In this episode, Jacob interviews Dr Eric Helms on the fatigue associated with contest prep and the strategies athletes and coaches can employ to navigate the stressors of hypocaloric dieting and extreme weight loss goals. Topics included:



Defining global fatigue Why fatigue can lead to a failed prepAllostatic load and stress toleranceDiet and tracking induced fatiguethe deficit, fat mass reduction and tracking/non training related stressorsEffects of hypocaloric dieting on recovery/fatigueStrategies athletes can employ to manage fatigue




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiwvV3kMnCM