

Flex Diet Podcast
Dr. Mike T Nelson
Dr. Mike T Nelson gets geeky with the latest research and scientific findings in the fitness world. Visit www.flexdiet.com to get Flex Diet Certified and www.miketnelson.com for more geeky goodness.
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Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 33min
Episode 136: Flex Diet, Phys Flex, Metabolism and Nutrition Research for Compound Performance- Jeb and Dean interview Dr Mike T Nelson
My education and backgroundHow I got into personal training and transitioned to online training onlyMy unique Ph.D. processHow I started my online businessFine-scale variability and the principles that govern physiologyHow I narrow down studies and choose the research I share with clientsCreating easy-to-implement action itemsMy thought process on building my business upWhy I set up my certification the way I didTraining the lizard brainLeverage points and setting clients up to winThe benefits of becoming more physiologically flexibleGo here for more information on the Compound Performance Nutrition MentorshipThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Sign up for the waitlist, and you'll be notified as soon as the course opens.

Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 135: *REBROADCAST* The Ph.D. Process, RPR, and Cutting Edge Psychology: an interview with Precision Nutrition's Former Head Strength and Sport Psychology coach Dr Adam Feit
Discussion of the Ph.D. processResearch limitations and strugglesReflexive Performance Reset (RPR)The imperfect role of science in answering questionsSport and exercise psychology (Dr. Feit’s dissertation)The role of the coach in directing their client's mindsetOne surprise from Dr. Feit’s researchFind Dr. Feit on Facebook: Adam Feit, IG: @aefeit, Twitter: a_feit, and email: aefeit@gmail.comThis podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Sign up for the waitlist, and you'll be notified as soon as the course opens.

Feb 1, 2022 • 50min
Episode 134: The Coach/Client Relationship and the Mental Side of Fitness: an Interview with Dr Lisa Lewis
Dr. Lewis' background and current projectsHer work with genetic testing, at-risk behavior, and lifestyle changesShould genetic testing influence training?Meeting your client where they're atAll coaches engage in psychologyBurnoutCoach/client relationshipLearning to charge clients based on valueFind Dr. Lewis at drlewisconsulting.com and IG: @drlewisconsultingYou can find Dr. Lewis' course below.>>Pysch Skill for Fitness Pros<<Note: the above is an affiliate link, but I wish I had this product when I started coaching as it would have literally saved me years!The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up to be notified when the course opens again.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 37min
Episode 133: Muscle Meathead Meanderings and Getting Results for Clients with Ryan L'Ecuyer
Programming for clientsTraining program rationaleGetting results for clientsUnrealistic coaching expectationsWhen numbers don't add upSigns of a plateauManaging hunger during prepThe fasted cardio debateMeanderings from training in Costa RicaFiguring out your goalsFind Ryan at Rebel Performance or follow Ryan on IG @lacurefitRyan's top two tips for doing a lat poseThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up to be notified when the course opens again.

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 7min
Episode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson
Brief history of creatine and how Dr. Rawson became interested in studying the supplementCreatine research and early studiesDifficulty determining levels of creatine in the brainResponders and non-respondersAnimal data?Brain injury and creatineAthletes and creatineStigma around supplements that enhance performancePre-loading dosage to protect the brain in case of injury?Safety profileWhat is the next big creatine-like supplement?Find Dr. Rawson on Twitter @EricRawsonPhD or email him at erawson@messiah.eduThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up to be notified when the course opens again.

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 27min
Episode 131: Health and Recovery in 2022: Interview with Dr Krista Scott-Dixon of Precision Nutrition
You can't scare people to get healthyHealth subjectivity and riskShift to health goals vs. physique goalsMovement and step countsDeprioritization of unstructured activityEmerging awareness of how stress manifests in the bodyThe psychology of habit changeApplied knowledgeOver-riding the lizard brainThe importance of relationships and communityNew certification from PN around a multi-dimensional construct of recoveryGo to precisionnutrition.com for more information.Find Dr. Krista Scott-Nixon on IG: @stumptuous, FB: Dr. Krista Scott-NixonThis podcast is brought to you by the physiologic flexibility certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. Sign up for the waitlist, and you'll be notified as soon as the course opens.

Jan 3, 2022 • 30min
Episode 130: My Prediction of 2 Huge Fitness Tends in 2022 + Flex Diet Cert OPEN Now
#1 Hybrid Trainingin-person and online combinednutritionprovide better service#2 All Training will Include a Lifestyle Componentmobilitywarm-upcool downnutrition - food prepstress- HRVsleepBonus: How to use the informationphysiologic flexibility to be more robusthomeostatic stressors: temp, pH, fuels, O2 CO2Eustress vs. distressThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course opens today, Jan. 3rd to Monday, Jan. 10th. If you are outside of the enrollment window, sign up to be notified when the course opens again.

Dec 27, 2021 • 19min
Episode 129: Why Telling Your Clients to Sleep More Is Horrible Advice
What does the client need to give up?Physiological reasons don't address psychologicalHardest to changeCoaching leverage and how to calculate itMore about the Flex Diet CertificationThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course will open again on January 3, 2022.

Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 128: Inside the World of Sports Supplements with Dr Vince
Liposomal technologyWhere the industry gets supplements rightWhere the industry gets them wrongFringe groupsImportance of third party testingCBD and beyond - what is the next big cannabinoid?What ingredients actually work?New pre-workout supplements?What Dr Vince looks for in ingredientsNewer stimulants on the marketBogus marketing claimsLactate as a supplementYou can reach Dr Vince by email: vince.krc@google.comThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course will open again in January 2022.

Dec 13, 2021 • 52min
Episode 127: The Effect of Antibiotics on Muscle Mass, Aerobic /Cardiovascular Performance, and More - An Interview with Dr Sara Campbell
Introduction to a recent study treating mice with antibiotics and looking at outcomes related to hypertrophyStudy designMales vs. femalesWhich muscle fibers were affectedChanges to mitochondriaWill the research translate to humans?Implications for supplementsProbioticsShort-chain fatty acidsDesigning a study on the microbiome and exerciseResearching a possible link from microbiota to brown adipose tissueDr. Campbell's thoughts on exposure to different temperatures for health purposesFind Dr. Campbell's lab at Rutger's Microbiome ProgramPrevious Episode with Dr. Sara Campell:S2 Episode 9 Gut Health and Exercise: Interview with Dr. Sara CampbellReferenced Study:Valentino, T.R., Vechetti, I.J., Jr, Mobley, C.B., Dungan, C.M., Golden, L., Goh, J. and McCarthy, J.J. (2021), Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome impairs mouse skeletal muscle adaptation to exercise. J Physiol, 599: 4845-4863.https://doi.org/10.1113/JP281788The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. The course will open again in January 2020.


