By Dr. Mike T Nelson
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Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Mike T Nelson. In this episode, Dr. Mike Lane, Associate Professor at EKU, and I explore the science and practice of progressive overload and training modulation. We discuss strategies for enhancing muscle performance and body composition, emphasize the importance of consistent training, and consider genetic factors in fitness. Dr. Lane shares insights on balancing academic research with real-world application, offering valuable tips for graduate students and fitness professionals.
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Join me, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, on this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast as I dive deep into the world of sleep enhancement and stress reduction with Dr. Dan Cohen from Soltec Health. We discuss the company's innovative magnetic device designed to improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
Dr. Cohen explains the science behind how Earth's magnetic fields can influence our autonomic nervous system and how this passive device can enhance deep sleep, recovery, and overall health. The episode also covers heart rate variability, the importance of deep sleep, and practical tips for better sleep hygiene.
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This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more.
It's just me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, on today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast. I share some updates and reflections from my coaching and training journey. I also recount my experience at the Coach Catalyst Super Coach Meeting Summit, a fantastic event that blended presentations on training, business, and mindset and offered a great opportunity to connect with fellow coaches and enthusiasts.
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Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast as I flip the script and have my good friend and client, Dan Churchwell, take over the reins to interview me about his incredible weight loss journey. Listen in as Dan shares his background, growing up active in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and his struggle with weight gain from puberty despite being an avid mountain biker and competitive swimmer.
We discussed how he lost over 60 pounds and reduced his medications from six to one. This episode offers valuable tips and principles for anyone looking to improve their own health and fitness and for trainers aiming to help their clients achieve similar success.
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Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session where I address a wide range of listener questions accumulated over recent months. Listen in as I recount my visits to Dr. Jeremy Schmoe, a functional neurologist, to address my unique visual processing challenge.
I share insights on intermittent fasting and sauna safety. Drawing inspiration from Brad Pilon's Eat Stop Eat method, I discuss my preferred fasting approach for body composition and stress the importance of gradual adaptation. This episode also provides updates on my summer projects, including my collaboration with Coach Cal Dietz on the Triphasic II book and my upcoming book on metabolic flexibility with co-author Gianna.
For those interested in training and nutrition, particularly for perimenopausal women, I explore how individualized plans can address common challenges such as higher stress levels and lower aerobic capacity. The discussion also covers the benefits of exogenous ketones in managing hunger and energy levels. Lastly, I share my thoughts on using AI for writing and content creation, while addressing common gym pet peeves.
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Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast as I explore the pros and cons of GLP-1 agonists like Wagovi and Ozempic with Dr. Chris Morrissey, a fitness professional and general surgeon. Dr. Morrissey shares his unique insights on the benefits and potential risks of these medications, along with his top recommendations for optimizing results and mitigating risks.
We also discuss the challenges of training in extreme heat, sharing personal experiences and tips for acclimatization, and compare notes on how our bodies adapt to varying temperatures, with a preference for cold-weather training.
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Today's Flex Diet Podcast Episode is a re-broadcast of a great conversation I had with Dr. Ryan Greene and Dr. Andy Galpin about peptides for performance and recovery, who can use them, how they're regulated, and more. Check it out!
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Dr. Greene is D.O. (an osteopathic physician) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge recovery methods. Dr. Greene’s principal belief is that integrating a constantly collaborative, holistic, evidence-based practice amongst health and wellness practitioners is crucial for an individual’s sustained success.
Dr. Greene is the principal medical advisor at Monarch Athletic Club in West Hollywood, the first private, sustainable health and wellness facility delivering traditional training services combined with physician-directed, evidence-based integrative medical intervention. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/monarchclubs.
Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, and one of the foremost experts in muscle physiology- how do you increase strength, hypertrophy, and endurance performance. He has published numerous studies and works with several elite-level athletes across many sports, from UFC fighters to Olympic weight lifters. Check out all of his info below. http://www.andygalpin.com/
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This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. The course is open for enrollment until midnight April 11, 2022.
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Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast as I explore the world of aerobic conditioning for combat athletes with Strength Coach James Tognarini from Frontline Conditioning. We'll uncover various conditioning protocols tailored for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes, sharing specific interval setups and principles that can benefit anyone lifting weights and seeking to improve their aerobic fitness.
Our discussion also highlights the shift from traditional training methods to more scientifically informed approaches in combat sports.
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Join me, Dr Mike T Nelson, on the Flex Diet Podcast for an interesting conversation with PhD candidate Nathan Serrano about his groundbreaking review study published in the American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism. We explore the intricate ways muscle fiber types, specifically slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibers, impact metabolism and function, particularly in individuals with obesity.
Nathan sheds light on the role of intramuscular triglycerides in carbohydrate metabolism and insulin signaling and the differences between untrained individuals and athletes. We also touch on his research into muscle protein synthesis and how it varies between obese and healthy populations, along with insights from his collaboration with Dr. Andy Galpin.
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