Fast Talk 375: Comparing the Top Nutrition Apps for Endurance Athletes
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Jun 12, 2025 Jared Berg, Director of Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition Services at Fast Talk Labs, shares insights into nutrition for endurance athletes. He discusses the pros and cons of various nutrition apps like TrainingPeaks and Fuelin, emphasizing that while tech can help, understanding one's own body is crucial. The conversation also highlights the importance of individualized nutrition strategies and the potential future of apps, including innovations like image recognition for dietary tracking. It's all about harnessing technology while staying true to personal needs!
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Use Apps for Energy Balance
- Use nutrition apps to help maintain energy balance and optimize macronutrient intake based on workout type and goals.
- Avoid obsessing over perfection; these tools serve as guides, not strict rules.
Nutrition Apps Affect Individuals Differently
- Athletes have unique relationships with food, so nutrition apps affect individuals differently.
- Coaches should avoid forcing uniform app use, respecting personal and emotional factors around eating.
Substrate Use Varies Widely
- TrainingPeaks models substrate use primarily using metabolic studies based on exercise intensity.
- Actual fat and carbohydrate use varies greatly due to diet and individual metabolic profiles, limiting app precision.