EPISODE 143: Top 3 Fitness Fueling Mistakes The Proclivity Podcast

One often underestimated aspect of fitness is metabolic flexibility – the body's ability to efficiently switch between different fuel sources. This oversight can significantly impact performance, body composition, and overall well-being.  Today, Joel and Emily are diving into the top three fitness fueling mistakes that can hinder your workout progress and how to fuel effectively for optimal performance.

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Show notes:

01:49 - Defining Metabolic Flexibility


Glucose and Fats



03:05 - Skipping Pre-Workout


What happens when you don’t fuel


Make sure blood sugar is in check



06:45 - Overdoing Sugars


What is the drawbacks in having rice as energy




Insulin spikes


Inflammation in the body



11:27 - Ignoring Metabolic Flexibility


Plateau performance of the body


Endurance and HIIT Training


Using stored glucose



18:51 - Importance of Mindset


Lower carbs and fasting



Top 3 Options to Fuel Before Your Workout

21:26 - Low-Carb, High-Fat (LCHF) Snacks


Steady release of energy without spiking blood sugar levels



26:05 - Protein-Rich Smoothies


Muscle repair and growth


Sustained energy 



29:59 - Complex Carbohydrates with Lean Protein


Balanced fuel source for workouts.


Muscle maintenance and repair promoting metabolic flexibility



31:47 - Final insight about trying Metabolic Flexibility

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Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b



Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359



THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 


Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method




Connection Call: https://www.proclivity.co/connection-call



3 Tips To Metabolic Flexibility:

https://www.proclivity.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2024/04/3-Tips-To-Metabolic-Flexibility-1-2.pdf