FUEL FOR EXERCISE FROM MACRO TO MICRO AND HOW IT WORKS!

In this column, Jessie begins to tackle the complex topic of how to fuel properly for exercise. In part one, Jessie gives an overview of the metabolic pathway for exercise from the macro to the micro level.

By Dr. Jessie Stone

"WHETHER IT’S FOR FUN OR COMPETITION, FEELING GOOD BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER YOUR ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT, AND FUELING PROPERLY CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS—WHATEVER THEY MAY BE. " As we all know, you are what you eat, and what you are eating can profoundly affect how you perform. Whether it’s for fun or competition, feeling good before, during, and after your activity is important, and fueling properly can help you reach your goals—whatever they may be. Understanding how the body uses different foods as fuel and when is important for preparation, participation, and recovery. Like any engine, there are preferred fuels (foods) for desired performance. You are probably familiar with general categories of food fuels such as fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Once consumed, these fuels are made accessible at the cellular…

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