Tim Noakes

Join experts Tim Noakes, a sports science pioneer, and Phil Maffetone, a doctor focusing on heart rate training, as they challenge conventional carb-centric dieting for athletes. They discuss how fat oxidation fuels endurance when carbs deplete. Dive into the critical role of the brain in setting limits and the dangers of insulin and sugar addiction in modern diets. Unpack the shifting understanding of nutritional needs, emphasizing that low-carb, high-fat diets could redefine athletic performance and health.

Professor Tim Noakes, a scientist known for supporting a low-carb, high-fat diet, discusses debunking carb necessity for athletes, advantages of keto adaptation, rise of low-carb diets in athletics, impact of high-carb diets on inflammation, and benefits of low-carb diets for athletes. He also explores critical thinking in education and healthcare.

Join Tim Noakes, a leading Professor of Exercise and Sports Science known for his pioneering research, and Paul Laursen as they dive deep into the complexities of endurance nutrition. They discuss the minimal carbs necessary for peak performance and how excessive carb intake may hinder liver glucose production. The duo challenges conventional wisdom, emphasizing the importance of the brain in athletic performance and exploring the fat adaptation debate. They also tackle the controversial role of salt in sports nutrition, advocating for a balanced approach to fueling athletes.

Prof. Tim Noakes, researcher and author, discusses insulin resistance as the root cause of chronic disease, the impact of genetics on insulin resistance, why doctors treat diabetes with insulin, the benefits of a high fat and low carb diet, the role of exercise in a fasted state, the link between carbs and running performance, the effects of a low carb diet on hunger cues, supplement recommendations for low-carb eaters, and the impact of diabetes on arterial disease and cognitive health.

In this engaging talk, Professor Tim Noakes, a sports scientist and founder of the Noakes Foundation, dives into the role of carbohydrates in athletic performance. He argues that muscle glycogen isn't the limiting factor—it’s actually blood glucose that matters most during prolonged exercise. Noakes emphasizes the benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets, critiques hydration myths, and discusses how athletes can adapt their metabolism effectively. He also highlights the risks of chronic high-carb diets and challenges conventional dietary wisdom in sports nutrition.