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The Sports Nutrition PlaybookAuthor: Amy Goodson
The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast is a play-by-play on sports nutrition for youth athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and parents. Full of practical, easy-to-use fueling strategies, tips, and examples, the podcasts dials in on all things sports nutrition as it relates to fueling, performance, and recovery day in and day out. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 78 The Habit Freak: Why Talent Doesn’t Beat Bad Daily Habits
Episode 78
Thursday, 16 April, 2026
In this episode, Christoph Merrill, known as “The Habit Freak,” breaks down why talent alone is never the differentiator, daily habits are. He challenges the idea that motivation drives performance, explaining why it consistently falls short and what athletes should rely on instead to stay consistent through busy schedules, long seasons, and real life demands. You’ll learn why athletes struggle to stick with habits they already know matter, how to build routines that actually hold up during school, travel, and stress, and how parents and coaches can support without constant nagging. The biggest takeaway: sustainable performance comes from simple, repeatable systems, not intensity, and when done right, small habits compound into long-term results athletes can rely on year after year.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com












