Controlling body fat percentage doesn't always seem to have a positive effect. The photo is an image of a female track and field athlete. . (C) Getty Images
The University of Oregon, one of America's top track and field schools, has introduced advanced equipment to accurately measure bone density and body fat percentage to keep female athletes below 12% body fat. Local media "Oregon Live" reported that six of them complained of eating disorders and mental risks, causing controversy. Many media outlets and intellectuals reacted to the news. Among them, Steve Magnes, author of "PEAK PFORMANCE" and "The Passion Paradox" and an expert on sports innovation through training that incorporates science, says, "Especially for young athletes, diet and sports We need to talk about nutrition," he continued. “We should be wary of being underweight, not being overweight.” As a coach at a university, he has a track record of sending more than 24 female athletes to the Olympic qualifiers, and explains why. "Being too thin can cause lifelong damage to your mind and body." There is no such thing as a fat percentage.” And the best performance is said to be "when you are happy and healthy in mind and body". There are still coaches who impose weight limits on athletes across national borders and competitions. It seems to be a theme that not only coaches but also individual athletes should think about. Composition THE DIGEST Editorial Department
