Ep.08 Eric Trexler: Metabolic adaptation during weight loss

The Health Scientist Podcast

Eric Trexler is a pro natural bodybuilder and a sports nutrition researcher. Eric has a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on various exercise and nutrition strategies for getting bigger, stronger, and leaner. In addition, Eric has several years of University-level teaching experience, and has been involved in coaching since 2009. Eric is the Director of Education at Stronger By Science, and a reviewer for Monthly Applications in Strength Sport (MASS).

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In this episode we cover:

• How the global concept of lasagne is far too narrow
• What is metabolism and what are its components
• What is metabolic adaptation and why does it happen when we try to lose weight
• Is metabolic damage real
• Is there a difference between metabolic adaptation in bodybuilders and the general population
• How can refeeds a diet breaks affect metabolic adaptation
• What other strategies may be useful to reduce metabolic adaptation while dieting