I finally get a chance to chat shop with Robb Wolf about keto, fasting, and carb tolerance for athletes!

Episode 434; What Is Your Carb Tolerance with Robb Wolf 

Everyone is different, and understanding how your body processes different carbohydrates, and your demands is vital in improving your performance as an athlete. Carbohydrates are not evil. A little carb more consistently can help in improving your performance.  In addition, consuming adequate proteins will help you avoid overeating other macronutrients to get better and long-lasting results. Exercise with proper nutrition and sufficient proteins is the best hedge against muscle loss and aging.

Today my guest is Robb Wolf, a strength trainer and research biochemist who traded in his lab coat and pocket protector to become one of the most sought-after strengths and conditioning coaches in the world. With Robb's unique perspective as a scientist and coach, you will learn how simple nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes can help change your appearance and health for the better as an athlete.

During the episode, we talk about the paleo diet, low carb and high carb drama, glucose tolerance test, and the best-targeted approach for athletes. We also dive into fasted low carb training, personalized athlete training and nutrition approaches, and the importance of listening to your body and identifying the red flags to avoid screwing up.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:54] Intermittent fasting and athletic performance 

[08:45] The benefit of low carb diet to an athlete 

[11:41] Paleo solution: Eating real foods that balance your blood sugar   

[17:58] The seven-day glucose tolerance test 

[23:27] Blood Glucose Meters (BGM) and how you use them for carb testing 

[26:45] Robb’s 30 days reset program and what it offers to athletes 

[28:52] Metabolic flexibility and respiratory caution 

[30:47] Fat adapted and high-intensity interval training 

[36:14] Fasted low carb training stress 

[39:36] Individual variation in a high-intensity workout and low carb stress

[44:17] Athletes ideal targeted nutritional and training approaches 

[50:51] Targeted versus nutritional ketogenic diet 

[54:25] Exercise and nutrition for longevity health and fitness  

[01:01:55] What next for Robb in events and adventures to educate people 

Notable Quotes  

• “If you’re under-eating proteins you will overeat other macronutrients.”
• “If you keep blood sugars within the ancestral levels, you’ll lower the level of advance glycation end products (AGEs) damage.”
• “You can feel wonderful on fasted low carb training initially, but over time it creates more stress than benefits to your body.”
• “If women are under stress, biology doesn’t allow them to get pregnant.”
• “Targeted ketogenic approach is more beneficial when you understand the demands that you’re going to have.”
• “Eating adequate protein, fueling ourselves appropriately so that we can be strong, healthy, and energetic today, is the best hedge against aging. 

 

Resources Mentioned 

Books:

The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf 

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