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EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes

EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes

Update: 2025-06-24
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and low energy availability are common struggles for endurance athletes and active individuals alike. There are a lot of misconceptions about what these conditions are, who they impact, and how they present. In this episode I am joined by Brooke Czarnecki, RDN to dive into these topics and more!

Listen to hear about:

  • REDs deep dive
  • What is low energy availability (LEA) and how does it impact athletes?
  • Signs and symptoms of LEA and REDs that most athletes miss
  • How REDs impacts our body systems
  • Mental health component of LEA/REDs
  • Within day energy deficits
  • Resiliency as an athlete
  • How to start improving your nutrition if you suspect LEA or REDs
  • And more!

Free download on pre and post-workout nutrition from Brooke: https://intentful-nutrition.kit.com/pre-and-post-workout

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  • Brooke's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intentfulnutrition/
  • Brooke's website: https://intentfulnutrition.com/
  • Stevie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/
  • Stevie's website: https://stevielynrd.com/
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EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes

EP 45: Unpacking REDs for Endurance Athletes

Stevie Lyn Smith MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN