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theresau5 (July 26, 2008 at 5:18 pm)
Hi- I posted a few questions and comments 11 weeks ago when I first started Atkins- was really struggling with exercise. I stayed with it and am doing better although I still have good days and bad days with exercise.
I've lost 16 lbs so far- not stellar but consistent. FYI for long runs I found a product called Electrolyte Stamina- avail at the Vitamin shoppe- sweetened with stevia. I also take along a few macadamia nuts for runs over 10 miles. thanks for your website- it's been really helpful
garydemp (June 22, 2008 at 8:26 pm)
"Marathon pace" as defined in Daniels' Running Formula is done at 80-89% of max HR. Any lower that this is defined as "easy" pace (ie normal aerobic pace) 75% of vo2 max would equate as 70-75% of max HR, which is "moderate" aerobic pace. The optimum fat-burning pace is 63% of max hr, which is "slow aerobic pace".
michellecapasso (June 4, 2008 at 1:00 pm)
I love Ultima! Definitely better than Gatoraide
bowulf (May 17, 2008 at 3:28 am)
The only studies I have found from him that he says negative about low carb is sprint performance, so if you have any additional links or interviews, please send them over.
Well enough typing for one night, I have 16 miler tomorrow morning.
bowulf (May 17, 2008 at 3:26 am)
That was my point about Poliquin -- both endurance and strength training appear suitable for low carb. I would hope you aren't advocating that marathon running is an anaerobic activity above 75-80% heart rate. The Phinney work I have read and his articles detail his personal 100 mile bike ride while living on ketogenic diet and endurance bicylist studies going until 75% of VO2Max. I would be really curious to find this work that he said it is unsuitable for activities above 70%.
garydemp (May 17, 2008 at 3:07 am)
Poliqun is a bodybuilding expert, not an endurance athlete. Phinney's work I have read, he says regarding ketogenic diets, that is is UNSUITABLE for efforts above 70% heart rate. I think you will find for yourself that taking maltodextrin or other long-chain sugars during high intensity and/or long exercise bouts IN ADDDITION to just water and electrolytes (sodium/potassium/calcium/magnesium) will vastly improve performance and recovery. Try it for yourself!
bowulf (May 17, 2008 at 1:58 am)
While I respect your opinion that some do seem to need it although I might say that perhaps lowering their carbs might help more, I go back to the two biggest scientists who have studied athletic performance and low carb and their opinions. Those would be Stephen Phinney (endurance) and Charles Poliquin (strength training). They are both advocates of low carbs (ketogenic) without additional carbs for exercise.
The other recommendation is to make sure you are simply eating enough Calories.
garydemp (May 16, 2008 at 11:56 pm)
I have looked into this issue extensively, and it seems to be a very individual matter - SOME people can adapt to exercise without taking extra carbs - but MOST do better with it. I have experimented on myself during timed workouts with/without extra carbs, and carbs win hands down for me - and I have been eating low carb for 3+ years. If you feel low energy exercising with low carb, then take normal sugar-containing workout foods/drinks during exercise and see if it works!
bowulf (April 21, 2008 at 6:16 pm)
That would be about 10g carbs per 8 oz of the drink. If you are at a phase which can handle that carb intake, go ahead. For me personally, I couldn't do it. I just have never personally liked the stuff.
egahd (April 21, 2008 at 5:49 pm)
question.. i really enjoy v8 drinks with low sodium, i've been drinking this a lot latley, and im hoping it is a good sorce of electrolytes, but i was wondering your opinion on that! please lmk! i was jogging with v8 mixd into my water lol.. let me know |
