Flex Diet Podcast

Far off gaze parasympatheticClose up gaze sympatheticParasympathetic for rest and recoverySympathetic for  performanceBreathing techniques to regulate heart rateProtocol in Phys Flex CertOverview of Phys Flex Cert courseThis 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. The deadline to enroll is midnight PST Sept 20, 2021. If you're outside the window, sign up for the waitlist, and you'll be notified as soon as the course opens.

#1  - Lack of contextKeto exampleConstraints#2 No details provided or peer-reviewed research as a referenceResearch and me-searchOpen discussionNo simple answers#3 No details on what to do or hyper-details with no basisWhy are you providing information?Why I developed the certification and how I address my pet peeves aboveHow I deal with context and constraintsThe plethora of research I searched and studiedcontext - people who want to be healthy and improve body comp and performancemainly human researchAll research information citedSpecific details on what to do and how to apply it with caveats based on contextAction items with leverage and how to prioritize This 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.

A brief overview of homeostatic regulatorsThe biggest mistake when using temperature interventionsTradeoffs in trainingInterference effectTraining hot or cold firstHow to get startedWhen to consider contrast therapyThis 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.

Intro to Dave's book Massive Muscular Arms3 examples of personalization and finding what's best for youExamples of using different gripsHypertrophy and building strengthBlood flow restriction (BFR)Fundamental misunderstanding of strength trainingHow to get the intended benefit of eccentric overload3 different types of spatially accommodating resistanceIsokinetic movementNordic leg curl and flywheel trainingMetabolic stress driversHow much we don't knowInternal focus of muscle contractionPurchase Massive Muscular Arms .David Barr on YoutubeWebsite: armbarr.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. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Thank you Dr Mike 

Lesson 1: Exercise sequencingAdd a stimulation/activation type exercise first.Examples are hamstring curls before squats.Seated cable press before DB Bench press.Comes down to how it feels, your goals, and your performance.After the main  movement for strength, add a more pump-focused exercise and go closer to failure.I typically program that way in terms of volume accumulation/strength and then accessory work.Lesson 2: Bracket nutrition around training or during your sessionResearch is split at best and while I don’t think it is a make or break, I have consistently better HRV the next day consuming some carbs just before training or during the session. I’ve done that experiment on myself off and on more than a dozen times and with clients.John was a fan of getting calories before, during, and after.Get more critical when overall calories are lower.Lesson 3: Experiment and try thingsResearch can guide you but test things on yourself.Have some way to measure it.John would say  “I may not be the most up to date on the science, but in my 30 years of doing this, I have found that X works well”Research points the direction. Me-search provides the answers (n=1)  -Sean CaseyThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Thank you, John, God Bless and Rest In Peace.  You are missed.

Introduction to Marcos and his journeyWhat to considerLessons learnedHow my journey beganWhere I wentWhat I tookHow I feltMy takeawayWarningsThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Marcos https://www.linkedin.com/in/strongerfitnessMike Bledsoe on IG https://www.instagram.com/mike_bledsoe/?hl=enAn Urgent Plea to Users of Psychedelics: Let’s Consider a More Ethical Menu of Plants and Compounds by Tim Ferrisshttps://tim.blog/2021/02/21/urgent-plea-users-of-psychedelics-ethical-plants-compounds/Amazon Conservation Team via Dr Mark Plotkinhttps://www.amazonteam.org/Kambo Casita, Nosoro Costa Rica  https://www.kambocasita.com/Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.https://maps.org/Dr Rick Doblin of MAPS podcastsRick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202Joe Rogan Experience: Dr Rick Doblinhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z8lzhvHCMv0c8qZWXbzzKMitchell, J.M., Bogenschutz, M., Lilienstein, A. et al.MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 study. Nat Med27, 1025–1033 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01336-3Selected ReferencesAyahuasca(1-9)Kambo (10-18)1.         Dos Santos RG, Valle M, Bouso JC, Nomdedéu JF, Rodríguez-Espinosa J, McIlhenny EH, et al. Autonomic, neuroendocrine, and immunological effects of ayahuasca: a comparative study with d-amphetamine. Journal of clinical psychopharmacology. 2011;31(6):717-26.2.         Hamill J, Hallak J, Dursun SM, Baker G. Ayahuasca: Psychological and Physiologic Effects, Pharmacology and Potential Uses in Addiction and Mental Illness. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2019;17(2):108-28.3.         Estrella-Parra EA, Almanza-Pérez JC, Alarcón-Aguilar FJ. Ayahuasca: Uses, Phytochemical and Biological Activities. Nat Prod Bioprospect. 2019;9(4):251-65.4.         Orsolini L, Chiappini S, Papanti D, Latini R, Volpe U, Fornaro M, et al. How does ayahuasca work from a psychiatric perspective? Pros and cons of the entheogenic therapy. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2020;35(3):e2728.5.         dos Santos RG. Immunological effects of ayahuasca in humans. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2014;46(5):383-8.6.         Zeifman RJ, Palhano-Fontes F, Hallak J, Arcoverde E, Maia-Oliveira JP, Araujo DB. 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Dr. Brandon Roberts' background and interestsResearch in the supplement fieldMuscle loss and muscle gainGenetics and muscle gainThoughts on myostatinNSAID research on muscle growth and bone healingFind Brandon on Instagram: @brob_21 or email: robertsb21@gmail.com.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. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Thank you Dr Mike 

Intro to Dr. WoodWhy compete in strongmanHistory of strongmanDescription of events and resultsTraining and substitutions for stonesIntro to grip strength trainingSpecial lifts, Saxon bar and dinnie stonesAdding cardio to help with recovery between eventsDiscussion of Tommy's aerobic trainingWhy compete?Instagram: @drtommywoodCourse Advanced Blood Chemistry for Athletes: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. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Thank you Dr Mike 

What is HRV?Why measure HRV?The golden rule of HRVTop 3 body comp mistakesHow to use HRV to combat themQ&A with Dr. Lowrey's studentsDifferent types of measurementsOura ringWhat causes HRV to tankFlex Diet Cert closes tonight July 26, 2021, at midnight PT, go to www.flexdiet.com.

Intro to Dr. EscalantePeak week protocol benefitsWhen to be stage readyStress and the ability to look your bestCoaching recommendations and personalityRecommendationsCarb depletion and carb loadingWater manipulationFat loadingSodiumDrug useIron Radio w Dr Escalante Episdoe 635 "What it takes to be a professional bodybuilder" https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/episode-635-ironradio-guest-guillermo-escalante-topic/id308382038?i=1000529241309&l=enIG: @drgfitThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to https://flexdiet.com/ for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens!Thank you Dr Mike Open Access studyEscalante G, Stevenson SW, Barakat C, Aragon AA, Schoenfeld BJ. Peak week recommendations for bodybuilders: an evidence-based approach. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2021 Jun 13;13(1):68. doi: 10.1186/s13102-021-00296-y. PMID: 34120635; PMCID: PMC8201693.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34120635/