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
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
Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast as Dr. David Church and I delve into anabolic strategies, nutrition, and fitness. This episode covers various topics, including exercise, protein, essential amino acids, and balancing hypertrophy with performance training. Get insights on
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In this episode, I chat with Results Not Typical podcast host Nikki Naab-Levy about the intersection of heart rate variability (HRV) and navigating dysautonomia exercise intolerance. 📗Topics Covered: Understanding HRV: Learn what heart rate variability is and how it can gauge your readiness to exercise and your recovery
Join me and my guest, Alli Fahrenbach, on the Flex Diet Podcast this week as we break down the evolving landscape of female fitness and confront the lingering myths that keep many women from embracing strength training. We discuss the nuances of body composition,
Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, and my guest, Ashley VanHouten, as we dive into the intricacies of women's health and fitness in this latest installment of the Flex Diet Podcast. We discuss goal setting and the delicate balance between achieving optimal body composition
Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, as we explore the fascinating world of GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy with diabetes education expert Christa Rymal. We discuss the nuances of these weight loss drugs, their benefits, and potential drawbacks, especially in relation to diabetes management and
Join me on the Flex Diet Podcast for a captivating discussion with Dr. Mike Malloy, where we unpack the significance of carbohydrates for elite athletes. Listen in as we debunk common myths about carbs being inherently fattening and instead highlight their crucial role in
