When to use this
The week the season ends, when structure usually disappears along with the race calendar.
- Athletes are starting a lifting block and asking how eating should change with it.
- The quieter season is the planned window to review iron, vitamin D, and supplement clutter with a physician.
- An athlete is talking about using the off-season to change their body fast.
Evidence sources
These references support the handout’s general education. Individual medical, supplement, laboratory, or injury questions should be handled by the appropriate qualified clinician.
- Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM.(2016) ACSM/AND/DC Joint Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance.
- Jäger R, Kerksick CM, Campbell BI, et al.(2017) ISSN position stand: Protein and exercise.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14:20.
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