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...