Fitter Radio Episode 105 - Angela Naeth

Published: April 3, 2016, 7:39 p.m.

ONE STEP AHEAD: The perils of coconut oil. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Kicking for swimming. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - ANGELA NAETH: Canadian Triathlete Angela Naeth is known in the Triathlon world for her prowess on the bike. She’s a multiple 70.3 Ironman Champion, the Ironman 2014 Chattanooga Champion and last year won the 2015 North American Ironman Champs finishing the race in an amazing 8:55 mins! With a Masters in Physical Therapy and a Bachelors in Health Sciences she worked for 3 years as a paediatric and orthopaedic physiotherapist before deciding to race full-time. Angela is now focused on the Ironman distance and looking to qualify again for Kona this year.

Angela Naeth

GEEK OUT: This week our geeky contributors 'The Plews and Prof' revisit Fat Oxidation: "Whole body fat oxidation increases more by prior exercise than overnight fasting in elite endurance athletes" Author: Andersson Hall, Ulrika; Edin, Fredrik; Pedersen, Anders; Madsen, Klavs. 5 MIN FOCUS: Bevan talks to Mark Mastalir, VP of Marketing and Partnerships for Lumo Bodytech. Lumo Bodytech have developed a technology platform that leverages smart sensors and software to optimize performance and address human biomechanics through the real-time tracking of body movement. Their products include the Lumo Run - a small and discreet sensor that measures and coaches you on your running form to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. It incorporates the personal attention of a running coach with the professional data of a running lab to help you achieve your best. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition