You want better cardio, but time’s tighter than your hamstrings after max-effort sumo pulls.
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I get it.
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You crave endurance that doesn’t suck your soul, faster recovery between deadlift death sets, and a heart that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to escape through your ribcage on a flight of stairs.
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You want horsepower without turning into a frail distance goblin who stores his biceps in a Ziplock bag.

Well, saddle up, Broseph Ironblood, because I built this infernal machine for you.

The Real Enemy? Time.​
Time is the Voldemort of training. It’s the invisible assassin that kills your VO₂ max while you're still arguing about creatine dosing on Reddit.

For the last decade, I’ve been quietly sharpening this weapon in the metabolic trenches—working with my private M3 1-on-1 clients who wanted real-world endurance without the identity crisis of becoming “that guy” in split nut-hugger shorts and zero delts.

This is the result: a brutal, efficient system forged in the fires of physiology and meathead rage.

This Ain’t Grandma’s Treadmill Stroll
​Let me be real with you—this isn’t some bootleg Beachbody knockoff promising shredded abs in 9 minutes with a resistance band and a fever dream.

This is war-tested cardio for barbarians.
​If you’ve ever wanted to front squat like a god and still sprint after your dog without blacking out—this is your moment.

Yes, you’ll have to do some darn work as you know. There’s no magic pill (unless you count caffeine and spite).
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…But every single minute in this program has a job so you know that are making progress.

And when your body inevitably screams “I’m plateauing”..

…I’ll hand you the exact adjustment protocols to annihilate that wall like a pissed-off Kool-Aid man in a weight vest.

Why "Just Do Zone 2" Is Lifting Heresy​
The latest cult cry from the fitness echo chamber is “Just do Zone 2!” like it's the sacred chant of cardiovascular enlightenment.

Here’s the truth:

Those studies were done on genetic unicorns—elite cyclists who sweat VO₂ max and bleed mitochondria.
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They live in Lycra, train 12 hours a week, and recover with gold-plated compression boots and imported beet juice.

Newsflash Bro – you are not one of them (and neither am I)

You’re a lifter.
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A meathead.
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Virtual high-five HERE.
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You need cardio that respects your mission:

• Stay strong
• Stay jacked
• Don’t die walking upstairs

That’s what Flexible Meathead Cardio is built for.

What You’re Getting: The FMC Level 1: Aerobic Training Course​
This is the ultimate cardio upgrade for lifters who want gas in the tank, not just veins in the biceps.

When you enroll:

• You don’t just get a static plan—I bring you into the process.
• You get access to the exact plug-and-play frameworks I’ve used with elite meatheads for years.
• You will learn the principles behind the system so you can adapt as you see fit.
• One of the best? The Progressive 6. Just six filthy, beautiful minutes a day (yes, including warm-up)—and it’s not Tabata or any of that masochistic HIIT trash. I lay it all out for you.

This is cardio built with scalpel precision and deadlift grit.

No Bro Left Behind
​You’ll build an aerobic engine without losing a single rep on the bench.
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You’ll recover like a beast and push harder without red-lining like a nervous hamster on Eria Jarensis.

This isn’t theory. This is what happens when science gets jacked and applies its PhD to pain tolerance and efficiency

​https://miket.me/cardio​​
Stay swole,
Dr. Mike

PS- the course doors close tomorrow, Monday, at midnight PST. And you'll still have access to my private email to ask any questions you may have when you enroll. I am here to help you in any way that I can.

​https://miket.me/cardio​​

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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag

Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

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