
How Athletic Performance Really Works: Dr. Berg's Science-Based Approach
Published: July 27, 2026
Duration: 13:04
Think your genetics determine how fast you run or how strong you get? Dr. Berg just shattered that myth completely. In this episode, Sarah Williams sits down with one of sports medicine's most respected voices to break down what actually drives athletic performance - and it's not what you think.
On Fuel Different, we dig into the shocking truth about energy systems that most athletes get totally wrong. Dr. Berg reveals how your body can tap into 40,000+ calories of stored fat while most people obsess over the measly 1,500-2,000 calories from glycogen. You'll discover why 70% of athletes are magnesium deficient...