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Jan 2024
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Late Night Workouts: Scientific Deep Div...

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:05) Meet Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach

(01:09) Addressing Late-Night Training Challenges

(02:53) Aligning Training with Body Clock

(5:31) Melatonin supplementation’s effect on our bodies

(27:14) Effects of carbs and protein on sleep and training

(43:41) Recovery drink misconceptions

(44:29) Macros and calories: How to

(57:00) Do carbs cause obesity and cancer?

(1:15:55) Are high fructose drinks bad for you?


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