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Cutting Calories Won’t Bring Podium Finishes

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 9, 2024

Attempts by endurance athletes to slash calorie intake to drop or maintain a lower body weight prior to competition can be driven by a belief that fewer pounds will enhance performance. Think about cyclists and triathletes wishing to increase their power-to-weight ratio. The thing is, cutting back on calories too drastically can hamper not benefit…

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