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The Mind Muscle Connection
Behind the Scenes of NFL Nutrition with Giants’ Director of Performance, Matt Frakes | Ep 632
Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Frakes, Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, to give you a look Behind the Scenes of NFL Nutrition. We talk about what really goes into fueling elite athletes and how he helps players stay healthy, recover faster, and perform at their best.
Dr. Matt shares his journey from clinical nutrition to the NFL, how he approaches body composition goals in and out of season, and why most athletes are under-fueled without realizing it. We also get into real-world supplement strategies, performance meals, and how the nutrition team collaborates with chefs and staff to build trust and results.
If you’re interested in performance, recovery, or what high-level support actually looks like behind the scenes, this episode is a must listen.
Let’s talk about:
- Introduction to Dr. Matt Frakes
- Matt’s PhD
- Performance nutrition role at the Giants
- Body composition & Frame assessment
- Off-season body comp goals
- In-Season nutrition & weekly adjustments
- Caloric needs
- Supplementation & recovery
- Intra
- Longevity strategies
- Dr. Matt’s training and nutrition
- Where to find Dr. Matt
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