Research
Metabolic adaptation
Resting metabolic rate decreased from 1,345 kcal·d at baseline to a low value of 1,119 kcal·d between competitions, then increased to 1,435 kcal·d by the end of recovery.
Practitioners should be aware of the potential for metabolic adaptation during contest preparation and recovery.
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Resting metabolic rate decreased from 1,345 kcal·d at baseline to a low value of 1,119 kcal·d between competitions. By the end of recovery, RMR increased to 1,435 kcal·d.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective case study design.
Source
Changes in Body Composition and Neuromuscular Performance Through Preparation, 2 Competitions, and a Recovery Period in an Experienced Female Physique Athlete
Grant M. Tinsley et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2018
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