Ep. 15 - Is Keto The Optimal Diet For Serious CrossFit Athletes!?

from The Fitness Experiment · host The Fitness Experiment

There’s been some big claims as of late that “any serious crossfit athletes should try keto.” We don’t quite buy this!  We break down the physiology behind ketogenic diets, and why they are NOT the same as a ‘low carb’ diet. We discuss the exact ketogenic studies they used to claim “greater fat loss, retention of 1RM strength, and refuelling of glycogen.”  One claim that may hold true is the improvement to inflammation and recovery on a ketogenic diet....don’t worry, we debated this for you too, and much more! If you like the nitty gritty details on exercise nutrition then you’ll dig this episode! LINKS TO PREVIOUS PODCASTS MENTIONED: 1) Chett's Carnivore Diet Experiment - https://anchor.fm/scienceexperience/episodes/Ep--9-Chetts-Carnivore-Diet-Experiment-e93u00 2) We Debunk Jillian Michael's Claims - https://anchor.fm/scienceexperience/episodes/19--Jillian-Michaels-Bashes-Crossfit--then-Attacks-the-Ketogenic-Diet-e38rvv TFE CONTACT Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details! Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment >>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more! We are on now on YOUTUBE! >>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness. Personal Instagram Accounts: Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy Chett - Instagram @brainignition

What this episode covers

There’s been some big claims as of late that “any serious crossfit athletes should try keto.” We don’t quite buy this! We break down the physiology behind ketogenic diets, and why they are NOT the same as a ‘low carb’ diet. We discuss the exact ketogenic studies they used to claim “greater fat loss, retention of 1RM strength, and refuelling of glycogen.” One claim that may hold true is the improvement to inflammation and recovery on a ketogenic diet....don’t worry, we debated this for you too, and much more! If you like the nitty gritty details on exercise nutrition then you’ll dig this episode! LINKS TO PREVIOUS PODCASTS MENTIONED: 1) Chett's Carnivore Diet Experiment - https://anchor.fm/scienceexperience/episodes/Ep--9-Chetts-Carnivore-Diet-Experiment-e93u00 2) We Debunk Jillian Michael's Claims - https://anchor.fm/scienceexperience/episodes/19--Jillian-Michaels-Bashes-Crossfit--then-Attacks-the-Ketogenic-Diet-e38rvv TFE CONTACT Our WEBSITE is now live! BOOK YOUR SPOT for THRIVE 1.0 - our collaborative fitness + nutrition program. Just head to our site for more details! Follow us on INSTAGRAM @thefitness_experiment >>>>For tips & tricks to advance your fitness and health, podcast details, and more! We are on now on YOUTUBE! >>>> Podcasts, and upcoming content on supplements, programming, fat loss, hitting PRs and all things fitness. Personal Instagram Accounts: Jesse - Instagram @sherriffacademy Chett - Instagram @brainignition