Published Jul 17, 2024

How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance

Andy Galpin unravels the multifaceted roles of lactate in metabolism, explores muscle fatigue and performance optimization, and delves into metabolic flexibility's impact on athletic performance, offering practical advice and tools for athletes.

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How Lactate & Metabolism Influence Performance

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Lactate RolesAndy Galpin unravels the multifaceted roles of lactate in metabolism and athletic performance. He highlights its importance as an energy source, signaling molecule, and regulator of physiological processes.

Lactate Roles

Exercise PerformanceAndy Galpin explores the complexities of muscle fatigue, lactate threshold, and performance optimization. He provides insights into how lactate functions in the body and offers practical advice for athletes to improve their training and endurance.

Exercise Performance

Metabolic FlexibilityAndy Galpin explores the concept of metabolic flexibility and its importance in athletic performance. He discusses the roles of carbohydrate metabolism and lactate in energy production and provides tools for measuring and improving metabolic health.

Metabolic Flexibility

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