Flex Diet Podcast

Episode 339: Performance Tracking and AI in Athletics with Coach Troy Beauregard

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T Nelson, and today I’ve got a great conversation lined up with Coach Troy Beauregard from Canada. We dig into one of my favorite rabbit holes: performance tracking for athletes. We cover why it’s so important

2025-08-18T19:54:06+00:00August 18th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 338: Tabata Myths & Flexible Meathead Cardio Level 2: Enroll by Aug 12, 2025

Join me on The Flex Diet Podcast as I break down the iconic 1996 Tabata study that’s been hyped for its fat-burning benefits. Tabata training has become a fitness staple, but is it really all it’s cracked up to be? I’ll uncover the myths, dive into

2025-08-11T20:01:33+00:00August 11th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 337: Deep Dive into Muscular Hypertrophy with Dr. Mike Roberts

On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I chat with Dr. Mike Roberts, a full professor at Auburn University and head of the Nutri Bolt Applied and Molecular Physiology Lab. Mike’s one of the sharpest minds in muscle science, and we go deep into the

2025-08-11T19:55:20+00:00August 5th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 335: Grip, Guts & Gas Tanks: Aerobic Training for Meatheads with Levi Earl

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by the always-interesting Levi Earl, who's tuning in all the way from Finland, to nerd out on all things aerobic training, grip strength, and how to make your meathead conditioning actually work for you, not against

2025-07-22T20:02:19+00:00July 21st, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 334: Max Gains, Less Time: Myo-Reps, Hypertrophy & Recovery with Dr. Antonella Schwarz

On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Antonella Schwarz to geek out over her recent study on myo-reps, which she presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition. We break down what myo-reps are, where the concept came from, and how

2025-07-14T20:48:00+00:00July 14th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 333: Coach Cal Dietz on Triphasic Training, Pain, and Performance – Q&A Edition

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Coach Cal Dietz from the University of Minnesota. This was originally a bonus call for the Phasic 2 book, but it was packed with so

2025-07-08T23:32:13+00:00July 8th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 332: Muscles, Mind, and Metrics: Biomechanics with Dr. Doug Goldstein

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Doug Goldstein for a deep dive into biomechanics, performance, and recovery. We get into the weeds on muscle performance, body comp, and how to reduce injury risk—stuff that matters whether you're an elite

2025-07-08T02:02:29+00:00July 1st, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 331: The Bloodwork Blueprint for Bodybuilders with Michael Warner

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of blood work and why it matters for your health, performance, and longevity, especially if you're an athlete, bodybuilder, or serious about your training. Fresh off the ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition)

2025-06-27T20:52:34+00:00June 27th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 328: Grit Gains: Building Mental Toughness and Resilience in Training with Ben Mayfield Smith

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I'm Dr. Mike T Nelson, and in this episode, I’m joined by Ben Mayfield Smith, a coach, researcher, and all-around grit expert from Australia, for a deep dive into what it really means to build resilience in both training

2025-06-09T15:18:21+00:00June 9th, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 327: Flexible Meathead Cardio: Barbell Shrugged Rebroadcast with Dr Mike T Nelson

Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and today’s episode is a special rebroadcast of a conversation I had on the Barbell Shrugged podcast with Anders Varner. We dive deep into what I call the Flexible Meathead Cardio Approach — a

2025-06-02T00:24:36+00:00June 2nd, 2025|Flex Diet Podcast, Podcasts|0 Comments
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