Ed Maunder

In this episode, Ed Maunder PhD(c) discusses contextualising fat oxidation during exercise. Topics include defining and differentiating fat oxidation and fat burning, substrate oxidation during endurance exercise, testing methods for maximal fat oxidation, relevance to exercise performance and a case study on Ironman triathlon. The chapter descriptions highlight the importance of fuel utilization, customizing exercise protocols, and optimizing substrate utilization in triathlon training.