Fuelin Sessions explores how to fuel for peak performance, faster recovery, and long-term health with science-backed insights you can trust. Episodes feature leading experts, athletes, and coaches sharing proven fueling strategies for triathletes, runners, cyclists, and all high-performing athletes. Co-hosted by Fuelin Co-Founder Scott Tindal, former Head of Performance Nutrition for the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), America’s Cup, and Pro Rugby, and Jan Frodeno, Olympic gold medalist and 3X IRONMAN World Champion. Created by Fuelin, the app that simplifies eating for performance - fuelin.com
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott Tindal is joined by Chad Brothers, a Fuelin athlete, real estate professional, father of two, and a middle-of-the-pack triathlete with a story most athletes never tell. They discuss the addiction that emptied his corner, how he went from 275lb and unable to run to his mailbox to a 12:06:41 at Challenge Roth, why the second Ironman nearly broke his motivation, the fuelling that took him past 150g of carbs an hour, and the moment he decided to race for someone other than himself. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott Tindal is joined by Dr. Alan McCubbin, accredited sports dietitian and Monash University researcher, to pressure-test carb loading against the new "Beyond Belief" review paper. They dig into why a 50-year-old practice rests on just two flawed double-blind trials; why old physiology studies were never designed to answer today's performance questions; and why blinding carbs is so hard. The takeaway isn't a debunk: lack of evidence isn't evidence of no effect. Carb loading stays. It's low-cost, low-risk, and worth it. Study Beyond Belief? Absence of Double-Blinding and Limited Ecological Validity in Carbohydrate Loading Research Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott is joined by applied sport scientist Jonah Rosner (ex-NFL, Nike Running Performance Lab NYC). They discuss why mechanical tension — not heavy weight — drives muscle growth, how blood flow restriction builds similar muscle at 20–30% of your max, who benefits most from injured athletes to hospital patients, and the practical protocol: limb occlusion pressure, the 30-15-15-15 scheme, and BFR's role in recovery and pain relief. Newsletter Instagram Free Foot and Calf Strength Plan BFR papers Loenneke et al. 2025, Twenty-five years of blood flow restriction training: What we know, what we do not know, and where to next? Kataoka et al. 2025, Submaximal low-load resistance exercise with blood flow restriction produces similar results to low-load exercise to failure for muscle size and strength, but not endurance. Peden et al. 2026, Sprint-interval training with post-exercise blood flow restriction increases mitochondrial content and respiration. Lavigne et al. 2025, Physiological mechanisms underlying enhanced performance after blood flow-restricted exercise training in elite endurance athletes. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott is joined by professional runner and Puma athlete Lucy Reid. They discuss her recovery from a medial meniscus root repair and eight weeks non-weight-bearing, why the biggest nutrition mistake injured athletes make is easing off exactly when fueling matters most, why recovery often means eating more rather than less, a supplement protocol driven by blood testing and retesting instead of guesswork, the rehab tech behind her comeback (blood flow restriction, muscle stim, and the AlterG treadmill), the DEXA scan showing under 3% muscle asymmetry, and her return to racing at the British 10K Championships after 16 months out. Lucy Instagram Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott is joined by Fuelin dietitian and triathlete Megan Foley. They discuss a new study of female athletes at the 2024 Nice Ironman World Championships that found most fell short of their carb-loading targets, why the gap on race day is rarely about knowledge and almost always about execution, how "eating clean" and too much fiber can sabotage a race, the finding that athletes who fueled more finished faster, the mindset shift from training to eat to eating to train, and the lack of female representation in sports-nutrition research. Study Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott is joined by running coach and writer Mario Fraioli. They discuss his recovery from disordered eating and the "lighter is faster" myth that still lingers in endurance sport, the influence a coach's words can have on an athlete for decades, the super-shoe and fueling revolution behind today's tumbling marathon times, why no endurance champion trains low-carb, and a candid take on doping and the case for more transparent testing. Content note: this episode discusses disordered eating. In the US, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders runs a free, clinician-staffed helpline (allianceforeatingdisorders.com). The Morning Shakeout Mariofraioli.com Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Sessions, Scott is joined by Chief Fueling Officer Daniela Ryf. They discuss her transition from professional athlete to lifestyle, her hesitancy to jump on the latest supplement trends, the importance of consistency, and a newfound realization of how enjoyment and social connection can make a big difference in fitness. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of the podcast, Scott is joined by renowned running coach Mario Fraioli, where they discuss the importance of enjoyment in racing, personalized coaching, and the evolving role of technology and AI in training and nutrition. Discover practical tips for athletes and coaches to optimize performance while maintaining joy and sustainability. The Morning Shakeout Mariofraioli.com Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
Are shortcuts killing what makes sport worth doing? Scott Tindal and co-host Jan dig into the Enhanced Games and performance-enhancing drugs — and why taking the easy route strips away the consistency, the work, and the discomfort that give endurance sport its meaning.They also take on the optimization trap — why athletes become "prisoners to the numbers" with wearables like Whoop and Oura — before getting practical on real-food fueling, protein and meal timing, and the carb-loading science most athletes get wrong. Referenced Study: Carbohydrate ingestion eliminates hypoglycemia and improves endurance exercise performance in triathletes adapted to very low- and high-carbohydrate isocaloric diets Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode, Scott sits down with Megan Foley to talk about her 5th-place finish in the women’s pro field at Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. They over what her training actually looked like, where her race-week fueling went sideways, the post-race cherry juice, and they unpack how stepping back from full-time racing produced her best long-course result. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of Fuelin Session, Scott sits down with Dr Alan McCubbin to work through the latest debate in endurance nutrition. Does REDS syndrome actually hold up? They cover Penny Slater's new paper on what athletes and coaches misunderstand about under-fueling, the Areta-led paper challenging the IOC's REDS model, and why the gap between energy availability and energy balance trips up so many athletes. Studies In this episode of Fuelin Session, Scott sits down with Dr Alan McCubbin to work through the latest debate in endurance nutrition. Does REDS syndrome actually hold up? They cover Penny Slater's new paper on what athletes and coaches misunderstand about under-fueling, the Areta-led paper challenging the IOC's REDS model, and why the gap between energy availability and energy balance trips up so many athletes. Studies: An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coacheshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/34/1/article-wspaj.2025-0029.xml Mountjoy et al, 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073 Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11561064/ de Souza et al. 2025 Update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement Part 1: State of the Science and Introduction of a New Adolescent Model.** *Sports Med.* 56(2):327–373. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12982264/
In this episode of the podcast, Scott Tinal is joined by professional triathlete and PhD candidate Penny Slater. The discussion focuses on a research survey entitled “An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coaches, which Penny contributed to. They discuss REDs and low energy availability in female triathletes. They explore the understanding, diagnosis, and practical management of REDs, emphasizing education and early intervention. Study: An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coaches Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode, Megan Foley interviews Scott Tindal about his recent 03:02:28 Boston Marathon Finish. He shares his marathon journey, including training adjustments, nutrition strategies, and his race day experiences. They dig into lessons learned and discuss ways Scott could further optimize performance. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
Professor Stuart Phillips is back on the podcast and this time talking with Scott about BCAAs, aka Branch Chain Amino Acids. There is a lot of hype around BCAAs; however, are they worth it? Listen to find out. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode, Scott is joined by Dr. Jose Areta to discuss his groundbreaking research on low energy availability, muscle metabolism, and the implications for athletes. They explore the complex relationship between energy availability, weight loss, and athletic performance. They examine recent research, practical strategies, and the importance of a holistic approach to athlete health and performance. Studies: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Skeletal Muscle Proteomic Responses During Energy Deficit With Concomitant Aerobic Exercise in Humans https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202502384RR Tour de France Femmes case study (2024, IJSNEM) — Energetics of a World-Tour Female Road Cyclist During a Multistage Race https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0275 Burke group resistance training study (2014, AJP Endo) — Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is rescued by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00590.2013 Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of the podcast, Scott is joined by Megan Foley. Together, they cut through the supplement noise with a focused look at three that actually have research behind them: iron, creatine, and protein. Before any of that, they set the record straight — if your training and nutrition aren't dialed in, no supplement is going to fix it. From what blood markers to request before ever buying an iron supplement, to why creatine monohydrate is the only form worth considering, to what to actually look for on a protein powder label — this episode skips the hype and gets straight to what athletes need to know. Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of the podcast, Scott Tindal is joined again by running expert Brian Rosetti, founder of V.O2, discussing the Boston Marathon. They dig into essential strategies for the Boston Marathon, do a mile-by-mile course overview, and talk about course management, pacing, nutrition, hydration, and mental preparation to help runners optimize performance and enjoy the race. V.O2 Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode, Scott is joined by co-host Jan Frodeno! They chat about challenges of building something new, the latest Fuelin updates, the “borning” aspects of training, as well as the science of nutrition, training strategies, and the human element in endurance sports. Frodeno Going Mental Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
In this episode of the podcast, Scott Tindal is joined by Brian Rosetti, founder of V.O2. They talk about the Fuelin app’s integration with V.O2. They discuss personalized training principles, nutrition strategies, and coaching insights for runners of all levels, and how running is lagging behind when it comes to fueling. V.O2 Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
Try out Fuelin Free for 7-days: https://fuelin.app/marchspecialpod In this episode Scott and Dr. Alan McCubbin explore the latest research on iron supplementation for women, comparing ferrous sulfate and iron polymaltose complex. They discuss practical strategies for athletes and active individuals to optimize iron levels, interpret blood tests, and manage gastrointestinal side effects. They also discuss the most recent updates to Fuelin Engine v2. Study: Oral ferrous sulphate supplementation has greater efficacy, but lower tolerance than iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complexes in exercising women with low iron stores: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41698304/ Fuelin on Instagram Check Out The Fuelin App
