Does Body Weight Affect How You Should Fuel During Exercise?

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! In episode 115 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I welcome back Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, MS RD CSSD to dive into how body weight impacts fueling needs during exercise. For years, carb recommendations during exercise were based on duration and intensity, without considering body size. New research suggests that larger-bodied athletes may benefit from higher carb intake to optimize performance. What We Cover in This Episode: Traditional car...

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The food you put into your body has a massive impact on how you perform in your athletic training and everyday life. Sports Dietitian and distance runner Claire Shorenstein explores the connection between nutrition, performance, and health for busy, active people. Tune in for evidence-based guidance, inspiring athlete stories, and practical tips on a wide variety of nutrition topics to fuel better, crush your endurance goals, and thrive as a human being.For additional free nutrition resources plus coaching services, visit eatforendurance.com.