3 Basic Nutrition Tips for Optimal Athletic Performance

05/13/25 • 13 min

In this quick but insightful episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew breaks down three essential concepts to improve your nutrition for performance. He focuses on simple, actionable steps to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts optimize their food choices and build sustainable habits that enhance both health and performance. Whether you’re just starting your nutrition journey or looking to refine your approach, this episode provides a solid foundation for success.

Andrew discusses the importance of developing a healthy relationship with food, shifting the focus from restrictive diets to balanced, nourishing meals. He emphasizes the value of prioritizing nutrient-dense foods over calorie counting, and how consistency and sustainability are key to long-term progress. Through practical tips and mindset shifts, Andrew shows how small, sustainable changes in your eating habits can lead to significant improvements in your performance, recovery, and overall health. Tune in to learn how to make nutrition work for you in the long run, not just the short-term. Enjoy the episode!

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Yin and Yancy Ep. 13: Shifting Perspectives for Growth, Learning, and Improvement

In this thought-provoking episode of Yin and Yancy, Andrew and Yancy explore the power of perspective and how seeing things from different angles can transform our understanding and progress. Yancy shares a powerful analogy, using his daughter’s new ability to crawl and discover hidden objects on the ground—things they had been searching for from a higher vantage point. This serves as a metaphor for how we, as adults, often view life from our fixed perspectives and miss opportunities to understand things from others’ viewpoints.

The conversation flows into how we can apply this shift in perspective to personal growth, sports, and life. Whether it’s a referee’s review in a game or learning from new experiences, broadening our horizons allows us to challenge our own assumptions and gain more comprehensive insights. They discuss the importance of understanding others' perspectives, respecting differing views, and using this awareness to continuously evolve. As they reflect on their Yin and Yancy series, they highlight how mutual growth comes from blending perspectives and pushing each other forward. Tune in to explore how widening your perspective can lead to deeper understanding and better progress in every area of life. Enjoy the episode!