Influenced to Death

Do Meatheads Really Need Cardio?

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I’m back with Victoria on the Influenced to Death podcast, diving deep into the physiology of meathead cardio. Now, you might wonder: don’t resistance exercises like kettlebell swings and front squats get our heart rate high enough?

If you caught episode #6, “KETO-MANIA,” you may remember our conversation on keto. Well, this time, we’re shaking things up with a nerdy, open-format chat.

Here’s what we covered:

My background, including my work with DARPA (yes, really…you can learn more about that here)
Whether resistance athletes need additional cardio to complement exercises that already elevate heart rate
My specific recommendations for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise to optimize health
The exercise and diet routines that truly support long-term wellness
Tabata: Is it legit, or just a trend?
What VO2 max is and why increasing it is one of the best things you can do for your health (plus, yes—you can test your VO2 max!)
The million-dollar question: Do women need different training strategies than men?
What actually moves the needle on health (spoiler: it doesn’t come in a pill, lotion, potion, or fancy protocol)

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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 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.