Fueling for Endurance
Alyssa and Elisabeth discuss the importance of fueling properly for endurance training, emphasizing the need for carbohydrates and cautioning against consistent fasting. They explain the similarities between running and fasting in terms of physiological response and stress on the body, while also highlighting the potential benefits of a balanced sports nutrition plan.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s1/e45 Running & Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD (@doclyssfitness)
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Expand more on why Dr. Stacy Sims advocates against fasted training for women, including the negative physiological effects such as increased fat accumulation and hormonal irregularities. Why does she advise consuming some nutrition before workouts to signal the body that energy is available, enhancing performance and recovery?
Expand more on why Dr. Stacy Sims advocates against fasted training for women, including the negative physiological effects such as increased fat accumulation and hormonal irregularities, as discussed in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Lean Mass Preservation. Why does she advise consuming some nutrition before workouts to signal the body that energy is available, enhancing performance and recovery?
Expand more on why Dr. Stacy Sims advocates against fasted training for women in the episode s1/e45 Running & Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD (@doclyssfitness) and the clip Fueling for Endurance. What are the negative physiological effects of fasted training, such as increased fat accumulation and hormonal irregularities? Why does she advise consuming some nutrition before workouts to signal the body that energy is available, enhancing performance and recovery?