
Flex Diet Podcast
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Ep 136Episode 136: Flex Diet, Phys Flex, Metabolism and Nutrition Research for Compound Performance- Jeb and Dean interview Dr Mike T Nelson
EMy 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.
Ep 135Episode 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: [email protected] 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.
Ep 134Episode 134: The Coach/Client Relationship and the Mental Side of Fitness: an Interview with Dr Lisa Lewis
EDr. 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 ProsNote: 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.
Ep 133Episode 133: Muscle Meathead Meanderings and Getting Results for Clients with Ryan L'Ecuyer
EProgramming 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.
Ep 132Episode 132: The Effects of Creatine Supplements on Brain Function, Concussion, and Sports Performance with Dr Eric Rawson
EBrief 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 [email protected] 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.
Ep 131Episode 131: Health and Recovery in 2022: Interview with Dr Krista Scott-Dixon of Precision Nutrition
EYou 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.
Ep 130Episode 130: My Prediction of 2 Huge Fitness Tends in 2022 + Flex Diet Cert OPEN Now
E#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.
Ep 129Episode 129: Why Telling Your Clients to Sleep More Is Horrible Advice
EWhat 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.
Ep 128Episode 128: Inside the World of Sports Supplements with Dr Vince
ELiposomal 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: [email protected] 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.
Ep 127Episode 127: The Effect of Antibiotics on Muscle Mass, Aerobic /Cardiovascular Performance, and More - An Interview with Dr Sara Campbell
EIntroduction 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.
Ep 126Episode 126: Alternatives to the Back Squat, Barbell Bench Press and Deadlift
EWhen to consider alternatives to the three main power liftsBack Squat Alternativesthe main limiter is external rotation in the shouldersfront squatgoblet squatZercher squatYoke barBench Press Alternativesneutral grip bar (football bar or neutral grip bench)dumbbellsreverse hand position from Anthony Clarkplay with hand position from wide to narrowlimit the range of motionfloor presspower rack optionuse Fat GripzStraight Bar Deadlift AlternativesTrap barFarmer's barJefferson or straddle deadliftHack squat or behind-the-back deadliftShovel deadliftExciting interviews coming soonThe 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.
Ep 125Episode 125: Super Simple Method to Increase Lifting Performance Using a Notebook
EWhy data is importantMy bias is a training notebook vs. an appWhat to includeTraining planDate, time, durationHRV, RHR, and sleep dataExercise, sets, reps, time to complete sets, duration /densityIntensity - the percentage of 1RM, RPE or RIROther: pre-workout or electrolytes, how I felt, diet changesKeep PRs in the back of the notebookOther general notesTurn off your phoneBluetooth headphonesDeath metal shirt and headband = less talking to meReview every 4-6 weeksNew micro-lecture available about eye position, breathing, etc between sets (pay what you want)Today's Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet online business mentorship. The mentorship has four parts. The first focuses on program design, exercise, and assessment. The second part covers marketing and business, and how to do an online content-based model. Third, we go through mindset, and the fourth part covers personal development. If you're interested, the mentorship starts at the beginning of January 2022. Contact me and fill out an application.
Ep 124Episode 124: 5 Tips To Eliminate Holiday Weight Gain
EWeight gain during the holidaysIs it real?Discussion of the researchEat more protein4x40 or 4x30 approachRelax on the big dayHedonic and homeostatic reasons to eatGo moveWalk or exerciseDaily body weight measurementsResearchMore water and electrolytesRelationship between hunger and thirstGetting salt is mainly done via eatingCraving salty foodsResearchAffiliate link: Drink LMNT | Paleo-Keto Friendly Hydration | Zero Sugar Electrolytes – Drink 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!ReferencesHoliday Weight Gain?Díaz-Zavala, R. G., Castro-Cantú, M. F., Valencia, M. E., Álvarez-Hernández, G., Haby, M. M., & Esparza-Romero, J. (2017). Effect of the Holiday Season on Weight Gain: A Narrative Review. Journal of obesity, 2017, 2085136. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2085136https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5514330/Roberts SB, Mayer J. Holiday weight gain: fact or fiction? Nutr Rev. 2000 Dec;58(12):378-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2000.tb01839.x. PMID: 11206847.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11206847/Kaviani S, vanDellen M, Cooper JA. Daily Self-Weighing to Prevent Holiday-Associated Weight Gain in Adults. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2019 Jun;27(6):908-916. doi: 10.1002/oby.22454. PMID: 31119881.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31119881/Protein EffectsWesterterp-Plantenga MS, Lemmens SG, Westerterp KR. Dietary protein - its role in satiety, energetics, weight loss and health. Br J Nutr. 2012 Aug;108 Suppl 2:S105-12. doi: 10.1017/S0007114512002589. PMID: 23107521.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23107521/Cuenca-Sánchez M, Navas-Carrillo D, Orenes-Piñero E. Controversies surrounding high-protein diet intake: satiating effect and kidney and bone health. Adv Nutr. 2015 May 15;6(3):260-6. doi: 10.3945/an.114.007716. PMID: 25979491; PMCID: PMC4424780.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25979491/Phillips SM, Chevalier S, Leidy HJ. Protein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 May;41(5):565-72. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0550. Epub 2016 Feb 9. PMID: 26960445.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26960445/Non-exercise activity thermogenesisLevine JA. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT). Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Dec;16(4):679-702. doi: 10.1053/beem.2002.0227. PMID: 12468415.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30370831/Malaeb S, Perez-Leighton CE, Noble EE, Billington C. A "NEAT" Approach to Obesity Prevention in the Modern Work Environment. Workplace Health Saf. 2019 Mar;67(3):102-110. doi: 10.1177/2165079918790980. Epub 2018 Oct 29. PMID: 30370831.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12468415/Hunger and ThirstAugustine V, Lee S, Oka Y. Neural Control and Modulation of Thirst, Sodium Appetite, and Hunger. Cell. 2020 Jan 9;180(1):25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.11.040. PMID: 31923398; PMCID: PMC7406138.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923398/Bray N. A taste for hunger and thirst. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2020 Nov;21(11):592-593. doi: 10.1038/s41583-020-00380-1. PMID: 32913320.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32913320/Mattes RD. Hunger and thirst: issues in measurement and prediction of eating and drinking. Physiol Behav. 2010 Apr 26;100(1):22-32. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2009.12.026. Epub 2010 Jan 11. PMID: 20060847; PMCID: PMC2849909.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20060847/McKiernan F, Houchins JA, Mattes RD. Relationships between human thirst, hunger, drinking, and feeding. Physiol Behav. 2008 Aug 6;94(5):700-8. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2008.04.007. Epub 2008 Apr 13. PMID: 18499200; PMCID: PMC2467458.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18499200/McKiernan F, Hollis JH, McCabe GP, Mattes RD. Thirst-drinking, hunger-eating; tight coupling? J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Mar;109(3):486-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2008.11.027. PMID: 19248867; PMCID: PMC2671201.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19248867/
Ep 123Episode 123: Keep Muscle During Fat Loss, Increase Performance, And Add Mitochondria: Lactate As a New Sports Supplement
Lactate's potential benefitsLactate as a fuel sourceWhy lactate gets a bad rapReview of a new study published in Current Research Physiology, September 2021: The Effect of Lactate Administration on Mouse Skeletal Muscle Under Caloric RestrictionMethodologyTestingResultsMy thoughts on the studyWhere more data is neededThis 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.Selected ReferencesMorris, D. (2012). Effects of oral lactate consumption on metabolism and exercise performance. Curr Sports Med Rep, 11(4), 185-188. doi:10.1249/JSR.0b013e31825da992. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22777328/Morris, D. M., Shafer, R. S., Fairbrother, K. R., & Woodall, M. W. (2011). Effects of lactate consumption on blood bicarbonate levels and performance during high-intensity exercise. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 21(4), 311-317. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.21.4.311. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21813914/Nalbandian, M., & Takeda, M. (2016). Lactate as a Signaling Molecule That Regulates Exercise-Induced Adaptations. Biology (Basel), 5(4). doi:10.3390/biology5040038. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5192418/Northgraves, M. J., Peart, D. J., Jordan, C. A., & Vince, R. V. (2014). Effect of lactate supplementation and sodium bicarbonate on 40-km cycling time trial performance. J Strength Cond Res, 28(1), 273-280. doi:10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182986a4c. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23660571/Oliveira, L. F., de Salles Painelli, V., Nemezio, K., Gonçalves, L. S., Yamaguchi, G., Saunders, B., . . . Artioli, G. G. (2017). Chronic lactate supplementation does not improve blood buffering capacity and repeated high-intensity exercise. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 27(11), 1231-1239. doi:10.1111/sms.12792. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27882611/Painelli Vde, S., da Silva, R. P., de Oliveira, O. M., Jr., de Oliveira, L. F., Benatti, F. B., Rabelo, T., . . . Artioli, G. G. (2014). The effects of two different doses of calcium lactate on blood pH, bicarbonate, and repeated high-intensity exercise performance. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 24(3), 286-295. doi:10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0191 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24296517/
Ep 122Episode 122: Q and A Best Water Filter, TRT / Peptides, How To Increase HRV
EWater quality and safetybottledfilteredadding electrolytes and mineralsLMNT (note, I make a few clams off this link, but I love the product)Hormone replacement therapy for men and the use of peptideswhat to watch out forwhen it could be usefulcheck out Iron Culture Episode 136: All About Testosterone and TRTfind a knowledgeable doctor who works with peptidesquality is widely variableHow to improve HRVwhy measurethe importance of quality sleepaerobic base: measurement and trainingtotal caloriesbreathing mechanicsscars and tattoosHow I measure: myithlete.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!
Ep 121Episode 121: All About Collagen Protein for Soft Tissue, Joints, and More with Shiloah Fuller
Shiloah's background and interestsHer work with the military, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and concussion researchThoughts on protective effects of ketones and other supplements on brain injuryPotential benefits of psychedelics and talk therapy on the brainCollagen is the most abundant protein in our bodyResults of study on collagen dosing (placebo, 10g and 20g per day) over 6 and 9 months in males and females 40-65 who are recreationally active.Dosing discussionRole of glycineType of collagen used in the studyCollagen timing and exerciseWhere more research is neededThe connection between collagen and Vitamin CThe recommended amount for general health purposesWhat's next for ShiloahFind Shiloah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiloahkviatkovsky/ . 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!
Ep 120Episode 120: Flex Diet Cert Closing Soon + How To Do Nutrition Coaching With Advanced/ Elite Athletes
ETraining the general population to elite athletesElite athletes and lack of nutrition knowledgeHow the course scalesThe Flex Diet Cert closes for the year today at midnight (October 25th, 2021). Go to flexdiet.com for the information you need to enroll. We have CEU approval for the following organizations: ACE, NSCA, and NASM. The course is 100 percent online and entirely self-paced and includes more than 20 hours of material. You'll get a complete system of how to use nutrition and recovery to enhance body composition and performance without destroying your health.
Ep 119Episode 119: Flex Diet Cert is now OPEN for 1 Week + Physiology vs Psychology For Faster Results
EBreaking down the specifics of the courseWhat you'll take away at the endUsing physiology and psychology to develop coaching leverageYou can get CEUs approved from ACE, NSCA, and NASMSelf-paced and entirely onlineAccess to me by email 24/7Expert interviews not published anywhere elseGo to flexdiet.com for all the information you need to enroll. If you're listening after October 25, 2021, get on the waitlist to be notified when it opens early in 2022.
Ep 118Episode 118: Programing and Exercise Selection with Kyle Dobbs of Compound Performance
EIntro to Kyle Dobbs and Compound PerformanceProgramming for strength and aerobicsUsing intensity and duration to drive output through the weekDr. Mike's weekly breakdownSquatting mechanics and recoveryTweak programming to your goals and ignore what other people sayThink about training that transfers to other goals in life like recreational sports or activitiesLooking at task demands and your abilities in relation to exercise selectionFind Kyle on IG: @compound_performance or www.compoundperformance.com.This podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. It's opening again for the last time this year on Monday, October 18th until October 25th, 2021. For more information or to enroll, go to flexdiet.com. Look for a fast-action bonus if you register within the first few days. If you missed the window, sign up for the waitlist to be notified when it opens in 2022.
Ep 117Episode 117: 2 Performance Enhancing Sports Supplements That Are Effective and Cheap: Creatine and Caffeine
ECreatine and why it's usefulFormDoseDelayed response until fully saturatedResponders and non-respondersCaffeineInternational society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and exercise performanceDose and when to consume itTiming and formVariability in caffeine amounts in coffeeToday's podcast is brought to you by miketnelson.com. I recently released more than 140 video micro-lectures. They are anywhere from a couple of minutes to twenty minutes for the longest, and they are available to you at whatever cost you want to pay. Go to https://miketnelson.com/microlectures/. I add more lectures each month!
Ep 116Episode 116: Protocol To Enhance Lifting Performance Via Your Eyes and Breathing
EFar 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.
Ep 115Episode 115: Rant: My Top 3 Pet Peeves About Fitness Information - and A Solution
E#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.
Ep 114Episode 114: How To Be More Robust and Antifragile with Cold Water Immersion and Sauna: The Barbell Model of Phys Flex
EA 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.
Ep 113Episode 113: How to Get More Muscular Arms, Interview With Dave Barr
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
Ep 112Episode 112: 3 Lessons for Maximal Muscle Hypertrophy- A Tribute To John Meadows
ELesson 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.
Ep 111Episode 111: My Plant Medicine Experience w Ayahuasca and Kambo in Costa Rica
EIntroduction 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. The Impact of Ayahuasca on Suicidality: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:1325.7. Dos Santos RG, Grasa E, Valle M, Ballester MR, Bouso JC, Nomdedéu JF, et al. Pharmacology of ayahuasca administered in two repeated doses. Psychopharmacology. 2012;219(4):1039-53.8. Winkelman M. Psychedelics as medicines for substance abuse rehabilitation: evaluating treatments with LSD, Peyote, Ibogaine and Ayahuasca. Curr Drug Abuse Rev. 2014;7(2):101-16.9. Palhano-Fontes F, Barreto D, Onias H, Andrade KC, Novaes MM, Pessoa JA, et al. Rapid antidepressant effects of the psychedelic ayahuasca in treatment-resistant depression: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Psychol Med. 2019;49(4):655-63.10. Schmidt TT, Reiche S, Hage CLC, Bermpohl F, Majic T. Acute and subacute psychoactive effects of Kambo, the secretion of the Amazonian Giant Maki Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor): retrospective reports. Sci Rep. 2020;10(1):21544.11. Roy R, Baranwal A, Espiridion ED. Can Overuse of Kambo Cause Psychosis? Cureus. 2018;10(6):e2770.12. Majic T, Sauter M, Bermpohl F, Schmidt TT. Connected to the spirit of the frog: An Internet-based survey on Kambo, the secretion of the Amazonian Giant Maki Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor): Motivations for use, settings and subjective experiences. J Psychopharmacol. 2021;35(4):421-36.13. Rali P, O'Corragain O, Oresanya L, Yu D, Sheriff O, Weiss R, et al. Incidence of venous thromboembolism in coronavirus disease 2019: An experience from a single large academic center. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2021;9(3):585-91 e2.14. Byard RW. Is voluntary envenomation from the kambo ritual therapeutic or toxic? Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2020;16(2):205-6.15. Peleg Hasson S, Shachar E, Kessner R, Shpigel S, Wolf I. Kambo-Induced Systemic Inflammatory Response: A Case Report of Acute Disease Progression of Cholangiocarcinoma. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021;20:1534735421999106.16. Junior VH, Martins IA. KAMBO: an Amazonian enigma. J Venom Res. 2020;10:13-7.17. Silva F, Monteiro WM, Bernarde PS. "Kambo" frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor): use in folk medicine and potential health risks. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2019;52:e20180467.18. den Brave PS, Bruins E, Bronkhorst MW. Phyllomedusa bicolor skin secretion and the Kambo ritual. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis. 2014;20:40.
Ep 110Episode 110: The Effects of Myostatin, Genetics, and NSAIDs on Muscle Growth with Dr Brandon Roberts
EDr. 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: [email protected] 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
Ep 109Episode 109: My First Strongman Competition, Programming, Exercise Selection, Grip Strength, and Conditioning with Dr Tommy Wood
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
Ep 108Episode 108: Top 3 Common Body Composition Mistakes and How To Use Heart Rate Variability (HRV) To Solve Them
EWhat 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.
Ep 107Episode 107: Peak Week: How to Look Leaner by Manipulating Water, Carbs, Salt, and More with Dr Guillermo Escalante
EIntro 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/
Ep 106Episode 106: Flex Diet Cert Is Open July 19-26 + FDC vs Precision Nutrition, Physiology vs Psychology And More
EPhysiology vs. psychologyCoaching leverageWhy protein ranks higher than sleepBreakdown of the certification modulesDifference between FDC and Precision NutritionUpdate on CEUsThe 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
Ep 105Episode 105: Coaching, Body Comp, Prep and More with Biolayne coach Jaymes Longstrom
EIntro to JaymesChallenges doing researchHow extremes can inform the meansCase study presented at ISSNIndividual variation in where fat is lostRefeed approachCoaching an athlete through aggressive fat lossMetabolic flexibility markersThe 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
Ep 104Episode 104: Advanced Recovery Tips Based on Heart Rate Variability
EProgramming recovery based on parasympathetic and sympatheticWhat I useRecovery methodsSympathetic recovery recommendationsParasympathetic recovery recommendationsThe 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
Ep 103Episode 103: From Blood Sugar to Testosterone, Thomas Phillips Picks My Brain on Important Health Topics
EBenefits of keeping healthy blood sugar and when it's advantageous to stress the systemGet the most from continuous glucose monitoringMuscle movement and insulin releaseGlucose and insulin - when the relationship breaks downHow goals like adding muscle, longevity, and fat loss may require different ways of eatingResearch on longevity and calorie restrictionProtein feeding and how much your body can absorb at a timeBCAAs and leucineThoughts on myostatinBuilding muscleWeight lifting principlesEffects of low magnesium and sodiumFind Thomas at https://fflmarlboro.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
Ep 51S2_EP_51_Recap of the 2021 International Society of Sports Nutrition - ISSN - Conference in Florida
Poster by Dr. Lonnie Lowery's students on coffee and caffeine related to HRVShout out to ISSN organizersDr. Guillermo Escalante and his research on diet refeeds and diet breaksDr. Ralf Jager presented research on Gut health: how are athletes different and what role can probiotics play in performance recoveryDr. Omar Nectar's study on viewing sports performance through the lens of evolutionary biology and the winner effectDr. Grant Tinsley's talk on body composition assessment and how the lack of standardization can wreak havocnew study looking at the best sub-components of body compositionalso compared measurements across different systems (InBody, Dexa, BodPod)Dr. Brandon Roberts' study on the effect of NSAIDs on muscle and bone from cell to soldiersDr. Katy Hirsch on HIIT and essential amino acid supplementationDr. Gabriel Sanders: Workload and neurological performance in D1 anaerobic athletesDr. Bill Campbell: Rapid fat loss, how fast is too fastDr. Mike Roberts gave a fascinating talk on the nuance of muscular-skeletal hypertrophyDr. Matthew Stratton: Is the clock your greatest ally? Review on the explosion of research on intermittent fastingDr. David Church talking about essential amino acids and protein synthesis: insights on maximizing anabolismDr. Brandon Willingham's information on betaine supplementation (aka TMG) on fluid balance and thermal regulation in the heatAllyssa Olenick - HIIT related to metabolic flexibilityHayley Maher - does coffee consumption acutely hamper HRV in habituated university studentsDr. Shiloah Kviatkovsky: Collagen peptides improve measures of pain in middle-aged active adultsA few other interesting mentionsThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to 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 again!Links:ISSNhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.orgSociety for NeuroSportshttps://www.neurosports.net/conferences.phpFlex Diet Podcast Neurosports Meeting EpisodeWrap Up of the 2021 Nuerosports Meeting: Neuro, exercise, brains, and cognitionFasting studiesMoro T, Tinsley G, Bianco A, Marcolin G, Pacelli QF, Battaglia G, Palma A, Gentil P, Neri M, Paoli A. Effects of eight weeks of time-restricted feeding (16/8) on basal metabolism, maximal strength, body composition, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk factors in resistance-trained males. J Transl Med. 2016 Oct 13;14(1):290. doi: 10.1186/s12967-016-1044-0. PMID: 27737674; PMCID: PMC5064803.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27737674/Grant M Tinsley, M Lane Moore, Austin J Graybeal, Antonio Paoli, Youngdeok Kim, Joaquin U Gonzales, John R Harry, Trisha A VanDusseldorp, Devin N Kennedy, Megan R Cruz, Time-restricted feeding plus resistance training in active females: a randomized trial, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 110, Issue 3, September 2019, Pages 628–640, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqz126https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/110/3/628/5527779Stratton MT, Tinsley GM, Alesi MG, Hester GM, Olmos AA, Serafini PR, Modjeski AS, Mangine GT, King K, Savage SN, Webb AT, VanDusseldorp TA. Four Weeks of Time-Restricted Feeding Combined with Resistance Training Does Not Differentially Influence Measures of Body Composition, Muscle Performance, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Blood Biomarkers. Nutrients. 2020 Apr 17;12(4):1126. doi: 10.3390/nu12041126. PMID: 32316561; PMCID: PMC7231047.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32316561/Tinsley GM, Forsse JS, Butler NK, Paoli A, Bane AA, La Bounty PM, Morgan GB, Grandjean PW. Time-restricted feeding in young men performing resistance training: A randomized controlled trial. Eur J Sport Sci. 2017 Mar;17(2):200-207. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2016.1223173. Epub 2016 Aug 22. PMID: 27550719.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27550719/MiscFind Dr. David Church on IG @drmyoheadFind Alyssa Olenick on IG @littlelyssfitnessFind Bill Campbel on IG @billcampbellphdFind Grant Tinsley on IG @grant_tinsley_phdThe 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
Ep 50S2_EP_50_Physiologic Flexibility Certification is OPEN and 2 Tips To Increase Your Physiologic Flexibility
HRV and coffee from the ISSN conferenceTraining for pHTip for how to do thisTraining for body temperatureTip for how to do this
Ep 49S2_Ep_49_Physiologic Flexibility Primer: Course Opens June 14-June 21, 2021
Definition of physiologic flexibilityHomeostatic regulatorstemperaturepHfuel systemsoxygen and carbon dioxideAction itemsThis 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 course is open for enrollment from June 14 to June 21, 2021.
Ep 48S2_EP_48_Flex Diet Online Mentorship - Applications open until midnight June 4, 2021
Want to learn how to do online training that includes physiology and marketing business?That is why I developed the Flex Diet Mentorship.In the FD Mentorship, I will teach you my complete online coaching system including all 4 components 1) online training principles and assessments 2) business/marketing 3) mindset – both yours and your clients 4) personal development. Applications close this Friday, June 4 at midnight CST. To apply, find a way to email me directly and ask for the application. This is your first "poo test" as I have not put my email here on purpose. I trust you can find a way to reach me.Note- this is expensive and is the only time I am offering it this year, 2021. I will most likely do it again in 2022 but I am not 100% certain yet.Not sure? Here is what Ryan, online trainer and coach, had to say:"The Flex Diet Mentorship provided me everything I needed to evolve my coaching business into something I can be proud of. Everything from my lead generation to my on-boarding process, to my client assessments, were improved by being part of the Flex Diet Mentorship. Not only does Dr. Mike teach you an effective framework you can use to improve your business, he also provides invaluable coaching skills to make you a better coach for your clients. Weekly assignments help reinforce the lessons you learn, and the knowledge sharing between Dr. Mike and the other mentees provides invaluable insights into the way other coaches are running their businesses. Since completing the Flex Diet Mentorship my coaching business has grown to the point where I now have an active waiting list and I know this was due to what I learned in the Flex Diet Mentorship." Find a way to email me to apply before this Friday, Jun 4 at midnight.
Ep 47S2_EP_47_Tools to Down-Regulate in Response to Stress, an interview with Rick Alexander
Rick's background in the service and his work since leavingPost-traumatic stress/growth discussionWhat happens when you become good in high-stress situations and can't regulate during low stressFear managementUnderstand how fear feels in the bodyTools to help with down-regulationBreathworkOther tipsWays to become more sympathetic?Nasal breathingLinks:https://thespecialforcesexperience.com/https://rickalexander.com/IG: @rickalexander_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. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when it reopens.
Ep 46S2_EP_46_Overcoming Our Limits with Iron Tamer David Whitley
David's background and interestsColdwater exposure and the Wim Hof MethodBenefits for the immune systemProgressive overloadHow to get startedWhen to get outIntelligent expansion of the comfort zonePersonal development aspectFor Coaching: superhumanyoucoaching.comFor the book: superhumanyoubook.comWebsite: irontamer.comReferenced study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24799686/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. The course is currently closed, but you can sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when it reopens.
Ep 45S2_EP_45 Review of Cold Water Immersion
Narrative review in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living What is CWI?How does CWI affect muscle hypertrophy?What are the caveats?Muscle fiber examinationMetabolic effectsChange in inflammation?Performance changes?Iron RadioThis 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 course is currently closed, but you can sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know when it reopens.
Ep 44S2_EP_44_Fasted vs. Fed Cardio – Brand New Research
Jeff's background as a dietician working with a wide range of athletes and his current role at Auckland University of Technology - Sports Performance Research Institute of New Zealand (SPRINZ)Research began with a survey looking at what endurance athletes eat before exercise - if anythingResults of research testing performance elements with cyclists not eating or eating either a carbohydrate or protein mealHunger post-exerciseIntra-exercise calories or electrolytesThe type of fat you're burning when you're exercisingDiscussion of Mark Fell study: "Carbohydrate improves exercise capacity but does not affect subcellular lipid droplet morphology, AMPK and p53 signaling in human skeletal muscle"How do you burn more fat?When to avoid fasted trainingFind Jeff at eatsleep.fit or Twitter: @eatsleepfitThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.
Ep 43S2_EP_43_Flex Diet Certification Now Open
Description of the eight interventions discussed in the certificationExpert interviewsConcepts of macro matching and macro mismatchingGo to flexdiet.com to enrollIf you're listening after the Flex Diet Certification has closed, go to flexdiet.com and sign up for my newsletter to be notified when it opens again.
Ep 42S2_EP_42: 3 Better Alternatives to 6 Popular Exercises
Barbell Back SquatWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?Conventional Barbell DeadliftWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?Bench PressWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?Overhead PressWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?Pull-UpWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?Biceps CurlWhy is this so popular?What are two or three alternatives?Why could each of these variations become a new beloved lift?The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Enrollment opens Monday, April 19 through Monday, April 26. If you're outside the enrollment window, sign up for my free newsletter, and you'll be notified when it opens again!
Ep 41S2_EP_41_Wrap up of the 2021 Society of NeuroSports Meeting: Neuro, Exercise, Brains and Cognition
The effect of aerobic exercise on cognition - having a "better brain"Dr. Wendy Suzuki- cognition and moodDr. Joe Clark - visual systems post-concussion and how to cut concussion rates through visual work before an athletic eventDr. Matt Antonucci who runs Plasticity Centers in Orlando gave an overview looking at concussions and brain traumaDr. Justin Rhodes did an interesting experiment with rats and muscle contractionsDr. Christine Wren found that older women who do aerobic exercise and then have an MRI see an increase in hippocampal volumeDave Barr's great talk on CNS and recoveryOther sleep researchDr. Katy Dombrowsky talked about how breathing is important and the role of the exhale vs. inhaleDr. Wong follow up talk on breathing and the correlation between breathing and low back painApplied neuroscience: the making of a corporate athleteDr. Gibson talked about NFL concussionsDr. Banks looked at sleep and moodDr. Jose Antonio led an afternoon of talks on sports supplementsMind and body approach to exerciseLinksSociety of NeuroSportsBook: The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine the Fate of the Human RaceCarrick Human Performance Program The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.
Ep 39S2_EP_40 Why You Should Learn a New Sport for Recreation
Definition of exercise vs. recreationFIght human tendency to not want to do things you suck atThe benefits of recreation for the brain and bodyVisual feedback for learningHealthy aging requires using the brainMaking errors drives neuroplasticityMake the process funThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.
Ep 40S2_EP_39 Physiologic Flexibility Certification Is Now Open
Go to www.Physiologicflexibility.com to sign up.40 + different explicit action items4 areas of homeostatic regulators temppHfuels: blood glucose/keto oxygen /CO2Technical videos in each area 2-3.5 hoursThe big picture over 8 videos40 explicit action items in total400+ studies referencedBased on over a decade of reading research, working with clients, and good ole fashion self trial and errorDirect access to me during the entire course via my private email address
Ep 38S2_EP_38 Variability in Your Training and the Importance of Consistency
The importance of having something you can do for exercise at homeHandling an "off" dayThe more you train, the more variability you can experience from day-to-dayThe importance of showing upThe Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.
Ep 37S2_EP_37: All about fish oil, essential fats, and more, an interview with Dr Doug Bibus
Dr Doug Bibus introduction and backgroundA brief primer of essential fatsMortality and fish oilRecommended amounts for health benefitsSport supplementationCOVID, clinical trials, inflammation, and fish oilDHA and arachidonic acid in membranes and athletes (and sled dogs)Cold exposure can help convert more DHAHibernating animalsCan you get too much EPA and DHA?Farm-raised salmon EPA and DHA quite low?2-3g DHA and EPA science-backed recommendationOmega 3 blood testing (omega3test.com)Find Dr. Bilbus at lipidlab.com and omega3test.comGo to omega3test.com for a special offer - limited time only. Type code FLEXDIET.The Flex Diet Podcast is brought to you by the Flex Diet Certification. Go to flexdiet.com for 8 interventions on nutrition and recovery. Join the waitlist, which puts you on the daily newsletter, and you’ll be the first to be notified when the certification opens again.
Ep 36S2_EP_36 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing During Intense Exercise
Background to how I starting using nasal breathing with clientsThe rate limiter for nasal breathing during exerciseReview of the literature (references below)Myths related to slow breathingShould we nasal breathe 100% of the timeWhere is nasal breathing most usefulReferences:Alex Hutchinson, EndureVeli, N. (1983). Oronasal airway choice during running. Respiration Physiology, 53(1): 129–133. PMID: 6622862Saibene F, Mognoni P, Lafortuna CL and Mostardi R. (1978). Oronasal breathing during exercise. Pflügers Archives, 378(1): 65-69. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00581959LaComb, CO, Tandy, RD, Lee, SP, Young, JC and Navalta, JW. (2017). Oral versus Nasal Breathing during Moderate to High-Intensity Submaximal Aerobic Exercise. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 5(1), 8-16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7575//aiac. ijkss.v.5n.1p.8Recinto, C, Efthemeou, T., Bofelli, PT, and Navalta, JW. (2017). Effects of Nasal or Oral Breathing on Anaerobic Power Output and Metabolic Responses. International Journal of Exercise Science, 10(4): 506-514. PMCID: PMC5466403Morton AR, King K, Papalia S, Goodman C, Turley KR, Wilmore JH. Comparison of maximal oxygen consumption with oral and nasal breathing. Aust J Sci Med Sport. 1995 Sep;27(3):51-5. PMID: 8599744.Dallam, George & McClaran, Steve & Cox, Daniel & Foust, Carol. (2018). Effect of Nasal Versus Oral Breathing on Vo2max and Physiological Economy in Recreational Runners Following an Extended Period Spent Using Nasally Restricted Breathing. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science. 6. 22. 10.7575/aiac.ijkss.v.6n.2p.22.Other helpful links:5 top breathing hacks to improve your HRV, health & performanceAlternate Nostril Breathing: The Benefits & How To Do ItWhy you should use nasal breathing when you exercise - The Washington PostResearchGateResponse of nasal airway and heart rate variability to controlled nasal breathing - PubMedThe impact of deep breathing and alternate nostril breathing on heart rate variability: a human physiology laboratory | Advances in Physiology EducationDynamic Changes in Heart Rate Variability and Nasal Airflow Resistance during Nasal Allergen Provocation Test