Dear Mark: Ketosis and HIIT, Keto After Menopause, Inuit and Ketosis?
For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering a few questions from you folks. First, can a person maintain their high intensity interval training while starting a ketogenic diet? Is there anything you should watch out for? Second, is keto a good option for postmenopausal women? Though we don’t have any direct research on the subject, there is hope. And then we discuss the peculiar case of the Inuit and the missing ketones. Let’s go: First, Matt B asked: I’d also like to know if HIIT workouts can be properly fueled during ketosis. My swimming coach is convinced that ketogenic diets are terrible for HIIT workouts and therefore advises against ketosis entirely. As I said in last week’s post on keto caveats and contraindications , starting a ketogenic diet while in the midst of a season or when you’re about to start one probably isn’t advisable. Here’s what you can do: Once the season ends, go keto for at least six weeks. Try to stay in full-blown ketosis—low carbs, high fat, m