Barbell Shrugged Metabolic Flexibility w/ Dr. Michael T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #774
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Nov 27, 2024 Dr. Michael T. Nelson, a research-driven nutrition and fitness educator with a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, dives deep into metabolic flexibility. The conversation uncovers how the body switches between carbs and fats for energy, revealing tailored strategies for endurance and strength athletes. Heart rate variability emerges as a crucial health indicator, while the nutritional challenges faced in extreme conditions like Antarctica are discussed. Listeners also learn about the Flex Diet Certification and its comprehensive approach to optimizing diet and performance.
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Metabolic Flexibility Defined
- Metabolic flexibility refers to the body's ability to efficiently utilize both carbohydrates and fats as fuel.
- It also encompasses the ability to seamlessly switch between these two energy sources depending on activity levels.
Assessing and Improving Metabolic Flexibility
- Assess your metabolic flexibility by measuring fat vs. carbohydrate usage during exercise with varying intensity.
- Train to improve your body's ability to use both carbohydrates and fats efficiently.
Variability in Fat Usage
- Individual fat usage during low-intensity exercise can vary significantly, even among recreationally active individuals.
- This variability persists even when exercise intensity is relative to individual VO2 max.