#121: Metabolic flexibility: Improve energy & body composition while decelerating aging

Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

English - July 06, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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Metabolic flexibility may be a term you've heard before. But what does it mean, and why is it important for overall health? Shannon breaks down the connection between metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial health and gives exercise recommendations for improving metabolic flexibility.

0:00: Introduction
1:00: Upward spiral
2:32: What is metabolic flexibility?
3:20: How to know if you’re metabolically flexible/inflexible
6:00: How to train to be more metabolically flexible
9:50: Types of fuel sources
15:27: How muscle mass affects metabolic flexibility
22:10: Gentle consistency + muscle building
25:30: Strength training for metabolic health
28:11: Zone 2 cardio
32:00: HIIT and SIT
37:00: Summary

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