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Racing weight
Book • 2009
Matt Fitzgerald's "Racing Weight" delves into the complex relationship between body composition and athletic performance in endurance sports.
The book explores the historical context of weight management in sports, examining various methods used throughout history to reduce weight for competitive advantage.
Fitzgerald proposes a six-step framework for optimizing body composition, emphasizing nutrition, training, and strategic weight loss.
However, the book has been criticized for its potential to promote unhealthy weight loss practices and neglecting the psychological aspects of eating.
Despite this, the book's focus on power-to-weight ratio and the importance of optimizing body composition remains a relevant topic in sports science.
The book explores the historical context of weight management in sports, examining various methods used throughout history to reduce weight for competitive advantage.
Fitzgerald proposes a six-step framework for optimizing body composition, emphasizing nutrition, training, and strategic weight loss.
However, the book has been criticized for its potential to promote unhealthy weight loss practices and neglecting the psychological aspects of eating.
Despite this, the book's focus on power-to-weight ratio and the importance of optimizing body composition remains a relevant topic in sports science.
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The Reality of Racing Weight
