The conversation between Brendan Housler and Peter Defty revolves around the topic of fat adaptation and the use of Vespa, a natural catalyst derived from murder hornets, to optimize fat metabolism. They discuss the limitations of traditional carbohydrate-based fueling strategies and the benefits of strategically timing carbohydrate intake. They also touch on the importance of building metabolic capacity and maintaining a healthy gut for optimal fat metabolism. The conversation challenges the conventional wisdom of high-carb diets and highlights the potential of fat adaptation for endurance athletes. The conversation between Brendan Housler and Biologist Peter Defty revolves around the topic of fat adaptation and the use of Vespa, a natural catalyst derived from murder hornets, to optimize fat metabolism. They discuss the limitations of traditional carbohydrate-based fueling strategies and the benefits of strategically timing carbohydrate intake. They also touch on the importance of building metabolic capacity and maintaining a healthy gut for optimal fat metabolism. The conversation challenges the conventional wisdom of high-carb diets and highlights the potential of fat adaptation for endurance athletes. They touch on the experiences of professional cyclists, including Romain Bardet, and the impact of fat adaptation on their performance. They emphasize the importance of timing carbohydrate intake and the role of hydration in hot weather. Overall, they advocate for a balanced approach that optimizes both fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Vespa Power Code: Brendan15 Thanks, Peter! You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/vespa_endurance/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 02:53 Understanding Fat Adaptation and Vespa 09:45 The Real-Life Implications of Fat Adaptation 28:03 Balancing Carbohydrate Intake and Fat Metabolism 33:49 The Role of Fat in Digestion and Absorption 36:17 Fueling with More Fat for Improved Performance 37:07 The Impact of Carbohydrate Consumption on Fat Utilization 38:47 The Science of Fat Oxidation 43:21 Personal Experiences and the Role of Fat Adaptation 46:57 The Story of Romain Bardet and Fat Adaptation in Professional Cycling 50:50 Timing Carbohydrate Intake and the Role of Insulin 53:22 The Anabolic Effects of Low Insulin and High Insulin Sensitivity 56:34 Personal Experiences and the Benefits of Fueling with More Fat 01:00:03 The Impact of Excessive Carbohydrate Consumption 01:04:46 Hydration and Carbohydrate Intake in Hot Weather 01:06:32 Heat Adaptation and Mitochondrial Reshaping 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evoqbike/support