Flex Diet Podcast

Episode 285: Integrating Performance and Health with Expert Austin Stout

Sep 23, 2024

53:59

Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, on this Flex Diet Podcast as I sit down with Austin Stout to discuss the balance between performance and health, especially in high-level competitive athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. We delve into the importance of integrating health into performance routines, the ramifications of frequent competitions, and strategies to maintain health while pushing athletic limits.

We also touch on how lab testing, HRV, mental health, and finding balance through recreational activities are key components in an athlete's journey. Austin shares his expertise in working with elite competitors and the general population, emphasizing the significance of recovery and the sustainability of performance over time.

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Episode Chapters

00:15 Guest Introduction: Austin Stout
01:05 Integrating Health and Performance
01:36 The Extremes of Competitive Sports
02:58 Functional Health in Bodybuilding
07:36 Genetics and Adaptations in Athletes
11:04 Challenges in Female Competitors
14:59 Addressing Health Issues in Athletes
17:31 Stress Management and Recovery
22:59 Balancing Identity and Health
29:18 High-Level Athletes and Adversity
30:27 Adversity in Everyday Life
31:43 Fear vs. Difficulty in Training
33:43 The Importance of Recovery
37:54 The Role of Data in Training
42:56 Psychological Factors in Performance
48:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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