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Fat adaptation and metabolic flexibility: Should you train your body to burn more fat?
We're back with part two of my conversation with Sam Shepard, a researcher and fellow nutrition enthusiast, about the science of energy production.
Last week, we went in-depth on carbohydrates, so make sure you’ve listened to that one. Today, we’re talking about the benefits (and drawbacks) of fat adaptation. So what exactly is fat adaptation?
Fat adaptation is when your body uses fat as its main energy source rather than carbohydrates. This can be extremely beneficial for low-intensity exercise but causes issues when you’re doing high-intensity session. For this reason, our goal should be…
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