In this episode of the Peak Performance Table Tennis Podcast, host Kevin Finn and AI co-hosts Luke and Mara kick off a five-part series on optimizing nutrition for table tennis, framed by Dr. Eric Helms' Muscle and Strength Pyramid. This first segment focuses on energy balance, the foundational level of the pyramid. Key topics include relative strength, ideal body fat percentages, determining maintenance calories through a two-week tracking experiment, and effective weight management strategies. They also discuss practical alternatives to calorie counting and highlight the importance of personalized nutrition for peak performance.

Time Stamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:30) Understanding Energy Balance

(03:19) The Concept of Relative Strength

(04:21) Finding Your Ideal Body Composition

(07:21) Navigating Energy Balance Challenges

(14:27) Practical Strategies for Weight Management

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