Episode 348: Training Physiologic Flexibility with Dr. Mikki Williden

In this episode, I’m sharing a special rebroadcast of my chat with Dr. Mikki Williden all about physiologic flexibility, including how to train your body to handle stress and adapt better. We cover metabolic flexibility, heat and cold exposure, sauna and cold therapy, lactate and buffering systems, plus CO₂ and O₂ tolerance. You’ll learn how these systems connect to boost performance, recovery, and body composition in a healthy, sustainable way.Sponsor:Physiologic Flexibility Certification Course open Monday, Oct. 13 to Monday, Oct. 20: https://miketnelsons.samcart.com/products/physflex/Triphasic 2 book now available!Go to https://triphasic2.com/Episode Chapters:01:39 Introduction by Dr. Mikki Williden02:43 Dr. Mike T. Nelson's Background06:53 Discussion on Metabolic and Physiologic Flexibility15:09 Personal Experiences and Experiments16:28 Cold Exposure and Its Effects25:28 Heat Exposure and Adaptation31:36 Psychological Benefits of Cold Exposure34:31 Practical Recommendations for Cold and Heat Exposure39:52 Understanding pH Balance and Acid Tolerance41:52 Understanding Lactate and Its Role in Exercise43:19 Buffering Systems and Supplements49:11 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Insights53:02 Breathing Techniques and CO2 Tolerance57:44 Altitude Training and Oxygen Regulation01:06:34 Metabolic Flexibility and Ketones01:14:39 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGet In Touch with Dr Mike:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpgEmail: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/ Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter