Category: Nutrition
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Total Energy Expenditure
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Total Energy Expenditure (TEE): The amount of energy you burn in a 24-hour period- including your RMR, movement, and exercise. Energy Metabolism: A rapid increase in calorie intake can cause an increase in body fat. If a reduction in food intake occurs too fast, like many diets require, your body will store more calories versus…
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Nutrient timing
Do not work out in a fasted state! Timing of your food around exercise provides energy for the active, reduces stress, and lowers cortisol release. Female athletes should eat 100-150 calories of carbohydrates and 15g of protein before exercise to prevent their bodies from being in depleted and catabolic state. When the body is in…