
Watts Doc #46: Why Low Glycogen Training Probably Doesn't Work
Empirical Cycling Podcast
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Holistic Training Approach and Glycogen Depletion
The chapter emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to training that considers multiple factors and the impact of glycogen depletion on performance. It discusses the challenges of intervals, the equivocal evidence on low glycogen riding benefits, and the concept of disturbing cellular homeostasis for adaptations. The conversation also touches on non-responders in training, the importance of actual performance over markers, and the complexities of exercise study designs.
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