Q&A #123 - Science and application of FatMax and MFO (Maximal rate of Fat Oxidation)

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Mikael Eriksson

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🗓️ 28 January 2021

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Q&A #123 - Science and application of FatMax and MFO (Maximal rate of Fat Oxidation) What are the determinants of FatMax and MFO? How can you test or determine your FatMax and MFO? Normative values and benchmarks of FatMax and MFO How training affects FatMax and MFO Is there a best way to train FatMax and MFO? LINKS AND RESOURCES: Scientific Triathlon website Coaching Training Plans Q&A episode archive Apply for the Scientific Triathlon Training Camp Mallorca 2021 Training, testing and physiology with coach/scientist Iñigo San Millán, PhD | EP#262 Contextualising Maximal Fat Oxidation During Exercise: Determinants and Normative Values - Maunder 2018 Determination of the exercise intensity that elicits maximal fat oxidation - Achten 2002 Limited Benefit of Fat(max)-Test to Derive Training Prescriptions - Schwindling 2014 Heart rate reserve is equivalent to %VO2 reserve, not to %VO2max - Swain 1997 Relationship between % heart rate reserve and % VO2 reserve in treadmill exercise - Swain 1998 Effect of interval training intensity on fat oxidation, blood lactate and the rate of perceived exertion in obese men - Alkahtani 2013 Short-term HIIT and Fatmax training increase aerobic and metabolic fitness in men with class II and III obesity - Lanzi 2015 SPONSORS: ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a tool for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve swim specific strength and technique. Trusted by BMC PRO Triathlon Team, age-group triathletes, coaches and physios around the world. Visit zen8swimtrainer.com/tts for 20% off your order. ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	Hey, hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show.
0:05.2	The podcast presented by Scientific Traathlon.com.
0:09.2	I'm your host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 123.
0:13.4	Before we get into today's question, big thanks to our sponsors.
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0:29.3	activate your core and you are lying in your normal swimming position on that bench the height of the
0:35.3	bench is designed such that you will be forced into a high elbow
0:38.4	position as well during your swim stroke so that you can work on technique as well as working
0:43.4	on power and stamina.
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