Coach's Corner
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Lactate as Post-Exercise Fuel. Rethinking the Cooldown
Recent research indicates that lactate is far from a waste product; it is a critical fuel source used both during and after exercise to replenish energy stores. Consequently, the traditional "active cool-down" is now viewed as less essential for many athletes, as the body efficiently processes lactate even without continued low-intensity movement.
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The Real vs Smart VO2
Since your VO2 is associated with speed and intensity, if you do not perform regular hard workouts, your score will be affected and decrease. This is not the best formula as training programs often require periods of low intensity to develop different areas of your physiology
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Resting Metabolic Rate and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The findings from this study suggest that IBD may alter systemic metabolism, consistent with the hypothesis that the chronic inflammation from IBD contributes to metabolic changes
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The Sleeping VO2, How to get your Metabolic Rate on Track
At rest, a healthy metabolism should be burning at least 3/4 fat and 1/4 carbohydrate -
Changing your Metabolism by Zone 2 - LT1 Training
In order to train smarter, you need to know what is going on with your metabolism. Are you a good fat burner? Do you rely too much on glucose? Do you have an aerobic base? Getting fit does not have to include a weekly torture session! Training should be prescribed on an individual basis with the goal of longevity.
