The Proclivity Podcast

EPISODE 143: Top 3 Fitness Fueling Mistakes


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One often underestimated aspect of fitness is metabolic flexibility – the body's ability to efficiently switch between different fuel sources. This oversight can significantly impact performance, body composition, and overall well-being.  Today, Joel and Emily are diving into the top three fitness fueling mistakes that can hinder your workout progress and how to fuel effectively for optimal performance.

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Show notes:

01:49 - Defining Metabolic Flexibility

  • Glucose and Fats

  • 03:05 - Skipping Pre-Workout

    • What happens when you don’t fuel

    • Make sure blood sugar is in check

    • 06:45 - Overdoing Sugars

      • What is the drawbacks in having rice as energy

        • Insulin spikes

        • Inflammation in the body

        • 11:27 - Ignoring Metabolic Flexibility

          • Plateau performance of the body

          • Endurance and HIIT Training

          • Using stored glucose

          • 18:51 - Importance of Mindset

            • Lower carbs and fasting

            • Top 3 Options to Fuel Before Your Workout

              21:26 - Low-Carb, High-Fat (LCHF) Snacks

              • Steady release of energy without spiking blood sugar levels

              • 26:05 - Protein-Rich Smoothies

                • Muscle repair and growth

                • Sustained energy 

                • 29:59 - Complex Carbohydrates with Lean Protein

                  • Balanced fuel source for workouts.

                  • Muscle maintenance and repair promoting metabolic flexibility

                  • 31:47 - Final insight about trying Metabolic Flexibility

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                    Spotify:

                    https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b


                    Apple:

                    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359


                    THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 

                    • Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method

                      • Connection Call: https://www.proclivity.co/connection-call

                      • 3 Tips To Metabolic Flexibility:

                        https://www.proclivity.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2024/04/3-Tips-To-Metabolic-Flexibility-1-2.pdf

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