
The Science of Endurance: Fuel & Hydration
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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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