

Watts Doc #46: Why Low Glycogen Training Probably Doesn't Work
Oct 15, 2023
Delving into glycogen depletion in training, the podcast questions the efficacy of 'train low' methods. From molecular pathways to substrate use, it dissects training with low muscle glycogen levels and its impact on performance. Emphasizing the need for a holistic training approach, it warns against the limitations of low glycogen training and its potential downsides. Gender differences, mitochondrial ATP production pathways, and the ineffectiveness of this approach are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Molecular Pathways in Endurance Training
02:37 • 14min
Effects of Training with Low Muscle Glycogen Levels
16:41 • 15min
Exploring Substrate Use and Performance Enhancement
31:37 • 2min
Exploring the Impact of Glycogen Levels on Exercise Performance
33:23 • 18min
Holistic Training Approach and Glycogen Depletion
51:04 • 20min
The Inefficacy of Low Glycogen Training and Nutritional Considerations
01:11:31 • 18min
Effectiveness of Low Glycogen Training Based on Training Status
01:29:26 • 3min
Surviving with Low Food Intake and Gender Differences in Training
01:32:42 • 6min
Mitochondrial ATP Production Pathways
01:38:18 • 4min
Exploring the Ineffectiveness of Low Glycogen Training
01:42:28 • 4min