Episode 116: Protocol To Enhance Lifting Performance Via Your Eyes and Breathing

20 September 2021

Episode 116: Protocol To Enhance Lifting Performance Via Your Eyes and Breathing

This podcast reviews a concept I teach in the Physiologic Flexibility Certification to enhance performance when lifting. The great news is you can learn these techniques without any special technology. Learn how to direct your focus and control your...

13 September 2021

Episode 115: Rant: My Top 3 Pet Peeves About Fitness Information – and A Solution

Today, we’re talking about three problems with information in the fitness and nutrition realm. I propose a solution to each. Episode Notes #1 – Lack of context Keto example Constraints #2 No details provided or peer-reviewed research as a...

24 May 2021

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

By Dr. Mike T Nelson In Podcast Tags flex diet , flex diet certification , iron tamer , metabolic flexibility , mike t nelson , nervous system , parasympathetic , physiologic flexibility , physiologic flexibility certification , rick alexander , special forces experience , stress regulation , sympathetic

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...

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...