Dr. Jose Areta, a researcher specializing in energy deficiency's effects on performance, discusses how athletes can achieve high performance even during an energy deficit. The podcast explores the concept of energy availability and its implications on athlete health and performance. It also delves into the debate surrounding the impact of energy deficit on performance and the evolutionary perspective on low energy availability. The relationship between energy intake and athlete performance is explored, emphasizing the need for more research and considering other stressors that can affect athletes.

Dr. Jose Areta, a sports nutrition lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, joins the conversation to unpack groundbreaking research on nutrition demands for female cyclists at the Tour de France Femmes. They delve into energy expenditure measurement using innovative methods like doubly labeled water and discuss the impact of energy deficits on performance. The discussion highlights the unique nutritional needs of female athletes, evidencing performance even in caloric shortages, and underscores the importance of tailored nutritional guidelines for maximizing health and athletic output.

Dr. Jose Areta, an expert in energy deficit in sport, joins Dr. Feigenbaum on this episode. They discuss the impact of energy deficits on performance, explore the distinctions between endurance and strength sports, and emphasize the importance of an integrative approach to optimize performance. They also delve into topics like weightlifting belts and accessories, muscle gain during an energy deficit, and muscle protein synthesis.