Flex Diet Podcast

[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] Is the Flex Diet Cert all theory, or do you actually show me how to apply it? [13:28] Have the concepts been tested in the real world? [17:56] Is there more advanced material available? [21:08] Is the Flex Diet Cert approved for CEUs? G...

[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% compliance [31:38] Starting with the foundation [41:35] Fat-loss plans [46:15] What works for the average person [52:07] Why you don't need to give up foods you love Connect with Adam: Cantscrewthisup.com Instagram Twitter About Adam: "Ada...

[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 [10:44] Expert interviews [12:01] I'm available to answer your questions Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

[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 [27:49] Context in dieting [32:34] Variety in food choices [39:40] Compliance and human psychology [49:04] Fat as a fuel source [53:59] The flaws in tracking input and output [1:08:36] Humans are robust [1:18:40] Coach as a translator...

[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 [31:45] DIfferent modalities of recovery [36:50] Sleep quality vs. quantity [40:35] How elite athletes figure out what works  [45:10] Cold water immersion and hypertrophy [50:51] Thoughts on Wim Hoff breathing, acupuncture, TENS, and natural...

[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 [26:18] What's in AFA [29:42] Connecting with food [34:59] Flex Diet Cert concepts [45:02] Connecting to the body's needs [49:46] How to dose AFA [52:15] Is there research on the product? [1:00:02] Quality control Where to find more infor...

[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 [31:45] Limits with using doubly-labeled water [40:21] Slowing muscle glycogen use [50:56] Recovery and environment temperature [53:58] Lactate pet peeves [59:37] Dr. Ruby's thoughts on cold water immersion and saunas [1:05:06] Research with firefi...

[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 holistic background [42:51] Psychedelics for habit change [54:50] Learning through suffering Connect with Dr. Jade Teta: Website Instagram Podcast About Dr. Jade Teta "I have a degree in biochemistry, and I am a practitioner of naturopathic medici...

[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 [29:51] Blood flow and thermal regulation [31:21] Research on space flight and blood pressure regulation [40:13} Why Dr. Jackson loves academia [48:31} The downside of academia [51:41] Making research useful [1:03:55] What Dr. Jackson is worki...

[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 [34:43] Metabolic adaptation [40:15] Feeling good and looking good [45:27] Reframing your identity [53:06] How to get your blood work done and what to do Connect with Lacey: Instagram Website Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony About Lac...

[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 for change [26:02] Where Eve tells clients to start [32:19] Guidance on macro tracking [36:49] When the benefits of walking start to taper [40:05] Making small changes [51:59] Mentally accepting physical changes Connect with Eve: Instagr...

[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 from a neurological standpoint [27:39] Why not to get married to a system [31:15] The bird test [35:42] Convergence exercises. [43:00 Eyes and feet for upright posture [55:38} Dan and cold water immersion [1:03:02] How close can humans...

[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 testosterone [20:39] How head injuries affect hormones [25:25] The importance of sleep [31:13] What gets you the most bang for your buck health-wise [37:24] What Mike does on vacation [42:02] Recreation as exercise [52:37] Why ev...

[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 started [23:52] When to consider contrast therapy   Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

 Learn more in pillar 4 of the Physiologic Flexibility Cert HERE .  The main questions are - What do we mean by oxygen delivery and oxygen saturation, and what is the relationship? - Do we actually need to bring in MORE oxygen during exercise via respiration? What does efficiency of breathing look like?  - What happens to CO2 levels during exercise, are we offloading too much?  - What does “increa...

[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 when building an online program [18:43] Coach Eric explains clients want HUV [25:02] Setting boundaries [33:58] 15-minute discovery calls [36:08] Setting prices [42:07] Setting up online assessments and check-ins [51:03] Setting...

[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 metabolic rate increase? [25:08] Where did the number 350% come from? [32:15] What is the realistic rate of calories being burned? [36:06] When is CWI useful? References: Greenwood, A., & Gillette, C. (2017). Effect of Cold Water Immers...

[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 and the liver [35:53] Ketones and performance [41:30] The types of ketone supplements and their brand names [1:10:09} Do ketones have protective benefits for the brain? [1:17:06] Work to improve taste and flavor [1:21:50] Research on us...

[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 [22:44] What to consider [24:28] Dr. Mike's experience [31:42] Ayahuasca's components [42:26] Advice for people new to the experience [50:35] The brewing process [54:52] What it would take to move toward legalization Connect with Rebekah:...

[2:19] Going to live events [6:37] What more happens in person [8:54] Talks I enjoyed [13:11] Tips for running an online training business Referenced links: Flex Diet Podcast Episode 188 : Why fitness seminars are worth the expense and how to make the most out of them: An interview with Ali Gilbert Fitness Insider Newsletter Gonzo Grip Training with Adam Glass Physiological Flexibility Certificati...

[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 kettlebells in a workout [29:09] Teaching the kettlebell swing [35:04] A tip for kettlebell snatches [41:25] Going back to the goal - what are you trying to achieve? [47:01] Mike's top 3 kettlebell exercises [51:36] Download Mike's e-book, "One...

[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 under-estimating what you're capable of [36:00] Recovery [41:31] Predictive performance Find Brian: Facebook Website About Brian: Brian founded and served as CEO for one of the largest fitness and sport education organizations in the world fro...

[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 to extremes [1:14:07] Wizard Sciences and solving specific problems Connect with Ian: Instagram Wizard Sciences Instagram Ian Mitchell Wizard Sciences 15% Product Discount, Note: this is not an affiliate link and i make no money on it, as i wa...

[6:23] How Dr. Forbes became interested in creatine [8:25] Research on  L-arginine [15:46] Creatine 101 [22:30} Should you consider bodyweight in creating dosing? [32:10] Creatine and muscle gain [39:27] Male/female comparisons [52:04] Forms of creatine and the best kind to take [5407] Creatine and the brain [1:02:21] Potential risks and benefits [1:05:09] Anything coming that compares to creatine...

[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 [38:39] Tips for talking to speakers [44:47] Planning your year to spend wisely [51:27] Where you can find Ali speaking Connect with Ali: Instagram: @thealigilbert Website Silverback Summit Upcoming Conferences: Raise the Bar NeuroSport...