Building muscle, skill acquisition, and performance with Dr. Mike Israetel

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today's episode Ben speaks with the cofounder of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel. Mike holds a PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University. Formerly a professor of Exercise and Sport Science in the School of Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mike has taught several courses, including Nutrition for Public Health, Advanced Sports Nutrition and Exercise, and Nutrition and Behavior.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The two talk about a range of topics and how they relate to sports performance: proprioception and interoception; a lean body composition; how and when to focus on skill acquisition; and the importance of fundamentals and hard work rather than relying solely on genetic potential (or using the lack of as an excuse). They talk about how to encourage kids in sports in a healthy way, proactive stress management, and what Mike is up to with his company. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get 15% off and free worldwide shipping for my favorite blue light-blocking glasses and sleep masks from BLUBlox at</span> <a href= "https://slack-redir.net/link?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblublox.com%2Fmuscleintelligence"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">blublox.com/muscleintelligence</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">using the code MUSCLE</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Timestamps</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[00:21] Subscribe, if you have not already!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[01:09] Introducing our guest, Dr. Mike Israetel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[03:18] Sponsorship – BLUblox.com.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[04:49] Welcome Dr. Mike Israetel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[05:36] How Mike’s PhD transitioned into his passion for bodybuilding.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[09:06] Interoception Proprioceptive Awareness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[10:39] Dev