Skip to content
COHORT 3 COMING SOONNot Done Yet coaching · Apply for 24-hour early access
APPLY NOW
Nutrition

HIGH-CARB FUELLING
VS FAT ADAPTATION (LCHF)

QUICK VERDICT

For any effort above moderate intensity, high-carb wins. Fat adaptation improves ultra-endurance at low intensity but impairs threshold. Evidence-based: train fat oxidation at zone 2, fuel hard sessions with carbs.

SIDE BY SIDE

FEATUREHIGH-CARB FUELLINGFAT ADAPTATION (LCHF)
Threshold performanceSuperiorImpaired above moderate intensity
Ultra-endurance (6+ hrs)Requires aggressive fuellingLower dependency but lower power
Research supportStrong and consistentNo performance advantage in trials
GI toleranceRequires gut training above 60g/hrLower GI risk
SustainabilityEasy sociallyRestrictive long-term

CHOOSE HIGH-CARB FUELLING IF

  • ✓Racers above threshold
  • ✓Sportive riders
  • ✓Time triallists

CHOOSE FAT ADAPTATION (LCHF) IF

  • ✓Ultra-endurance at low intensity only
  • ✓Metabolic health experiments
Deep Dive Article →Free Assessment →
Apply for Coaching