Body Weight - Body Fat Composition and Energy Needs

Two very important determinants for athletic performance are training and genetic makeup. However, athletes need an optimal individualized diet to supply the energy needed to carry on with activities. A good diet can not substitute for either genetics or training, but can enhance and maximize athletic potential. On average ....Click here to continue reading

Glycolysis - Short Term High Intensity Exercise Fuel

Utilization of carbohydrates as fuels during exercise depends primarily on the intensity and duration of the activity. Generally, carbohydrate use increases with increasing intensity and falls with increasing duration of an exercise activity. Glucose is an important carbohydrate in human biology. Cells uses it as fuel-source of energy. The breakdown ....Click here to continue reading

Glucose the Exercise Fuel for Sustained Aerobic Exercise

When physical activity or exercise is of low or moderate intensity and muscles are in an aerobic state (plenty of oxygen available), most of the pyruvate produced during glycolysis is further metabolized to turn more energy and finally carbon dioxide and water. Almost 95% of the aerobically produced energy ....Click here to continue reading