The Science of Endurance: Fuel & Hydration
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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Why You Shouldn't Use Protein as Fuel
When we exercise, we do break down protein. It's only when we push ourselves so far into energy deficit tat that a mino acid pool starts to actually be spent. Lactate is a source of energy, but they key turns come from fat oxidation. S the simple answer is that there are three carbs, fat and protein. But really, if you get it riht, it's carbs in fact.
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