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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: Episode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss Dilemma
Description: In the final episode of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss tackle the complex question of whether endurance athletes should fast, and if so, how to do it safely without compromising training quality or health.
Jules brings her expertise in sports nutrition to provide practical guidance on timing fasting protocols around training seasons, the difference between fasting for weight loss and fasted training for metabolic adaptation, and how to monitor whether a fasting approach is helping or hindering performance.
Key Points Discussed:
Should endurance athletes fast?
It depends on individual circumstances...