In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with strength coach and educator Jon Heck to explore the intricacies of carb cycling. We discuss everything from Jon's personal journey with different dietary approaches, including ketogenic diets and carb cycling, to specific strategies tailored for athletes and general fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights include the timing and distribution of carb intake, the role of hydration and electrolytes, and the benefits of structured nutritional planning for optimizing performance and body composition. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone looking to improve your nutrition game, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation.

Tune in and learn how to make carb cycling work for you. 

For part 1 of our discussion is on Jon's Hammer and Chisel Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xnVr9_rGMo 

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Episode Chapters:

• 02:02 Deep Dive into Carb Cycling
• 06:44 John Heck's Personal Journey with Diets
• 22:31 The Role of Electrolytes and Hydration
• 32:50 Carb Cycling Strategies for Different Goals
• 36:30 Pre-Game Nutrition Strategies
• 37:02 Post-Game Recovery and Low Carb Days
• 38:44 Carbohydrate Timing and Intake
• 40:13 Intra-Workout Nutrition
• 51:04 High Carb and Low Carb Day Strategies
• 01:05:44 Reverse Dieting and Post-Diet Strategies
• 01:10:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

• Episode 356: How Keto Affects Performance with Dr. Andrew Koutnik
  • YouTube: https://youtu.be/1MuLr6qaBlY
• Episode 176: Metabolic Flexibility, Goal-Setting, and Violent Consistency with Adam Glass
  • YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDchcjoz0DQ

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• Website: https://hammerchiselperformance.com/

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