How different types of athletes utilise energy

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As athletes, we all utilise energy differently. Your average man on the street running a marathon; will consume energy differently from the likes of a professional Kenyan runner. On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition we look at the different types of athletes; and how their bodies tend to utilise energy.

24 Mar 2016 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Sports David Katz

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