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Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew CoatesAuthor: Andrew Coates
The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast dives deep into the science and practice of living a strong, healthy, and intentional life. Hosted by Andrew Coates, the show brings together inspiring guests to share insights, stories, and practical advice that empower listeners to build confidence, make informed choices, and stay resilient in their fitness and wellness journeys. Every episode encourages thoughtful exploration of what it means to lift free, diet hard, and live fully. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#382 Dr. Mike T Nelson - Metabolic Flexibility Masterclass, Efficiently Using Carbs and Fat As Fuel
Thursday, 17 July, 2025
Dr Mike T. Nelson is a PhD, Author, and prolific educator in nutrition and training.Mike guests to share his expertise on:-What is metabolic flexibility and why it’s important for your health and performance-How to get your body to more efficiently utilize carbs and fats as fuel-When your body best uses fat and carbs as fuel-What’s going on with insulin resistance-How to improve insulin sensitivity -The importance of sleep on insulin sensitivity-Why we see diminishing returns on calorie burn when we try to dramatically increase physical activity-What’s the “Sugar Diet” and why is it gaining attention-And much more00:46 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility01:46 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats03:06 Challenges with Carbohydrate Utilization05:07 Impact of Ketogenic Diets09:23 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Flexibility19:37 Improving Insulin Sensitivity22:02 Cold Water Immersion and Metabolic Effects25:13 Caloric Output in Active Populations27:32 Understanding Caloric Burn and Step Count28:35 The Limits of Caloric Burn31:29 The Role of NEAT in Caloric Expenditure38:17 The Impact of Neurodivergence on Caloric Burn40:45 Exploring the Sugar Diet48:38 Practical Takeaways for Metabolic FlexibilityI’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by:-Subscribing and checking out more episodes-Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond)-Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episodeFollow Andrew Coates:Instagram:@andrewcoatesfitnessJoin My Email List:www.andrewcoatesfitness.comGet the RP App at www.rpstrength.com/coates - use the code COATESRPUse Code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS to save 10% off at https://justbitememeals.com/Use MacrosFirst for tracking nutrition https://www.macrosfirst.com/Go to www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 for 15% off your KNKG bag.Join my Forever Strength 13 week women’s online strength program www.foreverstrength.ca and use the code: liftfree to save 10%Get 13 weeks of progressive full body strength workouts. Choose between 2 to 4 workouts each week, workout at your schedule. And have me to coach and support when you need it. You also get access to my Facebook community, full of other supportive members. Join today to secure your spot, they’re limited to 125 total. Starts Monday June 30th
