
Watts Doc #40: Endurance Adaptation Is Not Substrate Oxidation
Empirical Cycling Podcast
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Genetics and Athletic Success
The chapter explores how genetic factors influence athletic training, recovery, and performance in sports like cycling, emphasizing the role of mitochondrial levels and glycogen usage. It discusses the rapid adaptation of endurance and the impact of mitochondrial mass on fat oxidation, challenging traditional models of fuel utilization. The importance of genetic predispositions, mitochondrial density, and raw force production in enhancing endurance performance is highlighted, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in athletic training.
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