THM Show 013 – Mike T Nelson, Metabolic Flexibility, Workout Timing, Protein Consumption

 

Summary:

Welcome to The Hacked Mind show! This week I interview Mike T. Nelson, a doctorate in Exercise Physiology. He has many certifications, worked as an adjunct professor, and has helped author numerous books including “Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise” (link below).

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This episode we will cover:

1. What “metabolic flexibility” is and how to use it
2. How intermittent fasting and other meal/exercise timing can help
3. Protein over-consumption discussion

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Discussion Topics

[1:09] What is metabolic flexibility?
[2:50] Performance in the gym with low carb
[4:09] Carb loading times within my workout; high intensity
[6:12] Carbs before and after training for higher glycogen stores
[8:00] How to use metabolic flexibility with intermittent fasting; complex hormone interaction
[9:50] Insulin and body hormones
[11:18] Insulin higher = carb usage; insulin low = fatty acid usage
[14:17] Fat usage depending on exercise: low vs. high intensity
[16:38] Benefits/disadvantages of lifting weights fasted
[23:35] Concern about kidneys and high protein diets – myth or reality? Mike’s verdict
[26:43] New data showing even with kidney problems, low protein might not be beneficial

External Mentions

Mike T. Nelson’s website
“Dietary Protein and Resistance Exercise”

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