Empirical Cycling Podcast

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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