100-mile American record holder eats almost no carbs

August 14 2017 by , medical review by in Exercise, Low carb & high fat

1280-zach-bitter

Zach Bitter

Endurance-runner Zach Bitter beats records on a keto low-carb diet. And not only has his diet switch made him faster, he’s also enjoying a wide range of benefits:

The inflammation went away really quickly, and within a month I was sleeping way better, like getting through the night. And I noticed that my energy levels were consistent throughout the day.

Men’s Fitness: Zach Bitter Is the 100-Mile American Record Holder. He Also Eats Almost No Carbs.

If you’re interested in how to formulate a low-carb diet when exercising, check out our popular videos below.

More

Keto for Beginners

Earlier

Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?

A World Champion’s Low-Carb Recipe for Success

Top videos about exercise

Let's Get Moving #1: Intro
05:21
Our video exercise course for beginners covers walking, squats, lunges, hip thrusters, and push-ups. Learn to love moving with Diet Doctor.
Let's get moving #4: Lunges
03:20
How do you lunge? What's the best way to do supported or walking lunges? Watch this video for this great exercise for the legs, glutes, and back.
Let's Get Moving #2: Walking
03:07
How do you improve your walking? In this video we share the best tips and tricks to ensure you enjoy yourself while protecting your knees.
Let's Get Moving #3: Squats
02:24
How do you do a squat? What is a good squat? In this video, we cover everything you need to know, including knee and ankle placement.
Is low carb bad for exercise?
02:45
Can you exercise on a low-carb diet? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Cereal Killers
1:00:07
What if you could – in fact – break records without eating massive amounts of carbs?
Let's Get Moving #6: Push-ups
04:12
How do you do push-ups? Watch this video to learn wall-supported and knee-supported push-ups, an awesome exercise for your entire body.
Let's Get Moving #5: Hip thrusters
03:13
How do you do hip thrusters? This video shows how to do this important exercise that benefits the ankles, knees, legs, glutes, hips, and core.
He questioned his own beliefs
15:02
Dr. Peter Brukner explains why he went from being a high-carb to a low-carb advocate.
LCHF Paleo
41:55
Why a low-carb ancestral diet is beneficial – and how to formulate it correctly. Interview with paleo guru Mark Sisson.
Does fitness equal health?
10:50
Is there a point where you increase fitness at the expense of health, or vice versa?
"I knew nothing"
28:51
How come Professor Tim Noakes completely changed his view on what constitutes a healthy diet?
Living low carb – Marika Jerome
10:12
Marika had struggled with her weight ever since having children. When she started low carb, she wondered if this too was going to be a fad, or if this was going to be something that would help her reach her goals.
"We are not designed to be chronically ill"
25:54
The truth about low-carb performance
20:43
Is it possible to exercise on a strict low-carb diet? Professor Jeff Volek is an expert on the topic.
Run on Fat – Cereal Killers 2
1:01:17
The great follow up to the Cereal Killers movie. What if everything you knew about sports nutrition was wrong?
Fat Chance
1:05:43
Is it possible to ride a pushbike across the Australian continent (2,100 miles) without eating carbs?
Low-carb ketogenic diets for athletes
55:30
How can low-carb ketogenic diets help athletes perform better, improve endurance, and prevent bonking?
Bodyweight training for beginners with Dr. Ted Naiman
11:35
In this video, Dr. Ted Naiman shares his best tips and tricks on exercising.
Very low-carb performance
22:45
Interview with Dr. Attia about ketogenic diets for athletic performance and health.
Building healthy athletes: from beginner to winner
36:20
Are athletes protected from chronic health conditions? What is the most common chronic condition in athletes? What does research on endurance-sport performance show?
Keto-adaptation and performance
58:58
Professor Jeff Volek gives a great overview of the benefits of making your body burn fat for fuel.
Low-carb performance
29:34
Can you exercise without eating lots of carbs? Can a smart low-carb diet even IMPROVE some aspects of your physical performance?
Is low carb for athletes?
10:56
Is low carb for athletes? Dr. Peter Brukner, the team doctor for the Australian cricket team, answers.

Leave a reply Cancel reply