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Is Sugar Really the Enemy? The Truth About Carbs, Coaching, and Performance

Author
Beyond The Pump
Published
Fri 23 May 2025
Episode Link
https://beyond-the-pump.simplecast.com/episodes/is-sugar-really-the-enemy-the-truth-about-carbs-coaching-and-performance-Cg19_4j7

In this episode of Beyond the Pump, we dive into part two of one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness and nutrition: sugar. Is it as evil as people think? Should your clients really be avoiding it—or are they unknowingly sabotaging their performance?

You’ll learn:
-Why sugar and carbs aren’t the same thing—but also kind of are
-How to reframe client beliefs around “bad” foods without losing trust
-What glucose flux is and why it matters for energy and performance
-When and how carbs actually help fuel workouts
-Tactical strategies for educating clients without overwhelming them

Enjoy!

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