Welcome back to the Flex Diet Podcast. I’m Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and in this episode, I’m joined by the legendary Coach Cal Dietz from the University of Minnesota. This was originally a bonus call for the Phasic 2 book, but it was packed with so much gold, I had to bring it to the podcast. We dig into a wide range of performance topics, including everything from the surprising benefits of using water bags in training to how footwear can affect pain and mechanics. Cal and I also discuss strategies for building muscle and improving body composition, including phasic loading for powerlifters, the nuances of cluster training, and how to train the aerobic system without compromising recovery. We even touch on some sport-specific advice, like adjusting training for cross-country athletes and the critical distinction between EU stress and distress in programming. Tons of actionable takeaways here for coaches, athletes, and curious nerds alike. Sponsors: Tecton Life Ketone drink! https://tectonlife.com/ DRMIKE to save 20% LMNT electrolyte drink mix: miketnelsonlmnt.com Available now: Grab a copy of the Triphasic Training II book I co-wrote with Cal Deitz here . Episode Chapters: 03:16 Importance of Aerobic Training 04:06 Electrolytes and Ketones Recommendations 05:17 Q&A with Coach Cal Dietz Begins 06:20 Water Bag Training Insights 07:12 Practical Applications and Case Studies 15:29 Advanced Training Techniques and Tools 21:20 Rehabilitation and Pain Management 24:17 Footwear and Gait Patterns 26:47 Combining Drills for Enhanced Performance 31:33 Addressing Pain and Compensation Patterns 33:26 Resetting the Pain Signal 34:04 Identifying Movement Compensations 35:48 Starting Point for New Athletes 39:07 Triphasic Loading for Powerlifters 48:38 High Velocity Potentiation for Swimmers 50:26 Modifications for Cross Country Runners 55:40 Final Thoughts and Q&A 59:42 Podcast Conclusion and Acknowledgements Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 301: Unlocking Elite Athletic Development with Triphasic Training 2 with Coach Cal Dietz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNzuXHhdiU0 Episode 277 : Listener Questions with Dr Mike T Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQf1ir2TxDw Connect with Cal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triphasic_training/ Website: https://www.xlathlete.com/ Get In Touch with Dr Mike: Instagram : Drmiketnelson YouTube : @flexdietcert Email : Miketnelson.com/contact-us
