Athletes and Insulin, Carbohydrate Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 327
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
Assertiveness Versus Aggressiveness
There is room for aggressive stuff, if it's dangerous. There are times when racers make really aggressive moves. And while i may be taken back, i sit back and go that ath just made the choice to make that move and i didn't. So rather than be upset at them, this is racing.
High carb intake and endurance sports go hand-in-hand, but is this damaging to your health? Join us and Orange Seal Off-Road’s Hannah Finchamp as we dig into the relationships of glucose, insulin and workout intensity to know how you can prioritize health and performance, and much more!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Intro 0:00
- What happens when our bodies eat sugar? 5:21
- How does insulin work? 8:38
- How does activity affect insulin? 15:52
- Are high-carb endurance athletes at risk of becoming diabetic? 20:30
- Data-driven ways to plan meal timing 50:59
- Hannah’s tips for bike choice 1:30:40
- A pro’s guide to chaotic race starts 1:35:59
- Live questions and answers 1:53:54
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Threshold Intervals for Cyclists: Benefits, Examples, and Tips for Success
- +61w FTP and Full-Distance Tri Finish with Lauren Hackney - Successful Athletes Podcast Episode 60
- Regulated transport of the glucose transporter GLUT4
- Exercise, GLUT4, and skeletal muscle glucose uptake
- Insulin and insulin resistance
- Update on the effects of physical activity on insulin sensitivity in humans
- Effects of exercise and lack of exercise on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity
- Muscle Oxidative Capacity Is a Better Predictor of Insulin Sensitivity than Lipid Status
- Update on the effects of physical activity on insulin sensitivity in humans
- The TowWhee Adventure Tow Strap
- Stretches for Cyclists: 5 Stretches You Should Know
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