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#18: The Basics of Exercise Physiology and Metabolism

Episode Summary

Let’s address how your body generates energy, covering key pathways like fatty acid metabolism, glucose metabolism, lactate recycling, and the phosphocreatine system.

Episode Notes

As we move through the holiday season, it’s easy to let fitness routines fall by the wayside. But understanding how your body uses energy can reignite your motivation and set the stage for better performance, endurance, and health in the new year.

In this episode, Dr. Huff takes us through the science of energy production, explaining how adenosine triphosphate (ATP) acts as the "currency" powering every movement. 

 

Takeaway—Example Training Plan

Building a fitness routine that targets all energy systems is essential for metabolic flexibility. A sample week might include:

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