Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance...
This is part one of a series this year where I reflect on my training blocks for 2025. This episode covers the first three weeks after switching from an offseason/strength focus towards running taking the primary position. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter
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Episode 423: Is Low Carb Back? New Study Sheds Light
A study on Low Carb Keto diets was recently published by Prins, Noakes, Koutnik, et al. that examined the role of stable blood sugar through very small carbohydrate intake as the main determiner of performance for endurance athletes, as well as some insights into low carbohydrate performance compared to high carbohydrate. I take a look, and share some thoughts. Study Brady's Substack Brady's IG: @brady.j.holmer & Brady's post on topic Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter
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Episode 422: Apache Endurance with James Pieratt
This episode continues a series covering some of the most prolific ancient endurance groups and tribes the world has ever seen. Joining me as co-host for this series is James Pieratt. We unpack what made the Apache some of the most impressive endurance athletes of all time. For more on James, check out episode 395 where we discuss his lifestyle. James: wildhuntconditioning.com - IG: @wildhuntconditioning Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter
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Episode 421: Dr. Samuel Spinelli - Hamstring Health & Performance
Dr. Samuel Spinelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is the cofounder of Rehab Explained and Citizen Athletics. He has helped many professional athletes rehab and prepare for peak performance. He joined the show to share his insights on hamstring performance and health. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter Sam: IG: @dr.samspinelli - X: @DrSamSpinelli
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Episode 420: Davy Crockett - Ultramarathon History
Davy Crockett is an ultramarathon runner, and hosts Ultrarunning History. His podcast and books dive deeper than any other ultramarathon history resource. Davy also is the director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach’s Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach’s Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter Davy: ultrarunninghistory.com - IG: instagram.com/ultracrockett X: @UltraRunningHis - facebook.com/groups/ultrarunninghistory -facebook.com/crockettdr
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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