Energy Sources Explained
Elisabeth and Holley delve into the efficiency of carbohydrates versus fatty acids as energy sources, highlighting the preference for carbs due to quicker energy production despite lower ATP yield. They discuss the concept of becoming fat-adapted and the body's backup mechanisms for energy when carbs are scarce, emphasizing the importance of carbohydrates for optimal athletic performance.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s1/e34 Carbs, Glycogen, & Carb-Loading with Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CPT (@fitcookienutrition)
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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 \[Carbohydrate Breakdown]{sid=chunk\_2286556}, the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series, and the clip \[Metabolic Flexibility Explained]{sid=chunk\_2286556}?
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 \[Carbohydrate Breakdown]{sid=chunk\_2286556}, 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 \[Carbohydrate Breakdown]{sid=chunk\_2286556}, the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series, and the clip Metabolic Flexibility Explained?