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In this episode of Fuelin Session, Scott sits down with Dr Alan McCubbin to work through the latest debate in endurance nutrition. Does REDS syndrome actually hold up? They cover Penny Slater's new paper on what athletes and coaches misunderstand about under-fueling, the Areta-led paper challenging the IOC's REDS model, and why the gap between energy availability and energy balance trips up so many athletes.

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In this episode of Fuelin Session, Scott sits down with Dr Alan McCubbin to work through the latest debate in endurance nutrition. Does REDS syndrome actually hold up? They cover Penny Slater's new paper on what athletes and coaches misunderstand about under-fueling, the Areta-led paper challenging the IOC's REDS model, and why the gap between energy availability and energy balance trips up so many athletes.

Studies: An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coacheshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/34/1/article-wspaj.2025-0029.xml

Mountjoy et al, 2023 International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073

Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11561064/

de Souza et al. 2025 Update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement Part 1: State of the Science and Introduction of a New Adolescent Model.** *Sports Med.* 56(2):327–373. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12982264/

In this episode of the podcast, Scott Tinal is joined by professional triathlete and PhD candidate Penny Slater. The discussion focuses on a research survey entitled “An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female
Triathletes and Their Coaches, which Penny contributed to. They discuss REDs and low energy availability in female triathletes. They explore the understanding, diagnosis, and practical management of REDs, emphasizing education and early intervention.

Study: An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coaches

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In this episode, Megan Foley interviews Scott Tindal about his recent 03:02:28 Boston Marathon Finish. He shares his marathon journey, including training adjustments, nutrition strategies, and his race day experiences. They dig into lessons learned and discuss ways Scott could further optimize performance.

Professor Stuart Phillips is back on the podcast and this time talking with Scott about BCAAs, aka Branch Chain Amino Acids. There is a lot of hype around BCAAs; however, are they worth it? Listen to find out.

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In this episode, Scott is joined by Dr. Jose Areta to discuss his groundbreaking research on low energy availability, muscle metabolism, and the implications for athletes. They explore the complex relationship between energy availability, weight loss, and athletic performance. They examine recent research, practical strategies, and the importance of a holistic approach to athlete health and performance.

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Endocrine, Metabolic, and Skeletal Muscle Proteomic Responses During Energy Deficit With Concomitant Aerobic Exercise in Humans
https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202502384RR
Tour de France Femmes case study (2024, IJSNEM) — Energetics of a World-Tour Female Road Cyclist During a Multistage Race https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0275
Burke group resistance training study (2014, AJP Endo) — Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is rescued by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00590.2013

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