Episode 303: TFR 247 - Talking Nutrition, Spec Ops Testing/Selection Studies with Nick Barringer PhD, CSCS, RDN, CSSD
Tactical Fitness Report with Stew Smith PodcastShow Notes
Retired Army Lt. Col. Nick Barringer, PhD, helps us break down some of the recent science behind training, testing, nutrition, and what makes a good spec ops candidate. Check out his Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn
We also did the following podcasts topics in the past:
TFR 212 - Talking Nutrition Optimal Performance / Longevity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVKBMEaBh2I
TFR 219 - Talking Nutrition for Spec Ops Selection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfewfhZ6Zs4
TFR 226 - Talking Nutrition for Joint Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl9kxHpQuPw
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