

Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter
Zach Bitter
Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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May 13, 2022 • 1h 28min
Episode 291: Full Body Alignment - Aaron Alexander
Aaron is an alignment and movement coach. He has worked with top level athletes and celebrities, including Toby Maguire and Gerard Butler. He hosts the top ranked podcast, Align Podcast. He has authored the book, The Align Method. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Aaron: alignpodcast.com IG: @alignpodcast FB: Aaron Alexander YouTube: youtube.com/alignpodcast

May 11, 2022 • 34min
Episode 290: Structuring Speedwork, Paleo v. Keto & Carb Timing
This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Programming Speedwork and Peak Training Week 2) Paleo vs Keto Diet & Carbohydrate Timing HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

May 4, 2022 • 52min
Episode 289: Dr. Emily Splichal - Foot Strength & Proprioception
Dr. Emily Splichal is a functional podiatrist and human movement specialist. She is the CEO of Naboso Technology. For this episode, we dive into foot and lower leg health and strength, how it connects to the rest of the body, proprioception of the foot, and much more. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: magbreakthrough.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Naboso: www.naboso.com promo: HPO 20% off Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Splichal: dremilysplichal.com & naboso.com IG: @dremilydpm FB: @dremilysplichaldpm

Apr 29, 2022 • 26min
Episode 288: Long vs Short Runs, Training Steep Terrain, & Shin Splints
This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Is it better to do fewer runs of longer distance, or more frequent runs of shorter distance? 2) How do you prepare for a steep technical course while living in the flatlands? 3) How to deal with shin splints? LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Apr 27, 2022 • 59min
Episode 287: 100 Marathons In 100 Days - Jacky Hunt-Broersma
Jacky is one of the most accomplished amputee ultramarathoners around, endurance coach, mom and cancer survivor. WRAL Athlete of the year and Strong Fitness Magazine Women to Watch in 2021. She is about to complete a massive project that began months ago. Jacky is running 100 marathons in 100 days. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Ultimate Direction: ultimatedirection.com Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Jacky: ncrunnerjacky.com IG: @ncrunnerjacky Tw: @NCrunnerjacky FB: @ncrunnerjacky YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC5fMYlL6EFJm7mfglHf6HmQ Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 27min
Episode 286: Dr. Nick Greiner - Lifestyle Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, & More
Dr. Nick Greiner runs Greiner Health Solutions and focuses on a wide range of protocols to help both athletes and everyday people find solutions. He focuses heavily on lifestyle medicine through exercise, nutrition, and working with people at an individual level. BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Greiner: greinerhealthsolutions.com Tw: @drnickgreiner

Apr 13, 2022 • 36min
Episode 285: Time Restricted Feeding, Carnivore + Fruit & Honey, Troubleshooting Keto Performance
This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Thoughts on time restricted feeding. Is there a right way to go about it? 2) Thoughts on carnivore vs. carnivore plus fruit & honey. 3) Keto for two months and endurance is suffering. What should I do? HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/HPO Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 19min
Episode 284: Lifestyle & Low Carb Diet With Dr. Kiltz
Dr. Robert Kiltz is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility. He is passionate about sharing his success with the ketogenic diet and lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing. HPO Sponsors: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Ice Barrel: icebarrel.com/HPO promo code: HPO ($125 off) Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Support HPO: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Dr. Kiltz: doctorkiltz.com IG: @doctorkiltz FB: @DrRobKiltz

Apr 1, 2022 • 36min
Episode 283: Zach's Periodized Low Carb Approach
This episode of listener inspired questions/topics includes: 1) Carb periodization within Zach's low carb diet 2) Zach's race day nutrition protocol 3) Dietary Communities HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Goodr: goodr.com/HPO Promo: HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter

Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 21min
Episode 282: Keto & 2700 km Through Antarctica - Akshay Nanavati & Dr. Mike Nelson
Akshay Nanavati is a United States Marine veteran, speaker, entrepreneur, ultra runner and author. He served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder. He is currently training for a never before accomplished, solo, 2700km, 105 day expedition in Antarctica. He plans to use a ketogenic diet for this self supported effort, so Dr. Mike Nelson came back to help us dissect his approach. HPO Sponsor Discounts, Promos, & Links: zachbitter.com/hposponsors BiOptimizers: bioptimizers.com/human promo: HUMAN10 Optimal Carnivore: amazon.com/optimalcarnivore promo code: humansave10 Zach’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter Tiktok: @zachbitter Akshay: fearvana.com IG: @fearvana Tw: @fearvanalife FB: @AkshayNanavatiFan YouTube: youtube.com/c/fearvana Dr. Mike Nelson: miketnelson.com & flexdiet.com IG: @drmiketnelson Tw: @MikeTNelson FB: @drmiketnelson