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Sugar Burner vs. Fat Burner Cyclists in Lab Testing, Training, and Competition

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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Understanding Metabolic Efficiency for Optimal Endurance Performance

This chapter explores the importance of metabolic efficiency in endurance events and discusses different metabolic profiles such as 'sugar burners' and 'fat burners'. It explains how to test metabolic efficiency in a lab, the significance of being able to burn both fat and carbohydrates as fuel sources, and the implications of being a sugar burner in terms of health and longevity.

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