Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
Guest Episode: Why Flexibility > Optimization
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Another sunny, semi-windy day here in South Padre, where your favorite nerd was back out playing in the wind again. The best part? Even after getting my lifting and rowing done, I still had plenty of energy left to go kiteboarding. Wahoo. A big piece of that is just doing the basics with violent consistency, as you know. But the other part comes from the four pillars I teach in the Physiologic Flexibility Certification, which opens again this coming Monday:
Today, in a guest podcast, we discuss these and tons more. Metabolic Flexibility: A Systems Approach to Health and Human Performance << Spotify In this episode, I sit down to talk about my work as an exercise physiologist and coach, where I focus on metabolic flexibility, performance physiology, and how we can use technology to improve human performance. At the core of this conversation is physiological flexibility—the idea that your body isn’t meant to be optimized for just one state, but trained to adapt and transition efficiently across many different demands. I break down how this applies to nutrition strategies, training protocols that build long-term adaptability, and how tools like AI are starting to shape the future of coaching. As technology continues to evolve, I also talk about which skills will still matter most in a more data-driven world. If your goal is to build a more adaptable, resilient system, this is the framework I use. Much love, _____________________ Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. .. |
Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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