Understanding Nutrition and Altitude Training

Episode 122 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition and Altitude" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD (Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific).

Discussion Topics Include:

• Defining and describing elite athletes and altitude
• Physiological impact and purpose of training at altitude
• Energy availability and relative energy deficiency in endurance athletes training at altitude
• Key nutritional considerations and practical concerns
• Iron and other supplement considerations

Key Papers Discussed / Referred to:

• Contemporary Periodization of Altitude Training for Elite Endurance Athletes: A Narrative Review (Sports Medicine, 2019)
• Nutrition and Altitude: Strategies to Enhance Adaptation, Improve Performance and Maintain Health: A Narrative Review (Sports Medicine, 2019)

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 45 - 'Carbohydrate Periodization' with Trent Stellingwerff PhD

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