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This episode discusses the importance of carbohydrates in training, recovery, and performance.

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 ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition IG: ⁠ instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠ YT: ⁠ youtube.com/@nickbarefitness This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use…

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