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41: Nutrition Basics for Performance: Fueling for the Fire Academy — and Real Life

Preparing for the fire academy — or just trying to stay healthy in a busy life — requires more than hard workouts. It requires proper fueling.

In this episode, Coach Eve breaks down realistic nutrition basics for performance, including hydration strategies for winter vs. summer training, calorie needs during intense drill-ground weeks, and why young firefighters may need 3,500–4,500+ calories on heavy training days. We also talk about meal timing, recovery, sleep, and how family support makes a real difference.

Whether you’re a firefighter candidate, first responder, athlete, or someone trying to balance health with a stressful life, this episode gives practical guidance for fueling your body without extreme diets.

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