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

16 November 2020

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

Today’s episode covers the four aspects of physiologic flexibility and how you can leverage each to improve various aspects of your life. I cover where the idea comes from and what you’ll learn in the physiologic flexibility certification course....

10 November 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags adhd , airway structure , cranial face structures , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , nasal breathing , physiologic flexibillity , sleep apnea , training goals , zac cupples

Dr. Mike T Nelson and wife Jodie talk with Zac about rate limiters on performance like palate issues, teeth movement, and function, as well as how to get a good sleep study (what to look for and what to...

04 November 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr chris friesen , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , neurofeedback , neurologic flexibility , neurology , physiologic flexibillity , psychologic flexibility , training goals

Today’s episode cover psychology and neurologic aspects of training and peak performance with Dr. Chris Friesen. We talk about different aspects of performance. He discusses neurofeedback techniques and why he uses them. Lastly, we discuss HRV, the nervous system,...

26 October 2020

S2_EP_21_Anders from Barbell Shrugged Joins With A Huge Announcement

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags Anders Varner , Barbell Shrugged , e-book , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , programming , Shrugged Collective , walmart

Today, my buddy Anders from Barbell Shrugged joins with a huge announcement. Barbell Shrugged is releasing three exercise programs inside Walmart. Listen to learn how it got started, what the program is about, and how you can pick it...

19 October 2020

S2_EP_20_7 Reasons to do an AM Walk for Recovery

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags eye movement , fasted cardio , fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , morning walk , optic flow , recovery , sunlight

This Flex Diet episode provides 7 reasons why you should take a morning walk for recovery. Not all of them are what you think. Episode Notes Fasted cardio Low insulin Low effort Increase blood flow for recovery Eye movement...

15 October 2020

S2_EP_19_Run Down on Popular Gym Chains with Mario Mavrides

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags 9 Round , crossfit , fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mario mavrides , mike t nelson , orange theory , Tap Out Fitness

Guest Mario Mavrides and I go through a brief rundown of some of the more popular gym and fitness chains. What are the pros? Cons? Even if you don’t work out at the chains discussed, you likely have friends...

06 October 2020

S2_EP_18: Holding Paradox: The Key to Reaching Your Fitness Goals

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles Tags fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , holding paradox , mike t nelson , principles for training , training goals

Today’s tip revolves around the concept of holding a paradox specific to lifting. This means you can accept where you are with a certain lift without judgment while also continuing to work on getting better. Episode Notes Being “happy”...

05 October 2020

S2_EP_16: Protein, Metabolism and Research: Interview with Eric Williamson from Unlocked Fitness

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles Tags autophagy , Eric Williamson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , principles for training , protein , protein and fasting , training goals , Unlocked Fitness

On today’s podcast, I interview Eric Williamson from Unlocked Fitness about protein, metabolism, and research. We cover some of the pros and cons of his research and provide practical tips for how much protein you really need. Episode Notes...

05 October 2020

S2_Ep_17_The 3 Forgotten Principles To Reach Your Fitness Goals

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles Tags fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , principles for training , training goals

A solocast with yours nerdy today on the top 3 forgotten principles that you need to employ to add more muscle and get stronger faster. Listen in and find out what they are today. Episode Notes My top 3...

27 September 2020

The Best Pre-Workout Nutrition for Performance In The Gym

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Uncategorized Tags

Ok, you are probably wondering what is the best pre-workout, right? Before we get into this, what should the ideal pre-workout contain? That all depends on what you want it to DO. Here is my list: Increase performance...