In this solo episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I announce the opening of the Flex Diet Certification and highlight its key features and benefits. I explain the difference between the Flex Diet Cert, which focuses on nutrition and recovery, and the Physiologic Flexibility
Athletes are constantly looking for ways to do 2 main things: 1) increase performance 2) improve body composition. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the body to use fat as the main fuel during low intensity exercise/rest and to also use carbohydrates to fuel intense training (1,2) If you can increase metabolic flexibility, you
Join Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash as they chat with me, Dr. Michael T. Nelson about metabolic flexibility on this episode of Barbell Shrugged. We dive deep into metabolic flexibility, explaining the intricacies of how the body uses carbohydrates and fats as fuel, and how to switch between the
Every quarter when I teach Exercise Physiology, I issue a challenge to my students to see if they can find a peer reviewed study asserting that in healthy people, too much protein will damage their kidneys. Can you guess what they find? Nothing, nada, zilch, zip. The data does not currently exist. Then how
“Yo, Bro – how much protein do I need?” I am sure you hear that question all the time. I sure do. While the long lengthy answer is always “it depends,” that answer is not very helpful or applicable, so let’s dive into the research and take a look. The biggest way to divide
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
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Flex Diet Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. Our mission here is to explore strategies for enhancing muscle performance and optimizing body composition within a flexible and health-conscious framework. Today, we've got
On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Hunter Waldman and I discuss the factors that influence metabolic flexibility, from exercise to stress and sleep, and illuminate how these elements can shape your metabolic journey. We also explore a supplement
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Jenny the Nutritionist and I tackle the issue of body image identity, discussing strategies to help clients fine-tune their shape and aim for small adjustments over time. We discuss Jenny's insights into managing
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I'm talking with Mona Pretorius about sports psychology and how to handle the mental side of training so you can increase your performance in the gym. We talk about everything from high-level elite
