Fuelin Sessions Episode 22 - Fueling For Recovery: Navigating Nutrition During Injury with Jan Frodeno
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Aug 13, 2025 Scott Tindal and Jan Frodeno dive into nutrition strategies crucial for athletes, especially during recovery. They emphasize the importance of consistent energy intake and the role of macronutrients in muscle repair. The discussion highlights innovative approaches like carbohydrate loading for injury recovery and explores the impact of supplements like creatine and omega-3s on inflammation. Cherry juice gets a shout-out for its anti-inflammatory benefits, while they also touch on balancing comfort foods with nutrition for optimal recovery.
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Jan's Fasted Solo Rides
- Jan often trains fasted alone and rewards himself with a big post-ride breakfast.
- He fuels aggressively when riding with stronger groups or during long sessions.
Feed The Injury
- During injury, avoid calorie restriction and raise protein to ~2.5–3 g/kg.
- Consume carbs too; feed the repair process rather than fearing short-term weight gain.
Shortfalls Rapidly Harm Recovery
- Energy shortfalls quickly push the body into catabolism and raise injury risk, especially in women.
- Even 48–72 hours of inadequate fueling alters bone mineral markers and recovery.