Episode #546
Mike Dolce
Books mentioned
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Fitness trainer and 2013 MMA Trainer of the Year Mike Dolce discusses weight cutting, rehydration, nutrition, training, and fight preparation for MMA fighters. He and Joe Rogan also examine performance-enhancing drugs, healthy weight management, athlete longevity, fighter compensation and branding, diet choices, and changes in combat-sports training.
What they talked about
- Weight cutting in MMA explained
- The Ultimate Fighter and rise of MMA
- Evidence-based bro science and nutrition
- PEDs and TRT in MMA
- Real food diet vs supplements
- Individualized fighter nutrition programs
- BJ Penn's training camp issues
- Fighter management and contracts
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