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Talking Metabolic Testing with Director of Sports Performance at UC Davis, Judd Van Sickle

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Director of Sports Performance at UC Davis, Judd Van Sickle, talks about metabolic testing, fat adaptation, and aerobic deficiency with Scott Johnston.

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