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METABOLIC & PHYSIOLOGIC FLEXIBILITY: BUILDING A BODY THAT ADAPTS WITH DR. MIKE T. NELSON | EP. 196

Dec 30, 2025
1h 2m

Episode Description

Most people think of metabolic health as just managing blood sugar or burning fat efficiently but the ability to adapt to stress, perform under pressure, and recover from it all… that’s the true definition of a resilient body.


On this episode of THE CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I’m joined once again by Dr. Mike T. Nelson to break down metabolic flexibilityphysiologic flexibility, and how building adaptability across multiple systems of the body creates a healthier, more responsive physique.


HERE IS WHAT WE COVER
️ WHAT METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY ACTUALLY MEANS & WHY IT’S CRITICAL FOR PERFORMANCE, RECOVERY & BODY COMP️

HOW TO IMPROVE FUEL ADAPTABILITY THROUGH NUTRITION, TRAINING, MOVEMENT, ETC.

WHAT PHYSIOLOGIC FLEXIBILITY IS

THE 4 SYSTEMS OF PHYSIOLOGIC FLEXIBILITY THAT DETERMINE STRESS RESILIENCE 

• TEMPERATURE REGULATION 

• OXYGEN & CO₂ TOLERANCE 

• FUEL USAGE 

• ACID-BASE BALANCE️

HOW TO USE COLD, HEAT, BREATHWORK, HIIT & NUTRITION TO BUILD A BODY THAT’S HARDER TO DERAIL


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A HEALTHY BODY IS A RESPONSIVE BODY.

A FLEXIBLE BODY IS A RESILIENT BODY.


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