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Coach's Lab with John Murphy

Fueling for Performance: Carb Strategies That Actually Work for GAA, LGFA & Camogie

04 Jul 2025

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Carb Loading for GAA Players: How to Fuel for PerformanceChampionship season is here—and that means it's time to fuel up properly. In this episode, we take a deep dive into carbohydrate loading for GAA players, covering common mistakes, practical strategies, and simple food swaps that can massively impact your energy, recovery, and match-day performance.Drawing from sport science, nutrition research, and real-world coaching experience across Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie, we break down:Why carbs matter more than ever in-seasonHow much you actually need (spoiler: it’s probably more than you think)What foods work best—and what to avoidStep-by-step strategies to gradually increase intake without feeling bloatedReal-life examples and meal templates from club and intercounty players🎯 Whether you’re a player, coach, or parent, this episode will give you the tools to fuel smarter and perform better week after week.📥 Download the free Nutrition Cheat Sheet (includes carb-loading guide):👉 https://fhs-performance.kit.com/1cef236936🚀 Need to improve your speed in-season without adding fatigue?Grab the In-Season Speed Guide here:👉 https://fhs-performance.kit.com/products/gaa-in-season-speed-guideIf you found this helpful, share it with teammates or your squad WhatsApp group. Let’s make better fueling the norm in Gaelic Games.

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