The Real Science of Sport Podcast Why Endurance Athletes Are Super-Fuelling On Carbs / Rugby World Cup Final Wrap
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Nov 3, 2023 Discussion on the significance of the Spring Box's victory in the Rugby World Cup and the impact of sports on unity and patriotism. Debates on luck and controversial decisions in rugby. Exploration of adaptation in South African rugby and the carbohydrate revolution in cycling. Analysis of the role of carbohydrates in endurance sports, including the benefits of combining glucose and fructose. Comparison of fuel sources for endurance exercise based on intensity and duration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unity and Patriotism: The Impact of South Africa's Rugby World Cup Victory
01:39 • 7min
Luck and Controversial Decisions in Rugby
08:29 • 25min
Adaptation in South African Rugby and the Carbohydrate Revolution in Cycling
33:36 • 3min
The Role of Carbohydrates in Endurance Sports
36:16 • 21min
The Effects of Mouth Rinsing on Performance
57:42 • 4min
The Importance of Carbohydrate Intake for Endurance Athletes
01:01:55 • 11min
The Role of Intensity and Duration in Fuel Source for Endurance Exercise
01:12:30 • 5min