Q&A with Tim Noakes on LCHF, Endurance Sport

An interesting interview with Professor Tim Noakes on Low-Carb, High-Fat diets and how it can actually be better for endurance athletes, especially those who have some carbohydrate resistance (which we all have to some extent).

thehealthfanatic.co.za/Topics/Lifestyle/...rt-and-Surfing!.aspx

Hi there dont forget you must have have about 2500 miles of training in your legs before "short cuts" can have any input..G..

For some odd reason the link wouldn't work but the Q&A is available on the front page of the site currently.

Worth a read and something that I tried a few years back, it does work but some people will need to "encourage" their body into burning fats and you'll also likely need to up your protein intake as most people find their body burns protein more easily than fats, if you don't get enough protein and your body is not yet used to using fats as a fuel then it will start metabolising muscle.

Another trainer I have worked with in the past recommends starting the day high carbohydrate and towards the end of the focussing on protein/fat content of foods and minimising carbohydrate intake. Personally never been sure on doing this one, mainly from a time/meal planning perspective.

And Geoff given the human body is the engine that provides the motive power to the bike understanding how it burns fuel can never really be considered a shortcut ... unless you are weighed down by too much porridge I guess!

What were you "training for "..G

Previously? Long distance running, skiing and some strength due to the nature of the work I was doing at the time ... That and days out on the tools usually involved a cooked breakfast so didn't want to end up being lardy

To be honest I still think I should have stuck with cycling rather than swapping to cross country/long distance when I was at secondary school.

A lot of the same knowledge is applicable to all endurance sports especially as you can't "train" your body to usefully utilise more than a set amount of carbohydrate per hour. It just tries to store the excess.

hi there Ok it appears you know what you are doing..me i just ride the bike as far and fast as i can..then take stock.ah ah ...G...