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What Fuel Does the Body Use During Exercise?

How exercise intensity shifts fuel use from fat toward carbohydrates, and why carbohydrate availability matters for sustaining higher-intensity performance.

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What Fuel Does the Body Use During Exercise?

The intensity determines the use of the different fuels during exercise. As we increase the intensity, the energy obtained from fats decreases and the use of carbohydrates increases, since the body is able to obtain energy more quickly through them. This is essential because the higher the intensity, the greater the energy intake required, with carbohydrates being a fundamental element to maintain a high performance for as long as possible.

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