Fasted Cardio Myths
Fasted cardio doesn’t necessarily lead to greater fat burning, as the body has ample glycogen reserves that can fuel intense workouts for hours. Misconceptions about food, like the impact of blended bananas on blood sugar, are debunked, revealing that whole fruits may actually have a less pronounced effect than previously claimed. Understanding how the body utilizes energy is crucial for effective workout strategies.In this clip
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I would like an explanation about the 30-30-30 approach. The body will be out of energy in 20 minutes, which means the energy will come from glycogen. Then you say it takes 5 hours to turn fat into energy. You also mention that consuming 30g of protein 30 minutes after waking and doing 30 minutes of steady-state exercise will eviscerate fat. The question is: If it takes 5 hours for fat to turn into energy, why will the 30-30-30 approach eviscerate fat in just 1 hour (3 minutes of waking plus 30 minutes of exercise)?
During a workout, do we burn stored fat or muscle glycogen?
How long does it take the body to turn fat into energy?