range of sports such as golf, athletics, rugby and GAA. In conjunction with his role with Leinster Rugby, Daniel also works as a performance nutritionist with the Dublin senior footballers.
His primary focus is developing individualised nutrition strategies for achieving specific performance related goals. He also believes that enhancing athletes’ understanding of appropriate nutrition practices is vitally important for long-term optimum health outside of sport. In order to achieve this, he believes in providing this information in an understandable, practical and enjoyable manner.
Daniel is a committed athlete himself and has played Gaelic football at intercounty level for Sligo and won an All-Ireland club football medal in 2016 with Ballyboden St’ Enda’s in Dublin. His own playing and training experience allows him to understand the practical implications of applying the science of sports nutrition to achieve peak physical condition and performance in sport.”
~ Adapted from Leinster Rugby