Episode 365: Carb Cycling for Performance and Body Comp with Jon Heck

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with strength coach and educator Jon Heck to explore the intricacies of carb cycling. We discuss everything from Jon's personal journey with different dietary approaches, including ketogenic diets and carb cycling, to specific strategies tailored for athletes and general fitness enthusiasts. Highlights include the timing and distribution of carb intake, the role of hydration and electrolytes, and the benefits of structured nutritional planning for optimizing performance and body composition. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone looking to improve your nutrition game, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation. Tune in and learn how to make carb cycling work for you.  For part 1 of our discussion is on Jon's Hammer and Chisel Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xnVr9_rGMo  Sponsors: Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://miketnelson.com/ Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here. Episode Chapters: 02:02 Deep Dive into Carb Cycling 06:44 John Heck's Personal Journey with Diets 22:31 The Role of Electrolytes and Hydration 32:50 Carb Cycling Strategies for Different Goals 36:30 Pre-Game Nutrition Strategies 37:02 Post-Game Recovery and Low Carb Days 38:44 Carbohydrate Timing and Intake 40:13 Intra-Workout Nutrition 51:04 High Carb and Low Carb Day Strategies 01:05:44 Reverse Dieting and Post-Diet Strategies 01:10:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 356: How Keto Affects Performance with Dr. Andrew KoutnikYouTube: https://youtu.be/1MuLr6qaBlY Episode 176: Metabolic Flexibility, Goal-Setting, and Violent Consistency with Adam GlassYouTube: https://youtu.be/XDchcjoz0DQ Connect with Jon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what_the_heck71/ Website: https://hammerchiselperformance.com/ Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: Drmiketnelson YouTube: @flexdietcert Email: Miketnelson.com/contact-us Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter