This post explores fat adaptation and metabolic flexibility, highlighting their significance for endurance athletes. It explains how the body shifts between burning carbohydrates and fats for energy, improving performance and endurance. By optimizing training and nutrition, athletes can enhance fuel efficiency, prolong endurance, and reduce reliance on carbohydrates during long efforts.
It happens suddenly, insidiously. One minute you're cruising, feeling strong, ticking off the miles. The next? Your legs feel like they're wading through wet cement. Dizziness swirls, your power evaporates, and a profound, bone-deep fatigue washes over you. Maybe your mood plummets, or you feel strangely cold. You've just met "The Bonk," also known as … Continue reading Fueling for the Finish Line: How to Avoid the Bonk and Optimize Your Endurance Energy
