163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy
The Nick Bare PodcastShow Notes
In this episode, I covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance. For me, it always comes back to this: train hard, recover well, and choose what’s sustainable.
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome 01:04 Personal Carb Philosophy 04:04 How Carbs Fuel You 05:15 Insulin and Blood Sugar 09:04 Insulin Resistance Explained 12:12 Low Carb Era and Atkins 18:41 Keto Rise and Origins 27:04 Ketosis and Why Keto Works 32:17 How Many Carbs You Need 41:35 Carbs for Endurance vs Strength 48:00 Carbs for Hypertrophy Pump 53:44 Best Carb Sources to Choose 58:09 Final Takeaways and Experiment
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