163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy

In this episode, I covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance. For me, it always comes back to this: train hard, recover well, and choose what’s sustainable. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome 01:04 Personal Carb Philosophy 04:04 How Carbs Fuel You 05:15 Insulin and Blood Sugar 09:04 Insulin Resistance Explained 12:12 Low Carb Era and Atkins 18:41 Keto Rise and Origins 27:04 Ketosis and Why Keto Works 32:17 How Many Carbs You Need 41:35 Carbs for Endurance vs Strength 48:00 Carbs for Hypertrophy Pump 53:44 Best Carb Sources to Choose 58:09 Final Takeaways and Experiment ORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠ FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠ IG: ⁠ instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠ YT: ⁠ youtube.com/@nickbarefitness This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice. This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)

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163: Carbohydrates & Performance: Fueling for Strength, Endurance, and Hypertrophy is an episode from The Bare Performance Podcast by Nick Bare.

This episode is 01:00:45 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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