The Nutrition Model Pros ACTUALLY Use (It’s Not Calories In/Out) | Mike Postumus | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
About this episode
Mike Postumus discusses the importance of nutrition beyond just calories for athletes.
🍝 Free Cycling Nutrition Calculator! 👉 https://trainerroad.cc/cyclingnutritioncalculator 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:02) Why Calories In vs Calories Out Is Too Simple for Athletes (00:01:56) Listener Question: High Training Load but Low Energy & Fatigue (00:04:47) What Is Energy Availability & Why It Matters (RED-S Explained) (00:05:51) How to Calculate Your Energy Availability Step-by-Step (00:09:37) Why Athletes Underfuel Without Realizing It (00:10:16) “Fuel the Work”: Why Your Calorie Needs Are Higher Than You Think (00:11:04) Rethinking Fat vs Carbs for Performance (00:12:16) Glycogen Replenishment Timing & Recovery Insights (00:14:18) Will Eating More Make You Gain Weight? (00:17:23) Finding Your Optimal Energy Availability Range (00:19:40) Periodizing Nutrition Across Training & Race Season (00:20:33) Fueling for Hard vs Easy Days (Daily Nutrition Strategy) (00:22:26) Carb Timing: How to Fuel Before Key Workouts (00:24:21)…
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