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Low Glycogen Training?
Does carbohydrate restriction maximise endurance adaptations?
The concept of training with reduced muscle glycogen (i.e. “train-low” paradigm) is recognised as a nutritional strategy to modulate acute cell signalling to drive muscle endurance adaptations. This article discusses whether carbohydrate restriction is optimal to augment these changes.
Strategies for Female Athletes
Can we optimise training and nutrition for female physiology?
This article explores whether female athletes could optimise their training and nutrition in line with their physiology, particularly in relation to their menstrual cycle (MC). The topic is extensive, and this article will continue to be updated, including new sections exploring the influence of various contraception methods, and peri-/postmenopause. The term “female” is used for individuals who could be defined by their ovarian hormones, rather than “women” which could include transgender men—males who identify as women.
Influences and Management of Acute Body Weight Change
Discussing the factors that influence body weight without dieting.
This article discusses the factors that influence acute body weight change outside of dieting (energy restriction). You will understand my concepts of Working Weight, Session Weight, and the purpose of the Glycogen / Creatine Reset. The potential benefits of setting your Standardised Session Weight for training sessions using Microloading. And a Performance Weight strategy to acutely lower body weight for projects or competition without creating an energy deficit, restricting carbohydrate, or via dehydration. It also outlines the theoretical limits of fat storage and use, muscle gain and loss.