#76 - Exercise nutrition, doping and why the energy deficit affects your performance

Sports physician Samuel Maraffi explores the themes of sports nutrition, focusing on the importance of a balanced diet for endurance athletes. He discusses the challenges of energy deficit, eating behaviors and nutritional strategies adapted to exercise. It also stresses the importance of dietary diversity and hydration, while addressing the functional aspects of nutrition for the overall well-being of athletes.

Samuel discusses diets, in particular the ketogenic diet, and their impact on sports performance and health. He discusses the effects of energy deficit on performance and health, as well as eating disorders in athletes. The importance of a psychological and medical entourage is also highlighted to help athletes navigate these challenges.

Samuel takes an in-depth look at nutrition during exercise and recovery, focusing on the importance of carbohydrates and proteins after exercise. Samuel explains the concepts of gut training and stomach training, as well as the importance of individuality in nutritional strategies.

It covers crucial topics relating to competition nutrition, including the importance of getting used to specific feeding conditions during races. He stresses the need for digestive training adapted to the challenges of ultra, as well as the importance of electrolytes during marathons.

Finally, Samuel discusses the challenges of doping in sport, particularly with regard to dietary supplements and anti-doping controls. He highlights the challenges of product contamination and the importance of quality labels. The discussion also focuses on the differences in controls between various sports, notably cycling and trail running, as well as recent initiatives to strengthen the fight against doping.

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