Is VO2max an outdated measure for determining fitness? Dr Tim Podlogar thinks we can do better than the traditional VO2max. Tim also discusses why some pro cyclists consume over 120grams of carbohydrates per hour while racing and the best application of exogenous ketones.

Dr Tim Podlogar is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. Assistant professor at the University of Primorska. Head of Sports Science at the Human Performance Centre and Nutritionist for World Tour cycling team Bora-Hansgrohe.

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