Guest Podcast: How to Build a Killer Cardiovascular System w/ Dr. Mike T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash

Today, I have a brand new podcast where Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash from the Barbell Shrugged podcast ask me all about how I'm coaching Anders in his pursuit to run a sub 6-minute mile (at the ripe ole age of 40). We discuss the performance tests I

2024-01-27T02:31:44+00:00January 26th, 2024|Guest podcasts, Podcasts|0 Comments

Guest Podcast: Mike T. Nelson on Navigating Healthspan: From Assessment to Improvement

On the Nourish, Balance, Thrive Podcast, I talk about the Flex Diet Certification program: a course for trainers, coaches and fitness enthusiasts on metabolic flexibility, working with clients on nutrition and achieving fitness goals. We also talk about a little of everything else - his recent talk at the ISSN

2024-01-16T22:34:45+00:00January 16th, 2024|Guest podcasts, Podcasts|0 Comments

Guest Podcast: MTB Podcast Episode 12 – Dr Mike T Nelson

We covered a bunch of topics on the MTB Performance podcast from macronutrient consumption and simplifying nutrition for performance, recommendations for supplements to optimizing sleep schedules for professional athletes who compete at later parts of the day. We also discuss my approach to cold water

2024-01-16T21:30:40+00:00January 16th, 2024|Guest podcasts, Podcasts|0 Comments

Episode 179: Challenging the fitness status quo for better health and movement with Andrew Heffernan

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Andrew Heffernan and I discuss a wide range of fitness topics, including the importance of low-level movement, various cardio intensities, and lessons from elite athletes. Listen in to hear: [11:15] The value of

2022-12-06T00:16:31+00:00December 5th, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 178: Rebroadcast – Insulin and Glucose Myths & more with Dr Tommy Wood

This episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is a rebroadcast of a live interview with Dr. Tommy Wood from 2020. Coming to you from the jungle of Costa Rica, Dr. Wood and I discuss insulin and its role in the body

2022-12-14T19:27:04+00:00November 30th, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 177: Training Principles from Gonzo Grip Strength with Adam Glass and Dr Mike T Nelson

Today's Flex Diet Podcast episode includes a couple of short clips from the Gonzo Grip Strength product with the one and only Adam Glass. We talk about basic training philosophy, which can be applied to grip or all of your training.

2022-11-30T00:58:11+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 176: Metabolic Flexibility, Goal-Setting, and Violent Consistency with Adam Glass

In part two of my conversation with grip strength athlete Adam Glass, we switch gears and discuss the concept of metabolic flexibility, goals, and violent consistency. Listen in to hear: [1:50] Adam discusses why trainers need to go through fat loss

2022-11-18T20:35:34+00:00November 14th, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 175: Gonzo Grip Strength and Training Philosophy with Grip Strength Athlete Adam Glass

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, my good friend Adam Glass and I talk about grip strength and training tactics that can help you increase your strength and overall performance. We also discuss the number one error we see

2022-11-06T20:25:25+00:00November 6th, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 174: My Top 2 Forgotten Methods for Increasing Strength: Aerobic Training and Grip Strength

Today on the Flex Diet Podcast, I'm talking about two forgotten methods to get stronger that aren't related to lifting or strength. Listen in to hear: [2:07] My #1 forgotten method to increase strength [4:12} How VO2 max can limit your

2022-11-06T20:12:03+00:00November 1st, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments

Episode 173: High-Level Nutrition and Programming for Fat Loss: Dr. Pat Davidson with Dr. Mike T Nelson

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Pat Davidson and I talk about setting up programming and nutrition for fat loss. We discuss what makes sense from a performance standpoint and the pros and cons of principles vs. mechanisms.

2022-10-24T22:04:48+00:00October 24th, 2022|Flex Diet Podcast|0 Comments
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