Macronutrient Considerations & Metabolism for Amateur Wrestling: Carbohydrates, Proteins & Lipids

with Charles Paul Lambert, Ph.D.;
Relentless Human Performance, Founder & CEO;
2022 Marquis 'Who's Who Top Scientist';
Stautzenberger Anatomy, Physiology & Life Sciences Instructor from 2017 to 2019;
University of Louisville Assistant Professor from 2008 to 2010;
Washington University School of Medicine Research Assistant Professor from 2006 to 2008;
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Assistant Professor from 1998 to 2006;
Eastern Michigan University Assistant Professor from 1997 to 1998;
Washington University School of Medicine Human Research Technician from 1991 to 1992;
University of Toledo, BE in Human Performance (1988);
Ball State University, Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology (1990);
University of Aberdeen Medical School (Aberdeen, Scotland) from 1990 to 1991 studying mechanisms of fluid replacement and metabolism during high-intensity exercise;
University of Toledo, Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Physical Education (1997);
USA Wrestling, Certified Sports Official from 2015 to 2019;
Member, USA Wrestling Officials Association;
Member, International Network of Wrestling Researchers;
Authored "Physiology and Nutrition for Amateur Wrestling" in 2020;
70+ published articles for peer-reviewed journals

CARBOHYDRATES
Dr. Lambert explains what a carbohydrate is, the important functions of carbs and how they are metabolized. Lambert ties the correlation between carbohydrate intake and sport physicality by covering the lactate production during wrestling seasons and how the metabolic pathways are used while under the caloric stress of hard training.

Dr. Lambert dedicates an entire section of the video to cover the practical implications for wrestling and the importance of using carbs as a form of energy. As wrestling season often leads to long training sessions and grueling tournaments, he covers the effects of repeated days of intense calorie usage.

In addition, Dr Lambert covers guidelines for carb usage during practice or a tournament.

Lastly, Dr. Lambert does a Q&A over common questions coaches may have regarding this important macronutrient.

If you are a coach wanting a science based approach to maximizing your teams efficiency during the training season, this video will lead you through the importance of balancing your athletes diet!

PROTEINS
Dr. Lambert explains what a protein is and the differences between carbs and lipids. Also discussed are the important functions of protein and how it is metabolized. Lambert covers how the metabolic pathways are used while under the caloric stress of hard training and muscle recovery.

Dr. Lambert dedicates an entire section of the video to cover the practical implications for wrestling and the importance of a protein rich diet to ensure wrestlers are not losing valuable muscle mass during the strenuous training season.

In addition, Dr Lambert covers medical studies that delve into the balance of carbs and protein to maintain energy, strength, and promote muscle recovery.

Lastly, Dr. Lambert does a Q&A with common questions coaches may have regarding this important macronutrient .

If you are a coach wanting a science based approach to maximizing your teams efficiency during the training season, this video will lead you through the importance of balancing your athletes diet!

LIPIDS
Dr. Lambert explains what a lipid is and the differences between carbs and proteins. Also discussed is the important functions of fats and how it is metabolized. Lambert covers how the metabolic pathways are used while under the caloric stress of hard training and muscle recovery and the importance of fatty acids.

Dr. Lambert dedicates an entire section of the video to cover the practical implications for wrestling and the risks of a low fat diet during the strenuous training season.

In addition, Dr Lambert covers medical studies that delve into the balance of carbs and fats.

Lastly, Dr. Lambert does a Q&A over common questions coaches may have regarding this important macronutrient such as if keto and similar types of diets are beneficial or not to athletes.

If you are a coach wanting a science based approach to maximizing your teams efficiency during the training season, this video will lead you through the importance of balancing your athletes diet!

101 minutes. 2024.