183: Dr. Mike Israetel: The Essential Guide To Better Nutrition and Health

About This Episode In this episode of the Super Strength Show, Dr. Mike Israetel takes us on his journey to becoming a professor of Exercise Science, Sports Psychologist, Coach, author, and the head consultant for Renaissance Periodization. During this interview, Mike and I dive deep into a number of topics including fitness fads, macronutrients, bulking vs. cutting, and the essential principles for better nutrition and health. To quickly rate and review the show click here . Dr. Mike Israetel is a professor of Exercise Science at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and was previously a professor at the University of Central Missouri, where he taught Exercise Physiology, Personal Training, and Advanced Programming for sports and fitness. Mike's PhD is in Sport Physiology, and he has been a consultant on sports nutrition to the U.S. Olympic Training Site in Johnson City, TN. Mike has coached numerous powerlifters, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and other individuals in both diet and weight training. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mike is a bodybuilder, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler and former powerlifter. Mike is the head science consultant for Renaissance Periodization, and the Author of "The Renaissance Diet" which he created as a guide to help effectively answer your nutrition questions with scientifically sound principles. He's also a part of the Juggernaut Training team, which is a testament to the knowledge and experience that he brings to the industry. Get access to all the resources Dr. Mike Israetel mentioned during this interview by visiting SuperStrengthShow.com/183 . -------------------------------------------------- More Specifically In This Episode Why you may be missing the big picture Avoiding the diet fads and determining what's really good for your health How the demand for real fads is pushing you further away from reality Eliminating the desire for shortcuts and the hopeful mindset The importance of having knowledge for the basics The realization that difficult work isn't easy If it's too good to be true, it probably is Stop falling for the quick fixes Mike outlines the basic nutrition principles for better health Why calorie balance is king The truth about healthy body fat Why it's super important to let your muscles take root Helpful tips for bulking and cutting Lean and Dirty Bulking Understanding food composition and healthy sources of carbs, fats, and calories Understanding macronutrient amounts and minimums Distinct trade offs between health and performance What affect do steroids have on your overall health? Nutrient timing tips -------------------------------------------------- Rate, Review, and

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183: Dr. Mike Israetel: The Essential Guide To Better Nutrition and Health is an episode from Super Strength Show with Ray Toulany | Interviews with Health and Fitness Leaders, Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Elite Athletes and Iron Game Legends.

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This episode was published on Mar 28, 2016.

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