Episode 150: Q and A: Flex Diet Cert, carbs vs fat for fuel and performance, metabolic flexibility, aerobic zones & more
Today's Flex Diet Podcast covers five of the most frequently asked questions in regard to my Flex Diet Certification. I discuss carbs vs fat for fuel and performance, metabolic flexibility, and a few other hot topics. The Flex Diet Cert opens for enrollment Monday, June 6 through June 13, 2022.
Flex Diet Podcast · Dr. Mike T Nelson, Suzie Glassman, Jessica Depatie, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson
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Show Notes
- Question 1: Why are carbohydrates more oxygen-efficient than fats?
- Crossover effect
- low-intensity vs. high intensity
- Question 2: Explain the Krebs cycle—especially with the metabolism of fat
- aerobic vs. anaerobic
- Question 3: What is Dr. Mike’s perspective on where the aerobic zone resides?
- lactate threshold
- classic aerobic zone
- my method for capping intensity
- Question 4: The brain prefers ketones over glucose?
- questions to ask yourself
- Question 5: Does Dr. Mike dive into “gamma-aminobutyric acid”…or GABA?
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 open for enrollment June 6 - June 13, 2022. If you are outside the enrollment window, sign up for the waitlist and you'll be notified when the course opens again.