Episode 343: Fueling the Corporate Athlete: Stress, Supplements & Performance with Dan Hunter

On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dan Hunter to talk all things “corporate athlete.” If you’re trying to crush it at work and not feel like a melted quesadilla by 3 p.m., this one’s for you.We dig into the real-world challenges of staying sharp under stress, from building sustainable habits to fueling your brain with tools like creatine, ketones, and amino acids. We also explore how physical stress affects cognitive performance, the importance of trust-building, and what actually works when it comes to supplements. Tons of actionable takeaways here for anyone looking to upgrade both body and brain in high-stress environments.Sponsors:Beyond Power Voltra 1: https://www.beyond-power.com/michael13LMNT electrolyte drink mix: https://drinklmnt.com/Fitness Daily Insider: https://flex-diet.kit.com/bfa1510fa8Available now:Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here.Episode Chapters:02:57 Reconnecting with Dan Hunter03:37 Challenges and Insights in Coaching05:15 The Importance of Applied Knowledge08:29 Corporate Athletes vs. Professional Athletes18:38 The Role of Identity and Habit Formation28:40 The Value of Coaching and Accountability34:41 Applying Holistic Approaches to Corporate Athletes35:17 Building Trust with Corporate Clients38:31 Incorporating Cognitive Tasks in Training40:50 Exploring the Benefits of Ketones and Supplements51:15 The Role of Glutamine and Other Supplements55:06 Innovative Supplement Formulations01:02:12 Contact Information and Locations39:25 The Power of Cognitive Elements in Fitness40:50 Exploring Ketones and Cognitive Function41:10 Creatine and Ketones: Practical Insights42:27 The Science Behind Ketones and Carbohydrates46:19 Supplements and Their Impact on Performance46:53 The Role of Carnitine and Other Supplements52:09 Innovative Supplement Formulations55:01 Sleep and Recovery: Effective Supplements59:40 Amino ATP and Energy Boosting01:02:07 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Dan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danhunter85/Website: https://www.danhunter.be/Get In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: DrmiketnelsonYouTube: @flexdietcertEmail: Miketnelson.com/contact-us Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter