Metabolism and Weight Cycling
Clients often struggle with slow metabolism due to years of yo-yo dieting, leading to significant weight gain. Those engaged in endurance training may also face metabolic adaptations, as their bodies prioritize efficiency over muscle maintenance. This results in a slower metabolism as the body learns to conserve calories, especially in response to prolonged low-calorie diets and high-stress exercise.In this clip
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#1436: How to Know If You Have Metabolic Damage, Importance of Changing Workouts for Progress & More
Related Questions
Why does excessive cardio slow metabolism?
What happens when eating within a caloric restriction or consuming too few calories long-term, as discussed in the episode s4/e08 Demystifying Metabolism for the Endurance Athlete with Dr. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD and the clip Metabolism and Chronic Under Fueling?
Can being in a low-calorie deficit slow down metabolism?