Inside Sports Nutrition

You may have heard that gaining belly fat is due to your cortisol level, but is this the whole story? And what is the solution to reducing belly fat? In this episode, we unpack what actually drives changes in abdominal fat as you age, from training patterns to nutrition and stress physiology. If you’ve been told it’s just hormones, this conversation brings a more complete and practical perspective.

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The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic. When you're ready to improve your own health and performance, check out our services.

Can a gummy deliver meaningful protein and fiber, or is it just clever marketing wrapped in a health halo? In this Under the Microscope episode, we break down the product "Good Gummies", looking closely at the ingredients, claims, and nutritional value so you can decide if they’re worth it. If you’ve been wondering whether convenience snacks like this actually support your nutrition goals, this one might change how you read the label.

Learn more about Good Gummies on their website. 

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

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The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic. When you're ready to improve your own health and performance, check out our services.

Blood work can feel straightforward until you realize how much context actually matters.
In this episode, we talk through why standard blood panels often miss the bigger picture, how to interpret biomarkers without jumping to conclusions, and why tracking trends over time can change how you understand your health and performance.

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

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Are the original principles of Metabolic Efficiency Training still applicable with the continuing emergence of high carb fueling, gut training, and newer conversations around brain energy?  

In this armchair-style conversation, Bob and Dina talk through where Metabolic Efficiency Training still holds strong, where it may be evolving, and how these approaches can coexist depending on the athlete. We also dig into why testing remains one of the most valuable tools for building a fueling strategy that actually fits you.

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

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In this installment of our Under the Microscope series, we take a closer look at the product "Flow" by the company Oomph. Flow is a non-stimulant pre-workout designed to support focus and cognition without relying on caffeine or other stimulants. We break down the ingredient profile, discuss what the product is and what it isn’t, and explore which athletes might find a supplement like this useful. We also share observations from Bob’s personal trials of the product. Check out this episode to see if Flow is a supplement you may want to consider. 

Learn more about oomph Flow on their website. 

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Drop a question in our free Patreon Community and get access to bonus content with Bob and Dina by upgrading to the Gold Level membership. You'll also be showing your support and helping to keep the podcast free of sponsorship ads. 

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The show is brought to you by eNRG Performance and The Nutrition Mechanic.