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Mark Germaine (Part I)- Nutrition Strategies for GAA athletes

Season 1, Ep. 18

A highly insightful chat with a renowned performance nutritionist that works with Dublin GAA, Mark provides practical and useful strategies for optimising your performance on the pitch, whether you are a hurler of footballer! (Part I of II). You can find Mark at:


Twitter: @Markgermaine

Instagram: mgermaine91

GAA Coaching Programme: www.synapseperformance.ie


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