Think you need to lose weight in order to climb your mountain?

Here's a crazy thought.

Weight loss can actually hurt your athletic performance more than it helps.

You could lose muscle, make yourself more prone to injuries, and feel too tired to push yourself in training.

So in this podcast episode, we're going to dive into who benefits from weight loss and how to do it the healthy way.

It's all about taking it slowly and respecting your body's need for fuel.

Ready? Let's do this.

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Episode Sneak Peek

• [4:00] Should you actually lose weight? How one college athlete improved her performance by gaining weight. Achievements of plus-size athletes that challenge our stereotypes about athleticism and what’s possible. How losing weight the wrong way will hurt your performance. When to test your body fat percentage and when to hold off.

• [11:42] Timing your weight loss for success during endurance training. The best training phases for weight loss. How restricting during your peak and taper phases can hurt you.

• [15:39] How to calculate your daily energy needs using a TDEE calculator. Choosing the right fueling strategy. The importance of losing weight slowly during training.

• [18:18] What should you eat during your weight loss phase? Why the simplest approach is usually best. The importance of eating a nutrient rich diet. Some quick tips on healthy carbs, proteins, and fats.

• [22:27] The best exercises for weight loss. Why the “fat burning zone” is a myth. The importance of adding some intensity to your workouts.