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Ketogenic Diet And Strength Training



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Has anyone in the strength sports community not heard of the keto diet, unless they’ve been living under a rock? This diet allows you to consume as much bacon and avocado as you want, while simultaneously burning fat, preserving muscle, and excelling in your sport, by simply eliminating carbohydrates. However, can it enhance your strength?

Despite the continuous rise in popularity of the ketogenic diet since its introduction to the mainstream years ago, its impact in the field of nutrition remains significant. Although some argue that it can enhance the performance of strength athletes, there is still ongoing debate surrounding its effectiveness.

Keto Diet and Ketosis

The ketogenic diet, also known as keto, aims to maintain the body in a continuous state of ketosis, wherein the body produces ketones from fats for energy instead of relying on carbohydrates, which are the body’s main and preferred source of energy.

Some variations of a keto diet completely eliminate carbohydrates, while a standard one consists of 70 percent of total calories from fat, 25 percent from protein, and only five percent (approximately 50 grams) from carbohydrates.


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