S2_EP_34: 4 Weeks To Get In Killer Shape

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,...