The energy costs of athletic training can be substantial, and deficits arising from costs unmet
by adequate energy intake, leading to a state of low energy availability, may adversely …

Energy availability (EA) is a scientific concept describing how much energy is available for
basic metabolic functions such as reproduction, immunity, and skeletal homeostasis …

Objective: Research investigating the dietary habits of distance runners has presented
varying results. Proper dietary intake appears to enhance distance running performance and …

Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is a complex syndrome describing health and
performance consequences of low energy availability (LEA) and is common among female …

Endurance athletes are at increased risk of relative energy deficiency associated with
metabolic perturbation and impaired health. We aimed to estimate and compare within-day …

Background & aims Fasting and energy-restricted diets have been evaluated in several
studies as a means of improving cardiometabolic biomarkers related to body fat loss …

This review discusses the potential value of tracking interstitial glucose with continuous
glucose monitors (CGMs) in athletes, highlighting possible applications and important …

A questionnaire-based screening tool for male athletes at risk of low energy availability
(LEA) could facilitate both research and clinical practice. The present options rely on proxies …

Background Recent research has demonstrated decreases in resting metabolic rate (RMR),
body composition and performance following a period of intensified training in elite athletes …

In their attempt to achieve the optimum weight or body shape for their activity, athletes
frequently use harmful weight-control practices that may lead to the development of …