EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 1H 19M
Challenging the Carbohydrate Paradigm in Endurance Sports - Dr Andrew Koutnik
from The PILLAR Performance Podcast · host PILLAR Performance
In this episode, Dr. Dan Plews speaks with Andrew Koutnik, award winning Ph.D researcher with a remarkable journey from obese adolescence to elite athlete and researcher. Andrew has collaborated with institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, NASA, and the Department of Defense - Specializing in type 1 diabetes, metabolic health and performance optimization.Topics Covered:- Impact of diabetes on athletic performance.- Rising obesity rates in type 1 diabetics.- Role of carbohydrates in high-intensity exercise.- Fat oxidation and endurance performance.- Misconceptions about high-carb diets for elite athletes.- Importance of metabolic health and balanced training for strength and endurance.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Andrew Koutnik05:09 The Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Athletic Performance10:13 Understanding Obesity in Type 1 Diabetes14:53 Carbohydrates and High-Intensity Performance20:03 The Role of Fat Oxidation in Performance24:57 The Ironman Study: Methodology and Findings29:54 Carbohydrate Supplementation and Performance35:12 Conclusions and Future Directions44:50 Understanding Muscle Glycogen Depletion50:42 The Role of Carbohydrates in Performance58:58 The Importance of Blood Glucose Levels01:06:46 The Dangers of Following Elite Athlete Guidelines01:19:41 Balancing Strength and Endurance TrainingDr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/Shop online: https://pillarperformance.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1108245
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In this episode, Dr. Dan Plews speaks with Andrew Koutnik, award winning Ph.D researcher with a remarkable journey from obese adolescence to elite athlete and researcher. Andrew has collaborated with institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, NASA, and the Department of Defense - Specializing in type 1 diabetes, metabolic health and performance optimization.Topics Covered:- Impact of diabetes on athletic performance.- Rising obesity rates in type 1 diabetics.- Role of carbohydrates in high-intensity exercise.- Fat oxidation and endurance performance.- Misconceptions about high-carb diets for elite athletes.- Importance of metabolic health and balanced training for strength and endurance.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Andrew Koutnik05:09 The Impact of Type 1 Diabetes on Athletic Performance10:13 Understanding Obesity in Type 1 Diabetes14:53 Carbohydrates and High-Intensity Performance20:03 The Role of Fat Oxidation in Performance24:57 The Ironman Study: Methodology and Findings29:54 Carbohydrate Supplementation and Performance35:12 Conclusions and Future Directions44:50 Understanding Muscle Glycogen Depletion50:42 The Role of Carbohydrates in Performance58:58 The Importance of Blood Glucose Levels01:06:46 The Dangers of Following Elite Athlete Guidelines01:19:41 Balancing Strength and Endurance TrainingDr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/Shop online: https://pillarperformance.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1108245
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