#29 - Dr. Robert Santana Pt 2: Low Carb Diets, Insulin

#29 - Dr. Robert Santana Pt 2: Low Carb Diets, Insulin Sensitivity, and Dieting for Endomorphs

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Continuing the discussion from last week, Andy interviews Starting Strength Coach and nutrititonist Robert Santana about the effect of low carb diets on training and fat loss. They also discuss the role of insulin sensitivity in training, particularly for endormorphic body types, and how carb intake can be manipulated to keep energy in the gym while producing weight loss for "hard losers." Weights & Plates Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weights-and-plates-podcast/id1557830248 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ChDOVS5Hmm9Uu0hOiEp3i?si=350bb32050e443b4 Weights & Plates: https://weightsandplates.com Robert Santana on Instagram: @the_robert_santana Articles and Videos for Starting Strength: https://startingstrength.com/author/robert-santana Join the Baker Barbell Club Online for just $27/mo: https://www.andybaker.com/landing-page/ Andy Baker Blog: www.AndyBaker.com IG: @bakerbarbell Owner of Kingwood Strength & Conditioning

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