One of the inevitable reactions to folks becoming keto is a desire to get fit. The VAST majority of people who are keto have suffered, in some way, from some kind of illness or affliction. Turning to keto helps resolve a whole bunch of problems. Whether it’s diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal issues, migraines, or other things, […]
Episode 12 – Ketogenic athlete meal prep
If you’re a sugar-burning athlete, you have to have a constant stream of fuel coming in, in order to maximize your performance. But is that true for ketogenic athletes? Does meal prep really look that much different for athletes who choose keto? Can you really workout hard while fasted? The answer to those and more […]
Episode 11 – Brian Carroll is a ketogenic powerlifter
A competitive powerlifter since 1999, Brian Carroll is one of the most accomplished lifters in the history of the sport. After suffering a debilitating back injury in 2012—including several broken bones—Brian used his 10/20/Life principles, which incorporate the methods of world-renowned lower back specialist Dr. Stuart McGill, to return to competition with a 2610 pound […]
Episode 10 – Injury prevention and recovery
Every athlete, whether an elite performer or a regular hobbyist, has to deal with injuries from time to time. That’s just life. One of the great things about being keto is the lower inflammation. Lower inflammation means quicker recovery. Also, keto is protein sparing (muscle preserving). Some things that regular athletes need to consider: Recovery […]
Episode 8 – Why be a ketogenic athlete
In this episode, I reveal my new cohost, Danny Vega. You’ve heard him in his episode a few weeks ago, so you know he’s awesome. So we wanted to start of the new format by laying out the reasons why athletes should consider being ketogenic as their primary way of eating. Control The ability to […]
Episode 7 – Carlos Dones is a ketogenic ultramarathoner
After finishing his enlistment in the US Marine Corps, Carlos Dones found himself a little out of shape and a little bored. So he decided to start running again, something he did a lot of in his youth and during his military service. But it wasn’t enough for him to just run, he had to […]
Episode 6 – Chris Irvin studies keto performance
Chris Irvin is a cutting-edge keto fitness researcher, working at ASPI Labs in Tampa, Florida. After playing basketball in high school and college, he came to the realization that was more suited to helping people learn and play. But he was also intrigued by the concept of maximizing human performance. So he pursued a Master’s […]