Weight cutting principles for weight class athletes with Danny Lennon of Sigma Nutrition

In this episode, Danny and I discuss the similarities, and the differences between eating for health, and eating for performance.We cover a lot of ground, and relate his nutritional principles to a broad spectrum of people from general population weekend warriors, to elite athletes.Danny shares his approach to preparing professional fighters for fight camp, as well as fight week, acute weight cutting techniques, and re-hydration protocols.This was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with a leader in the industry! I recommend grabbing a notepad and pen.Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition, a company providing educational media content on evidence-based nutrition. Of this content, Danny is perhaps most well-known for being the host of the top-ranked podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio. Danny has a MSc. in nutritional sciences from University College Cork, in addition to an undergraduate degree in biology and physics. Danny has worked as a nutrition practitioner for several years, working with a range of athletes. He is the author of “The Sigma Weight Cutting System for MMA & Boxing”, a book that details an evidence-based approach to combat sports nutrition and making weight. He has presented internationally at conferences and seminars in Europe, the UK, Australia and the United States. Your host - Shaun KoberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltrainingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPw?view_as=subscriberYour guest - Danny LennonWebsite: https://sigmanutrition.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannylennon_sigma/https://www.instagram.com/sigmanutrition/Podcast: https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC15FdoCPbrQvzuIaCEOS5hgRate and Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform  Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:●       Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life●       Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school●       At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformanceLive Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/