Podcasts by Flex Diet Podcast

Episode 194: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Compounds: an interview with Psychedelic Researcher Rebekah Senanayake from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.545313

• [7:15] Intro to Rebekah's research on medicinal plants in Peru
• [11:48] Differences and similarities with LSD and ayahuasca
• [18:57] First steps in finding a guide
• [22...
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Episode 199: The Neurology of Movement, Exercise and Training - An Interview with Coach Dan Fichter of WannaGetFast from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.518838

• [5:03] Willingness to fail
• [9:19] Learning from others in the industry
• [14:47] Reducing the threat and moving without compensatory patterns
• [20:24] Fixing patterns f...
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Episode 203: Mind, Muscle, and Metabolism: An interview with Dr. Jade Teta from Next Level Human from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.506487

• [5:17] Social media marketing
• [9:12] Customer-based language
• [14:33] Individualizing health plans
• [23:21] Investing in certifications
• [28:16] Dr. Teta's holi...
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Episode 204: Extremes in physiology- how they can help you perform better today: An interview with Dr. Brent Ruby from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.500424

• [9:15] Dr. Ruby's background and research work
• [13:19] Lab work vs. fieldwork
• [17:07] Ultra-endurance hydration and fuel
• [26:38 The gut as rate-limiter
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Episode 208: Flex Diet Certification is open NOW through midnight June 12, 2023 from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.481979

• [1:13] Money-back guarantee
• [2:42] Why I designed the Flex Diet Cert
• [4:55] Preparing clients for flexibility
• [7:56] The concepts have been thoroughly tested
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Episode 209: How to achieve your fat loss goals while not overly restrictive: an interview with the author of “You Can’t Screw This Up,” Adam Bornstein from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.476051

• [6:35] Adam's current passionate project
• [11:34] The challenges of social media and misinformation
• [18:58] Dieting constructs
• [29:14] Why the goal is never 100% comp...
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Episode 215: Breathing, Heart Rate, and HRV: An Interview with Dr. Scotty Butcher, The Strength Jedi from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.451075

• [0:38] Intro to Dr. Scotty
• [8:19] How CO2 may be related to anxiety
• [18:35] How breathing is related to performance
• [23:45] Respiratory variability
• [34:37] I...
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Episode 221: Training performance, nitric oxide, blood flow, and more via the NNOXX device with Evan Peikon from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.425549

• [3:13] Issues with the current wearables market
• [4:43] The process behind creating a new device
• [8:22] Starting with muscle oxygenation
• [17:32] Getting around  the d...
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Episode 225: The Intersection of Fitness, Stress, and Nutrition: A Conversation with Expert Jenny the Nutritionist from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.406615

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 adju...

Episode 231: Maximizing Fitness Training Efficiency with Dr. Allan Bacon from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.383454

Ever wondered how to push past discomfort to achieve a level of adaptation necessary to build lean muscle? Let's dive into the world of fitness training with our expert guest, Dr. Allan Bacon. I...

Episode 232: Beyond the Hype: The Real Significance of Autophagy for Fitness and Longevity with Dr. Kurt Escobar from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.378035

On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Kurt Escobar, who holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, is not just a trainer and consultant but also a well-versed guide in the realm of nutrition ...

Episode 236: Journey into the Science of Happiness with Dr. Gillian Mandich from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.363403

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I welcome the brilliant Dr. Gillian Mandrick to discuss the science of happiness. Dr. Mandrick, a health scientist from Western University, unravels ...

Episode 240: Becoming a Fitness Mogul with John Gorman from 2023-12-13T15:56:07.344178

Listen in to this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast as fitness professional John Gorman and I shed light on the business side of the fitness industry. With an annual income exceeding $1 million, ...

Episode 241: A New Perspective on Brain Health with Dr. Shaun Kornfeld from 2023-12-11T10:00

Join us on this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast with Dr. Sean Kornfeld, a functional neurologist at Plasticity Centers in Denver, Colorado. We discuss how the functional neurology approach work...

Episode 239: Exploring the Science Behind Dieting Strategies with Dr. Bill Campbell from 2023-11-28T10:00

On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Bill Campbell for a fascinating exploration of diet breaks and refeeds, focusing on their role in muscle hypertrophy, performance, an...

Episode 238: Exploring Muscle Protein, Testosterone, and Exercise with Dr. David Church from 2023-11-20T17:14:39

Join me, your host Dr. Mike T Nelson, and my special guest Dr. David Church on the Flex Diet Podcast as we embark on an enlightening exploration of muscle protein, testosterone, and exercise. We...

Episode 237: Demystifying Body Composition Testing with Dr Grant Tinsley and Dr Eric Helms from 2023-11-13T10:00

On this episode of the FlexDiet Podcast, Dr. Grant Tinsley, Dr. Eric Helms, and I explore the complexities of measuring body composition. We unpack the realities and misconceptions surrounding D...

Episode 235: Boosting Brain Health through Nutrition with Dr. Dwayne Jackson from 2023-10-30T09:00

Join us on this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast for a riveting conversation with Dr. Dwayne Jackson as we explore the world of neuro-protection and the critical role nutrition plays in it. We d...

Episode 234: Navigating the Fitness Industry's Business Landscape with Luka Hocevar from 2023-10-24T19:47:26

This episode of the Flex Diet Podcast offers an insider's perspective into the complex tapestry of the business side of fitness, with Luka  Hocevar of Listen

Episode 233: Exploring the Science of Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Matthew Stratton from 2023-10-16T09:00

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Matthew Statton and I delve deep into the science of intermittent fasting, providing valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate i...

Episode 230: Exploring Preventive Health and Personalized Nutrition Catherine Staffieri from Nutrisense from 2023-09-27T09:00

On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, registered dietician Catherine Saffieri and I dive into the world of preventive health and personalized nutrition. With Catherine's guidance, we unra...

Episode 229: Phys Flex Cert closes tonight Sept 25 at midnight PST - plus why context is so important from 2023-09-25T21:51:47

The Phys Flex Cert enrollment closes tonight, Monday, Sept 25, 2023, at midnight PST.   To enroll, go to https://miket.me/physflex.

In today's episode, I explain how this certification can...

Episode 228: Unlocking the Power of Astaxanthin: A Deep Dive with Dr. Karen Hecht from 2023-09-21T15:24:27

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 co...

Episode 227: The Four Pillars of Physiologic Flexibility - The Phys Flex Certification Opens Today from 2023-09-18T09:00

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I discuss physiologic flexibility and the Physiologic Flexibility Certific...

Episode 226: A Deep Dive into Ketones, Astaxanthin, and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Hunter Waldman from 2023-09-11T15:52:31

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 ...

Episode 224: Mastering Sports Psychology for Gym Success with Mona Pretorius from 2023-08-29T09:00

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...

Episode 223: Embracing challenges and pushing boundaries with bestselling author Michael Easter from 2023-08-22T15:58:10

• [5:39] Inspiration for The Comfort Crisis
• [11:34] Some ways around our preference for comfort
• [15:34] Thoughts on discomfort and diet
• [22:27] How to become more adap...
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Episode 222: Expert Insights on nutrition, supplements, and training with Registered Dietician Sean Casey from 2023-08-14T09:00

• [4:48] Sean's work with badminton athletes
• [9:51] Supplements for brain demand
• [17:20] Playing around with salt
• [22:53] Drug and supplement interactions
• [26:...
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Episode 220: Lessons in Muscle Size From Training One Arm for Weeks – an interview with Bryan Boorstein from 2023-07-31T09:00

• [5;45] How fitness is a small world
• [7:28] Bryan explains the premise for his experiment
• [11:11] The hypothesis and experiment design
• [19:43] Explanation of cables v...
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Episode 219: Proven Strategies for Better Body Composition: Insights from Elite Athletes with Adam Ross, RD from 2023-07-24T09:00

• [2:48] We swap travel stories
• [9:33] The consequences of easy access to calories
• [13:49] Grocery store tips
• [19:20] Thoughts on intermittent fasting
• [26:44] ...
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Episode 218: From Fitness Novice to Pro: How to Create Compelling Content and Nurture a Loyal Following with Jordan Syatt from 2023-07-20T18:49:20

• [4:59] Sticking to the basics - how not to get distracted by bogus content
• [13:24] A lot of followers doesn't equal big business
• [16:30] Quality vs. quantity
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Episode 217: Mastering the art of developing your fitness career via public speaking and social media: an interview with Andrew Coates from 2023-07-17T19:17:44

• [3:39] Upcoming conferences where Andrew and I are speaking
• [8:45] What Andrew enjoys most about speaking and how he learned to improve
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Episode 216: Building a successful online fitness coaching business: An Interview with Aaron Straker from 2023-07-10T09:00

• [11:36] Online nutrition coaching while traveling
• [16:09] Do you think new coaches need in-person training experience?
• [18:53] How do you handle the movement aspect online?<...
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Episode 214: How to move freely and live fully: An interview with Juliet Starrett, co-author of"Built to Move" from 2023-06-26T15:00:02

• [2:50] Juliet on season-based podcasts
• [7:43] Lessons from working with elite athletes
• [12:04] Juliet's first run-in with diet culture
• [21:17] Basic principles of nu...
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Episode 213: Dark Night of our Soul documentary roundtable - trauma, post traumatic growth, and film making with Jessica and Jeff Depatie and Rick and Dr Danielle Alexander from 2023-06-20T19:10:04

• [3:27] Intro to the filmmakers
• [8:47] Jess' explains how she came to want to make a film
• [15:40] Jeff talks about staying true to their vision
• [17:42] How Rick joine...
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Episode 212: The Pros and Cons of Training Elite Level Professional Athletes: An Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin from 2023-06-14T14:42:54

• [4:21] Differentiating between high-level pro athletes and high-profile athletes
• [7:28] Andy's first experience working with high-profile athletes
• [10:42] Setting expectatio...
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Episode 211: Flex Diet Certification closing tonight, Mon June 12, 2023 from 2023-06-12T09:00

• Brief summary of the Flex Diet Certification

Episode 210: Flex Diet Certification Frequently Asked Questions from 2023-06-11T15:34:05

• [1:34] Is the Flex Diet Cert helpful if I use macros for coaching?
• [3:38] Is the Flex Diet Cert too technical for me?
• [6:07] How long is the Flex Diet Cert?
• [9:10] I...
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Episode 207: Driving client progress with effective nutrition and coaching: An interview with Aram Grigorian from 2023-05-29T09:00

• [8:01] Allowing for discomfort
• [10:26] Aram's problem with academia
• [17:26] Disseminating research down to what matters for your client
• [21:18] Metabolic flexibility...
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Episode 206: Advanced recovery tactics and more: An interview with elite athlete coach Justin Kavanaugh from 2023-05-22T09:00

• [6:54] Experience with Coach Catalyst 
• [11:05] AI and coaching
• [20:54] Coach Kav's favorite coaching lesson
• [25:09] Applying life experiences to your coaching
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Episode 205: Can more micronutrition via a blue green algae supplement increase your health? An interview with Daniel Spencer of Soluz from 2023-05-15T17:01:44

• [8:54] Daniel's background in health and fitness
• [11:58] Where Daniel harvests blue-green algae
• [17:50] The micronutrient value of blue-green algae and mushrooms
• [26...
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Episode 202: Cold water immersion and the body's regulation systems: An interview with Dr. Dwayne Jackson from 2023-04-25T00:08:58

• [12:13] Dr. Jackson's research on cold-water swimming
• [20:26] Some of those results
• [25:00] Competition between cardiovascular reflexes and thermal reflexes
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Episode 201: Coaching clients to look and feel their best: An interview with Lacey Dunn, RD from 2023-04-18T02:46:57

• [4:13] General screening questions for new clients
• [8:15] Measuring stress
• [14:14] The psychological aspects of training
• [28:00] What types of testing Lacey prefers<...
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Episode 200: How to Coach Clients From Athletes to Gen Pop Using Macros and More: An interview with Eve Guzman from 2023-04-11T17:13:52

• [2:29] Eve's talk at the Real Coaches Summit called "A Lot to Lose"
• [7:08] Eve's experience with obesity
• [10:51] How she started losing weight
• [18:23] The impetus fo...
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Episode 198: The role of hormones in health and exercise performance: An interview with Mike Mahler from 2023-03-28T16:03:24

• [2:14] Why should people care about their hormones and what are the starting points?
• [7:14] What matters when reading testosterone levels
• [14:06] How diet can affect free te...
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Bonus Episode: Be Robust and Anti-fragile with Cold Water Immersion and Sauna: Barbell Model of Physiologic Flexibility from 2023-03-26T16:59:43

• [5:27] The biggest mistake when using temperature interventions
• [8:35]
• [11:11] Tradeoffs in training
• [17:20] Training hot or cold first
• [21:56] How to get st...
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Only for the Hardcore: Breathing and Respiratory Physiology At Rest and During Exercise- Q and A from 2023-03-22T05:00

 Learn more in pillar 4 of the Physiologic Flexibility Cert HERE. 

The main questions are

- What do we mean by oxy...

Episode 197: The Ultimate Guide to Online Fitness Business Dos and Don'ts - An Interview with Chris and Eric Martinez from 2023-03-21T09:00

• [5:20] What were some of the differences  when going to online training vs. traditional?
• [7:36] How online training has evolved
• [15:07] Where Coaches Eric and Chris start wh...
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Episode 196: The Truth about Cold Water Immersion and Your Metabolism + The Phys Flex Cert is now open from 2023-03-20T09:00

• [1:13] Overview of the Physiologic Flexibility Certification
• [5:53] How does CWI increase metabolism?
• [6:44] Review of Google articles on CWI
• [11:06] How much does m...
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Episode 195: All about ketone supplements, the good, the bad, and the still unknown:An interview with Dr. Brianna Stubbs from 2023-03-13T09:00

• [5:41] Keto bodies and their effects on ageing
• [7:54] Research on ester supplementation on cyclists
• [19:37] Where do ketones rank as a fuel source?
• [26:35] Ketones a...
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Episode 192: Top 3 Kettlebell Exercises to Include in Your Exercise Routine: An interview with Mike Kurkowski from The Strength Connection from 2023-02-27T10:00

• [3:33] How Mike got into kettlebells
• [10:26] What kettlebells were first like
• [13:26] Kettlebells during the pandemic
• [19:51] How Mike trains people to use kettlebel...
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Episode 191: Lessons from Lifting (to apply to your life and business) : An Interview with Brian Grasso from 2023-02-21T10:00

• [3:59] Discipline as a skill
• [8:29] Don't wait for motivation
• [17:02] Research vs. experience
• [20:33] Know what you're willing to sacrafice
• [28:17] Over and ...
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Episode 190: Let’s Get Woo Woo - From Physics To Scientific Testing To Exercise Performance with Ian Mitchell of Wizard Sciences from 2023-02-14T01:27:54

• [6:37] Quantum biology and experiment design
• [27:20] Asking the right questions
• [35:36] Cognitive neuroscience
• [50:19] Meditation
• [1:02:10] Humans are drawn ...
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Episode 188: Why fitness seminars are worth the expense and how to make the most out of them: An interview with Ali Gilbert from 2023-01-30T22:01:29

• [11:22] Why should you go to a live event?
• [22:39] Why the expense is worth it
• [25:40] The energizing effect
• [30:52] Making more progress is a short period of time Listen

Episode 187: Improving physical and mental strength: an Interview with Matt DesRoches from the Oxidative Potential Podcast from 2023-01-23T10:00

• [6:07] How Matt got interested in physiology
• [16:17] Why it's good to be wrong sometimes
• [23:31] Matt on training grip
• [33:17] Thinking about strength and how you ac...
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Episode 186: How the Myofascial System Affects Movement: An Interview with Lauri Nemetz from 2023-01-16T10:00

• [4:34] Working in a cadaver lab and unexpected findings
• [18:40] Asymmetry in the body and in professional athletes
• [24:19] How we shape what's around us and what's around us...
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Episode 185: Are more top bodybuilders dying early? Extreme bodybuilding methods - risks and rewards: a conversation w/ Dr Guillermo Escalante from 2023-01-10T16:38:03

Listen to hear:

• [6:10] Ways bros are ahead of physique science and ways they are behind
• [12:46] What people don't know about pharmacology
• [15:46] Diur...
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Episode 182: REBROADCAST: Cranial Face Structures, Nasal Breathing, Orthodontics, Tongue Position, and More Unlikely Performance Limiters: Interview with Zac Cupples from 2022-12-27T00:06:43

• [7:49 How Jodie avoided dentures
• [10:57] Zac’s background and how he got into this field
• [19:43] What proper mouth structure should be
• [20:36] The connection between...
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Flex Diet Podcast Episode 181: Rebroadcast - Testosterone, Muscle Mass, Cortisol, Collagen for Soft Tissue Repair an Interview with Dr Keith Baar from 2022-12-19T10:00

• [7:25] Dr. Baar's background
• [11:36] Testosterone and performance
• [15:31] Females, stress and muscle mass
• [24:11] Volume for size and strength
• [31:38} Freque...
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Episode 180: Rebroadcast - Fitness writer and online physique coach Bryan Krahn talks fitness training from 2022-12-12T19:34:47

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• [20:29] Do you conduct weekly check-ins?
• [37:34] Constrained energy hypothesis
• [1:10:04] Learn not to work through pain
• [1:...
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Episode 178: Rebroadcast - Insulin and Glucose Myths&more with Dr Tommy Wood from 2022-11-29T16:25:44

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• [6:21] Dr Wood's carnivore diet experiment
• [9:38] The commonly accepted theory of glucose and insulin
• [12:02] Insulin and the liver...
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Episode 177: Training Principles from Gonzo Grip Strength with Adam Glass and Dr Mike T Nelson from 2022-11-21T15:24:18

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• [2:20] Why grip training is important
• [7:41] Defining your goals and writing them down
• [10:18] Determining the roadmap
• [12:...
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Episode 176: Metabolic Flexibility, Goal-Setting, and Violent Consistency with Adam Glass from 2022-11-14T10:00

Listen in to hear:

• [1:50] Adam discusses why trainers need to go through fat loss to better serve their clients
• [7:32] Why losing weight doesn't solve all your problems
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Episode 173: High-Level Nutrition and Programming for Fat Loss: Dr. Pat Davidson with Dr. Mike T Nelson from 2022-10-24T09:00

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• [4:52] Travel, fatigue, stress, and immunity
• [11:33] Any rules for traveling?
• [13:54] Dr. Davidson discusses his aggressive fat loss p...
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Episode 172: Training, Nutrition and Inspiration for the Younger Athlete: Zach Even-Esh with Dr Mike T Nelson from 2022-10-17T09:00

Listen to hear:

• [14:40] How Zach instructs high school athletes to eat
• [19:53] Why are young kids looking so unhealthy?
• [20:44] How parents are confus...
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Episode 171: Zone 2 Cardio, POTS syndrome, and low blood pressure: Ask Me Anything with Dr. Mike T Nelson from 2022-10-10T09:00

Listen in to hear my answers:

• [2:30] Question 1: At what point does zone 2/3 cardio become like beating a dead horse?
• [12:30] Question 2: How would you recommend to train clie...
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Episode 169: Learning to take Your Foot Off the Gas When Fitness Is Your Entire Identity - An Interview with Dr. Danielle McGinnis by Dr. Mike T Nelson from 2022-09-27T22:46:41

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:

• [6:39] Dr. Dee explains her background
• [16:55] Coming out of the "foot-on-the-gas" state
• [23:14] Being okay with just being ...
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Episode 168: All About Testosterone - From Training To Lifestyle and More: Ali Gilbert with Dr. Mike T Nelson from 2022-09-19T19:18:24

Timestamps - Listen in to learn more about:

• [6:47] Ali's experience with Perform Better training ...
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Episode 167: The Physiologic and Psychologic Benefit of Doing Hard Things: Akshay Nanavati of Fearvana with Dr Mike T Nelson from 2022-09-12T00:15:54

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:

• [4:30] Akshay's recent Iceland expedition
• [6:50] How he keeps his mind from going in a downward spiral when things ...
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Episode 165: Health, Sports Performance and Longevity Medicine: Dr Rick Cohen with Dr. Mike T Nelson from 2022-08-29T23:07:16

Timestamps: Listen in to learn more about:

• [6:35] Dr. Cohen's philosophical "aha" moment
• [13:00] What is the cause of age-related decline
• [28:03] How ...
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Episode 164: How to use diagnostic testing to improve your metabolic health: An Interview with Sam Miller from 2022-08-22T18:56:26

• Sam's background
• Metabolic testing
  • What's the purpose?
  • What's the benefit of having the information?
• What health markers should we pay attention to?...
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Episode 163: Paul"the Iron Intern"Buono Interviews Dr Mike T Nelson About Cardio, Programming, and Autoimmune Athletes from 2022-08-16T22:47:41

• Intro to Paul -
• How do you program intensity (zones one to five?
• How do you program fasted cardio?
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Episode 160: Ask Me Anything (AMA) - NMN and NR, Metal Music, and How To Increase Heart Rate Variability with Dr Mike T Nelson from 2022-07-25T15:52:27

• Question 1 - NAD+ and resveratol as supplement. Highly appraised by David Sinclair, considering longevity and aging, but what is your take on it?
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Episode 159: Advice, Mentorships, Askholes, and Diagnostics: An Interview with Dr. Adam Sumarski from 2022-07-18T09:00

• Dr. Sumarski's background
• Experience in the navy
• Treating health conditions caused by high stress and injuries
• Dr. Sumarski's top takeaways American College of Sport...
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Episode 158: Extreme Diets in Fitness - from Carnivore to Keto - How To Find What's Right for You: An interview with author Ashleigh VanHouton from 2022-07-11T14:21:38

• Writing her first book vs. her second
• Common sense and click bait diet trends
• What's the best approach?
• Can you have your ideal body and eat how you want?
• Sh...
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Episode 156: Understanding and Treating Pain, Injury, and Recovery: an Interview with Katie Dabrowski from 2022-06-27T10:00

• Intro to Dr. Katie Dabrowski
• Low back pain research
• What framework does she recommend for someone who hurt their back on a deadlift
• Healing from injury
• How m...
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Episode 155: Reflexive Performance Reset, Research, and Results: An interview with Warren Bartlett from 2022-06-20T09:00

• Intro to Warren
• How Warren describes RPR
• Warren's experience with RPR and Achilles tendinitis
• Design and results of Warren's study
  • importance of doing RPR cor...
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Episode 154: Managing High Stress Situations and Growing from Trauma: an interview with Kristina Hoyer from 2022-06-13T16:51:10

• Kristina and I chat kiteboarding
• Learning when to bail
• Training to know your limits
• Learning how to get through high-stress situations
• Kristina's experience ...
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Episode 153: Flex Diet Cert CLOSING at Midnight CST Mon June 13 and When NOT to Use Intermittent Fasting from 2022-06-11T16:46

• Why I designed the Flex Diet Cert
• How to increase your ability to burn fat as fuel
• Who shouldn't use this intervention?
• How the Cert covers action items related to t...
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Episode 150: Q and A: Flex Diet Cert, carbs vs fat for fuel and performance, metabolic flexibility, aerobic zones&more from 2022-05-31T20:46:12

• Question 1: Why are carbohydrates more oxygen-efficient than fats?
  • Crossover effect
  • low-intensity vs. high intensity
• Question 2: Explain the Krebs cycle—esp...
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Ep 11: Interview - Doc&Doc - Interview with Dr. Andy Galpin from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.176735

Today I have something super cool for you. This is an interview with my good buddy Dr. Andy Galpin from Cal State Fullerton. If you've been listening to some of my stuff for quite a while, or possi...

Ep 12: Daily - Exercise - Exercise vs Recreation from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.173002

As of this recording, you may hear some different noises in the background. I'm in South Padre Texas doing some kiteboarding. You're probably wondering what kiteboarding has to do with the topic o...

Ep 13: Daily - Exercise - Aerobic (Cardio) vs Anaerobic (Lifting stuff) Exercise from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.168873

On the topic of the effects of exercise, we need to chat about the difference in aerobic exercise versus anaerobic exercise. Now for some of you, those may be a very simple review, but I think thes...

Ep 14: Daily - Exercise - Why you can NOT just lift weights faster for cardio from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.166183

Ep 15: Daily - Exercise - Cardiac Adaptations - Concentric vs Eccentric Hypertrophy from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.163206

Ep 16: Daily - Protein - Myth 1: You Can Only Use 30 Grams of Protein per Meal from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.155388

This week I've been talking about that protein or bro-tein, depending upon how you want to pronounce it. What I wanted to do this week is give you a very brief primer on why protein is useful and w...

Ep 33: Daily - Acute 4-day training study - How I Felt and Changes in my HRV and Sleep from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.079274

References:

• Does HRV predict acute lifting performance? https://miketnelson.com/hrv-heart-rate-variability-exercise-performance/
• Endure book https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curi...
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Ep 34: Daily - Acute 4-day training study - Velocity on Compound Lifts and Use for Performance vs Hypertrophy from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.071816

Today, we're continuing to discuss the training study that I helped with and was the subject of in Costa Rica. Dr. Ben House, Dr. Tommy Wood, and many other people put their lives on hold for a wee...

Ep 35: Daily - Acute 4-day training study - My Big #1 Take Away and What I Did to Prep for the Study from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.069660

Well, today marks the final episode in our week on this awesome study in Costa Rica. I'll be sharing with you my top finding from the study... and it's a good one. Visit www.flexdiet.com. Finally...

Ep 36: Daily - Met Flex for Fuel - Metabolic Flexibility Overview from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.067021

References:

• Metabolic Flexibility as an Adaptation to Energy Resources and Requirements in Health and Disease  https://www.ncbi....
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Ep 37: Daily - Met Flex for Fuel - Fat As Fuel from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.063936

References:

• Volek FASTER tudy   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26892521
• Understanding the factors that effect maximal fat oxidation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29...
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Ep 38: Daily - Met Flex for Fuel - Ketones from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.061583

References:

• Multi-dimensional roles of ketone bodies in fuel metabolism, signaling, and therapeutics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5313038/
• Ketone Bodies https:...
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Ep 39: Daily - Met Flex for Fuel - Carbohydrates for Fuel from 2022-04-21T15:55:26.051964

References:

• Biochemistry, Aerobic Glycolysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470170/
• In vivo mitochondrial function in aging skeletal muscle: capacity, flux, and pattern...
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Ep 51: Interview - Creating Strong, Jacked, and Agile Athletes with James Cerbie of Rebel Performance from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.982346

In this interview, I chat with my man James Cerbie about how to get you stronger, more agile, mo' muscle, a bigger aerobic engine and much more... ... all without pain.

Bonus: Fitness Tips from Down Under from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.973282

I wanted to drop you a short note about my trip to Australia for a wedding, to hang out and I was also teaching Level 1 and Level 2 of Reflexive Performance Reset. Tune in to hear my thoughts abou...

Bonus: Interview with Phil White from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.965860

What lessons can we learn from Laird Hamilton, Dr. Andy Galpin, Brian MacKenzie, and Kelly Starrett? Listen in as writer and journalist Phil White and I discuss that plus much more! Learn more...

S2_EP_7 Female Athletes and Eating to Fuel Performance with Dr. Susan Kleiner from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.699008

Prevalence of female (and male) athletes who under-eat

Where the notion that females don’t burn calories at the elite level in the same way as males began

Principle of low energy ava...

S2_EP_8 Gym Opening and Safety: Interview with Mario Mavrides from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.696117

The most commonly asked questions regarding re-opening

Who will return and why or why not

Disinfection policies

Wearing masks during exercise

Special hours for high-risk ...

S2_EP_13: Interview with James Nestor, author of"Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.679498

Show Notes:

What James’ wife thinks of his experiments

What happened when he plugged his nose for 10 days and how the experiment came about

Disorders correlated with mouth-brea...

S2_EP_18_Holding Paradox: The Key to Reaching Your Fitness Goals from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.662403

• Being “happy” with current performance while also being realistic as to how that compares on a national or world scale
• Comparison to others’ highlight reels de-incentivizes your bra...
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S2_EP_22_The Neurology of Performance, Physiology, and Life with Dr Chris Chris Friesen from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.649644

• Introduction to Dr. Friesen
• How he uses neurofeedback to help people learn to regulate their brains (examples with ADHD and anxiety)
• How personality traits matter for arousa...
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S2_EP_23_Cranial Face Structures, Nasal Breathing, Orthodontics, Tongue Position, and More Unlikely Performance Limiters: Interview with Zac Cupples from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.644467

• How Jodie avoided dentures
• Zac’s background and how he got into this field
• What proper mouth structure should be
• The connection between sleep and mouth structure Listen

S2_EP_26 Useful Tips for Fitness Trainers and Their Clients: Interview with coach Lee Boyce from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.604863

• Managing training through COVID restrictions
• Encouraging client independence
• The role the personal trainer can play
• Fitness culture and the hardcore or die aspect Listen

S2_EP_30_3 Step Process to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021 from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.496233

• Intentions with a rough timeframe are better than goals with a strict timeframe.
• Figure out the gap - what's missing. SAID principle.  
• Figure out the cost. HRV, joint pain,...
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S2_EP_37: All about fish oil, essential fats, and more, an interview with Dr Doug Bibus from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.383785

• Dr Doug Bibus introduction and background
• A brief primer of essential fats
• Mortality and fish oil
• Recommended amounts for health benefits
• Sport supplementati...
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S2_EP_38 Variability in Your Training and the Importance of Consistency from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.380046

• The importance of having something you can do for exercise at home
• Handling an "off" day
• The more you train, the more variability you can experience from day-to-day
• ...
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S2_EP_48_Flex Diet Online Mentorship - Applications open until midnight June 4, 2021 from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.340381

Want to learn how to do online training that includes physiology and marketing business?

That is why I developed the Flex Diet Mentorship.

In the FD Mentorship, I will teach you my c...

S2_Ep_49_Physiologic Flexibility Primer: Course Opens June 14-June 21, 2021 from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.302778

• Definition of physiologic flexibility
• Homeostatic regulators
  • temperature
  • pH
  • fuel systems
  • oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Action items
...
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Episode 104: Advanced Recovery Tips Based on Heart Rate Variability from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.187096

• Programming recovery based on parasympathetic and sympathetic
• What I use
• Recovery methods
• Sympathetic recovery recommendations
• Parasympathetic recovery recom...
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Episode 109: My First Strongman Competition, Programming, Exercise Selection, Grip Strength, and Conditioning with Dr Tommy Wood from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.168254

• Intro to Dr. Wood
• Why compete in strongman
• History of strongman
• Description of events and results
• Training and substitutions for stones
• Intro to grip...
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Episode 114: How To Be More Robust and Antifragile with Cold Water Immersion and Sauna: The Barbell Model of Phys Flex from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.149558

• A brief overview of homeostatic regulators
• The biggest mistake when using temperature interventions
• Tradeoffs in training
• Interference effect
• Training hot or...
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Episode 117: 2 Performance Enhancing Sports Supplements That Are Effective and Cheap: Creatine and Caffeine from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.143273

• Creatine  and why it's useful
  • Form
  • Dose
  • Delayed response until fully saturated
  • Responders and non-responders
• Caffeine
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Episode 121: All About Collagen Protein for Soft Tissue, Joints, and More with Shiloah Fuller from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.100213

• Shiloah's background and interests
• Her work with the military, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion research
• Thoughts on protective effects of ketones and o...
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Episode 122: Q and A Best Water Filter, TRT / Peptides, How To Increase HRV from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.096643

• Water quality and safety
  • bottled
  • filtered
  • adding electrolytes and minerals
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Episode 125: Super Simple Method to Increase Lifting Performance Using a Notebook from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.074580

• Why data is important
• My bias is a training notebook vs. an app
• What to include
  • Training plan
  • Date, time, duration
  • HRV, RHR, and sleep data
  • Ex...
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Episode 126: Alternatives to the Back Squat, Barbell Bench Press and Deadlift from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.066534

• When to consider alternatives to the three main power lifts
• Back Squat Alternatives
  • the main limiter is external rotation in the shoulders
  • front squat
  • goblet ...
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Episode 130: My Prediction of 2 Huge Fitness Tends in 2022 + Flex Diet Cert OPEN Now from 2022-04-21T15:55:25.052836

• #1 Hybrid Training
  • in-person and online combined
  • nutrition
  • provide better service
• #2 All Training will Include a Lifestyle Component
  • mobility...
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Episode 134: The Coach/Client Relationship and the Mental Side of Fitness: an Interview with Dr Lisa Lewis from 2022-04-21T15:55:24.993047

• Dr. Lewis' background and current projects
• Her work with genetic testing, at-risk behavior, and lifestyle changes
• Should genetic testing influence training?
• Meeting ...
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Episode 135: *REBROADCAST* The Ph.D. Process, RPR, and Cutting Edge Psychology: an interview with Precision Nutrition's Former Head Strength and Sport Psychology coach Dr Adam Feit from 2022-04-21T15:55:24.985700

• Discussion of the Ph.D. process
• Research limitations and struggles
• Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)
• The imperfect role of science in answering questions
• Spo...
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Episode 139: Athlete Monitoring with Heart Rate Variability, Velocity Based Training, and More with Travis Mash from 2022-04-21T15:55:24.968958

• Travis' background and how he became a weightlifting coach
• What it's like going back to school at 48
• Why or why not consider an advanced degree
• Implementing research...
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Episode 143: Phys Flex Cert Open Now&Does cold water immersion increase metabolism by 350%? from 2022-04-21T15:55:24.898890

• How does CWI increase metabolism?
• Review of Google articles on CWI
• How much does metabolic rate increase?
• Where did the number 350% come from?
• What is the re...
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Episode 145: Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind - the Fascinating Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health with Dr Jennifer Heisz from 2022-04-16T14:52:22

• Why Dr. Heisz chose to write a book for the general public
• Stigma around mental health
• "Prescribing" exercise for mental health conditions
• Technology for tracking st...
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Episode 144: Peptides - Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin&Dr. Ryan Greene from 2022-04-11T23:33:32

• Dr. Greene's background and creation of Monarch Club
• Dr. Galpin's background and interest in human perfor...
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Episode 142: Training for Life Outside of the Industrial Fitness Complex with Chip Conrad from 2022-03-28T09:00

• Our mutual love for music
• Chip's background
• Body Tribe on Youtube
• Chip's movement  philosophy Listen

Episode 141: Making Solid Science Sexy in Fitness with Dr Tommy Wood from 2022-03-21T23:30:52

• Dr. Tommy's upcoming strongman competition - Viking Fest
• How to make science sexy without violating the principles of science itself
• Understanding subjectivity in scientific...
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Episode 140: 3 Common Health Procedures You Need To Know About with Dr Chris Morrissey from 2022-03-14T22:36:45

• Dr Chris' background
• The top health preventive items
• Why most docs don't talk about longevity markers, such as muscle mass, aerobic exercise and grip strength
• How me...
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S2_Ep_49_Physiologic Flexibility Primer: Course Opens June 14-June 21, 2021 from 2022-03-07T05:25:04.032078

• Definition of physiologic flexibility
• Homeostatic regulators
  • temperature
  • pH
  • fuel systems
  • oxygen and carbon dioxide
• Action items
...
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Episode 138: Why Everyone Benefits from Aerobic Training - Even Meatheads from 2022-02-28T23:09:04

• metabolism and aerobic system
• test at muscle level with a Moxy sensor
• aerobic use is a dial, not an on/off switch
• testing VO2max
  • Cooper Run or 2K on Rower Listen

Episode 137: Training Straight Talk with fitness writer, and online physique coach Bryan Krahn from 2022-02-21T21:01:30

• Catching up on current events and weather
• Our quarantine nightmares
• Bryan's dog
• Bryan's programming and communicating with clients
• Problem-solving when clien...
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S2_EP_26 Useful Tips for Fitness Trainers and Their Clients: Interview with coach Lee Boyce from 2022-02-21T09:46:25.738706

Today, I have my good buddy Lee Boyce on the podcast. We discuss everything around gym culture, personal training, clients, and tips we’ve used over the years.

Episode 136: Flex Diet, Phys Flex, Metabolism and Nutrition Research for Compound Performance- Jeb and Dean interview Dr Mike T Nelson from 2022-02-15T22:06:28

• My education and background
• How I got into personal training and transitioned to online training only
• My unique Ph.D. process
• How I started my online business
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Episode 133: Muscle Meathead Meanderings and Getting Results for Clients with Ryan L'Ecuyer from 2022-01-25T00:19:59

• Programming for clients
• Training program rationale
• Getting results for clients
• Unrealistic coaching expectations
• When numbers don't add up
• Signs of a...
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Episode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson from 2022-01-18T21:36:28

• Brief history of creatine and how Dr. Rawson became interested in studying the supplement
• Creatine research and early studies
• Difficulty determining levels of creatine in th...
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Episode 131: Health and Recovery in 2022: Interview with Dr Krista Scott-Dixon of Precision Nutrition from 2022-01-11T00:58:40

• You can't scare people to get healthy
• Health subjectivity and risk
• Shift to health goals vs. physique goals
• Movement and step counts
• Deprioritization of unst...
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Episode 129: Why Telling Your Clients to Sleep More Is Horrible Advice from 2021-12-27T13:00

• What does the client need to give up?
• Physiological reasons don't address psychological
• Hardest to change
• Coaching leverage and how to calculate it
• More abou...
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Episode 128: Inside the World of Sports Supplements with Dr Vince from 2021-12-20T13:00

• Liposomal technology
• Where the industry gets supplements right
• Where the industry gets them wrong
• Fringe groups
• Importance of third party testing
• CBD...
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Episode 127: The Effect of Antibiotics on Muscle Mass, Aerobic /Cardiovascular Performance, and More - An Interview with Dr Sara Campbell from 2021-12-13T15:13:43

• Introduction to a recent study treating mice with antibiotics and looking at outcomes related to hypertrophy
• Study design
• Males vs. females
• Which muscle fibers were ...
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Episode 124: 5 Tips To Eliminate Holiday Weight Gain from 2021-11-22T17:44:02

• Weight gain during the holidays
  • Is it real?
  • Discussion of the research
• Eat more protein
  • 4x40 or 4x30 approach
• Relax on the big day<...
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Episode 123: Keep Muscle During Fat Loss, Increase Performance, And Add Mitochondria: Lactate As a New Sports Supplement from 2021-11-15T19:53:11

• Lactate's  potential  benefits
• Lactate as a fuel source
• Why lactate gets a bad rap
• Review of a new study published in Current Research Physiology, September 2021<...
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