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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 59 MIN

Energy Expenditure - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 2

from 1 % Better - Hidden Stories in Sport · host 1% Better Podcast

In part 2 of the energy series, Aitor joins us again to discuss energy expenditure and why it is the lens with which to view everything at a first principles level. This follows on from the previous episode about building a performance environment, the core of which is about appropriate use of resources (energy). This is a bonus episode, and the following 3 episodes of the energy series will also be bonuses, and likewise released on a Tuesday, in addition to our normal episodes released on Fridays.  (00:00) Introduction(00:17) Announcement  (03:00) Interview Starts  (04:10) Quantifying Energy Expenditure  (10:00) Doubly Labelled Water (15:24) Normal Rates of Energy Expenditure (23:12) Components of Daily Energy Expenditure  (25:00) Limits of Energy Expenditure (34:24) Prescribing Training Based on Energy Expenditure  (36:30) Upper Limits of Energy Expenditure (47:43) Aitor’s Personal Doubly Labelled Water Experiment (56:54) Intake as the Limiter Thanks to Precision Fuel and Hydration for their sponsorship, use the link below to get 15% off your first order and support the podcast: https://visit.pfandh.com/1pbIf you’re unsure how which products to use or how to plan your race nutrition check out Precision’s Fuel & Hydration Planner (if you follow this you will have your discount applied automatically on your first order too): https://visit.pfandh.com/1pb-plannerThanks also to Stryd for their sponsorship, check out Stryd:Stryd helps you optimize your training and racing by measuring your running power, providing real-time data to improve efficiency, pace, and performance on any terrain. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with your favorite running watch for real time guidance! Go to https://stryd.live/opb to export Stryd’s cutting-edge technology and how it can empower your run.Links to Aitor:Instagram: @aitorviribay X: @MVAitor Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/ Submit topics, feedback or questions to us on Instagram via DM or to the email address: [email protected] us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onepercentbetterpod?igsh=MW1tcGM4MHQ4bm5oaw== Follow us on X:@PodOnepercent Join the Strava Group:https://www.strava.com/clubs/onepercentbetterpod Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Trendy Style by PillowVibes https://tunetank.com/track/1027-trendy-style/

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