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Tim Riley sits down with Josh Gillum, a former gymnast, collegiate linebacker, and Master of Dietetics student, to dismantle the biggest myths in sports nutrition. They cover the overblown electrolyte supplement industry, why low-carb diets fail high-intensity athletes, and the brain-saving science of creatine after concussions. Plus, Josh breaks down the viral content strategy behind 660K followers and why embarrassment might be your most underutilized growth tool.

On this episode, Josh explains why gymnastics is the most underrated foundational sport for injury prevention, how sodium-heavy electrolyte packets can wreck your gut and spike your blood pressure, and why the fitness world's obsession with protein is actively sabotaging athletic performance by crowding out carbohydrates.

They also dig into: why processed foods aren't the enemy for high-calorie athletes, the predatory marketing behind pink "female-specific" supplements, carbohydrate timing windows that actually matter, and how Josh built his content empire using a lab coat, a stylus, and a deliberately dumbed-down voice.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:09 - Josh's Athletic & Academic Background

00:05:43 - Gymnastics, Football & Injury Prevention

00:09:14 - Food Additive Safety Myths

00:11:09 - Electrolyte Supplements Are Bad

00:18:33 - Sweat Rates, Potassium & Magnesium Deficiencies

00:29:18 - Protein vs. Carbs: What Athletes Actually Need

00:36:29 - Why Carnivore & Keto Fail High-Intensity Athletes

00:43:59 - Strategic Use of Processed Foods for Performance

00:53:32 - Creatine & Concussion Prevention Science

01:15:16 - The Strategy Behind Josh's Viral Content

01:22:55 - Embracing Embarrassment to Grow

01:27:34 - 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Sports Nutrition

01:29:20 - Electrolytes vs. Fiber & Creatine

01:33:46 - Philanthropy in Haiti

01:36:25 - Overrated vs. Underrated Nutrition

01:40:00 - Unsolicited Advice

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Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117

Coach Em Up Podcast

Sports Nutrition Myths, Hydration Scams, & Low-Carb Diets with JOSH GILLAM | Ep. 117