12/09/2025
For many endurance athletes, the off-season is the right time to focus on body composition—not during peak training, race build, or heavy intensity blocks.
With lower overall load, your body can respond better to small, intentional nutrition changes and strength-focused sessions. The goal isn’t “getting lean” for the sake of aesthetics. 💁🏻♀️ It’s supporting health, longevity, and long-term performance.
Here’s the general framework:
• 2–3 strength sessions per week to build lean mass
• Lower-intensity cardio (Z1–Z2) Monday–Friday
• Custom macros to support recovery and gradual fat-loss
• No restriction or underfueling — ever
• Not appropriate if you’re training 10+ hours per week, lifting more than 3x/week, doing more than 4 Z1/Z2 sessions, or 3+ HIIT sessions over 30 minutes
• Not appropriate for anyone with a history of RED-S, disordered eating, or other medical considerations
When done correctly, this time of year can be an ideal time to support strength, body composition, and overall health—without compromising energy availability.⚡️
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If you’d like personalized guidance, Fuelin coaches can help you evaluate whether this approach is right for you.