Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

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 hpopodcast@gmail.com

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