Weight class and body composition in Olympic weightlifters - with Monica Nelson
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🏋️♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/body-image-and-68705244 🏋️♀️ Monica Nelson is a weightlifter, researcher and PhD student at the University of Waikato, NZ. In this episode of the Evidence Strong Show we discuss how American Olympic weightlifters decide on which weight class to compete in. We also discussed aspects of body composition, leanness and fat. Enjoy! Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/what-improves-olympic-weightlifting-performance-mass-gain-or-muscle-gainLink to the original research paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10126902221120183Follow Monica:https://www.instagram.com/mcmonikerFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.
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