Summary
Interval training refers to any type of activity which alternates periods of high intensity
activity with periods of low intensity activity. The adaptations to interval training are similar to
what is seen with aerobic exercise but occur in Type II muscle fibers. As glycogen plays a much
larger role in energy production during high intensity activity it would be expected that a
ketogenic diet will affect performance. Although the exact reason why fatigue occurs more
quickly while on a ketogenic diet is unknown, it is well established that performance will decrease.
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