Human Performance Outliers Podcast

By Zach Bitter Shawn Baker

What's Human Performance Outliers Podcast about?

Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.

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Episode 306: Pacing, Taperi...

08.12.2022

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. 1) How to pace for a marathon 2) How to pace for a 100 miler 3) How to properly taper 4) What workouts matter the most for a 100 ...

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08.12.2022 Episode 306: Pacing, Tapering, & Most Important Workout This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. 1) How to pace for a marathon 2) How to pace for a 100 miler 3) How to properly taper 4) What workouts matter the most for a 100 ...
08.10.2022 Episode 305: Insoles, Hill Workouts, & Missed Training! This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast 1) Considerations when using custom orthotics or insoles 2) When and how to train for ...
08.01.2022 Episode 304: Episode 304: Health & Fitness Collide With Regenerative Agriculture Janna Breslin and Evan DeMarco joined the show to share their Complete Human approach to mental and physical health and fitness. We dove into one of their more recent initiatives, regenerative agriculture and how they are getting involved in a ...
07.22.2022 Episode 303: All Things Low Carb Endurance This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics centered around a low carbohydrate and ketogenic approach to endurance training and racing. Included; what to eat while training on keto, eating post training session, carb amounts on days ...
07.20.2022 Episode 302: Tackling Psychology, Motivation, & Consistency In Training This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. Zach tackles what psychological approaches he uses to prepare for events, how to stay motivated, and what drives consistency in training. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: ...
07.15.2022 Episode 301: Tara Garrison - Full Spectrum Of Fitness & Nutrition Tara joined me for a live podcast recording at KetoCon. She has a broad range of fitness accomplishments, from running the Boston Marathon to training for bodybuilding competitions. She has explored both keto and low carbohydrate diets and shares where ...
07.06.2022 Episode 300: Personalizing Workout Hydration This episode highlights how to personalize your hydration strategy when working out. It also looks into how to properly use treadmills in your training. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo ...
06.29.2022 Episode 299: Training & Racing Update Zach reflects on his ankle injury that occurred during his 24-hour attempt at Six Days In The Dome. He highlights how things went in his build up, offseason, and recognizing signs to take a step back. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, ...
06.24.2022 Episode 298: Karl Egloff - Chasing The Most Extreme Fastest Known Time Routes Karl Egloff is a Swiss-Ecuadorian athlete, mountaineer, cyclist and mountain guide, best known for his speed ascents of high mountains, including the Seven Summits. Some of his biggest FKTs achievements include the mountains: Elburs, Aconcaugua, Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Makalu. HPO ...
06.15.2022 Episode 297: Kevin Bass - Population & Individual Nutrition Kevin Bass is in the final stages of acquiring his PhD MD in nutrition and a vocal online presence around nutrition. The overarching theme of this episode is centered around individual and population nutrition planning. We specifically hit on health ...
06.11.2022 Episode 296: The Barefoot Sprinter - Graham Tuttle @thebarefootsprinter Graham has set out to help people fix their body, so activities like running, come more natural and fluid. He has shared lots of great advice on his Instagram page, @thebarefootsprinter We sat down and discussed his approach as well ...
06.08.2022 Episode 295: Heat Training, Testing Race Pace, Starting Low Carb This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) I live in Mesa, AZ can I over train in the heat with negative impacts? 2) Best workout to test race pace strategy for 50km - 100km 3) Best way to get ...
05.27.2022 Episode 294: Ultramarathon Pacing & Fueling With Nick Coury Nick is an ultramarathon athlete who went on a tear last year, culminating in an American Record for distance run in 24-hours. Nick has identified a thought provoking and affective pacing strategy for ultramarathons, and has a wide range of ...
05.25.2022 Episode 293: Creatine, Essential Amino Acids, Continuous Glucose Monitors, & Marathon Training This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) How to train for a marathon and triathlon simultaneously. 2) What supplements does Zach take, and does creatine help endurance? 3) Supplementing with essential amino acids. 4) What are the possible benefits ...
05.20.2022 Episode 292: Dr. Ethan Weiss - Mediterranean Low Carbohydrate Diets Dr. Ethan Weiss is a cardiologist whose special interests include preventive cardiology, the genetics of coronary disease, risk assessment for heart conditions and heart disease in the young. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO ...
05.13.2022 Episode 291: Full Body Alignment - Aaron Alexander Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. HPO Sponsors: ...
05.11.2022 Episode 290: Structuring Speedwork, Paleo v. Keto & Carb Timing This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Programming Speedwork and Peak Training Week 2) Paleo vs Keto Diet & Carbohydrate Timing HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 ...
05.04.2022 Episode 289: Dr. Emily Splichal - Foot Strength & Proprioception Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist and human movement specialist. She is the CEO of Naboso Technology. For this episode, we dive into foot and lower leg health and strength, how it connects to the rest of the body, ...
04.29.2022 Episode 288: Long vs Short Runs, Training Steep Terrain, & Shin Splints This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Is it better to do fewer runs of longer distance, or more frequent runs of shorter distance? 2) How do you prepare for a steep technical course while living in the flatlands? ...
04.27.2022 Episode 287: 100 Marathons In 100 Days - Jacky Hunt-Broersma Jacky is one of the most accomplished amputee ultramarathoners around, endurance coach, mom and cancer survivor. WRAL Athlete of the year and Strong Fitness Magazine Women to Watch in 2021. She is about to complete a massive project that began ...
04.20.2022 Episode 286: Dr. Nick Greiner - Lifestyle Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, & More Dr. Nick Greiner runs Greiner Health Solutions and focuses on a wide range of protocols to help both athletes and everyday people find solutions. He focuses heavily on lifestyle medicine through exercise, nutrition, and working with people at an individual ...
04.13.2022 Episode 285: Time Restricted Feeding, Carnivore + Fruit & Honey, Troubleshooting Keto Performance This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Thoughts on time restricted feeding. Is there a right way to go about it? 2) Thoughts on carnivore vs. carnivore plus fruit & honey. 3) Keto for two months and endurance is ...
04.06.2022 Episode 284: Lifestyle & Low Carb Diet With Dr. Kiltz Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility. He is passionate about sharing his success with the ketogenic diet and lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Ice Barrel: ...
04.01.2022 Episode 283: Zach's Periodized Low Carb Approach This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Carb periodization within Zach's low carb diet 2) Zach's race day nutrition protocol 3) Dietary Communities HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo ...
03.30.2022 Episode 282: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson Akshay Nanavati is a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He is currently training for a never before accomplished, ...
03.16.2022 Episode 281: Keto Low Carb For Weight Loss & Strength With Zack Kusnir Zack Kusnir is a former Division I football player. He played defensive tackle at the University of Southern California. After football, Zack trimmed down to 205 lbs after a career of trying to work up to nearly 300 lbs. He ...
03.04.2022 Episode 280: Dr. Nick Norwitz - Ketogenic Nutrition Dr. Nicholas Norwitz obtained his PhD in ketogenic metabolism and neurodegenerative diseases at Oxford University and is now working towards his MD at Harvard Medical School. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support ...
02.25.2022 Episode 279: Big Training Prep, Returning From Injury, & Multisport Athlete Training This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Preparation for a big run 2) Long time runner returning post injury 3) 500 lb deadlift and 50 miles in one day LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com ...
02.21.2022 Episode 278: Training, Nutrition, & Mindset - Matt Vincent 2x Highland Games Champion Matt Vincent is a traveling strength athlete, two-time Highland Games World Champion, and founder of HVIII Brand Goods. Through his travels, Matt was lucky enough to spend time with exceptional people who were chasing strength, fulfillment, and personal growth in ...
02.16.2022 Episode 277: Running Form, Endurance Programming, Sleep Deprivation Training & Perceived Effort This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) How do you increase your pace/cadence when running? 2) If I take you as a Coach how will our interaction look? 3) Should managing sleep deprivation be a part of an athletic ...
02.09.2022 Episode 276: Ben Patrick "Knees Over Toes Guy" Top Six Strength Moves Ben Patrick, also known as, "The Knees Over Toes Guy" joined me to walk through a workout and record an episode to discuss the how and why. Ben started Athletic Truth Group to help bring awareness and education around building ...
02.04.2022 Episode 275: Training, Nutrition & Recovery With Dr. Marc Bubbs Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MSc, CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, consultant Performance Nutritionist for Canada Basketball and ALTIS. Speaker and former Strength Coach. Dr. Bubbs is also the author of the best-selling new book Peak: The new science of ...
02.02.2022 Episode 274: Obstacle Course Training, Zone 2, & Carbohydrate Timing This listener driven question/topic episode dives into the differences between training for a 50km ultramarathon and a 50km obstacle course race, defining zone 2 training, and titrating back in carbohydrates during training and racing. BiOptimizers Biome Breakthrough: biombreakthrough.com/human Promo Code: ...
01.28.2022 Episode 273: Lean Mass Hyper Responder Paper With Nick Norwitz & Dave Feldman Nick Norwitz and Dave Feldman join to share information on the phenotype known as "Lean Mass Hyper Responder" (LMHR). They share the latest paper, which is the start of a conversation and future studies to look into this particular population. ...
01.21.2022 Episode 272: Alcohol & Performance, Electrolyte Protocol, & Mental Training This listener driven question/topic episode dives into alcohol and performance, Zach's electrolyte/hydration protocol, mental training tips, and working with individuals with differing approaches. BiOptimizers: biomebreakthrough.com/human promo: HUMAN10 HPO Sponsor Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach’s Training Plans: ...
01.14.2022 Episode 271: Knees Over Toes - Building From The Ground Up With David Mariani David is a strength and conditioning coach with Athletic Truth Group (ATG), where he works with Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy). He believes in building a strong foundation from the ground up, through strengthening the areas that traditionally get ...
12.31.2021 Episode 270: Staying Active As We Age - Dr. Kevin Stone Kevin R. Stone, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery, he is a ...
12.23.2021 Episode 269: Movement & Breathing With Aaron Alexander Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. Stay tuned ...
12.10.2021 Episode 268: Running Mechanics, Low Carb, & Training Approach With Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Mark wears many hats. Including: Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel, family medicine, professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and conducts Healthy Running Medical Education courses. Mark has been a runner for over four decades and owns the ...
12.01.2021 Episode 267: Cross Training, Most Beneficial Foods, & Staying On Track Zach discusses his current training, shares cross training protocol, his favorite most beneficial foods, and strategies for staying on track with nutrition and training. All listeners are challenged with a Mark Bell inspired workout. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans ...
11.24.2021 Episode 266: Mark Bell - Powerlifting World Record, Bodybuilding, & Ultramarathon Mark Bell is well known in the fitness industry. He has world class powerlifting performances, created a multimillion dollar business, successfully competed in bodybuilding, and most recently decided to tackle a 50 miler! Support: zachbitter.com/hpo Episode Details: zachbitter.com/hpo-episode-266 HPO Sponsors: ...
11.19.2021 Episode 265: Tunnel Hill 100 Mile Recap Zach dives into how things went at the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile. His goals going into the event, fueling strategy, how things played out, and what is next! Episode Sponsors: BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors & biOptimizers.com/human - promo ...
11.12.2021 Episode 264: Sample Day Of Training & Nutrition, TH 100 Mile, Tracking Food, & More! Zach updates his current training, and announces his next race, The Tunnel Hill 100. He shares his thoughts about the course, goals, etc... Listener questions include: warm ups and cool downs, and how to track nutrition. A new workout challenge! ...
10.25.2021 Episode 263: Metabolic Flexibility, Ketosis, Hilly Training & More! Zach updates his current training, discusses listener questions about: metabolic flexibility, keto, training for hilly course, shoe stack height, and aging athletes. Also included, a workout challenge for listeners and a sample day of training and nutrition! Episode Sponsors: LMNT ...
10.15.2021 Episode 262: Fueling Performance With Low Carb & Keto - Matt Carpenter, PhD Matt is a Sport Science PhD researcher, studying the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on exercise performance. Episode Sponsors: LMNT & BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter ...
09.30.2021 Episode 261: Workout Challenge, Low Carb Intensity, Training & Nutrition Sample Day, & More! Zach dives into his recovery and training the past couple of months, answers listener questions, challenges you with a workout, and highlights a day of workouts and nutrition! Listener Questions: Assessing fitness before training, short distance race preparation, two races ...
09.22.2021 Episode 260: Cycling 500 km Per Week On A Ketogenic Diet - Sean Sakinofsky Sean is an endurance cyclist who has followed a strict ketogenic diet for 9 years. He routinely cycles 500 kilometers per week, often on as little as 3-4 sessions. He does these rides mostly unfueled in order to explore the ...
09.17.2021 Episode 259: World Record Row Across The Ocean - Jason Caldwell Jason and his three-man team recently rowed from San Francisco to Hawaii in 30 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes. The team rowed 24-hours a day in two-man, two-hour shifts to smash the previous record by 9 days. The record ...
09.10.2021 Episode 258: Injury Prevention & Rehab - Brodie Sharpe Brodie has a bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy. He is the Founder of, The Run Smarter Series, and hosts the, Run Smarter Podcast. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 ...
09.06.2021 Dietitian's Dilemma: Low Carbohydrate Performance - Mike McKnight Mike is an ultramarathon athlete best known for winning many of the 200+ mile trail races that have grown in popularity. He holds the record for the, "Triple Crown of 200s." Show Sponsor: SFuels - sfuelsgolonger.com - promo code: ZACHB5 ...

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