Science Of Ultra Finish Low With Drs. Morton And Louis
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Mar 20, 2020 In this engaging discussion, Dr. James Morton, an expert in exercise metabolism and nutrition, shares insights from his work with elite athletes. He emphasizes carbohydrate periodization and its impact on performance, highlighting the principle of fueling for the work required. Key topics include training with low glycogen levels, the critical role of nutrition in recovery, and how age and sex affect dietary needs for athletes. The conversation is a treasure trove of strategies for optimizing endurance, particularly for ultra marathon runners.
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Training Low
- Train with low glycogen or low carbohydrate availability.
- This strategy is called training low.
Pre-Exercise Meal Impact
- A pre-exercise meal impacts substrate utilization during training.
- Fasted training shifts metabolism towards fat oxidation.
Adaptations and Performance
- Molecular-level adaptations don't always translate to performance improvements.
- Lab performance trials may not reflect real-world performance.