The Norwegian Method Podcast Olav - Nutritional Periodisation and Increasing Carbohydrate Intake
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Jul 24, 2025 Discover how increasing carbohydrate intake can maximize performance in athletes. Olav shares his innovative approach to nutritional periodisation and discusses the transformative effects of training the gut for higher carb absorption. Learn about fascinating studies that have led athletes to exceed traditional intake ceilings, with some reaching over 300g/hr. Plus, insights into the interplay of fat oxidation and carb consumption reveal that both can thrive side by side. This deep dive into nutrition is packed with practical tips and cutting-edge research!
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Measure Metabolism Across Session Types
- Use portable metabolic testing across representative sessions to estimate daily demands.
- Sample low, medium and high intensity sessions to build practical calorie plans for training days.
Prioritize Internal Metrics In Capacity Blocks
- Use internal metrics (lactate, HR, VO2) in capacity blocks rather than strict power targets.
- Combine power, heart rate and lactate to understand work, stress and substrate use.
From Literature Doubt To Applied Trials
- Olav tested the literature on carbohydrate ceilings and found methods lacking for applied questions.
- He began experimenting practically with higher carb feeding and later used isotope tracing for validation.