The Paul Weber Podcast
Every week, I cover a topic for fitness competitors and hybrid athletes.
The Paul Weber Podcast
157 Nutrition 101 - Energy
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Energy balance is the most important nutrition consideration in athletes.
In this episode, we cover the physics of energy balance, as well as how gut chemistry determines how many of your gross calories become usable energy.
I break down the carbs vs. fats debate, the 70-75% VO2 max crossover point, how glycogen and blood sugar are the primary fuel substrates for hybrid athletes, as well as one thing nobody talks about (gastric emptying).
I'll also cover how to recognize underfueling before it costs you performance, and best practices I use with my athletes to help them meet their energy needs.