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

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...