Relationship between energy availability, energy conservation and cognitive restraint with performance measures in male endurance athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low energy availability in male athletes has gained a lot of attention in recent years, but direct evidence of its effects on health and performance is lacking. The aim of this research was to objectively measure energy availability (EA) in healthy male endurance athletes without pre-existing relative energy deficiency signs during pre-race season.

Methods

Twelve trained endurance athletes (performance level 3, 4, and 5) participated in the cross-sectional controlled laboratory study. Fat-free mass, exercise energy expenditure, and energy intake were measured to calculate EA. Resting energy expenditure was measured and estimated to assess energy conservation. Three specific performance tests were used to assess endurance, agility, and explosive strength performanc

SUBMITTER: Jurov I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7977281 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature