Metabolism 101

What this episode covers

* 2:15 Metabolism defined * 3:30 The metabolic poles in the animal kingdom * 6:45 ATP defined * 8:00 the first – most rapid – energy system: Creatine Phosphate * 13:30 the second – intermediate – energy system: Glycolysis * 16:45 the third – and longest duration – energy system: Aerobic * 18:15 carbs and fats for fuel in the aerobic metabolism * 20:00 endogenous fat is essentially a limitless reserve of metabolic energy * 22:00 just how important is your aerobic metabolism? * 23:30 carbs and fats for fuel in the aerobic metabolism * 25:00 How Michael REALLY feels about ketogenic diets for endurance performance * 30:45 A real example of how important fat utilization – or the dominance of the aeropbic over the glycolytic system - is for long course racing * 39:00 One way to train that aerobic metabolism * 42:20 Egos don't win races * 42:30 Metabolism isn't everything If you're at Eurobike [http://www.eurobike-show.com/exhibitors-info2019/] in Friedrichshafen in early September, come say hi to Andrew at the 4iiii booth there. Keep up with us at STAC [https://www.staczero.com/hero], 4iiii [https://4iiii.com/], and X3 [x3training.com]. If you like the show, rate and review us on iTunes and tell your friends!