Surfboard riders are at risk of low energy availability – A pilot study
Mackenzie Baker,
Pamela Magee,
Josh Williamson
Abstract:Background Surfing is a rapidly growing sport and recreational activity. The previously reported, intermittent high-intensity energetics of surfing place athletes and recreational participants at risk of low energy availability (LEA). Aim As such, this pioneering study aims to be the first to investigate LEA risk and the second to investigate dietary intake in surfers. Methods Twenty-one intermediate and advanced surfers (female – 5, male – 16) were recruited to complete an online self-administered questionnai… Show more
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