Neil Gyte’s FASTED 22 Mile Swim (Update)

FASTED 22 Mile Swim: Summary

In this podcast, Neil, a former tech executive with a 20-year career at Google, shares his remarkable journey of personal transformation. Neil’s health journey progressed from being metabolically unhealthy and overweight to becoming an active father and ultra-endurance athlete. A significant driver behind his transformation was realizing he couldn’t be the active father he aspired to be, along with witnessing numerous friends and family suffer from chronic diseases.

This realization led Neil to understand the critical role metabolic health plays in preventing chronic diseases. This episode breaks down Neil’s recent feat of undertaking a 22-mile ultra-endurance swim in open waters, completed while fasting. The challenge aimed to dispel the myth that carbohydrates are essential for athletic performance. Neil successfully swam for 12 hours on water and electrolytes alone, maintaining energy through fat adaptation. His swim also served to raise awareness about metabolic health, highlighting that the body can efficiently operate on fat as a primary fuel source when properly adapted. He additionally raises funds for several charities focusing on metabolic health and mental health.

During the podcast, Neil discusses the statistical and lab data observed from his swim, with insights into his blood glucose levels, hormone fluctuations, and the body’s adaptation to extreme conditions. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of training, discipline, and setting challenging goals. Neil encourages people to realize their potential and highlights the benefits of engaging in personal and physical challenges.