144 Optimizing Performance of the Elite Athlete

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I cover the consensus statements of scientists, coaches and athletes from a recent, international conference "aimed at enhancing elite athletic performance and health".I also add context based on my personal and clinical experience, and give actionable advice for fitness athletes.Themes"Overarching themes from the conference deliberations were how critical it is for elite athletes to:'train and test for the demands of their sport','fuel for the demands of their sport','recognize and implement an individualized approach','understand the importance of education as a primary tool to facilitate trainability, performance and athlete health'."Categories of Consensus StatementsTraining strategies to optimize performanceNutrition strategies for performance augmentation in athletesThe female athleteLoad, injuries and return‐to‐competitionNew technologiesReferenceConsensus Statements—Optimizing Performance of the Elite Athlete​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12334928/