SPORTS NUTRITION | RED-S Ep. 2: Optimizing Nutrition, Hydration, and Electrolyte Management

The pressure to achieve ideal weight in cycling and triathlon, hit competitive power-to-weight ratios, and meet physical expectations drives a surprising number of male and female elite athletes into a state of low energy availability. In this series, we explore RED-S, what it entails, and why diagnosing it is so complex. If you missed the first episode, we strongly recommend starting there as these two episodes serve as a comprehensive guide for athletes at all levels looking to enhance their performance through proper nutrition and hydration, with a focus on both physical and mental well-being.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:57 Best Practices for Treating RED-S05:46 The Importance of Mental Health in Sports Nutrition09:07 Educating Young Athletes on Nutrition and Health11:56 The Counterintuitive Benefits of Increased Energy Intake14:47 Shifting Mindsets Around Nutrition and Eating Behaviors18:01 Tailoring Nutrition to Training Demands20:52 Fluid and Electrolyte Management for Athletes23:47 The Role of Sodium in Hydration and Performance26:57 Nutrient Density and Whole Foods in Athletic Diets29:50 Practical Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Athletes33:03 The Importance of Training the Gut for Endurance Events35:48 Emerging Research and Trends in Sports Nutrition56:00 EndingIMPORTANT LINKSRED-S Study: Escape CollectiveResearchgate StudyFull Paper, click here. RED-S Symptoms Overview – GUEST –Dani Hofstetter has been fueling champions for over 20 years. He holds the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, awarded by the International Olympic Committee as part of the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission program. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of athletes, from World Tour cyclists to mountaineers and amateur cyclists.CONNECT⁠⁠Dani Hofstetter bio⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠ – HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso.CONNECT ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the CASTELLI podcast, your exclusive access to the iconic brand that has revolutionized how pro-riders dress and pushed the boundaries of cycling clothing performance for decades. This is the pod you never knew you needed, whether you're a roadie, triathlete, mountain biker, graveler, track rider, or someone who simply loves commuting on your city bike.In each episode, we are joined by people from the world of cycling to learn the best practices for peak performance, how to dress, share riding stories, and hear firsthand what new and innovative products are in the works and get a glimpse into Castelli's almost 150 years of history.Whether you already live and breathe the cycling lifestyle or are looking to dust off your bike and get back out there, we've got you covered.New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Listen to the show on your preferred podcast platform. Reach out to us on social media @castellicycling or email us at podcast@castelli-cycling.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.