SNR #12: Dr. Mike T. Nelson – Metabolic Flexibility & Performance-Based Fat Loss

Episode 12: Exercise physiologist Dr. Mike T. Nelson is on the show to talk about his research on metabolic flexibility and the concept of performance-based fat loss.

Guest Bio

Mike T. Nelson has spent more than a decade of his life learning how the human body works, specifically focusing on how to properly condition it to burn fat and become stronger, more flexible, and healthier.

He’s has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. He holds a BA in Natural Science, and an MS in Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics). He’s an adjunct professor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He’s been called in to share his techniques with top government agencies.

In This Show We Discuss:

• Caloric deficits and “broken” diet methodologies
• How can we define metabolic flexibility
• Why is it important to be metabolically flexible?
• What a healthy functioning body should be able to do
• Respiratory quotient and the middle ground
• Should we be burning fat or carbs most of the time?
• Increasing mitochondrial density
• Fasting protocols & hormonal effects
• Does meal frequency impact metabolic state?
• Stress-reduction vs stress-induction of the diet
• Performance-based Fat Loss
• Performance as a metric vs. body composition analysis
• Could LESS protein and MORE carbs actually be helpful?

Links & Resources

Mike’s website