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written by Michael Matthews
In this interview with Eric Helms, we’re all talking about the concept of staying very thin. That is, we are discussing body fat percentage from a health and performance point of view.
Many people put their crosshairs on getting a six-pack when they first get into fitness. “I’ll be happy when I get the abs!” they imagine.
And this is all well and good from an aesthetic point of view. Most of us love how we look when we’re really thin, but when it comes to general health or strength training, is getting ripped muscle really beneficial?
The truth is that staying extremely lean year-round can have an impact on other areas of your life beyond your appearance, including training, sleep, mood, and hunger.
In other words, staying too lean for too long can hinder your progress if you have other goals beyond looking to shred, which is what Eric talks about.
In case you’re not familiar with Eric, he’s not only an accomplished bodybuilder, weightlifter, coach, author, scientist, and member of The Corps’ Scientific Advisory Board, but he’s also one of the people behind Monthly Applications in Strength Sports (MASS)It is one of the best research reviews available.
In this episode we talk about it. . .
- How does body fat relate to health and athletic performance?
- Sports Relative Energy Deficit (RED-S) and Energy Availability
- Energy compensation and how maximum amounts of activity affect energy expenditure depending on energy availability
- The easiest way to tell if you’re too thin
- Reasons to Get (and Stay) Lean
- and more. . .
So, if you want to learn how staying too lean for too long can harm your progress in the gym, or just want a little motivation for why you should gain weight, this podcast is for you!
Finally, if you want to support the show, please leave a quick review for it on iTunes. It really helps!
timestamps:
6:12 – How do you know you’re trying to stay too thin?
12:09 – What’s the sweet spot in terms of body fat percentage and weight?
16:35 – What is RED-S?
31:12 – What are the symptoms of RED-S for women?
35:37 – What’s the best and easiest way to tell if you’re too thin?
40:10 – What is the optimal calorie range for you?
51:41 – What if you notice negative effects on the level of thinness you want aesthetically?
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