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 Williden 02:43 Dr. Mike T. Nelson's Background 06:53 Discussion on Metabolic and Physiologic Flexibility 15:09 Personal Experiences and Experiments 16:28 Cold Exposure and Its Effects 25:28 Heat Exposure and Adaptation 31:36 Psychological Benefits of Cold Exposure 34:31 Practical Recommendations for Cold and Heat Exposure 39:52 Understanding pH Balance and Acid Tolerance 41:52 Understanding Lactate and Its Role in Exercise 43:19 Buffering Systems and Supplements 49:11 High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Insights 53:02 Breathing Techniques and CO2 Tolerance 57:44 Altitude Training and Oxygen Regulation 01:06:34 Metabolic Flexibility and Ketones 01:14:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/ Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter