
How to Fuel for Health
There’s an important difference between fueling for performance and fueling for health. In this episode, Dr. Mikki Williden and Dr. Paul Laursen give their suggestions on how to fuel for health.
The Fast Talk Podcast focuses on the science of endurance sports in a conversational and informative style. Mixed into the deep discussions, there are tips and takeaways regarding endurance training philosophy, human physiology, workout design, performance nutrition, and sport psychology.
Our hosts Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels explore these topics with world-class, leading experts on endurance sports. These include researchers like Dr. Stephen Seiler, Dr. Bent Ronnestand, Dr. Inigo San Millan, as well as coaches such as Joe Friel, Neal Henderson, Stacy Sims, and Grant Holicky.
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There’s an important difference between fueling for performance and fueling for health. In this episode, Dr. Mikki Williden and Dr. Paul Laursen give their suggestions on how to fuel for health.
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