Iñigo San-Millán

Iñigo San-Millán, an internationally renowned applied physiologist, shares insights from his work with elite athletes like Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar. He discusses the critical role of lactate in exercise performance and how it can indicate metabolic health. San-Millán emphasizes the significance of Zone 2 training for boosting mitochondrial function and longevity, explaining the optimal metrics for this training approach. He also explores the potential of metformin and NAD in enhancing mitochondrial health and the effects of exercise on long COVID recovery.

Iñigo San-Millán, an internationally renowned applied physiologist, dives into the intricacies of exercise metabolism and health. He shares insights from working with Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar on lactate levels and fat oxidation. Discover how Zone 2 training enhances mitochondrial function and its implications for longevity. Iñigo explains methods for measuring Zone 2 thresholds, the benefits of incorporating high-intensity training, and discusses mitochondrial health in relation to long COVID and metabolic performance.

Iñigo San-Millán, a world-renowned exercise physiology expert and director of high performance with Team UAE, discusses the future of cycling nutrition. He elaborates on how TrainingPeaks' Fueling Insights feature transforms carbohydrate intake strategies for cyclists. Iñigo reveals the importance of metabolic flexibility and personalizing race-day nutrition, while debunking fat oxidation misconceptions. He also emphasizes the evolution of dietary guidelines and offers valuable insights into managing glycogen for optimal performance.