Five Stupid Things Bodybuilders Do That Physiology Has Shown Is Incorrect With Dr. Mike T. Nelson

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 up or leave a comment if you enjoyed it!”

Key Takeaways:

Meet Dr. Mike T. Nelson (3:08)
#1 thing holding people back from reaching their [fitness] goals (8:06)
Mike’s experience working with the US government (11:00)
What is Metabolic Flexibility (16:56)
Where is the disconnect with fitness athletes with learning from their failures (18:55)
1st stupid thing competitors do that doesn’t make sense – re: holding water (25:15)
3 Types of people that prepare for shows (30:10)
2nd stupid thing competitors do that doesn’t make sense – re: water loading (38:40)
3rd stupid thing competitors do that doesn’t make sense – re: training during peak week (42:50)
4th stupid thing competitors do that doesn’t make sense – re: complete depletion (47:00)
5th stupid thing competitors do that doesn’t make sense – re: drug expectations (50:40)
Is there such thing as “super responders” to anabolics? (54:25)
Research and “MEsearch” i.e. individuality (59:40)
The basic importance of salt (1:02:02)
Salt and hypertension (1:10:32)

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Rock on!

Dr. Mike T Nelson

PhD, MSME, CISSN, CSCS Carrick Institute Adjunct Professor Dr. Mike T. Nelson has spent 18 years of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier. He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Biomechanics. He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies. The techniques he’s developed and the results Mike gets for his clients have been featured in international magazines, in scientific publications, and on websites across the globe.