Exercise Physiology– category –

Questions This Article Answers What is the difference between running economy and VO2 max? How much does improving running economy actually change your race ...

Questions This Article Answers How does your body actually use carbohydrates to produce energy? Is cutting carbs a smart strategy when trying to lose weight ...

Questions This Article Answers What exactly is "lactate tolerance training"? Why does high blood lactate make it impossible to keep running? Is there any ben...

Questions This Article Answers How does the body actually use fat for energy? How can I train my body to burn more fat? Most runners know fat is a fuel sourc...

Questions This Article Answers How much fluid should I drink before and during a marathon? How much will my performance drop if I don't drink enough? What ty...

Questions This Article Answers Is lactate the cause of muscle fatigue? Why does the body produce lactate during exercise? How can you improve your body's abi...

Questions This Article Answers How is protein metabolized in the body? What is the mechanism behind muscle breakdown when carbohydrates are depleted? Why is ...

Questions This Article Answers What is the difference between VO2 max and lactate threshold? How do VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy work toge...

Questions This Article Answers What exactly is the lactate threshold (LT)? What pace corresponds to my lactate threshold? How can I estimate or calculate my ...

Questions This Article Answers What is VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake)? How does VO2 max relate to marathon performance? I want to understand why VO2 max is ...