Kyle Helson

Kyle Helson, a NASA scientist and national champion sprinter, joins to explore a fascinating study on muscle glycogen recovery and its surprising impact on high-intensity interval performance. They discuss how delayed carbohydrate feeding can reduce performance, even with equal total calories. Helson explains the complexities of glycogen storage and its significance in sports. They also dive into practical coaching takeaways about post-exercise fueling and discuss how these findings could impact training strategies for cyclists.