Nutrition for NASCAR with Stephanie Fernandes - Ep. #86

Did you realize that motorsport athletes also benefit from nutrition and hydration strategies? Join us for this fascinating conversation with Stephanie Fernandes, Sports Dietitian for the Toyota Performance Center, to learn more!

We discuss:

Stephanie’s academic and athletic background and her journey for becoming a Sports Dietitian 
The various levels and types of motorsports racing
Working with the developing driver and the focus areas that Stephanie supports (heat tolerance, aerobic capacity, strength and physical demands, cognition)
How daily nutrition comes into play for the drivers
Assessment techniques and tools, along with nutrient timing implementation
The crucial role of hydration and electrolytes for the drivers
Common supplements recommended 


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