Fueling the 30+ Grappler: Nutrition, Supplements, and Recovery with Kodi Volpano

2025-07-22

What does fueling your body actually look like when you’re training BJJ in your 30s and beyond? In this episode, Perry sits down with Kodi—a brown belt, sports nutritionist, and lifelong tinkerer with deep roots in both the kitchen and the gym. They unpack what it really takes to support performance and longevity for grapplers juggling work, family, and training. Highlights include: How to systemize your nutrition without overthinking it Kodi’s go-to supplements for energy, recovery, and j...

What does fueling your body actually look like when you’re training BJJ in your 30s and beyond?

In this episode, Perry sits down with Kodi—a brown belt, sports nutritionist, and lifelong tinkerer with deep roots in both the kitchen and the gym. They unpack what it really takes to support performance and longevity for grapplers juggling work, family, and training.

Highlights include:

How to systemize your nutrition without overthinking it
Kodi’s go-to supplements for energy, recovery, and joint health
Why most athletes under-eat (and how to fix it)
What to eat before and after class to train hard without wrecking your sleep
The truth about plastic containers, rice cakes, and raw-scooping pre-workout

Kodi brings more than expertise—he brings empathy. From real-life meal prep tips to coaching insights for men and women on the mats, he’s helping athletes make progress in sustainable, realistic ways.

This is a must-listen for anyone navigating BJJ in their 30s, 40s, and beyond—especially if you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing this recovery thing right?”

Learn more about Kodi:
Instagram: @kodakv1
Resources: @kodak_gummy – Free guides, nutrition systems, and tools for grapplers

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