In this episode of the Critical Oxygen podcast, Gabriele Gallo, Ph.D. and I explore the concept of durability and fatigue resistance in endurance sports.

We discuss the definitions of durability and recovery, the importance of measuring these factors, and the role of carbohydrate availability in maintaining performance.

The conversation also explores the physiological mechanisms behind fatigue and how athletes can optimize their training and nutrition to enhance durability. The discussion covers various aspects of training, including the significance of high volume, low intensity workouts for improving durability, and the ongoing debate regarding carbohydrate consumption for performance.

TAKEAWAYS
- Durability is defined as the ability to maintain performance during prolonged exercise.
- Recovery ability refers to maintaining performance over consecutive days of training or competition.
- Standardizing testing conditions is crucial for accurate durability assessments.
- Maintaining glycogen levels is vital to prevent muscle fatigue during prolonged exercise.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Durability and Endurance Performance
02:58 Understanding Durability: Definitions and Importance
05:49 The Role of Recovery in Endurance Sports
09:06 Measuring Durability: Methods and Protocols
11:56 Factors Influencing Durability in Athletes
15:12 The Relationship Between Carbohydrate Availability and Performance
18:04 Fatigue Mechanisms and Muscle Glycogen
20:55 Practical Applications for Coaches and Athletes
39:42 Optimizing Fuel Sources for Endurance Performance
42:05 The Balance of Carbohydrates and Fat Oxidation
44:54 Training Strategies for Enhanced Fat Oxidation
48:41 The Role of Volume in Durability Training
51:02 Carbohydrate Intake and Performance
55:49 The Debate on Carbohydrate Thresholds
01:01:01 Recovery and Inflammation: The Role of Carbohydrates
01:05:40 Future Directions in Carbohydrate Research
01:11:13 Durability Training: High Volume vs. High Intensity
01:17:56 Conclusion and Practical Applications


KEYWORDS
durability, endurance performance, recovery, exercise physiology, carbohydrate availability, fatigue resistance, sports science, physiological testing, coaching, athletic performance, endurance performance, fat oxidation, carbohydrate intake, training strategies, durability, sports science, mitochondrial function, recovery, exercise physiology, nutrition