Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Latest Episodes:

Episode 283: Zach's Periodized Low Carb Approach Apr 01, 2022

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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

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Episode 282: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson Mar 30, 2022

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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, solo, 2700km, 105 day expedition in Antarctica. He plans to use a ketogenic diet for this self supported effort, so Dr. Mike Nelson came back to help us dissect his approach.

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Episode 281: Keto Low Carb For Weight Loss & Strength With Zack Kusnir Mar 16, 2022

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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 did this with consistent strength work and a ketogenic diet, and recently has targeted adding muscle.

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Episode 280: Dr. Nick Norwitz - Ketogenic Nutrition Mar 04, 2022

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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.

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Episode 279: Big Training Prep, Returning From Injury, & Multisport Athlete Training Feb 25, 2022

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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

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Episode 278: Training, Nutrition, & Mindset - Matt Vincent 2x Highland Games Champion Feb 21, 2022

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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 every imaginable way.

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Episode 277: Running Form, Endurance Programming, Sleep Deprivation Training & Perceived Effort Feb 16, 2022

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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 event?

4) Ultramarathon Perceived Effort

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Episode 276: Ben Patrick "Knees Over Toes Guy" Top Six Strength Moves Feb 09, 2022

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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 a strong body from the ground up that can tolerate the harshest of sports and activities.

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Episode 275: Training, Nutrition & Recovery With Dr. Marc Bubbs Feb 04, 2022

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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 performance that is revolutionizing sports - An integrated and personalized approach to athlete health, nutrition, recovery and mindset.

Dr. Bubbs regularly presents at health, fitness and medical conferences across Canada, USA, UK and Europe and consults with professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.

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Episode 274: Obstacle Course Training, Zone 2, & Carbohydrate Timing Feb 02, 2022

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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.

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