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In this chapter, the podcast introduces a special episode dedicated to the nutritional needs of athletes participating in the Tour de France Femmes. A sports nutrition expert shares their educational background and experiences, paving the way for an exploration of effective nutritional strategies for competitive cycling.

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// TOPICS COVERED

00:00:00 Welcome!

00:00:33 Dr. Areta's Background and Research Journey

00:02:05 Overview of the Case Study on Female Cyclist

00:02:28 Motivation and Significance of the Study

00:08:06 Challenges and Methodology of the Study

00:14:39 Energy Expenditure and Nutritional Tracking

00:26:59 Understanding Variability in Measurement

00:27:54 Energy Expenditure and Intake Analysis

00:29:03 Macronutrient Breakdown and Recommendations

00:32:37 Performance Despite Energy Deficit

00:37:12 Power Data Insights

00:43:58 Challenges in Research and Future Directions

00:51:23 Holistic Approach to Athlete Health

Join Coach Jonathan Lee and Sarah Laverty from TrainerRoad as they delve into a landmark study of the nutritional demands of female pro cyclists with Dr. Jose Areta, a sports nutrition expert from Liverpool John Moores University. They discuss a recently published study that analyzed the energy demands of pro cycling through the lens of analyzing the nutritional intake and performance of a former rower turned professional cyclist. Key topics include cutting-edge research on energy expenditure for women’s cycling, using doubly labeled water to get a more accurate measure of caloric expenditure, the challenges of maintaining performance during energy deficits, and the complexities of weight management, and the broader implications of chronic energy deficits on athletes' health.

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