Fats and exercise

Fats are an integral part of the athlete's diet. Reducing the proportion of fat in the diet to 15% leads to a decrease in endurance and performance at least 10%. Fat reserves help maintain body temperature and protect the body from injuries. In addition, fat promotes the delivery and assimilation of fat-soluble vitamins and influences the structure of food. High-energy density of fats increases the value of food in the sense of saturation of the body.

Aerobic exercise and substrate oxidation

Dietary fats during aerobic exercise spare carbohydrates by enhancing fat oxidation and decreasing carbohydrate oxidation...

Fat metabolism during exercise

Fats, together with carbohydrates, are oxidized in the muscles to supply energy to the working muscles. The limit to which they can compensate for energy expenditure depends on the duration and intensity of the load...

Fat substitutes

In an effort to reduce dietary fat intake, some people turn to foods containing modified fat...

The need for fat intake for athletes

Fat diets for athletes vary greatly depending on the sport, training level and performance level of the athlete...

Fatty acids

Fatty acids are a component of more complex lipids and provide most of the calories from dietary fats...

Definition and types of fats

Fats are an important source of energy that meets daily energy needs and also provides energy in cases where...