I traditionally eat moderate amount of carbs. I decided to support my husband and go Keto and limit carbs. The timing worked against the last month on training for a half marathon. I am not speedy but could definitely tell the difference in endurance.
I’ve tried both, and moderate to high carb has always been the best for results. The ability to train everyday (effectively) was greatly affected by low carb intake. #carbsareking
I am curious about this study as a generally low carb athlete. I went low carb 15 years ago when I was training for a natural bodybuilding competition. I appreciated how it helped me lean out and was not difficult to sustain, so I just kept it - in a moderated form. As I went through menopause and since then I have never struggled with the weight gain that many women deal with. And I prefer to run or ride on just coffee with MCT oil and a bit of cream in it. I have taken gel packs during 2-3 hour efforts but have never noticed getting any boost in energy from the sugar. I'm wondering if this is because I'm fat adapted and so do not metabolize the sugar very effectively. I'd love to get some theories on what might be going on. Thanks for the work you're doing.
Very cool to hear low carb works for you - it certainly does and can for some! No special theories needed to explain that, I just think that in a study like this using elite athletes, results may not be perfectly applicable everyone. But fat adaptation definitely lowers your ability to use carbs effectively (somewhat), so you’re definitely onto something!
I traditionally eat moderate amount of carbs. I decided to support my husband and go Keto and limit carbs. The timing worked against the last month on training for a half marathon. I am not speedy but could definitely tell the difference in endurance.
I’ve tried both, and moderate to high carb has always been the best for results. The ability to train everyday (effectively) was greatly affected by low carb intake. #carbsareking
I am curious about this study as a generally low carb athlete. I went low carb 15 years ago when I was training for a natural bodybuilding competition. I appreciated how it helped me lean out and was not difficult to sustain, so I just kept it - in a moderated form. As I went through menopause and since then I have never struggled with the weight gain that many women deal with. And I prefer to run or ride on just coffee with MCT oil and a bit of cream in it. I have taken gel packs during 2-3 hour efforts but have never noticed getting any boost in energy from the sugar. I'm wondering if this is because I'm fat adapted and so do not metabolize the sugar very effectively. I'd love to get some theories on what might be going on. Thanks for the work you're doing.
Very cool to hear low carb works for you - it certainly does and can for some! No special theories needed to explain that, I just think that in a study like this using elite athletes, results may not be perfectly applicable everyone. But fat adaptation definitely lowers your ability to use carbs effectively (somewhat), so you’re definitely onto something!
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