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how to separate fitness reality from social-media pseudoscience and tribalism
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Recently, I sat down with Jeremy to dig into one of my favorite topics—how to separate fitness reality from the endless stream of social-media pseudoscience and tribalism. We unpack why chasing celebrity physiques misses the point, why training stimulus beats “perfect” nutrition every time, and how to approach progressive overload without getting lost in dogma. Both of us have worked with everyone from professional athletes to busy executives, and this conversation pulls from those experiences—where recovery, motivation, and time are always limited resources. We also dive into the cultural side of fitness: the unrealistic body standards promoted online, how to find leverage points for real behavior change, and why the best program will always be the one you’ll actually do consistently. No BS Fitness Talk << details here In this episode:
If you prefer to go straight to YouTube, go here: No BS Fitness Talk << YouTube Much love, _____________________ Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD 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. .. |
Dr Mike T Nelson
Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below
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