Flex Diet Podcast

[5:39] Inspiration for The Comfort Crisis[11:34] Some ways around our preference for comfort[15:34] Thoughts on discomfort and diet[22:27] How to become more adaptable[32:08] Thoughts on the extremes of temperature exposure[38:43] Learning to ask why you're doing something[45:58} Getting out in nature and Micheal's top 3 tips[50:51] 2% - Micheal's current projectConnect with MichaelWebsiteInstagramOrder the Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy SelfAbout Michael:"I’m an author, journalist, and professor who wrote the books The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. My work explores how we can leverage modern science and evolutionary wisdom to perform better and live healthier and more meaningful lives."

[4:48] Sean's work with badminton athletes[9:51] Supplements for brain demand[17:20] Playing around with salt[22:53] Drug and supplement interactions[26:52] coq10[38:27] Vit D and magnesium[47:06] Other supplements[51:30] Diuretic abuse[58:48] Gut microbiomeConnect with Sean:FacebookInstagramWebsite

[3:13] Issues with the current wearables market[4:43] The process behind creating a new device[8:22] Starting with muscle oxygenation[17:32] Getting around  the difficulty of getting accurate non-invasive measurements[26:23] Speed of muscle relaxation for efficiency[33:16] VO2 measurement vs. SSMO2[35:39] Why measure nitric oxide?[44:02] Infrared thermography[52:48] CrossFit games competitor example[57:02] The NOXX device[1:03:07] Heavy metal music discussionConnect with Evan and learn more about NNOXX:NNOX websiteEvan on InstagramOn Human Performance NewsletterAbout Evan:Evan is the co-founder and lead physiologist at NNOXX, where he and his team developed the first and only wearable device to non-invasively measure muscle oxygenation (SmO2) and nitric oxide (NO) release from red blood cells in real time.

[5;45] How fitness is a small world[7:28] Bryan explains the premise for his experiment[11:11] The hypothesis and experiment design[19:43] Explanation of cables vs. dumbbells[27:50] Results of DEXA scan post experiment[37:17] The cross-education effect[41:15] Asymmetry in the body[44:40] Improving cardio and training zones two and five[53:33] What Dr. Mike does. with clientsConnect with Bryan:InstagramEat, Train, Prosper PodcastAbout Bryan:Bryan Boorstein is the owner and founder of Evolved Training Systems. He is also the owner of San Diego Athletics, a hybrid-style CrossFit gym that provides programming for CrossFit and physique athletes.

[2:48] We swap travel stories[9:33] The consequences of easy access to calories[13:49] Grocery store tips[19:20] Thoughts on intermittent fasting[26:44] Under-fueling and over-exercising[34:46] The CrossFit and Keto phase[38:47} Training the gut for food during exercise[44:04] Volume, intensity, and caloriesConnect with Adam:InstagramFacebookWebsiteAbout Adam:"I take great pride in being a coach and helping others improve their lives. Achieving sustainable nutrition habits leads to good health. Good health leads to looking better, more energy, and an improved zest for life! I help you feel more confident and comfortable in your body, which creates improved self-esteem. Once you have the confidence you deserve, you'll feel better and live a happier life—which is what it’s all about for me! 

[4:59] Sticking to the basics - how not to get distracted by bogus content[13:24] A lot of followers doesn't equal big business[16:30] Quality vs. quantity[23:39] Building relationships through engagement[37:14] The book that changed Jordan's life in terms of content creation[47:58] Jordan's #1 tip[53:16] Jordan's pet peeve[1:04:03] Let your passion show[1:08:16] Thoughts on the future role of AI in fitness[1:13:04] The tattoo example[1:17:05] Why everyone should learn jujitsuConnect with Jordan:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeAbout Jordan:Elite Powerlifter, Precision Nutrition & Westside Barbell Certified coach Jordan Syatt is well known as Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer. Jordan began Syatt Fitness, his online fitness coaching business, from his dorm at the University of Delaware in 2011 and has become one of the industry's leading experts in strength training, nutrition, and behavioral psychology. One of the only people in the world to deadlift 4x his own body weight, Jordan's work has been featured all over the world, including a variety of media publications such as CNN, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Health, Men's Fitness, and Schwarzenegger.com 

[3:39] Upcoming conferences where Andrew and I are speaking[8:45] What Andrew enjoys most about speaking and how he learned to improve[19:52} The value of authenticity[25:51] The most important but under-rated skill[34:37] Lessons he and I have learned while building a business[40:34] Online vs. in-person[49:58] Price setting[1:03:03] My last tip[1:06:57] Pet peeves[1:12:24] The benefits of attending a conferenceConnect with Andrew:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLift Free and Diet Hard PodcastFlex Diet Mentorship:Application (open for a limited time)About Andrew:Andrew is the owner of Andrew Coates Fitness. He began his career as a certified personal trainer in the fall of 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, and has 19,000+ client coaching hours (and counting). He is also a fitness writer and has contributed to many fitness publications, including T-Nation, The PTDC, Generation Iron, and TrueCoach, with more in the works. 

[11:36] Online nutrition coaching while traveling[16:09] Do you think new coaches need in-person training experience?[18:53] How do you handle the movement aspect online?[25:28] The limitations to being online[28:25] How did you transition from software development to online training?[39:07] The importance of effective communication and managing expectations[45:06] Aaron and Jackson's program[52:16] The dissemination of actionable information vs. available informationConnect with Aaron:InstagramAaron and Jason's Online Coaching CourseStraker NutritionDr. Mike's Flex Diet Mentorship Program:Application

[0:38] Intro to Dr. Scotty[8:19] How CO2 may be related to anxiety[18:35] How breathing is related to performance[23:45] Respiratory variability[34:37] Is over-breathing a trained response?[39:16] How to get more physiologic headroom[48:46] How breathing and performance relate to HRV[1:02:56] Human dynamic response[1:05:02] Tips for down-regulation[1:10:57] Favorite bandsConnect with Dr. Scotty Butcher:InstagramWebsiteReferenced link:Flex Diet Podcast S2 Ep 13: Interview with James Nestor, author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”About Dr. Scotty Butcher:I have been a Physical Therapist for 25 years and a University Professor for 15. I have advanced training in strength coaching, wellness coaching, mindfulness, meditation, clinical exercise physiology, and applied biofeedback. I practice, study, and teach strength training, biofeedback, exercise recovery methodology, and mindfulness. I have been fortunate to be able to pass my knowledge and skills on to others locally and across the globe.

[2:50] Juliet on season-based podcasts[7:43] Lessons from working with elite athletes[12:04] Juliet's first run-in with diet culture[21:17] Basic principles of nutrition and health[30:26] Overlooked tips on sleep[41:27] Fitness trackers, alcohol, food, and sleep[49:15] The single most important factor to track[58:41] Walking and all-cause mortality rates[1:04:21] Behaviors with compounding interestConnect with Juliet:BuilttoMove.comInstagram Referenced link:Northeast Coaches SummitUse discount code NELSON100 for $100 off the regular price of the ticketsAbout Juliet:Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is the co-founder and CEO of The Ready State, and the former co-founder and CEO of San Francisco CrossFit. She is co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound and was a professional whitewater paddler, winning three world championships and five national titles.