In the flurry of our time in South Padre, I realized I did a great podcast and never told you about it, so I wanted to let you know!

I joined Kylie Riesselman Larson on her Far From Perfect podcast to talk about all things fitness, recovery, metabolic flexibility, heart rate variability, and why your VO₂ max might be more important than you think.

We also dug into my personal journey, what got me into fitness science, and how I transitioned from in-person to online coaching (with a few side tangents about fasting, fuel usage, and stress management along the way).

If you’re serious about optimizing performance or just curious what goes on behind the curtain, this one’s for you.

​Guest Podcast: Far From Perfect with Kylie Larson <<

Episode Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro
• 01:11 – My journey into fitness
• 04:51 – Going online: how and why I made the leap
• 10:25 – Credentials and who I work with
• 12:38 – HRV: what it is and how to use it
• 26:19 – Recovery and aerobic capacity
• 27:11 – Cardio’s role in your training
• 34:51 – Strength and metabolic flexibility
• 39:32 – Fasting and metabolism
• 40:38 – Fuel: fat vs. carbs
• 47:20 – How to assess metabolic flexibility

Thanks for being part of the journey,
Dr. Mike

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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag

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.

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