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ROWING on the Ocean for 45 Days With 0 Carbs?! - With Sami Inkinen and Paul Laursen

Aug 10, 2023
ROWING on the Ocean for 45 Days With 0 Carbs?! - With Sami Inkinen and Paul Laursen: Sami Inkinen discusses how it's possible to do very long endurance efforts with little or no carbohydrates ingested, and the importance of adapting to the food you eat. They also talk about becoming an Ironman champion with minimal training, the health of world-class athletes, and reversing diabetes through a modern approach.
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Quick takeaways

  • It is possible to achieve long endurance efforts with minimal carb intake, highlighting the adaptability of our bodies to different types of food.
  • Shifting to a low-carb, high-fat diet can significantly improve fat oxidation rates and enhance performance in endurance sports.

Deep dives

The Story of Sammy Inkinen and his Journey to Reverse Diabetes

Sammy Inkinen shares his personal journey of going from a pre-diabetic age group triathlete to reversing his diabetes through a drastic change in his diet. He and his wife proved that it is possible to row from California to Hawaii, setting a world record, without relying on carbohydrates as fuel. This conversation highlights the importance of nutrition in training and performance, and emphasizes the need for a low-carb, high-fat approach to improve metabolic health.

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