High performance macros plan for Olympic weightlifters - with Darren Delaney

30/10/2024 31 min Episodio 56
High performance macros plan for Olympic weightlifters - with Darren Delaney

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🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/macros-for-how-112577799 🏋️‍♀️Olympic weightlifting puts very specific demands on the body. If the demands are specific, should the diet be specific too to fuel the performance optimally?Also, many weightlifters need to manipulate their body weight at some point during their careers. Ideally, this should occur later rather than earlier, and only for the highest-level competitions. Nonetheless, how the weight is cut, maintained, or gained will significantly impact the lifter's performance. Therefore, choosing the most optimal strategy and timeline is crucial.Darren Delaney is nearing the completion of his Master's degree, where he has been investigating nutritional approaches for Olympic weightlifters. In this interview, he goes into detail on the available literature and provides science-based guidelines on calories, macros, and supplements for Olympic weightlifters.Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comFollow Darren Delaney:https://x.com/dardelfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/dardelfitness_nutritionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-delaney-msc-0aa065151https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Darren-Delaney-2Follow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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