Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Kara is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) who specializes in glucose control and metabolism. She graduated from Purdue University and previously worked at Memphis VA Medical Center, as a clinical dietitian at Providence Hospital, and in a management role at Nutritionix. She is the Co-Founder & VP of Health at NutriSense. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Kara: nutrisense.io IG: @nutrisenseio & @karacollier1 Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Matt Kerr recently won the men's 30-34 age group category at the Ironman World Championships in St. George Utah after being in the sport for just four years. Matt follows a low carbohydrate approach, with guidance from his coach Grant Schofield. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Magnesium Breakthrough: magbreakthrough.com/human Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Matt: mattkerrtriathlete.com IG: @nz_matt_kerr Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. 1) How to pace for a marathon 2) How to pace for a 100 miler 3) How to properly taper 4) What workouts matter the most for a 100 miler HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/hpopodcast Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast 1) Considerations when using custom orthotics or insoles 2) When and how to train for vertical gain/loss 3) Taking a week off from training due to vacation or other life obligations Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Janna Breslin and Evan DeMarco joined the show to share their Complete Human approach to mental and physical health and fitness. We dove into one of their more recent initiatives, regenerative agriculture and how they are getting involved in a big way. We also looked at there higher level order to health and fitness, a s well as some of the fun biohacks they have tried. HPO Sponsors: https://zachbitter.com/hposponsors Blood Sugar Breakthrough: bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Regenerative Pastures 30% Discount Code: bitter Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Janna: IG: @jannabreslin Evan: regenerativepastures.com (promo code "bitter" for 30% off) IG: @evan_demarco Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics centered around a low carbohydrate and ketogenic approach to endurance training and racing. Included; what to eat while training on keto, eating post training session, carb amounts on days preceding an event, and using a train low race high strategy for triathlon. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Blood Sugar Breakthrough: bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/human promo: HUMAN10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Popular Video & Audio Options: linktr.ee/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This episode is a grouping of listener inspired questions and topics. Zach tackles what psychological approaches he uses to prepare for events, how to stay motivated, and what drives consistency in training. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Popular Video & Audio Options: linktr.ee/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Tara joined me for a live podcast recording at KetoCon. She has a broad range of fitness accomplishments, from running the Boston Marathon to training for bodybuilding competitions. She has explored both keto and low carbohydrate diets and shares where she lands on this topic. Tara's education includes; NASM, ICANS, CFSC and more. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Tara: taragarrison.com IG: @coachtaragarrison Tiktok: @coachtaragarrison FB: @taragarrison Podcast: Inside Out Health Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

This episode highlights how to personalize your hydration strategy when working out. It also looks into how to properly use treadmills in your training. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Zach reflects on his ankle injury that occurred during his 24-hour attempt at Six Days In The Dome. He highlights how things went in his build up, offseason, and recognizing signs to take a step back. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Karl Egloff is a Swiss-Ecuadorian athlete, mountaineer, cyclist and mountain guide, best known for his speed ascents of high mountains, including the Seven Summits. Some of his biggest FKTs achievements include the mountains: Elburs, Aconcaugua, Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Makalu. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Karl: karlegloff.com/ IG: @karl.egloff Tw: @karlmtb FB: @karlegloff Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Kevin Bass is in the final stages of acquiring his PhD MD in nutrition and a vocal online presence around nutrition. The overarching theme of this episode is centered around individual and population nutrition planning. We specifically hit on health anecdotes, diet adherence, placebo, n-of-1, protein and performance, iron and heart disease risk, seed oils, and the hype around upcoming diet drugs, like semaglutide. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Kevin: thedietwars.com/ Tw: @kevinnbass IG: @kevinnbass Podcast: The Kevin Bass Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Tb9ccKm7INcMziB9-UJ2g Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Graham has set out to help people fix their body, so activities like running, come more natural and fluid. He has shared lots of great advice on his Instagram page, @thebarefootsprinter We sat down and discussed his approach as well as some of the exercises we worked through before recording. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Graham: grahamtuttle.com IG: @thebarefootsprinter Tiktok: @thebarefootsprinter Podcast: grahamtuttle.com/podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCnBZ3gJVRPCP_cUI53zvBtQ

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) I live in Mesa, AZ can I over train in the heat with negative impacts? 2) Best workout to test race pace strategy for 50km - 100km 3) Best way to get into a low carb diet, while early in training for an ultra? Ease into it or jump in? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Nick is an ultramarathon athlete who went on a tear last year, culminating in an American Record for distance run in 24-hours. Nick has identified a thought provoking and affective pacing strategy for ultramarathons, and has a wide range of perspectives on how to nutritionally prepare for ultramarathon events. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Brain Nourish: amazon.com/dp/B09SP31N5P Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Nick: nickcouryruns.com IG: @nickcouryruns Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Nick's negative split blog post: https://www.nickcouryruns.com/2021/09/negative-splitting-ultras.html

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) How to train for a marathon and triathlon simultaneously. 2) What supplements does Zach take, and does creatine help endurance? 3) Supplementing with essential amino acids. 4) What are the possible benefits of wearing a continuous glucose monitor? HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Brain Nourish: amazon.com/dp/B09SP31N5P LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Dr. Ethan Weiss is a cardiologist whose special interests include preventive cardiology, the genetics of coronary disease, risk assessment for heart conditions and heart disease in the young. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Ethan: ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-ethan-weiss Tw: @ethanjweiss Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Aaron: alignpodcast.com IG: @alignpodcast FB: Aaron Alexander YouTube: youtube.com/alignpodcast

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Programming Speedwork and Peak Training Week 2) Paleo vs Keto Diet & Carbohydrate Timing HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist and human movement specialist. She is the CEO of Naboso Technology. For this episode, we dive into foot and lower leg health and strength, how it connects to the rest of the body, proprioception of the foot, and much more. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: magbreakthrough.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Naboso: www.naboso.com promo: HPO 20% off Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Splichal: dremilysplichal.com & naboso.com IG: @dremilydpm FB: @dremilysplichaldpm

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Is it better to do fewer runs of longer distance, or more frequent runs of shorter distance? 2) How do you prepare for a steep technical course while living in the flatlands? 3) How to deal with shin splints? LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Jacky is one of the most accomplished amputee ultramarathoners around, endurance coach, mom and cancer survivor. WRAL Athlete of the year and Strong Fitness Magazine Women to Watch in 2021. She is about to complete a massive project that began months ago. Jacky is running 100 marathons in 100 days. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Jacky: ncrunnerjacky.com IG: @ncrunnerjacky Tw: @NCrunnerjacky FB: @ncrunnerjacky YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC5fMYlL6EFJm7mfglHf6HmQ Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Dr. Nick Greiner runs Greiner Health Solutions and focuses on a wide range of protocols to help both athletes and everyday people find solutions. He focuses heavily on lifestyle medicine through exercise, nutrition, and working with people at an individual level. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Greiner: greinerhealthsolutions.com Tw: @drnickgreiner

This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Thoughts on time restricted feeding. Is there a right way to go about it? 2) Thoughts on carnivore vs. carnivore plus fruit & honey. 3) Keto for two months and endurance is suffering. What should I do? HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility. He is passionate about sharing his success with the ketogenic diet and lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Kiltz: doctorkiltz.com IG: @doctorkiltz FB: @DrRobKiltz

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 HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Akshay: fearvana.com IG: @fearvana Tw: @fearvanalife FB: @AkshayNanavatiFan YouTube: youtube.com/c/fearvana Dr. Mike Nelson: miketnelson.com & flexdiet.com IG: @drmiketnelson Tw: @MikeTNelson FB: @drmiketnelson

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. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Zack: zackstrength.com Tw: @zackstrength IG: @zackstrength FB: @zackkusnir If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to [email protected]

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. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Nick: newmediketo.com Tw: @nicknorwitz

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 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Matt: thehviii.com IG: @ihviiimattvincent Tw: @matSOawesome @TikTok: @ihviiimattvincent

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 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO BiOptimizers Biome Breakthrough: biombreakthrough.com/human Promo Code: HUMAN10 Show Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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. Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Zach's Coaching & Consults: zachbitter.com/coaching HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Ben: atgonlinecoaching.com IG - @kneesovertoesguy TicTok - @kneesovertoesguy YouTube - youtube.com/c/TheKneesovertoesguy Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

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. Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com BiOptimizers Biome Breakthrough: biombreakthrough.com/human Promo Code: HUMAN10 HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Show Details & Support Options: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Marc: drbubbs.com IG - @drbubbs Tw - @DrBubbs FB - @DrBubbs Podcast - drbubbs.com/podcast

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. BiOptimizers Biome Breakthrough: biombreakthrough.com/human Promo Code: HUMAN10 Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com Show Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Nick Norwitz and Dave Feldman join to share information on the phenotype known as "Lean Mass Hyper Responder" (LMHR). They share the latest paper, which is the start of a conversation and future studies to look into this particular population. Episode Sponsor: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Nick: newmediketo.com Tw: @nicknorwitz Dave: cholesterolcode.com Tw: @realDaveFeldman IG: @realdavefeldman Paper: academic.oup.com/cdn/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cdn/nzab144/6446805

This listener driven question/topic episode dives into alcohol and performance, Zach's electrolyte/hydration protocol, mental training tips, and working with individuals with differing approaches. BiOptimizers: biomebreakthrough.com/human promo: HUMAN10 HPO Sponsor Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

David is a strength and conditioning coach with Athletic Truth Group (ATG), where he works with Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy). He believes in building a strong foundation from the ground up, through strengthening the areas that traditionally get injured through sport by carefully examining the positions that sport puts on our bodies. He currently trains NBA/NFL/MLB players and folks of all ages and ability levels. Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter David: atgonlinecoaching.com IG: @basketball.biology TikTok: tiktok.com/@basketball.biology YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCpLPxHWZsidkrO18M_kcLPg

Kevin R. Stone, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery, he is a world-renowned expert in biologic joint replacement. Dr. Stone has served the US Ski Team, the US Pro Ski Tour, the Marin Ballet, the Smuin Ballet, the Modern Pentathlon at the US Olympic Festival, and the US Olympic Training Center. His innovative work in the orthopedic arena has led to multiple awards, publications, and grants and has resulted in approximately fifty issued US patents. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Support the show: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Kevin Stone: stoneclinic.com YouTube: youtube.com/user/kstonemd IG: @stoneclinic FB: @StoneClinic

Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. Stay tuned for his next book in January! InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Aaron: alignpodcast.com IG: @alignpodcast FB: Aaron Alexander YouTube: youtube.com/alignpodcast

Mark wears many hats. Including: Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel, family medicine, professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and conducts Healthy Running Medical Education courses. Mark has been a runner for over four decades and owns the first minimalist running and walking store, Two Rivers Treads. He is the author of, "Run for Your Life." HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Mark: drmarksdesk.com IG: @markcucuzzella Two Rivers Treads Page: www.tworiverstreads.com

Zach discusses his current training, shares cross training protocol, his favorite most beneficial foods, and strategies for staying on track with nutrition and training. All listeners are challenged with a Mark Bell inspired workout. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Mark Bell is well known in the fitness industry. He has world class powerlifting performances, created a multimillion dollar business, successfully competed in bodybuilding, and most recently decided to tackle a 50 miler! Support: zachbitter.com/hpo Episode Details: zachbitter.com/hpo-episode-266 HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo: humansave10 InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/ultimate/ promo: BITTERPROGIFT Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Mark: markbellslingshot.com IG: @marksmellybell Tw: @MarkSmellyBell Tictok: @marksmellybell Podcast: markbellspowerproject.libsyn.com

Zach dives into how things went at the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile. His goals going into the event, fueling strategy, how things played out, and what is next! Episode Sponsors: BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors & biOptimizers.com/human - promo code: HUMAN10 Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Zach updates his current training, and announces his next race, The Tunnel Hill 100. He shares his thoughts about the course, goals, etc... Listener questions include: warm ups and cool downs, and how to track nutrition. A new workout challenge! Finally, a sample day of Zach's workouts and nutrition. Episode Sponsors: LMNT & BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Zach updates his current training, discusses listener questions about: metabolic flexibility, keto, training for hilly course, shoe stack height, and aging athletes. Also included, a workout challenge for listeners and a sample day of training and nutrition! Episode Sponsors: LMNT & BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Matt is a Sport Science PhD researcher, studying the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on exercise performance. Episode Sponsors: LMNT & BiOptimizers - Details & Discounts: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Matt: contact: [email protected] Tw: @MattCarpenter14

Zach dives into his recovery and training the past couple of months, answers listener questions, challenges you with a workout, and highlights a day of workouts and nutrition! Listener Questions: Assessing fitness before training, short distance race preparation, two races in one week, blocking workouts, and low carb nutrition during moderate/high intensity phase of training. Matt Carpenter Keto Study: [email protected] HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter

Sean is an endurance cyclist who has followed a strict ketogenic diet for 9 years. He routinely cycles 500 kilometers per week, often on as little as 3-4 sessions. He does these rides mostly unfueled in order to explore the possibilities of the ketogenic diet for his lifestyle. Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Strava: Zach Bitter Sean: seansako.com IG: @sean_sako Tw: @Sean_Sako FB: @sean.sakinofsky Strava: Sean SaKO

Jason and his three-man team recently rowed from San Francisco to Hawaii in 30 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes. The team rowed 24-hours a day in two-man, two-hour shifts to smash the previous record by 9 days. The record marked the 11th world record Jason has set, including the fastest Atlantic Ocean row and fastest unaided trek across the Namib Desert, among others. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 InsideTracker: insidetracker.com promo code: HPOPRO25 Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast or zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Jason: https://lat35.co/ IG: @jason_t_caldwell