Dr. Mike T Nelson

Flex Diet Podcast

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Dr. Mike T Nelson gets geeky with the latest research and scientific findings in the fitness world. Visit www.flexdiet.com to get Flex Diet Certified and www.miketnelson.com for more geeky goodness.

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Dr. Mike T Nelson

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

S2_EP_44_Fasted vs. Fed Cardio – Brand New Research 28.04.2021

Jeff's background as a dietician working with a wide range of athletes and his current role at Auckland University of Technology - Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ) Research began with a survey looking at what endurance athletes eat before exercise - if anything Results of research testing performance elements with cyclists not eating or eating either a carbohydrate or...

S2_EP_43_Flex Diet Certification Now Open 22.04.2021

Description of the eight interventions discussed in the certification Expert interviews Concepts of macro matching and macro mismatching Go to flexdiet.com to enroll If you're listening after the Flex Diet Certification has closed, go to flexdiet.com and sign up for my newsletter to be notified when it opens again. Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsle...

S2_EP_42: 3 Better Alternatives to 6 Popular Exercises 14.04.2021

Barbell Back Squat Why is this so popular? What are two or three alternatives? Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift? Conventional Barbell Deadlift Why is this so popular? What are two or three alternatives? Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift? Bench Press Why is this so popular? What are two or three alternatives? Why could each of these variations...

S2_EP_41_Wrap up of the 2021 Society of NeuroSports Meeting: Neuro, Exercise, Brains and Cognition 31.03.2021

The effect of aerobic exercise on cognition - having a "better brain" Dr. Wendy Suzuki- cognition and mood Dr. Joe Clark - visual systems post-concussion and how to cut concussion rates through visual work before an athletic event Dr. Matt Antonucci  who runs Plasticity Centers in Orlando gave an overview looking at concussions and brain trauma Dr. Justin Rhodes did an interesting experiment with...

S2_EP_40 Why You Should Learn a New Sport for Recreation 24.03.2021

Definition of exercise vs. recreation FIght human tendency to not want to do things you suck at The benefits of recreation for the brain and body Visual feedback for learning Healthy aging requires using the brain Making errors drives neuroplasticity Make the process fun The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and...

S2_EP_39 Physiologic Flexibility Certification Is Now Open 23.03.2021

Go to www. Physiologicflexibility.com to sign up. 40 + different explicit action items 4 areas of homeostatic regulators   temp pH fuels: blood glucose/keto  oxygen /CO2 Technical videos in each area 2-3.5 hours The big picture over 8 videos 40 explicit action items in total 400+ studies referenced Based on over a decade of reading research, working with clients, and good ole fashion self trial an...

S2_EP_38 Variability in Your Training and the Importance of Consistency 08.03.2021

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 The importance of showing up The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’l...

S2_EP_37: All about fish oil, essential fats, and more, an interview with Dr Doug Bibus 01.03.2021

Dr Doug Bibus introduction and background A brief primer of essential fats Mortality and fish oil Recommended amounts for health benefits Sport supplementation COVID, clinical trials, inflammation, and fish oil DHA and arachidonic acid in membranes and athletes (and sled dogs) Cold exposure can help convert more DHA Hibernating animals Can you get too much EPA and DHA? Farm-raised salmon EPA and D...

S2_EP_36 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing During Intense Exercise 23.02.2021

Background to how I starting using nasal breathing with clients The rate limiter for nasal breathing during exercise Review of the literature (references below) Myths related to slow breathing Should we nasal breathe 100% of the time Where is nasal breathing most useful References: Alex Hutchinson, Endure Veli, N. (1983). Oronasal airway choice during running. Respiration Physiology, 53(1): 129–13...

S2_EP35_The Process of the Science of Body Composition w Dr Tommy Wood and Dr Ben House 15.02.2021

Listen in  as the docs discuss Lies, Dam Lies, and Statistics How to read a study beyond just the abstract Who should even post about science The new study on lifers doing a ketogenic diet Did the subject really add lean body mass in the form of muscle? How much protein do you need to change your body composition? And much more Check out The Bro Research Center at https://broresearch.com/ Dr Ben H...

S2_EP_34_4 Weeks To Get In Great Shape 10.02.2021

I cover my basic assumptions regarding who this is for Lifting component: what I would do and how often Cardio component Nutrition Fasting Hydration Supplements Sleep Other The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be...

S2_EP_33 How To Eat Organ Meats, Image Issues in Fitness and More with Ashleigh VanHouten 25.01.2021

Intro to Ashleigh's quarantine life How the book, It Takes Guts, went from idea to reality Why bother with organ meats Nose-to-tail-eating Why organ meat fell out of favor Health wars and trying to be the voice of reason Image issues in fitness Competence and confidence Dr. Mike's thoughts on certain exercises and hypertrophy Vegetables are good Tips on eating liver Find her book at any online boo...

S2_EP_32_How To Train for Muscle Hypertrophy, an Interview with Kassem of N1 Education 18.01.2021

N1 Education mission: They take what you'd learn in a university setting and apply it to the individual level. Narrowing research down to an applicable level Issues with hypertrophy research Targeted programming Activation of specific muscles Balancing hypertrophy training with moving well as a human Internal vs. external cues Dynamic stability Coaching exercises to a client Find Kassem Hanson on...

S2_EP_31: All About Fish Oil, Essential Dietary Fats and More with Brent Uken 11.01.2021

Hear about Brent's background Research on fish oil- where it's been and where it's going Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratios Omega 3 index: what it is and what it tells you The form of supplementation matters What to look for on a supplement label Can you hyper dose fish oil to catch up on a deficiency? Algae-based fish oil New study outline and details Arachidonic acid Brent's recommendations Find Brent at...

S2_EP_30_3 Step Process to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021 05.01.2021

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, time spent exercising... Basic boring is best (3 Bs) Today's podcast is brought to you by Dr. Mike himself. Check out the new and improved website and make sure to sign up for my daily newsletter to receive all my free content...

S2_EP_29 How to Recover Faster and Be More Resilient via Sleep and Sports Supplements with Dr Greg Potter 29.12.2020

Dr. Potter's background and current role Sleep's effects on the brain REM sleep for motor learning Lucid dreaming PTSD, trauma, TBI, and sleep Creatine supplementation, sleep, and health Other supplement science and recommendations Be careful when choosing your supplements Where to find Dr. Greg Potter: Resilient Nutrition  Co-founder and Chief Science Officer,  Resilient Nutrition Instagram  |  T...

S2_EP_28 High Flux Model and More for Fat Loss and Client Coaching, an interview with Dean Guedo and Jeb Johnston of StrongerU 21.12.2020

Deb, Jean, and Dr. Mike talk about the state of the industry in light of the pandemic The high flux model Learning how to get out of the low-calorie mindset The importance of steps and energy expenditure People react to food differently Study in Amish The role of recreation apart from training Managing priorities The power of knowing your motivator There's no getting around hard work Find Dean on...

S2_EP_27 The Ph.D. Process, RPR, and Cutting Edge Psychology: an interview with Precision Nutrition's Head Strength and Sport Psychology coach Dr Adam Feit 14.12.2020

Discussion of the Ph. D. process Research limitations and struggles Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) The imperfect role of science in answering questions Sport and exercise psychology (Dr. Feit’s dissertation) The role of the coach in directing their client's mindset One surprise from Dr. Feit’s research Find Dr. Feit on Facebook: Adam Feit, IG: @aefeit, Twitter: a_feit, and email: aefeit@gmail.c...

S2_EP_26 Useful Tips for Fitness Trainers and Their Clients: Interview with coach Lee Boyce 07.12.2020

Managing training through COVID restrictions Encouraging client independence The role the personal trainer can play Fitness culture and the hardcore or die aspect Tradeoffs in fitness Tips for changing up training to correct for bad form Using video for analysis Find Lee on FB, IG, and Twitter  @coachleeboyce or leeboyce.com. The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification....

S2_EP_25_ Holiday Weight Loss Tips - Why Do People Overeat and What To Do 30.11.2020

How not to gain weight between November and January. Two letters: H and H - hedonic and homeostatic Awareness Combine the best of hedonic and homeostatic   Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

S2_EP_24_The 4 Aspects of Physiologic Flexibility for Enhanced Recovery, Anti-fragility, and Robustness with Dr Mike T Nelson 16.11.2020

Beginnings of metabolic flexibility research Where the idea of physiologic flexibility came from Can we transfer the idea of metabolic flexibility to our physiology? Apply stress to the system, does the system get better? What systems in the body have to be regulated or you'll be in a world of hurt? Body temperature pH Blood glucose Oxygen and CO2 How improvements in each contributes to being a mo...

S2_EP_23_Cranial Face Structures, Nasal Breathing, Orthodontics, Tongue Position, and More Unlikely Performance Limiters: Interview with Zac Cupples 09.11.2020

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 The connection between ADHD and other behavior issues and airway What to ask for with a sleep study At home sleep apnea testing: Watch-PAT Addressing oral posture sooner rather than later How much can you change It takes a team to be full...

S2_EP_22_The Neurology of Performance, Physiology, and Life with Dr Chris Chris Friesen 03.11.2020

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 arousal, motivation and performance 5 personality dimensions The importance fo physiological, psychological and neurological flexibility Training to enhance your capacity to be a more robust human How we are losing heartiness Dr. Fri...

S2_EP_21_Anders from Barbell Shrugged Joins With A Huge Announcement 26.10.2020

How the deal with Walmart started Anders’ John Cena connection and experience with Fit Ops How they spent all of Quarantine coming up with a training program for the masses and learning the Walmart system They hit the shelves in 12 Walmart stores Nov. 6 - right next to the supplements. Six weeks of programming for less than $10. Ability to adapt the e-book Hopes for the programs Providing solid in...

S2_EP_20_7 Reasons to do an AM Walk for Recovery 19.10.2020

Fasted cardio Low insulin Low effort Increase blood flow for recovery Eye movement Optic Flow Sunlight This podcast is brought to you by The Flex Diet Cert.  Get on the daily newsletter to also secure your spot for the next round at www.flexdiet.com  Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

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