Episode Show Notes:

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Peak Performance Podcast with Coach Kyle and Dr. K – your guide to optimizing your life one health tip at a time.

In this episode, we tackle the carnivore diet craze with our signature blend of science, sarcasm, and no-nonsense insights. The all-meat approach has been hyped by influencers, but does it hold up in the long run? Spoiler: probably not. From vitamin deficiencies to gut health to misleading testosterone myths, we break down what actually happens when you ditch plants entirely—and why a "carnivegan" approach might be closer to the sweet spot.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why eating only meat might make you feel great… at first

• The science behind fiber, mTOR, and long-term health impacts

• What happens to your brain (and libido) without carbs

• Why influencers pivot from strict diets—and why you should be skeptical

• A fun (and accurate) case for a more balanced, whole-food approach

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Carnivore Diet

03:00 Nutritional Deficiencies and Health Impacts

05:58 Quality of Meat and Its Importance

08:59 Fish and Poultry: Choosing Wisely

12:06 Specific Use Cases for the Carnivore Diet

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Website: ⁠https://www.thelcfl.com/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com⁠

Credits:

Produced by Clearview Marketing AgencyFilmed by Jackson Young @clearviewcreative

People:

• Website: ⁠https://peakperformancepodcast.online/⁠

• On Instagram: ⁠@thepeakperformancepod⁠

• On X: ⁠@PeakPerformPod⁠

  Dr. K On Instagram ⁠@theosteodoc⁠

Welcome back to the Peak Performance Podcast, where Coach Kyle and Dr. K break down the fitness myths that keep you stuck and replace them with real, science-backed strategies that actually work. Today’s episode takes on a controversial question:

Is cardio overrated when it comes to fat loss and body composition?

We dive deep into the cardio vs. strength training debate, uncover how cardio affects your metabolism and hormones, and give you a no-nonsense blueprint for fat loss that doesn’t involve hours on the treadmill.

You’ll also learn:

• When cardio helps—and when it hurts

• The secret to raising your metabolic rate without starving

• How to structure your workouts for strength, longevity, and performance

• What heart rate variability (HRV) actually tells you

• Why walking is still king (even if running isn't)

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re stuck despite logging miles on the treadmill, this episode is for you.

00:00 – Intro: Cancel Cardio? 01:05 – Cardio Explained: What It Actually Does 02:00 – The Pitfalls of Chronic Cardio & Slowed Metabolism 03:15 – The Strength Training Advantage 04:25 – Burn More While Sitting Still? Here's How 05:10 – Metabolism Reset: From 1200 to 3000+ Calories 06:00 – Is Walking Enough? Longevity vs. Fat Loss 06:40 – HRV (Heart Rate Variability) Demystified 07:25 – When Cardio Does Help Your Goals 08:00 – Compound Lifts: The 4-Move Workout Blueprint 08:55 – How Often to Strength Train (Beginner to Advanced) 09:45 – Protein Intake and Muscle Growth 10:20 – Protein Caveats for Kidney Health 11:00 – Final Thoughts: Balance, Strategy & Individualization 11:30 – Outro + Where to Follow & Subscribe

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

Website: https://www.thelcfl.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelcfl.com

Credits:

Produced by Clearview Marketing Agency Filmed by Jackson Young @clearviewcreative

People:

• Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/
• On Instagram: @thepeakperformancepod
• On X: @PeakPerformPod
• Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc