EPISODE · May 8, 2023 · 1H 15M
Episode 204: Extremes in physiology- how they can help you perform better today: An interview with Dr. Brent Ruby
from Flex Diet Podcast · host Dr. Brent Ruby, Dr Mike T Nelson, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson, Suzie Glassman
[9:15] Dr. Ruby's background and research work[13:19] Lab work vs. fieldwork[17:07] Ultra-endurance hydration and fuel[26:38 The gut as rate-limiter[31:45] Limits with using doubly-labeled water[40:21] Slowing muscle glycogen use[50:56] Recovery and environment temperature[53:58] Lactate pet peeves[59:37] Dr. Ruby's thoughts on cold water immersion and saunas[1:05:06] Research with firefightersConnect with Dr. RubyUniversity of MontanaFacebookWrango and Banjo websiteAbout Dr. Ruby:Dr. Ruby serves as Director of the Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism (Montana WPEM), a designated, Regents-approved research center on the University campus. Since his time at Montana, but especially since he started the center, his research interests have included nutritional strategies during ultra-endurance work/competition, muscle metabolism during and after exercise, the use of stable isotope tracers for the measure of water turnover and energy expenditure, and issues surrounding heat stress during arduous work. Referenced link:Flex Diet podcast Episode 203: Mind, Muscle, and Metabolism: An interview with Dr. Jade Teta from Next Level Human Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter
What this episode covers
On today's episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I catch up with physiology and metabolism researcher Dr. Brent Ruby. We discuss his work with endurance athletes and wildfire firefighters and what we can learn from these types of extreme stressors. Stay tuned for more information on the Flex Diet Certification, which will open for enrollment on June 5, 2023. In the course, I cover eight interventions to increase your performance and to have better body composition. Go to https://flexdiet.com to sign up for the waitlist. You'll be the first to know when the course opens.
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