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VO2Max: Why It May Be Your Most Important Training Metric

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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Why Is Reds an Issue in Sport Climbing?

The issue of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) in climbing arises due to the sport's heavy reliance on power to weight ratio. Climbers need to be light to perform well, leading to a sustained period of energy deficiency where intake is significantly lower than expenditure. This condition is crucial in climbing as athletes strive to maximize their strength to weight ratio for better performance on the wall.

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