Why Top NCAA Triathlon Coaches Won’t Use Body Composition Testing
Measuring body fat was once a common performance strategy, but for college athletes it can do more harm than good. What can we learn?
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Erin Strout
Erin Strout (she/her) is a journalist and author based in Flagstaff, Arizona, who writes about health, fitness, and Olympic sports. She focuses specifically on the big issues women face as athletes and humans who want to perform and feel their best.
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