Struggle To Strength Podcast

Carbs vs Fats | What You Need To Know

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EPISODE 25: It’s a battle between carbs and fats this week as the boys sit down to determine the most efficient energy source for the production of ATP, the fundamental compound that drives many processes within our cells to provide our bodies with essential power.

While taking a deep dive into the science behind how exactly carbohydrates and fats become our body’s primary source of fuel, Joshua and Travis pursue the answer to which of the two energy sources is preferred over the other. Throughout the convo the main topics the guys cover include:

  • ATP 411: An explanation of what Adenosine Triphosphate is
  • Carbohydrates vs. fat - which creates more ATP
  • Glucose and glycogen and their role in creating energy
  • How increasing a workout’s intensity affects the body’s preferred energy source
  • Determining how and what to eat for optimal performance

    • During the second half of the ep, it’s a listener Q&A as the duo answers some questions from our favorite people: you guys. Be sure to stick around to the end because not only will you be gaining super valuable knowledge, but there is also some great and easily applicable info revealed toward the end.

    Get out those notepads and get ready folks, because Episode 25 is live. We’ll see ya’ll inside.


    Other topics covered include:

    • Difference between ATP and ADP
    • Oxygen’s role in determining your body’s preferred source of energy
    • Anaerobic vs aerobic exercise
    • Pre, post, and intra-workout carbohydrates
    • Hypoglycemia and low blood sugar post-workout
    • The Glycemic Index and choosing between carbs to consume based on upcoming workout/activity


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