Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Coach Cal Dietz from the University of Minnesota. This was originally a bonus call for the Phasic 2 book, but it was packed with so much gold, I had to bring it to the podcast.

We dig into a wide range of performance topics, including everything from the surprising benefits of using water bags in training to how footwear can affect pain and mechanics. Cal and I also discuss strategies for building muscle and improving body composition, including phasic loading for powerlifters, the nuances of cluster training, and how to train the aerobic system without compromising recovery.

We even touch on some sport-specific advice, like adjusting training for cross-country athletes and the critical distinction between EU stress and distress in programming. Tons of actionable takeaways here for coaches, athletes, and curious nerds alike.

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Episode Chapters:

03:16 Importance of Aerobic Training
04:06 Electrolytes and Ketones Recommendations
05:17 Q&A with Coach Cal Dietz Begins
06:20 Water Bag Training Insights
07:12 Practical Applications and Case Studies
15:29 Advanced Training Techniques and Tools
21:20 Rehabilitation and Pain Management
24:17 Footwear and Gait Patterns
26:47 Combining Drills for Enhanced Performance
31:33 Addressing Pain and Compensation Patterns
33:26 Resetting the Pain Signal
34:04 Identifying Movement Compensations
35:48 Starting Point for New Athletes
39:07 Triphasic Loading for Powerlifters
48:38 High Velocity Potentiation for Swimmers
50:26 Modifications for Cross Country Runners
55:40 Final Thoughts and Q&A
59:42 Podcast Conclusion and Acknowledgements

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy:

Episode 301: Unlocking Elite Athletic Development with Triphasic Training 2 with Coach Cal Dietz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNzuXHhdiU0
Episode 277: Listener Questions with Dr Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQf1ir2TxDw

Connect with Cal:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triphasic_training/
Website: https://www.xlathlete.com/

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