The Norwegian Method Podcast Olav - Nutritional Periodisation and Increasing Carbohydrate Intake
Jul 24, 2025
Discover how increasing carbohydrate intake can maximize performance in athletes. Olav shares his innovative approach to nutritional periodisation and discusses the transformative effects of training the gut for higher carb absorption. Learn about fascinating studies that have led athletes to exceed traditional intake ceilings, with some reaching over 300g/hr. Plus, insights into the interplay of fat oxidation and carb consumption reveal that both can thrive side by side. This deep dive into nutrition is packed with practical tips and cutting-edge research!
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Fuel Enables Sustainable Training
- Training gains require energy: no velocity without power, no power without calories.
- Plan nutrition to support long-term sustainable growth, not single sessions.
Use Data, But Keep Plans Flexible
- Use measurement tools (power, metabolic testing) but avoid overprescribing rigid plans that ignore variability.
- Allow flexibility because metabolism and substrate use change with heat, timing and prior intake.
Prioritize Calorie Surplus Over Perfection
- Prioritize a healthy calorie surplus to support growth and training volume.
- Prefer whole foods but add high-calorie items (smoothies, treats) when needed to hit targets.