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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 1H 20M

Lactate & Lactate Supplementation - Aitor Viribay Energy Series pt 4

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

In part 4 of the energy series, Aitor joins us to discuss lactate and exogenous lactate. He brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes from his time working with professional athletes in addition to an extensive knowledge of the literature in the space. This follows on from the previous episodes about building a performance environment, energy expenditure and carbohydrates. (00:00) Introduction(01:15) Endogenous vs Exogenous Lactate (05:45) Interview Starts  (07:09) What is Lactate? (11:19) When is Lactate Produced Metabolically? (16:15) Which Organs and Tissues Use Lactate? (20:10) What Causes High Lactate Outside of Exercise? (25:41) Why Would Exogenous Lactate be Beneficial?  (30:15) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Rest(35:46) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Below Second Threshold(45:25) Exogenous Lactate’s Impact at Above Second Threshold(51:22) How Would One Use Exogenous Lactate in a Fueling Plan? (58:34) What Dose of Exogenous Lactate are Possible to Fuel With? (1:11:04) A Solution to Supplementing Exogenous Lactate Supplementation 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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