Flex Diet Podcast

[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 [23:39] Building relationships through engagement [37:14] The book that changed Jordan's life in terms of content creation [47:58] Jordan's #1 tip [53:16] Jordan's pet peeve [1:04:03] Let your passion show [1:08:16] Thoughts on the future rol...

[3:39] Upcoming conferences where Andrew and I are speaking [8:45] What Andrew enjoys most about speaking and how he learned to improve [19:52} The value of authenticity [25:51] The most important but under-rated skill [34:37] Lessons he and I have learned while building a business [40:34] Online vs. in-person [49:58] Price setting [1:03:03] My last tip [1:06:57] Pet peeves [1:12:24] The benefits...

[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? [25:28] The limitations to being online [28:25] How did you transition from software development to online training? [39:07] The importance of effective communication and managing expectations [45:06] Aaron and Jackson's progra...

[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] Is over-breathing a trained response? [39:16] How to get more physiologic headroom [48:46] How breathing and performance relate to HRV [1:02:56] Human dynamic response [1:05:02] Tips for down-regulation [1:10:57] Favorite bands Connect with Dr....

[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 nutrition and health [30:26] Overlooked tips on sleep [41:27] Fitness trackers, alcohol, food, and sleep [49:15] The single most important factor to track [58:41] Walking and all-cause mortality rates [1:04:21] Behaviors with compounding...

[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 joined the project [25:03] Mythology and Psychology [31:53] Dr. Mike explains his interview [35:54] The unconscious and being stuck [39:19] The rhythm of existing [47:10] Where fitness and movement tie in [53:31] Tools to move toward Post-T...

[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 expectations [17:49] The skills you must have [24:51] Two things to think about [32:26] You're not gonna be famous [38:38] Working with high-level athletes [46:53] Be clear about what you're doing this for [51:32] Ending a relationship w...

Brief summary of the Flex Diet Certification Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter

[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...