Captains & Coaches - Fuel, Flex, Flourish w/ Dr. Mike T Nelson

Check out the Captains and Coaches podcast where Tex McQuilken interviewed me. In this episode, we explore heart rate variability (HRV), metabolic flexibility, and energy systems, with a focus on practical applications for high school athletes.

I talk about my latest book, Triphasic Training 2, co-authored with Cal Deets, and offer insights on how to adjust training for high school settings. We also delve into topics like optimal nutrition, efficient recovery techniques, and safe training practices to prevent heat-related injuries.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is packed with valuable information on how to maximize performance and health in sports training.

📚 Episode Chapters

02:01 Dr. Mike’s Current Projects
03:31 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility
05:30 Calories In, Calories Out Debate
07:07 Nutritional Needs for Active Lifestyles
12:40 Carbohydrate Loading for Athletes
17:34 Challenges of Under-Eating in Athletes
19:09 Energy Drinks and Athletic Performance
23:10 Increasing Self-Awareness in Athletes
27:45 Using HRV to Optimize Training
32:15 Reflecting on Past Performance
33:31 Balancing Recovery and Training
38:51 Heat Exposure and Safety in Training
47:58 Triphasic Training 2: New Methods and Applications
51:07 Practical Tips for High School Training
01:02:23 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

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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.