The Science of Weight Cutting and Nutrition in Combat Sports with Alex Lamond | Building a Fighter S2 E1 In the premiere episode of Building a Fighter Season 2, Dr. Austin Schoen is joined by Alex Lamond, a sports dietitian from Australia. They discuss the intricacies of weight cutting, nutrition strategies for combat sports, and how individual needs shape the dietary plans for athletes. Alex shares his experience working with Australian boxers, Muay Thai champions, and Jiu Jitsu national champions, providing insights into the differences in dietary needs between combat sports and team sports. They dive into topics like heat acclimation, dietary trends, supplements, and the importance of effective communication with athletes. Alex also talks about special considerations for female athletes and managing nutrition during Ramadan. This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone involved in combat sports. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:52 Alex Lamond's Background in Combat Sports 02:47 Differences Between Combat and Team Sports Nutrition 04:20 Challenges and Science of Weight Cutting 14:29 Heat Acclimation Explained 19:01 Nutrition for Injury Recovery 26:09 Gender Differences in Weight Cutting 28:40 Water Loading Protocols 29:50 Communicating Weight Cuts with Female Athletes 33:09 Trendy Nutrition Practices in Combat Sports 35:21 Effective Supplements for Combat Athletes 41:34 Pre-Training Nutrition Strategies 44:45 Fasted Cardio: Pros and Cons 47:21 Top Nutrition Tips for Combat Athletes 49:00 Managing Nutrition During Ramadan 51:09 Book and Media Recommendations 55:15 Final Thoughts and Contact Information