World’s #1 Combat Sports Nutritionist - George Lockhart on Joseph Parker, Conor McGregor & The Furys

George Lockhart is a former US Marine and is one of the worlds most respected and in demand nutritionists- especially in the combat sports scene- where his clients include Connor McGreggor, Tyson and Tommy Fury and Holly Holm.

He also has great stories about some of his well-known non-sporty clients like Demi Lovato, Jelly Roll and Nick Jonas.

Since the start of the year, he has been based in New Zealand working with Joseph Parker.

This episode is part of the George Lockhart story. How he went from the US Marines to become THE go to guy for nutrition and weight cutting in the combat sport universe.

This is not just an ep for fans of UFC and boxing- this is full of nutrition tips and hacks we can all use in day-to-day life.

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00:00 Introduction to George Lockhart 02:47 Working with Joseph Parker 05:53 The Science of Nutrition and Training 09:04 Understanding Fighter Conditioning 11:53 Daily Life and Meal Preparation 14:47 The Relationship Between Coach and Fighter 18:02 Transitioning from Marine to Nutritionist 20:52 Reflections on MMA Career and Weight Cutting 38:27 Survival Mechanisms and Body Fat 40:56 The Journey to Nutrition Passion 42:25 Working with Fighters: A Nutritionist's Perspective 46:05 Conor McGregor: Behind the Scenes 49:10 Celebrity Nutrition: Working with Demi Lovato 55:26 Life on Tour: Nutrition and Lifestyle Challenges 01:00:38 The Importance of Timing in Nutrition 01:04:30 Future Goals: Personal and Professional Aspirations