Fasted Cardio, VO2 Max & Building a Better Fat-Burning Machine With Dr. Mike T Nelson
RP Strength Podcast · Dr. Mike Israetel, Nick Shaw
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Show Notes
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:45 - Dr. Mike T. Nelson's background
00:07:20 - Defining metabolic flexibility and fuel switching
00:09:00 - Genetic components of metabolism and the Pima Indian studies
00:15:30 - Training your body to become more efficient at burning fat
00:20:15 - Why carbohydrates are the preferred fuel for high-intensity power
00:29:48 - The truth about fasted cardio for physique athletes
00:39:21 - Using HRV to gauge recovery and cardio volume
00:41:28 - High protein diets (1.5g+ per lb) and hunger management
00:53:37 - NEAT and the subconscious reduction of movement during dieting
01:04:07 - The importance of VO2 Max for recovery in the offseason