Improving Your Metabolism With Dr. Mike Nelson
In this episode, Host Don Saladino sits down with Dr. Mike Nelson, an exercise physiologist, educator, and researcher known for translating complex science into practical strategies for health, performance, and longevity.
Dr. Nelson has spent years studying metabolism, recovery, physiology, and human performance, helping everyone from elite athletes to everyday people better understand how the body adapts to stress. Don and Dr. Nelson break down one of the most misunderstood topics in health and fitness: metabolism.
They explore what metabolism actually is, why it's much more than simply "burning calories," and how factors like muscle mass, movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and stress influence the body's ability to create and use energy efficiently. The conversation also covers metabolic rate, metabolic flexibility, fat loss, strength training, aging, and recovery strategies.
Rather than looking for shortcuts, Don and Dr. Nelson explain why improving your metabolism is about building a body that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of meeting the demands of everyday life.
Topics Covered:
What metabolism actually is
How metabolism affects fat loss
Metabolic rate explained
Metabolic flexibility
Muscle mass and metabolism
How movement influences metabolism
Nutrition and metabolic health
Sleep, stress, and recovery
Strength training and metabolism
Metabolism and aging
Recovery strategies
Human performance and physiology
Building a resilient and adaptable body
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