Athletes can be fit but still experience health issues due to factors like high-intensity exercise, poor nutrition, and stress.
It is important to prioritize overall health and apply a holistic approach to training and nutrition in order to maintain both fitness and well-being.
Excessive stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal imbalances can negatively impact an athlete's overall health, highlighting the need to optimize fat oxidation and maintain a healthy hormonal balance.
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Athlete's Fit but Unhealthy
This podcast episode discusses the concept of athletes being fit but unhealthy. It highlights the paradox of athletes who are in peak physical condition but still experience various health issues. The episode explores the importance of understanding the difference between fitness and health and how these two aspects can sometimes be at odds with each other. It also delves into the various factors that contribute to athletes' health issues, such as high-intensity exercise, poor nutrition, and stress. The podcast emphasizes the need to prioritize overall health and balance in training and provides insights on how to optimize both fitness and health for athletes.
The Significance of Understanding Health and Fitness
This podcast episode highlights the importance of distinguishing between health and fitness in athletic performance. It explains that while athletes may appear to be in peak physical condition, they can still experience health issues. The episode discusses factors such as high-intensity exercise, poor nutrition, and stress that can contribute to an imbalance between fitness and health. It emphasizes the need to prioritize overall health and apply a holistic approach to training and nutrition in order to maintain both physical fitness and overall well-being.
The Impact of High-Intensity Exercise and Poor Nutrition
This podcast episode explores the consequences of high-intensity exercise and poor nutrition on an athlete's overall health. It discusses the detrimental effects of excessive stress on the adrenal system and subsequent dysregulation of hormone levels. It also highlights the importance of addressing an athlete's nutritional needs and avoiding the use of high-glycemic and processed foods. The episode underlines the need to maximize fat oxidation as a metabolic substrate to improve immune function and maintain a healthy hormonal balance.
The Need for Balance and Holistic Approach
This podcast episode underscores the significance of achieving a balance between fitness and health in athletic performance. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach that considers various physical and psychological factors. The episode suggests that pushing the limits of fitness without prioritizing overall health can lead to overtraining syndrome and various health complications. It encourages athletes to pay attention to signs of excessive stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal imbalances in order to optimize performance while maintaining good health.
Achieving Olympic Dreams
The podcast episode features an interview with Ashley Gentle, an Australian triathlete, who discusses her passion for triathlon and her journey towards the Olympics. Ashley recalls being inspired by watching golden bronze performances by Snowy and Moffey at the Beijing Olympics. She also talks about her transition from touch rugby and athletics to triathlon, where she initially struggled with swimming. Ashley credits her coaches, including Craig Walton and Cliff English, for helping her improve her swimming and overall performance. She shares her experiences from races like the Commonwealth Games and Yokohama, where she faced intense pressure but ultimately secured her spot for the Rio Olympics. Ashley also expresses her desire to try non-drafting races, such as 70.3 Ironman events, in the future.
The Challenges and Rewards of Triathlon
The podcast episode provides insight into the challenges and rewards of competing in triathlon. Ashley discusses the mental and physical demands of the sport, including the need to excel in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. She highlights the importance of constantly working on technique, training in open water, and mentally preparing for the swim leg. Ashley also talks about the impact of her coaches on her development as an athlete, with Craig Walton and Cliff English offering guidance and helping her improve her swim performance. Despite facing setbacks and disappointments, Ashley remains positive, using each race as a learning opportunity and focusing on the future. She shares her excitement for the upcoming Rio Olympics and her plans to continue competing in both ITU and non-drafting events after the Games.
ONE STEP AHEAD: KetoShield. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ASHLEIGH GENTLE: Last month ITU triathlete Ashleigh Gentle was confirmed as part of the Australian team going to the Olympics. With a background in a range of sports she was persuaded to try a triathlon in 2004 and in 2011 ran her first ITU WTS race. Last month after winning silver at both Yokohama and Abu Dhabi she was ranked 3rd in the world. This will be Ashleigh’s first Olympics. 5 MIN FOCUS: Bevan talks to Bill Roxburgh – the new Race Director for Challenge Wanaka. GEEK OUT: Prof Paul Laursen brings us Part 2 of a fascinating 3 Part interview with the legendary Dr Phil Maffetone, coach to world champion athletes and internationally recognized expert on health, nutrition, and human performance. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition
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