Dr. Jose Areta discusses the energy expenditure of female cyclists during multi-stage races like the Tour de France Femmes. He highlights the surprising amount of energy needed and the deficit that occurs during these races. The study also reveals that energy expenditure is similar for both male and female athletes relative to their size and resting metabolic rate. Dr. Areta emphasizes the importance of fuelling properly and the need for more research in this area. He also discusses the challenges of studying energy availability in female athletes and the complex factors that can affect performance and health.
Takeaways
Female cyclists require a significant amount of energy during multi-stage races like the Tour de France Femmes.
Energy expenditure is similar for male and female athletes relative to their size and resting metabolic rate.
Proper fuelling is crucial for performance and health in female athletes.
More research is needed to understand the effects of energy availability on performance and health in female athletes.
Factors such as sleep, stress, and psychological well-being can also impact performance and health in female athletes.
Sound Bites
“I spend most of my days trying to convince people to eat more food.”
“The energy expenditure in female cyclists during multi-stage races is similar to that of male athletes.”
“Low energy availability may not have as deleterious an effect on performance as previously thought.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Research Topic
01:28 Surprising Findings: High Energy Expenditure
04:21 Research takes time
05:25 The Effects of Energy Deficit on Performance
10:56 Energy Expenditure in Different Race Durations
12:45 The Impact of Energy Deficit on Performance
14:01 A kilogram of carbohydrates a day during Tour de France Femmes
17:27 The Need for More Research
23:36 The Importance of a Holistic Approach
28:28 Inviting Female Athletes to Participate in Research
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