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When lighter isn’t better. The science behind losing weight and overtraining
We’ve all been tempted to try and eke out more performance by losing weight. The desire to race at their best often leads many runners and triathletes to train harder while eating less as they try to get even leaner and achieve a desired physique. Despite …