Episode 285: Integrating Performance and Health with Expert Austin Stout

Join me, Dr. Mike T Nelson, on this Flex Diet Podcast as I sit down with Austin Stout to discuss the balance between performance and health, especially in high-level competitive athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. We delve into the importance of integrating health into performance routines, the ramifications of frequent competitions, and strategies to maintain health while pushing athletic limits. Sponsors: Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20% Dr. Mike's Fitness Insider Newsletter: Sign up for free at https://miketnelson.com/. We also touch on how lab testing, HRV, mental health, and finding balance through recreational activities are key components in an athlete's journey. Austin shares his expertise in working with elite competitors and the general population, emphasizing the significance of recovery and the sustainability of performance over time.