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The episode explores the role of fat and carbohydrates in endurance performance, featuring insights from experts Tim Noakes and Phil Maffetone.

🥑 RETHINKING NUTRITION in ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE 💥🧠 Tim Noakes & Phil Maffetone aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo — especially when it comes to CARBS, FAT, and FUELING the brain 🧬 In this thought-provoking episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul, Tim & Phil dig into what REALLY fuels performance: 🔥 How FAT OXIDATION supports endurance when carbs run low 🧠 Why the BRAIN—not the body—often decides your limits 📉 The trouble with INSULIN and sugar addiction in mod...

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Host: Paul Laursen

Guests: Tim Noakes, Phil Maffetone

Topics covered

• nutrition
• endurance performance
• fat oxidation
• carbohydrates
• brain function
• insulin
• sugar addiction

Keywords

• nutrition
• endurance
• fat oxidation
• carbs
• brain limits
• insulin
• sugar addiction

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Organizations: Training Science Podcast

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