Energy Deficit in Athletes Archives

Energy Deficit in Athletes – Women Are Especially Vulnerable

September 24, 2024 at 8:12 am4 min reading

Energy deficit in cycling can help you reach your optimal race weight but it can also put you at risk of developing RED-S. What is it and why are female athletes more susceptible to it than males? Let’s take a closer look.

Energy Deficit in Athletes – Negative Impacts on Performance

September 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm3 min reading

Health & Training

An energy deficit can be a powerful tool for cyclists trying to get to their optimal race weight. Unfortunately, it can be detrimental not only to health but also to performance. Let’s take a look at when and how it impacts cycling performance.

Energy Deficit in Athletes – Negative Impacts on Health

September 10, 2024 at 10:33 am3 min reading

Health & Training

Energy deficits commonly used for managing weight are reaching better power-to-weight ratios in cycling. But they can come at a cost. Being in an energy deficit is hard on the body and sports science shows it can have substantial negative effects on health.

Energy Deficit in Athletes – Why Do Competitive Cyclists Do It

September 3, 2024 at 5:21 am3 min reading

Health & Training

In the world of competitive cycling, riders are always on the lookout for strategies that can give them an advantage. An energy deficit can certainly be one of those. At first glance, it may seem counterproductive for athletes who rely on high energy levels to…