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Eur J Sport Sci July 2014 PMID 23679146

Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes.

Ina Garthe, Truls Raastad, Per Egil Refsnes, Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen

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Several discussions exemplify a focus on practical applications, such as questions about optimal caloric intake—'What's the caloric zone for lean gaining?'—and references to related research data, which reflect an interest in translating study findings into real-world strategies. The tone varies from inquisitive to supportive, highlighting the value participants find in evidence-based insights while also questioning the scope of the research's implications.

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Most posts acknowledge the findings, with some emphasizing that while nutritional guidance affects weight and fat gains, muscle development remains less impacted, evident in support phrases like 'most supportive' or 'highlighting' the nuanced outcomes.

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Posts display high curiosity, referencing specific figures and studies, and suggesting engagement through questions like 'what's the caloric zone' or sharing additional resources for further understanding.

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Discussions show moderate depth, with some posters quoting statistics (e.g., calorie surplus of about 10%), contrasting different study outcomes, and debating the effects of different nutrition strategies.

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The collective sentiment perceives the publication as somewhat influential, with mentions of its relevance to elite training, performance implications, and practical advice, but no posts indicate a revolutionary or decisive impact on existing beliefs.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that elite athletes who received nutritional counseling and followed a positive energy intake plan gained more body weight and fat mass compared to those who ate freely, but both groups improved their strength (1RM) regardless of diet.
  • Despite differences in energy intake, gains in lean body mass (LBM) were similar between the groups, suggesting that nutritional guidance influences overall weight and fat gain but not necessarily muscle development in elite athletes.
  • Performance measures like sprinting and jumping were mostly unaffected, except for a decline in sprint speed among the nutritionally guided group, highlighting that excess calorie intake should be carefully managed during weight gain to avoid unnecessary fat gain without improving performance.
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Luis Díaz-Batalla
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Strength training and positive energy intake are the most important factors related to lean body mass gain. Studies investigating weight-gain interventions are based recreationally active subjects and less is known about weight-gain protocols in athletes. https://t.co/2h49q2kxu8

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@jovemmeiobanzo · X

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39名の様々な種目のエリート競技者のうち，21名に対して体重の増加を目的とした8～12週間の栄養介入を実施（18名は自由摂食）． 栄養介入のない者と比較して体重は増加したが，除脂肪体重に差はなし． 1RMはどちらも向上したが40mスプリントとCMJは体重増加により低下した． https://t.co/heVCcvTwol

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Jon Echepare
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Reference: Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes https://t.co/BswSFzRoqZ

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Legion
@legionsupps · X

What's caloric goldilocks zone for "lean gaining" (maximizing muscle growth and minimizing fat gain)? Research shows it's eating about 10% more calories than you burn: https://t.co/fPbkryO2Zu 2/2

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趣味筋肉(しゅみきん)
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バルクアップ中に摂るべきカロリー ・筋トレ初心者 →「維持カロリー ＋ 2,000kcal」 ※個人的には「＋500〜1,000kcal」を推奨 ・筋トレ中級者以上 →「維持カロリー ＋ 500kcal前後」 ・リーンバルク →「維持カロリー ＋ 200〜300kcal」 ↓↓↓「参考論文」 https://t.co/PH5q8aetW6

May 4, 2022 · 1 like · 444 followers View post →
عبدالعزيز دلحي
@AbdulazizDalhi · X

في هذي الدراسة قارنوا بين مجموعتين مجموعة كان عندهم زيادة سريعة بالوزن 0.4% من وزنهم، ومجموعة كان فيه زيادة ابطأ بالوزن 0.2% من وزنهم. المجموعتين بنوا نفس كمية العضلات + القوة ولكن مجموعة الزيادة السريعة كان عندهم زيادة اكثر بالدهون ايضا! https://t.co/96HTnvinrn

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RT @muscleforlife: What's caloric goldilocks zone for "lean gaining" (maximizing muscle growth and minimizing fat gain)? Research shows it'…

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Mike Matthews
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What's caloric goldilocks zone for "lean gaining" (maximizing muscle growth and minimizing fat gain)? Research shows it's eating about 10% more calories than you burn: https://t.co/0JMzHeSbgU 2/2

Feb 23, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 104,537 followers View post →
趣味筋肉(しゅみきん)
@syumikinniku · X

バルクアップ時の「摂取カロリー」 ・筋トレ初心者 →「維持カロリー＋2,000kcal」 ・筋トレ中級者 →「維持カロリー＋500〜1,000kcal」 ・脂肪を乗せたくない人 →「維持カロリー＋200〜300kcal」 https://t.co/PH5q8aw5kG

Feb 20, 2022 · 444 followers View post →
趣味筋肉(しゅみきん)
@syumikinniku · X

バルクアップ時のカロリー摂取の目安になるかと思います。 ・トレーニング初心者：エネルギー過剰が2,000kcal / 日でも恩恵を受けることができる ・トレーニング経験者：500〜1,000kcal / 日くらいが望ましい ・体脂肪の増加を最小限にしたい場合：200〜300kcal / 日が適切 https://t.co/lPkRgVDYCu

Nov 7, 2021 · 444 followers View post →
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後で読む Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes https://t.co/ZYMNce8vPw

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@omaisIncel @yagosteiner esse aqui tb https://t.co/bK9CXcTlXz

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PDF of the study if you are interested https://t.co/Abs2sObeDe

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matteskie
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@tferriss 3 of 3: Sorry I have to comment more as I read you claim to have gained 34lbs of muscle in 28 days. Peer reviewed study attached of elite training athletes with calorie “surplus” and only gaining 1.7kg of LBM (muscle) in 8-12 weeks! https://t.co/zgbVJ2XEFZ

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Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes. https://t.co/W3ZR7PlOSd @inagarthe @Jorunn_SB @EurJSportSci #Musclegain #nutrition #Training #athletes #performance #calories #counseling #personalised https://t.co/X4v0BSro9v

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‘Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes’ by @inagarthe @Jorunn_SB et al. (2013) (1) https://t.co/xj6EUcBx3B

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‘Effect of nutritional intervention on body composition and performance in elite athletes’ by @inagarthe @Jorunn_SB et al. (2013) (1) https://t.co/ZmVwZrLJF4

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