Episode 96 - How should I use the new TrainingPeaks carbohydrate and fat calorie metrics?

Fueling Endurance - Nutrition for Runners, Cyclists & Triathletes

TrainingPeaks just launched a new set of data fields that promise to give insights into carbohydrate and fat use during exercise - even predicted amounts for planned sessions if enough data is provided.

So where did this come from? What is it telling us? How should I use this information? And is it unique, or are there other ways to achieve the same thing?

Studies/Websites mentioned:

TrainingPeaks Fueling Insights: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/introducing-fueling-insights/

Rothschild J et al. A Novel Method to Predict Carbohydrate and Energy Expenditure During Endurance Exercise Using Measures of Training Load. Sports Med. 2025; 55:753-774. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-024-02131-z

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