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How to Recover Smarter After Every Workout with Dr. Michael Ormsbee (ep – 89) | The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast Sponsored by Orgain
Jun 29, 2026
How to Recover Smarter After Every Workout with Dr. Michael Ormsbee (ep – 89)
If you have ever pushed hard in the gym and still felt like you were spinning your wheels, the problem might not be your training. It might be everything that happens after. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Professor at Florida State University and Executive Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine, to dig into what exercise recovery actually means and how to do it well. Together, they chat about how to approach post-workout nutrition and protein timing, build a smarter hydration strategy, and use sleep as a muscle recovery tool. They also tackle the surprising truth about eating before bed, and what the research actually says. So if you are looking for science-backed strategies to recover faster and come back stronger for your next workout, give this episode a listen.
About The Guest
Michael Ormsbee, PhD, FACSM, FNAK, FISSN, CSCS*D
Dr. Michael Ormsbee is the Margaret A. Sitton Endowed Professor at Florida State University and the Executive Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine. His research focuses on exercise and sports nutrition, including metabolism, body composition, recovery, protein intake, and performance. A Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Dr. Ormsbee is widely respected for translating complex science into practical, real-world strategies. He is also the creator of Changing Body Composition Through Diet and Exercise for The Great Courses and brings a unique perspective as both a researcher and endurance athlete.
About The Host
Dr. Ginger Hultin, DCN, RDN, CSO
Ginger Hultin is an integrative, clinical dietitian and cancer nutrition specialist who received her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of North Florida. She received her master's degree from Bastyr University, where she currently serves as adjunct faculty teaching clinical nutrition. She has been in practice for over 10 years using a personalized, holistic nutrition approach. She runs a full-time virtual private practice, Ginger Hultin Nutrition where she helps clients with complex health problems improve their health thought nutrition. In addition to being the host of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, she is an author of two books, Anti-inflammatory Diet Meal Prep and the How to Eat to Beat Disease Cookbook.
