Want a chance to take a LIVE class with me? Get tickets to FREE Muscle Intelligence Trainings on January 26th and February 4th, to 10x upgrade your effectiveness in the gym, and with your nutrition at muscleintelligence.com/tickets - seats are limited, so act now! Save 10% on ALL BiOptimizers products at bioptimizers.com/muscle10 Today's episode is a new Six Pillar Series episode, where I talk with some amazing experts in their fields about the 6 Pillars of Human Optimization…  Sleep, breath, nutrition, training, environment, and mindset. In this series I discuss the following topics with these experts:  Sleep with Tara Youngblood: the impact of today’s overstressed world on sleep, how to optimize your bedroom for high quality sleep, and how to optimize the primary physiological factors impacting sleep.  Listen to the full interview with Tara Youngblood. Breathing with Patrick McKeown: we address the power of breathing for health, focus and concentration, what happens when breathing patterns change, and the biochemistry of breath.  Listen to the full interview with Patrick McKeown. Nutrition with Dr. Mike T. Nelson: we talk about the utilization of fat as fuel and how to burn the greatest amount of fat at rest, fasting, and HRV and metabolic flexibility.  Listen to the full interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson. Training with Sal DiStefano: the pros and cons of cardio, why resistance training should be the foundation of your exercise routine, and the different adaptations caused by resistance training.  Listen to the full interview with Sal DiStefano. Environment with Dr. Michael Twyman: why circadian biology is so closely correlated with cardiovascular health, what to do with negative cardio or endothelial function, and supplements for cardiovascular and endothelial function.  Listen to the full interview with Dr. Michael Twyman. Mindset with Ido Portal: we talked about focus, movement as a gateway to an optimized mind, and how to begin with intentional movement practice.  Listen to the full interview with Ido Portal. Get today's full episode guide for free at muscleintelligence.com/learn

Dr. Mike T. Nelson, a research fanatic with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, dives into the fascinating world of heart rate variability (HRV). He explains HRV's significance beyond athletics, emphasizing its role in stress management and personalized fitness. Topics include the balance required in high-intensity workouts to ensure recovery, the influence of genetics on HRV scores, and practical methods to boost HRV for better health and performance. Listeners will gain valuable insights on optimizing their wellness journey.

Cal Dietz, co-author of Triphasic Training and strength coach at the University of Minnesota, teams up with Mike T Nelson, an expert in exercise physiology and neurological training. They delve into optimizing athletic performance through revolutionary training concepts, including the origins of the GOAT drill and the importance of oscillatory reps. The duo discusses integrating sensory input in training, engaging cognitive challenges, and the relationship between fearlessness and performance. Their insights on coordination, heart rate variability, and creating a holistic training system offer invaluable strategies for athletes.

Dr. Mike T. Nelson discusses metabolic flexibility in endurance athletes, exploring effects of low carb diets, balance between fats and carbs for optimal performance, and strategies for fat oxidation rates. Topics also include exogenous ketones, ketone esters, and navigating complexities in athletic performance. Gender gap in endurance races and unprecedented dominance by a female ultra marathoner are highlighted.

Dr. Mike T. Nelson, a leading expert in metabolic flexibility and micronutrients with a PhD in Exercise Physiology, shares profound insights into optimizing health and athletic performance. He discusses the significance of heart rate variability and its connection to energy use during exercise. Dr. Nelson emphasizes the need for personalized nutrition strategies and the critical role of micronutrients like vitamin D and B12. He also explores the myths surrounding supplementation, advocating for whole foods to enhance both physical and mental health.