Med Sci Sports Exerc August 2023 PMID 36940222

Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement.

Louise M Burke, Jamie Whitfield, Megan L R Ross, Nicolin Tee, Avish P Sharma, Andy J King, Ida A Heikura, Aimee Morabito, Alannah K A McKay

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Peak: 6 in Mar 2023
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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced curiosity about the study's implications, with comments like 'Why bother?' questioning the practical value, and others mentioning potential risks like disordered eating, which show critical engagement. The tone varies from scientific curiosity to concern, indicating a nuanced response to the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that short energy restriction can reduce body mass without harming performance, showing general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The topic of energy restriction and athletic performance generates moderate interest, evidenced by mentions of implications for athletes and comments on disordered eating.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss the research methods, implications, and controversies, indicating a moderate level of engaged analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The ongoing conversations suggest the research could influence training and dietary strategies, reflecting a perceived moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how a short-term, severe energy restriction (9 days of low energy availability) affects elite endurance athletes during intensified training, finding that it reduces body fat without impairing performance.
  • Despite increased stress and changes in wellbeing reported during the restrictive diet phases, race performance improvements remained consistent across both high carbohydrate and restricted energy intake conditions.
  • The findings suggest that strategically timed brief periods of severe energy restriction can help athletes achieve desired race weight without negatively impacting their performance, highlighting potential benefits for long-term physique and performance planning.]

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Alannah McKay
@MckayAlannah · X

Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement https://t.co/b7H2GfjDXG @LouiseMBurke @jwhitfie

Mar 20, 2023 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
PINESorg
@PINESorg · X

Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who maintained weight. (Both groups fueled well the 24-hour pre-event.) Why bother? https://t.co/YXUmlJ8C75 Thx @LouiseMBurke https://t.co/NaAqNFcqmG

Mar 17, 2024 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 2,837 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement (open access) https://t.co/RSmLtjEpfq #nutrition #diet #exercise #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

Mar 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 19,471 followers View post →
Nancy Clark MS RD
@nclarkrd · X

RT @PINESorg: Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who…

Mar 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 13,427 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

RT @MckayAlannah: Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refuel…

Mar 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,807 followers View post →
Jamie Whitfield, PhD
@jwhitfie · X

RT @PINESorg: Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who…

Mar 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,343 followers View post →

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Nancy Clark MS RD
@nclarkrd · X

RT @PINESorg: Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who…

Mar 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 13,427 followers View post →
Jamie Whitfield, PhD
@jwhitfie · X

RT @PINESorg: Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who…

Mar 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,343 followers View post →
PINESorg
@PINESorg · X

Race walkers who restricted food and lost 2 kg to be lighter for a competitive 10K race did not perform better than those who maintained weight. (Both groups fueled well the 24-hour pre-event.) Why bother? https://t.co/YXUmlJ8C75 Thx @LouiseMBurke https://t.co/NaAqNFcqmG

Mar 17, 2024 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 2,837 followers View post →
Cap
@captain7bag.bsky.social · Bluesky

I get it that the high performance types are going to go after performance any way they can irrespective of the REDS and life long disordered eating that they will trigger along the way https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36940222/

Jul 31, 2023 View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement (open access) https://t.co/RSmLtjEpfq #nutrition #diet #exercise #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #cardio #hiit

Mar 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 19,471 followers View post →
stephen LoRusso
@stephenLoRusso2 · X

RT @MckayAlannah: Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refuel…

Mar 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 207 followers View post →
Caio Reis, PhD
@CaioReisPhD · X

RT @MckayAlannah: Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refuel…

Mar 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 171 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

RT @MckayAlannah: Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refuel…

Mar 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 2,807 followers View post →
Avish Sharma
@AvishSharma5 · X

RT @MckayAlannah: Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refuel…

Mar 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 564 followers View post →
Alannah McKay
@MckayAlannah · X

Our latest on LEA and performance now online ahead of print in @MSSEonline: Short Severe Energy Restriction with Refueling Reduces Body Mass without Altering Training-Associated Performance Improvement https://t.co/b7H2GfjDXG @LouiseMBurke @jwhitfie

Mar 20, 2023 · 24 likes · 4 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
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