Unit 1: Listen & Learn Overview

Hey Parents!

🎧 This is the Fueling Champions Parent Podcast — a private series created to help you support your young athlete’s performance, nutrition, and recovery both at home and on the field.

In this episode, we’re diving into the fundamentals of sports nutrition and recovery. You’ll learn why your athlete might be running out of energy, struggling to gain strength, or feeling wiped out after practice — and how nutrition and rest play a huge role in reversing that.

We’ll break down myths like “I just have a fast metabolism,” explain what energy balance really means, and introduce the Critical Reload Nutrition Calculator — a tool that helps tailor fueling to your child’s sport, season, and needs.

Listen now, reflect on the questions at the end, and begin spotting the signs that your athlete might be under-fueled or under-recovered.

Because strong athletes start at home — with informed, empowered parents like you.