Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

This listener driven question/topic episode dives into the differences between training for a 50km ultramarathon and a 50km obstacle course race, defining zone 2 training, and titrating back in carbo…

Nick Norwitz and Dave Feldman join to share information on the phenotype known as "Lean Mass Hyper Responder" (LMHR). They share the latest paper, which is the start of a conversation and future stud…

This listener driven question/topic episode dives into alcohol and performance, Zach's electrolyte/hydration protocol, mental training tips, and working with individuals with differing approaches. 

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David is a strength and conditioning coach with Athletic Truth Group (ATG), where he works with Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy). He believes in building a strong foundation from the ground up, thro…

Kevin R. Stone, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at S…

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 autho…

Mark wears many hats. Including: Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel, family medicine, professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and conducts Healthy Running Medical Education cou…

Zach discusses his current training, shares cross training protocol, his favorite most beneficial foods, and strategies for staying on track with nutrition and training. All listeners are challenged …

Mark Bell is well known in the fitness industry. He has world class powerlifting performances, created a multimillion dollar business, successfully competed in bodybuilding, and most recently decided…

Zach dives into how things went at the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile. His goals going into the event, fueling strategy, how things played out, and what is next!

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Zach updates his current training, and announces his next race, The Tunnel Hill 100. He shares his thoughts about the course, goals, etc... Listener questions include: warm ups and cool downs, and ho…

Zach updates his current training, discusses listener questions about: metabolic flexibility, keto, training for hilly course, shoe stack height, and aging athletes. Also included, a workout challeng…

Matt is a Sport Science PhD researcher, studying the impact of ketogenic diets and exogenous ketones on exercise performance.

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Zach dives into his recovery and training the past couple of months, answers listener questions, challenges you with a workout, and highlights a day of workouts and nutrition!

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Sean is an endurance cyclist who has followed a strict ketogenic diet for 9 years. He routinely cycles 500 kilometers per week, often on as little as 3-4 sessions. He does these rides mostly unfueled…

Jason and his three-man team recently rowed from San Francisco to Hawaii in 30 days, 7 hours and 30 minutes. The team rowed 24-hours a day in two-man, two-hour shifts to smash the previous record by …

Brodie has a bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Physiotherapy. He is the Founder of, The Run Smarter Series, and hosts the, Run Smarter Podcast.

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Mike is an ultramarathon athlete best known for winning many of the 200+ mile trail races that have grown in popularity. He holds the record for the, "Triple Crown of 200s."

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Alex is an avid fitness enthusiast, with an extensive background in a variety of sports including MMA, Wrestling, Ultramarathon, Sailing, and Crossfit. He recently took on a challenge of seeing how l…

Chris took control of his life by dropping 80lbs, finding his rhythm with strength and endurance training, and beating cancer. Chris lays out his strategy and why consistency and individual sustainab…