Published Jun 1, 2023
s3/e20 Muscle Fatigue & What Causes It with Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD (@criticalO2)
Exercise physiologist Dr. Phil Batterson dives into the complex science of muscle fatigue, explaining its protective role in endurance training, the critical function of mitochondria in energy production, and methods to enhance endurance athlete performance through strategic training and proper fueling.

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