Metabolic Efficiency Training with Sports Dietitian Bob Seebohar
The Eat for Endurance Podcast
Nutrition Manipulation for Metabolic Efficiency
The common belief of staying in the 'fat burning zone' based on heart rate while exercising is debunked as it doesn't consider individual variability and the impact of nutrition on fuel utilization. Manipulating an athlete's diet can significantly alter their carbohydrate or fat burning rates. By solely adjusting nutrition, a robust effect on metabolic efficiency can be achieved. Research spanning over 20 years indicates that altering nutrition is crucial for changing metabolic efficiency in terms of burning carbohydrates or fats.
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