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Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete

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Trexler, ET; Smith-Ryan, AE; Norton, LE
Published in: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
February 27, 2014

Optimized body composition provides a competitive advantage in a variety of sports. Weight reduction is common among athletes aiming to improve their strength-to-mass ratio, locomotive efficiency, or aesthetic appearance. Energy restriction is accompanied by changes in circulating hormones, mitochondrial efficiency, and energy expenditure that serve to minimize the energy deficit, attenuate weight loss, and promote weight regain. The current article reviews the metabolic adaptations observed with weight reduction and provides recommendations for successful weight reduction and long term reduced-weight maintenance in athletes. © 2014 Trexler et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

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1550-2783

Publication Date

February 27, 2014

Volume

11

Issue

1

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport Sciences
  • 4207 Sports science and exercise
  • 3210 Nutrition and dietetics
  • 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
  • 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
  • 0606 Physiology
 

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Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., & Norton, L. E. (2014). Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-11-7
Trexler, E. T., A. E. Smith-Ryan, and L. E. Norton. “Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 11, no. 1 (February 27, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-11-7.
Trexler ET, Smith-Ryan AE, Norton LE. Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2014 Feb 27;11(1).
Trexler, E. T., et al. “Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, vol. 11, no. 1, Feb. 2014. Scopus, doi:10.1186/1550-2783-11-7.
Trexler ET, Smith-Ryan AE, Norton LE. Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: Implications for the athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2014 Feb 27;11(1).
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

DOI

EISSN

1550-2783

Publication Date

February 27, 2014

Volume

11

Issue

1

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport Sciences
  • 4207 Sports science and exercise
  • 3210 Nutrition and dietetics
  • 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
  • 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
  • 0606 Physiology