On this episode of the FlexDiet Podcast, Dr. Grant Tinsley, Dr. Eric Helms, and I explore the complexities of measuring body composition. We unpack the realities and misconceptions surrounding DEXA scans, a popular tool for assessing body composition. Although often assumed
On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Kurt Escobar, who holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, is not just a trainer and consultant but also a well-versed guide in the realm of nutrition and research. He busts the hype
Last week, I discussed my favorite subject - Metabolic Flexibility - on the Nourishing You Podcast by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Check it out! Find more info at: NANP’s website NANP’s Facebook page NANP’s YouTube channel NANP’s LinkedIn NANP’s Instagram page Rock on! Dr. Mike T Nelson
From the Coach Catalyst Podcast: On this Podcast Episode, we have a great speaker, Dr. Mike Nelson. Our speaker talks about how he got a degree and eventually a Ph.D. in engineering. He further discusses his interest in weight training, physiology, and fitness. He also takes us through his transition from
Greetings from rainy, cold (well, it is 53 degrees now) which would be a heatwave if I was in Minnesota . . . overcast, and did I mention pelting rain? But there is wind! And you know what I do when there is wind? Go kiteboard, of course! Now, you may be rightfully thinking
I had the honor of joining Michelle Welcome on her podcast. I came on to talk about the disconnect of basic physiology and the things bodybuilders do that just don’t make sense. Michelle says, "It’s a fun listen with Dr. Mike’s quirky sense of humor. Give the show a thumbs
Tune in to hear my 2019 Granite Games Summit on Recovery: Aspects of Sleep and HRV. Learn more about: [5:57] Stimulus and response [8:27] Stress 101 [9:40] Stress response [12:10] HRV 101 [20:20] Sleep 101 [29:34] 5 action items [33:30] Q&A To learn more about how to use HRV to
Two of the most common nutrition questions I get are: 1) “Should I do a keto diet?” and 2) “Are ketones useful?” I think The Great Ketones can be useful. It just depends on what you’re doing. The fact that you can take a ketone supplement and get into ketosis (e.g., raise ketone levels
Here is an overlooked system to train for increased recovery ability and to be more robust. The first system was temperature and the second system is pH. Your body has to regulate both core temp and blood pH very tight. Small deviations = no bueno. Since your body is an amazing adaptive organism, you
Here is your place to submit your questions to Dr. Mike about anything - from metabolism to metal music to performance. He will pull from these questions and answer them in the Flex Diet Podcast or the Daily Fitness Insider Newsletter. Click here to send Dr. Mike your question.
