The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
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Is High Carb Fueling Bad for Your Health? (#299)
8 minutes Posted Apr 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
The Big Sugar Myth
Exercise Changes Sugar Metabolism
Carb Limits And GI Blowups
Simple Targets For Carbs Per Hour
Gut Training To Absorb More
Weight Gain And The Calorie Math
Fast Fuels Vs Slow Fuels
Simple Wrap Up And Next Steps
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If you're fueling with high carbs during training and worrying about diabetes, weight gain, or gut issues, this episode will change how you think about sugar. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your body handles carbohydrates completely differently during exercise than at rest, clears up one of the biggest nutrition myths in endurance sports, and gives you a simple, practical fueling framework so you can stop being afraid of carbs and start performing at your best. Free Cycling Training Asses...