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Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon & Tm Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance!  Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health.

Apr 3, 2016

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