The nutrition advice built for athletes playing four quarters was never built for someone working a 10 to 12 hour shift with no halftime and no trainer on the sideline. And for most field workers, that gap between how they actually fuel and how they need to fuel to perform is costing them more than they realize. Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete has spent years closing that gap for hunters, linemen, and anyone pushing their body in demanding conditions with no off season and no reset button. In this episode of the WorkReady Podcast, he breaks down what nutrition for physical labor actually demands, how to fuel long work shifts without crashing, and the simple daily decisions that separate people who last in the trades from people who burn out.What You'll LearnWhy am I so tired after work every day and what to do about itWhy nutrition for physical labor is different from general fitness adviceThe protein mistake most field workers make every single morningWhat to eat before a long shift at work to maintain energy through the full dayWhat electrolytes for outdoor workers actually need beyond what Gatorade providesHow creatine for working athletes improves strength, recovery, and focus on the jobWhy energy drinks are making fatigue worse over time, not betterSubscribe to the WorkReady Podcast and join the WorkReady Community.CONNECTConnect with Dr. Kevin RindalWorkReady Hub: https://www.kevinrindal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrindal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workready_Kevin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586160030451 Subscribe to Field Notes: https://www.kevinrindal.com/connect Connect with Kevin GuillenEmail: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildathlete/ Website: https://www.wildernessathlete.com 🎉 SPONSORSVimocity Workforce Readiness Platform: http://vimocity.com WorkReady Community (FREE for field pros) https://www.vimocity.com/workready-community 🔧 Field Athlete Discounts & ToolsThese are products we trust and use to help you perform, recover, and stay ready for the job.Function Health: Get advanced lab testing and take control of your health.👉 https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=KRINDAL10&_saasquatch=KRINDAL10Use code: KRINDAL10Thorne (Supplements): High-quality supplements to support performance and recovery. 👉 https://www.thorne.com/u/PR889833AiresTech (EMF Protection): Support recovery and reduce exposure in high-tech environments👉 https://airestech.com/workreadyWHOOP (Recovery & Sleep Tracking): Track strain, recovery, and sleep so you can perform at your best👉 https://join.whoop.com/us/en/98024C53/Saatva (Mattress & Pillows): 15% discount. Recovery starts with sleep. 👉 https://partners.saatva.com/ypdg8ii1cdh8PHP Prescription (Hydration Systems): Better water, better recovery, better performance.👉 https://www.phprescription.com/?ref=workreadyUse code: workready5Note: 5% discount. Coupon code does NOT apply to Aquapellis, Vital Impact Shower Systems, or Genesis Tubs.Greens First (Greens Powder): 15% discount on science-backed daily nutrition that supports energy, recovery, and overall wellness.👉⁠ https://greensfirst.com/discount/WorkReady Use code: WorkReadyCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome to WorkReady03:46 Wilderness Athlete05:47 Why Gatorade Is Not Enough for Field Workers09:19 Creatine for Working Athletes Explained16:16 How Wilderness Athlete Started Serving Linemen and Field Workers20:11 The Most Common Fueling Mistakes on the Job27:52 Energy Drinks, Caffeine, and the Cycle That Drains You32:06 Myth Busting: Calories, Hunger, and Energy Drinks36:26 Early Warning Signs You or Your Crew Is Running on Empty42:02 3 Takeaways for the Workforce Athlete

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