S2_EP_47_Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander

24 May 2021

S2_EP_47_Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander

This episode of the Flex Diet Podcast is full of great information from Rick Alexander. He’s an author, speaker, and educator specializing in helping people and organizations understand themselves better so they can increase their performance, find meaning in...

18 May 2021

S2_EP_46_Overcoming Our Limits with Iron Tamer David Whitley

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags cod water immersion , david whitely , flex diet , flex diet certification , iron tamer , metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , popular exercises , principles for training , recovery , wim hof

This week my good friend Iron Tamer David Whitley joins me on the podcast for an in-depth discussion on his experience with cold water exposure and the Wim-Hoff method. David proves we are capable of overcoming environmental and psychological...

11 May 2021

S2_EP_45_Review of Cold Water Immersion

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

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...

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...

15 February 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags better body composition , dr mike t nelson , Dr. Ben House , Dr. Tommy Wood , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , nutrition , training

Dr. Tommy Wood and Dr. Ben House join me on the podcast this week to discuss the process of the science of body composition. Episode Notes Lies, Dam Lies, and Statistics How to read a study beyond just the...

11 February 2021

S2_EP_34: 4 Weeks To Get In Killer Shape

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags better body composition , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , nutrition , training

Hi listeners. I’m back after a few weeks in Costa Rica. Jodie and I spent time working on a couple of projects with a few days of kiteboarding thrown in. Today’s episode answers a great question. If you only...

25 January 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags Asleigh VanHouten , carnivore , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , hypertrophy , It Takes Guts , mike t nelson , muscle maven , organ meat

Today, I interview Ashleigh VanHouten about her new book, It Takes Guts. Yes, it’s about eating all parts of the animal. We discuss why organ meats haven’t been popular in the past, their role in fitness, and how you...

18 January 2021

S2_EP_32: How To Train for Muscle Hypertrophy , an Interview with Kassem of N1 Education

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , hypertrophy , Kassem Hanson , mike t nelson , n1 education , n1 training

Today’s podcast takes a deep dive into training. How should you be training? Can you activate specific parts of different muscles? Our thoughts on internal vs. external cues for hypertrophy and bodybuilding. Last, we discuss the role of science...

11 January 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags cardiovascular health , dr mike t nelson , fish oil , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , omega 3 , omega 3 index , omega 6 , supplements

Brent Uken and I go deep on all things fishy. Are there ways you can improve your fatty acid balance, and why is it so important? Get the inside scoop on his new study. Also, learn about how to...

06 January 2021

S2_EP_30_3 Step Process to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr mike t nelson , fitness goals , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , SAID principle

Today we’re talking about goal setting in a different way from what you’re used to hearing. You’ll take away practical tips you can use that are highly effective for yourself or with your clients. Episode Notes Intentions with a...

30 December 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr greg potter , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , greg potter , mike t nelson , resilient nutrition , sleep , sleep science , sleep supplements

Dr. Greg Potter and I talk about resiliency and fascinating aspects of sleep and supplement science. Dr. Potter is an expert on circadian rhythms and how they interact with nutrition and sleep. He’s a nutrition consultant with his own...

21 December 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags coaching , dean guedo , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , jeb johnston , mike t nelson , sport psychology , strength and conditioning , strongeru

Today, I’ve got a great conversation with Dean and Jeb from StrongerU. We talk about the high flux condition – where you are trying to pull more energy through your system. We talk about NEAT (primarily through step count),...

15 December 2020

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Articles, Podcast Tags dr adam feit , dr mike t nelson , flex diet cert , flex diet certification , mike t nelson , precision nutrition , research , sport psychology , strength and conditioning

On today’s episode, Dr. Adam Feit and I talk about the Ph.D. process, as well as a variety of topics including DOMS, the nervous system, RPR, and others. Episode Notes Discussion of the Ph.D. process Research limitations and struggles...

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...