One word to describe this episode - Fire. Both in quality and absolute energy from my guest today Alyssa Olenick. Alyssa is a PhD student and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exercise physiology among her other passions in life. This is a classic Jacked and Nerdy episode that I know you will enjoy. Topics covered include: - Alyssa's Story - The Importance of Exercise Physiology - Alyssa's Current Studies - Metabolic Flexibility and Exercise - Burning More Fat at Rest and Burning More Carbs During Exercise - Being An Advocate For What's Safe in Training - Running For Fun - Sucking and Getting Your Ass Handed To You - Demand More From Your Program - Advice for Beginner Female Lifters - Things to STOP Doing - Wonder Woman Mentality - Where to Find Alyssa -------- WHERE TO FIND ALYSSA Alyssa's Instagram ---------- WHO TO FOLLOW Amanda Howell Kait Carmichael Jessie Hoffman PhD --------- WHERE TO FIND ME Instagram YouTube Website (sign up for the email list here!) EmandDarbyPresets Instagram Become Your Crown Merchandise Legion Athletics - Code Embody