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Hydration, Bro-Science, & Examining Nutrition 101

here: https://heycoachpodcast.com/crystal

Crystal is no stranger to the high-paced demands of elite athletes. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with three degrees, including Bachelor's Degrees in Dietetics and Exercise Science, and a Master's Degree in Nutrition & Exercise. Her published thesis research was related to developing and implementing a dysfunctional eating assessment instrument for the athletic department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Crystal is the owner of Fierce Fueling & Performance, P.C., a sports nutrition consulting practice through which she works with athletes ranging from youth sports to Olympic competitors. Crystal just completed her third year as a consulting Sport Scientist for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute in their sweat testing program and continues to consult with the Minnesota Timberwolves' developmental program as an NBA Sports Dietitian.

Using Hydration And Carbs To Prepare And Recover For Ultimate Performance (Part 2)

https://heycoachpodcast.com/crystal2/

This is round 2 - a follow-up conversation with Crystal Zabka-Belsky. If you can, listening to round 1 might be helpful. Do so, here: https://heycoachpodcast.com/crystal 

In this episode, we used questions from our listeners to get specific about hydration and carbs before and after a workout or competition. As we learned in our first conversation with Crystal, she’s wicked smart. She has an uncanny ability to take a complex topic like nutrition and put it into a clear and concise way for coaches, athletes, and parents to quickly understand and immediately put it into practice.

NUGGETS OF INTEREST:

2:42: What to do if an athlete doesn’t like sports drinks
7:21: Sodium 101 for training and competition
10:18: Signs of dehydration
18:44: The down-low on urine (yes, pee!)
22:17: A day of competition...what to drink and when

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HEALTH UNDER PRESSURE

https://healthyunderpressure.com/episode-9-crystal-belsky/

Crystal Belsky is a Registered Dietitian who works with high pressured individuals. Crystal is the Global Director of Nutrition, Exercise and Health Promotion at Omni Behavioral Health in Omaha, NE. In this role, she guides the development and implementation of nutrition, exercise and wellness efforts for both staff and clients. Crystal is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse in athletes. I sat down with Crystal to talk about disordered eating and how that presents itself in startup life. I also asked her how she stays healthy under pressure as a wife, mother and nutrition professional. I learned a lot from this conversation and I know you will too!