Understanding Carbohydrate Needs
Kirsten and Elisabeth discuss the importance of providing your body with the carbohydrates it needs for optimal performance and debunk the myth of fat adapted training. They explain how the body utilizes carbohydrates and why it's essential for runners to fuel properly. Insulin is not the enemy, and understanding the metabolic functions of our bodies is key to maintaining a healthy running routine.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s2/e01: Hormone Health for Runners with Kirsten Screen, RD, MPH (@screennutrition)
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If someone runs out of carbohydrates during exercise, would their body rather use fat or protein as fuel according to the episode How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance, the clip Fueling Your Workouts, the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series, and the clip Metabolic Flexibility Explained?
If someone runs out of carbohydrates during exercise, would their body rather use fat or protein as fuel according to the episode How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance, the clip Fueling Your Workouts, the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series, and the clip Metabolic Flexibility Explained?
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