Flex Diet Podcast

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...

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 surrend...

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...

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 relation...

[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 br...

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 p...

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 Mi...

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 ath...

"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 webs...

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...

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...

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 assessm...

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 b...

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...

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...

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 correctly belly breathing Warren's takeaway from his study Addressing the skeptics Are there negative side effects? Limitations of RPR How would Warren suggest an athlete warm up? What's next for Warren? Find Warren IG:   @warren_workouts This p...

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 in the Navy Resiliency-based mindset Transitioning to purpose-driven stress Strategies for bringing the body into a parasympathetic. state Kristina's experience with RPR in Costa Rica Dealing with chronic pain Find Kristina  on Instagram: @kri...

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 the intervention The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is open for enrollment June 6 - June 13, 2022. If you are out...

Dr. Baar's background Testosterone research on muscle building muscle quality men vs. women Sex differences in effects of cortisol Are there strategies around cortisol for building muscle faster? Nutrition strategies? Would Dr. Baar suggest doing less frequent but more intense bouts of exercise? How Dr. Baar got interested in collagen research Discussion of upcoming collagen study Collagen synthes...

Overview of the 8 interventions discussed in the Flex Diet Certification Expert interviews Action items Ranking system What is my #1 tip for better performance and body composition? The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is open for enrollment June 6 - June 13, 2022. If you are ou...

Question 1: Why are carbohydrates more oxygen-efficient than fats? Crossover effect low-intensity vs. high intensity Question 2: Explain the Krebs cycle—especially with the metabolism of fat aerobic vs. anaerobic Question 3: What is Dr. Mike’s perspective on where the aerobic zone resides? lactate threshold classic aerobic zone my method for capping intensity Question 4: The brain prefers ketones...

Overview of the REC Conference (Speakers are named in the audio) Long-term effects of strength training: research and findings Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery by Christine Aschwanden Recovery as a business Does more recovery work = the ability to train more? Top recovery methods How to use social media Your brand as a business Time-efficient...

Introduction to Angus Importance of nature and having fun outdoors Disconnecting to tap into creativity Sleep/wake times 3-question quiz to determine morning lark or night owl Wake up time and peak performance Brain dump Thoughts on Oura data Find Angus: sleepprocoach.com The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutr...

A plug for recreational activity What's your priority? What is your mood? What do you want to train? What type of stress do you need? What is a load spike? Article: S4 Model for Returning to the Gym The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course will open again in January 2020. Get the Da...

Welcome to Iron Radio Post-traumatic growth My experience with the SFE  How can the experience translate to tough workouts? How do you determine the length of time for a project like this? Training for mental competence What does further growth look like? Knowing your limits How fast you can recover Today's episode is sponsored by the Iron Radio Podcast . I am one of three hosts on the podcast rec...