S2_EP_45_Review of Cold Water Immersion

11 May 2021

S2_EP_45_Review of Cold Water Immersion

Today’s episode covers a newly-published narrative review on cold water immersion (CWI) and its effect on hypertrophy and performance. Episode Notes Narrative review in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living What is CWI? How does CWI affect muscle hypertrophy? What are the...

28 April 2021

S2_EP_44_Fasted vs. Fed Cardio – Brand New Research

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags fasted cardio , fed cardio , flex diet , flex diet certification , jeff rothschild , metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , popular exercises , principles for training

Today, I’m talking with Jeff Rothschild about his recently published study looking at fed vs. fasted cardio. Does protein change which fuels you use – fats or carbs? Does eating beforehand make a difference? Listen in as he joins...

28 April 2021

S2_EP_43_Flex Diet Certification Now Open

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags flex diet , flex diet certification , metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , popular exercises , principles for training

Coming to you from South Padre, Texas to let you know the Flex Diet certification is open now through midnight April 26, 2021. Go to flexdiet.com for all the details. Episode Notes Description of the eight interventions discussed in...

28 April 2021

S2_EP_42: 3 Better Alternatives to 6 Popular Exercises

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags experience life magazine , metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , neuroplasticity , neurosports , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , popular exercises , principles for training , recreation , sport psychology

I originally wrote an article for Experience Life Magazine about several popular exercises and their equally effective alternatives. Today’s podcast covers those exercises and recommendations. Episode Notes Barbell Back Squat Why is this so popular? What are two or...

28 April 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , neuroplasticity , neurosports , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , principles for training , recreation , sport psychology

I’m excited to bring you a report from the Society for Neurosports Conference in Florida. Here’s a super-nerdy rundown on the latest and greatest in neuroscience and exercise physiology Episode Notes The effect of aerobic exercise on cognition –...

28 April 2021

S2_EP_40 Why You Should Learn a New Sport for Recreation

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags consistency , mike t nelson , neuroplasticity , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , principles for training , recreation , sport psychology , training goals

Today’s topic covers the difference between exercise and recreation. I’ll explain why I think recreation and learning a new skill are important, especially as we age. Episode Notes Definition of exercise vs. recreation FIght human tendency to not want...

28 April 2021

S2_EP_39 Physiologic Flexibility Certification Is Now Open

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags consistency , mike t nelson , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , principles for training , recovery , sport psychology , training goals , variability

The physiologic flexibility certification is now open as of Monday, March 22nd until Midnight CST March 29, 2021). The certification includes interventions like hot/ cold, breathing technique, blood glucose- CGMs to basic blood work, keto dos/ don’ts, HIIT, aerobic...

08 March 2021

S2_EP_38 Variability in Your Training and the Importance of Consistency

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags consistency , mike t nelson , principles for training , recovery , sport psychology , training goals , variability

In today’s episode, I’m talking to you about variability in your training. I’ll give something you can apply immediately to increase your performance, build more muscle, and help you avoid injury. Episode Notes The importance of having something you...

01 March 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags animals , arachidonic acid , dha , diet , dr doug bilbus , dr mike t nelson , eating , epa , fat , fatty acids , fish , fish oil , grams , hibernating , membranes , omega , omega threes , produce , study , work

Today, I’m interviewing Dr. Doug Bibus. He’s my go-to guy for questions about Omega 3, Omega 6, or fish oil testing. In this episode, we talk all about essential fats, as well as some new science on possibly reducing...

23 February 2021

S2_EP_36 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing During Intense Exercise

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags art of breath , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , intense exercise , mike t nelson , mouth breathing , nasal breathing , nutrition , performance , training

Nasal breathing is all the rage these days, but how does it stack up to mouth breathing during intense exercise? Listen in as I explore the literature surrounding this question, and I’ll let you know my thoughts on where...