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The Science of Endurance: Fuel & Hydration

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

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Is There a Difference Between Fat and Energy?

When we exercise really hard, like high intensity, short duration, the circulation changes. We no longer have insulen in the circulation. The drenlon drives the oxidation of carbs. And so what you then get is a is what's called the cross over concept. Were at low exercise intensities, most of our energy comes from fat with a small proportion carbs. If you eat cobbs, your proportion from corbs goes up because the body burns what it has available. So as we walk and break into a slow jog, the proportion from fat starts coming down to 70%. Now if we're walking very gently through the shopping mor ten and nine, 90 tail heght.

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