What is mitochondria?
Mitochondria are organelles inside your cells that produce ATP—the energy currency of life. They can oxidize both glucose and fatty acids. Metabolic flexibility depends on mitochondrial health and efficiency.
Key Functions
- •ATP production — cellular respiration converts fuel to usable energy
- •Fat oxidation — healthy mitochondria burn fatty acids efficiently
- •Ketone utilization — mitochondria can burn ketones when glucose is low
- •Out of shape — when mitochondria struggle, you become dependent on the next sugar hit
In ONDA Life
Zone 2 aerobic training specifically targets and "trains" mitochondria to become more efficient at burning fat. The Metabolic Flexibility article details the protocols for mitochondrial optimization.