What to Eat Before & After Exercise: The Science of Glucose/Fat Burn and Carbs
Useful Links Mentioned in the Video:
• Anti-Spike formula - https://www.antispike.com
• My glucose hacks - https://www.glucosegoddess.com/fr-fr/pages/10-core-glucose-hacks
• Veggie starter recipes - https://www.glucosegoddess.com/fr-fr/pages/free-veggie-starter-recipes
? Scientific references here:
https://www.glucosegoddess.com/pages/sci-episodes-workout-food
What should you eat before a workout? In this episode, I break down the science of fueling for exercise—when to eat carbs, how your body burns fat vs. glucose, and whether you really need to refuel during workouts. Plus, I share key hacks to boost endurance, prevent energy crashes, and optimize performance. Give your body the fuel it needs!
Wearing Balenciaga.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - INTRO
02:14 - Carbs recap
05:52 - VO2 MAX
11:46 - Fat vs. Glucose: Which One Your Body Burns & When
14:46 - How Exercise Intensity Changes What You Burn
18:59 - Should You Work Out on an Empty Stomach?
19:29 - Metabolic Flexibility: Can Your Body Burn Fat for Fuel?
22:40 - What to Eat at 85% VO2 MAX
29:23 - A hack to increase endurance up to 7%
27:41 - Glucose vs. Fructose: The Best Fuel for Long Workouts
32:03 - ‘Hitting the Wall’ in Endurance Sports
33:08 - How to Replenish Glycogen
33:12 - How Athletes Can Adapt Glucose Hacks
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