Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
Well, perhaps another way of looking at it is how do you define "fit" or "performance"? The TdF is a death march, I do not envy the fitness or regime of those riders.Nor do I envy football players, I think they will all be using canes, on meds., when they're 50.
For me, fitness is about sustainable health, endurance, energy level, emotional stability, good sleep, mental acuity, cross competence, flexibility, etc. "Watts" on a bike ride is not even on that map.
I agree with most of what you're said here, but keep in mind that some intensity is essential in order to make progress and create adaptations. Your body adapts to stress and becomes stronger, but the challenge is to find just the right amount of stress, not too much not too little...There is no need to cut out carbs. You can be fit and healthy without cutting carbs and following keto or low carb diets and fasting.