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] Diuretics and risk [26:20] Has diuretic use increased? [34:43] The push toward extremism and the subjectivity of judging [42:49] Having the foundation matters [51:26] Bodybuilders who died young and risk factors [1:06:49] Cardiovascular training [1:11:23] Dr. Escalante's advice Connect with Dr. Escalante: Instagram Facebook Website Referenced Links: De...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 185
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Jan 09, 2023•16 min•Ep. 184
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Jan 03, 2023•22 min•Ep. 183
[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 sleep and mouth structure [23:41] The connection between ADHD and other behavior issues and airway [34:22] What to ask for with a sleep study [51;39] Addressing oral posture sooner rather than later [55:20] How much can you change [1:04:35] Recommendations on what to do and where to go Find Zac: Isleephst.com (hst10 - 10% discount c...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 182
[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} Frequency and intensity exercise research [37:43] How Dr. Baar got interested in collagen [44:45] Downstream effects of collagen [48:58] Collagen dosing [56:27} Collagen for gen pop gym-goers Find Dr. Baar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html References: Baar K. (2014). Using molecular biology to maximize concurrent training. S...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 181
Listen in to hear: [20:29] Do you conduct weekly check-ins? [37:34] Constrained energy hypothesis [1:10:04] Learn not to work through pain [1:13:14] One-arm dumbbell row from split stance [1:16:01] Landmine row on the floor [1:17:35] Favorite lifts [1:18:33] How do you define cluster training? [1:37:20] Where can people find more about you? Find Bryan: Instagram: @bryankrahn website . About Bryan: From Bryan's website: I’m a personal trainer, fitness writer, blogger, and online physique coach. I...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 180
Listen to hear: [2:02] About Andrew and the Feldenkrais Method [11:15] The value of super low intensity [18:42] Tabata study and zone two cardio [30:06] What happens when you work the body at a high-level for a long time [36:57] Working for efortlessness [42:32} The body's desire for efficiency [53:23] Outtakes Connect with Andrew: Instagram Email: andrewheffernan@aol.com About Andrew Andrew Heffernan, CSCS is a Los-Angeles based fitness trainer, author, and athlete. Since 2003, he has trained e...
Dec 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 179
Listen in to hear: [6:21] Dr Wood's carnivore diet experiment [9:38] The commonly accepted theory of glucose and insulin [12:02] Insulin and the liver [15:28] Blood sugar [18:43] Healthy fat tissue as a metabolic buffer [20:56] Fasted cardio, carbs, and the insulin switch [29:01} Helpful blood tests Find Dr. Wood Instagram Website About Dr. Wood Dr. Tommy Wood is a UK-trained MD with a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of ...
Nov 29, 2022•36 min•Ep. 178
Listen in to hear: [2:20] Why grip training is important [7:41] Defining your goals and writing them down [10:18] Determining the roadmap [12:11] What happens when training to failure [16:06] Adam defines a key marker for performance Find Adam Instagram www.gonzogripstrength.com Flex Diet Podcast Sponsor This podcast is brought to you by the new product Adam and I developed for grip strength. Go to www.gonzogripstrength.com to find out more....
Nov 21, 2022•25 min•Ep. 177
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 [10:12} What is a healthy amount of body fat? [16:33] What comes after you hit your goal? [23:29] The art of goal setting [28:25} Violent consistency Find Adam Instagram Bettergripstrength.com Flex Diet Podcast Sponsor This conversation is brought to you by my Daily Fitness Insider newsletter. Sign up at www.miketnelson.com for d...
Nov 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 176
Listen in to hear: [5:15] Narrowing down your priorities [9:30] How Adam warms up [14:55] Why knowing exactly what you want leads to better training [18:56] Adam's experience with arm wrestling [25:23] Mike and Adam's experience at a grip competition in Finland [34:32] Why training wrist and hand strength makes everything stronger [40:12] Why spring grippers won't strengthen your grip [52:25] Tactics for training grip [56:21] Adam and Mike discuss their new product Find Adam Instagram Bettergrip...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 175
Listen in for more on: [2:07] My #1 forgotten method to increase strength [4:12} How VO2 max can limit your lifting capacity [8:10] How to test your VO2 max without fancy equipment [12:09] How to improve VO2 max [18:48] My #2 forgotten method to increase strength [21:07] Basic tasks to increase grip strength [29:10] Longevity and grip strength VO2 max test calculators Concept 2 Rower Cooper Run Test...
Nov 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 174
Listen to hear: [4:52] Travel, fatigue, stress, and immunity [11:33] Any rules for traveling? [13:54] Dr. Davidson discusses his aggressive fat loss phase [17:33] Dr. Mike asks: "How much of the setting up, especially the fat loss phase, do you think is related to your personality?" [23:09} Weight training during fat loss [34:40] Lower rep training in a caloric surplus? [44:05] How science is always evolving [56:56} Time-tested methods [1:13:33] Dr. Davidson's obsession with maintenance Connect ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 173
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 confused about nutrition [25:55] Knowing where you food comes from [33:00] Building the right environment for kids [37:45] Functional training and bodybuilding for teens [45:11] National High School Coaches Association [50:26] Promoting what's good for you Connect with Zach: Newsletter YouTube Instagram Website About Zach Zach Even-Esh is one of the lead...
Oct 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 172
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 clients with ‘long haul covid’ more specifically postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome? (POTS) is a condition that affects blood flow? [23:54] Question 3: How do you deal with low blood pressure and exercise? More Ask Me Anything on the Flex Diet Podcast: Flex Diet Podcast Episode 170: Reverse Dieting, Lumen for Better Meta...
Oct 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 171
Listen in to hear my answers: [2:52] Question 1: How do you deal with clients who've spent years eating low calories? [13:00] Question 2: Is there any evidence that the Lumen device to measure your metabolism is useful or correct? [26:49] Question 3 from Mario: How do you decide whether to trust a supplement brand? More Ask Me Anything on the Flex Diet Podcast: Flex Diet Podcast Episode 160: Ask Me Anything (AMA) – NMN and NR, Metal Music, and How To Increase Heart Rate Variability with Dr Mike ...
Oct 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 170
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 in the process [29:22] Dr. Dee's thoughts on choosing to do hard things [35:30] Managing the parasympathetic and sympathetic responses [51:00] The concept of expansion and contraction in the body [57:55] Learning to trust and surrender in the process [1:02:57] Dr. Dee's transformative Costa Rica experience [1:15:46] Where to find D...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 169
Timestamps - Listen in to learn more about: [6:47] Ali's experience with Perform Better training seminars. [11:36] Ali's most recent talk on "The Metabolic Male" [14:36] Reasons men's testosterone levels are trending lower [23:00] Ali's actionable tips related to training? [30:19] Ali's first steps when training an new client [43:08] Ali's thoughts on whether online trainers should have in-person experience [46:06] What are the big nutrition items related to hormones and body composition? [57:44...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 168
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 get hard [14:51] The duality of fear and nirvana [19:26] How Akshay spent 10 days in utter darkness [29:39] Learning to accept the unkowns [34:10] Akshay's thoughts on psychedlics to guide enlightenment [41:00] Developing a positive relationship with suffering [43:45] Progress and the development of new problems [45:59} Ways to suffer bett...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 167
[1:16] Overview of the Physiologic Flexibility Certification Course [5:36] Special bonus podcast coming up [7:15] My experience with cold water immersion [12:15] Cold water immersion and hypertrophy [17:10] What is limbic friction? [19:00] Benefits and drawbacks Bonus Get my FREE guide to learn how to build your own cold water immersion using a freezer. Flex Diet Podcast Sponsor This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the bo...
Sep 05, 2022•22 min•Ep. 166
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 do you prioritize health aspects that increase longevity [35:00] The role of mTOR, AMPK, and fasting [39:04] The importance of breath and sleep [41:12] Dr. Cohen's experiments with the LiveO2 system [49:09] How Dr. Mike's theories of metabolic and physiologic flexibility fit in with Dr. Cohen's experience [59:28] Fasting, mTOR, sarcopenia, and res...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 165
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? Calorie tracking Weight measurements What tests are useful Interpreting results Fasting insulin vs. C Peptide Thoughts on testosterone levels Other tests Sam uses What happens when things don't add up? GI tests Anything new on the horizon? FInd Sam Miller on IG Sam Miller Science Sam Miller Science Podcast on iTunes This podcast is brought to you by...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 164
Intro to Paul - How do you program intensity (zones one to five? How do you program fasted cardio? How long does a session need to be for V02 max to improvement? What do you have clients do on days they're not doing resistance training? How do you manage training monotony (especially with endurance athletes who are training for an event) Measuring recovery and the biometric method Working with athletes who have autoimmune issues Violent consistency and the basics Find Paul on IG or on his websit...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 163
"Aaron Rodgers Says Use of Psychedelic Helped Him Earn Recent MVPs" - USA Today My thoughts on the article Podcast Aubrey Marcus What is ayahuasca? Ergogenic benefit? Long-term benefits? How does ayahuasca work? Potential downsides? What is pharmahuasca? Aaron Rodgers goes deeper on ayahuasca experiences, family feud This episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Mike T Nelson website. Go to miketnelson.com to find articles, podcasts, and free giveaways on things like "Should you...
Aug 09, 2022•36 min•Ep. 162
Intro to Dr. Soko and his dissertation and post-doc work How Dr. Soko measures recovery in his athletes Tracking muscle damage and strength gains Pre-social media physiques Where to look for quality advice Blending PubMed and practicality Dr. Soko's thoughts on nutrient timing Dr. Soko's thoughts on cortisol and training Metabolic flexibility Dr. Soko on IG: @dr_soko Referenced Podcast Episode 118: Programing and Exercise Selection with Kyle Dobbs of Compound Performance The Flex Diet Podcast is...
Aug 02, 2022•59 min•Ep. 161
Question 1 - NAD+ and resveratol as supplement. Highly appraised by David Sinclair, considering longevity and aging, but what is your take on it? From Cilia Sindt NR = nicotinamide riboside NMN =nicotinamide mononucleotide References on website Question 2 - Who was your favorite Slayer Segue of all time? From Andrew Bayley Question 3 - How can I increase my HRV? Any suggestions on supplements/life style changes/types of exercise? From Nate Hadd The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex...
Jul 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 160
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 Sports Medicine (ACSM) conference Having skin in the game Imaging, diagnostics, and pain Today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Mentorship. In the course, break down four specific areas: exercise assessment, marketing, mindset, and personal development. If you are interested in learning more, find a wa...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 159
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? Shifting goals according to priorities Red flags and how to work clients through issues What happens when identity is wrapped up in how you look and what you eat Managing priorities and time Costa Rica Ayahuasca experience About Ashleigh's new book - Carnivore-ish Ashleigh VanHouton Ashleigh on IG Ashleigh's books: Carnivore-ish: Protein-Rich ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 158
Dr. Guillermo Escalante - The Science and Application of Fasted vs. Fed Cardio for Fat Loss My Instagram review of his slides My fasted cardio biases Dr. Escalante on IG Mona Rosene, MS, RD - NAD, Muscle and Athletic Performance: Current Research and Future Needs sponsored by ChromaDex Supplements Conclusions Dr. Scott Forbes - This Will Blow Your Mind - Creatine and cognition More on creatine and cognition on the Flex Diet Podcast Dr. Forbes on IG Wendy Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN - Practical A...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 157
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 much compensation does Dr. Katie allow when building back from injury Getting comfortable exploring with movements Are there patterns when getting better? How often do you find the painful spot isn't the source of the problem? What she uses in her evaluation of a patients? Find Katie on IG Old Bull Athletics This episode is brought to you by ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 156
