EP59: Newell's Constraints Model in Nutrition with Patrick Burnett

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Patrick Burnett, an applied sport and exercise nutritionist. They discuss the importance of nutrition in basketball and how it can be integrated into basketball programs at all levels. Paddy shares practical strategies for optimizing nutrition, including the use of external cues, hydration stations, electrolyte drinks, carbohydrate and recovery snacks, and travel strategies. They also explore the concept of constraints and how it applies to nutrition in basketball.

Key Takeaways:

02:00 - Patty's Background

07:00 - Constraints Involved in an Athlete's Nutrition

12:40 - Gold Silver and Bronze Medals at a Pizza Shop in Torino

19:00 - Eat the Rainbow

21:50 - Hydration Station and Electrolytes

26:10 - Variations in Carbohydrates and Recovery

32:30 - Travel Considerations

Connect with Patty:

Links:

Website: http://transformingbball.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball