Heads up, savage — I’ve got something wild and unlisted for you today.

It’s a no-holds-barred deep dive with yours truly, tearing the flesh off the misunderstood beast that is metabolic flexibility—the art and science of flipping between burning fat and carbs like a metabolic ninja on Red Bull and ketones.

This isn’t just another dry physiology lecture. It’s a data-fueled joyride into the underworld of performance, recovery, mitochondria, and the ancient rituals of eating like you give a hoot.

And yes, we’ll be throwing some fire on the usual suspects—CGMs, smart nutrition, astaxanthin (the antioxidant you probably can’t pronounce), and why your brain might be dying slowly without it.

This one’s only for my email list and won’t be posted anywhere public as this is my lecture for the April We Care Box that I talked about yesterday.

I wanted you to see it also as my gift to you without subscribing to the box.

​👉 Watch it here at YouTube << unlisted

Here’s your roadmap before you descend into the madness:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the metabolic jungle
• 00:01 – Why this stuff matters more than your step count
• 00:57 – Shoutouts, resources, and nerd fuel
• 02:00 – Health, muscle, and why you shouldn’t have to choose
• 03:12 – Who the hell is Dr. Mike and why you should listen-hehe
• 06:02 – Exercise is not optional if you want to live past 60
• 09:51 – Met Flex decoded: what it is, what it ain’t
• 11:21 – Fat vs. carbs: the hormonal knife fight
• 16:28 – How to train your body to be a fuel-bending badass
• 22:26 – The art of becoming metabolically bilingual
• 23:38 – The athlete vs. the desk jockey: metabolic war stories
• 24:31 – Fat burning, aging, and why you’re not broken
• 25:40 – Fuel use is not a religion. Burn both.
• 28:20 – Can you build muscle and still be metabolically sharp?
• 32:44 – CGMs: the eye of Sauron for your blood sugar
• 38:04 – Astaxanthin: the crimson tide for your brain & body
• 43:04 – Wrapping it all up like a carnivore burrito of performance
• 44:24 – Final takeaways + secret weapons

This is pure gold for anyone who wants to crush life, train harder, think faster, and not fall asleep at 2 p.m. wondering if it’s their diet, their mitochondria, or just existential dread.

​👉 Watch it here at YouTube << only for you

When you're done, hit reply.

Let me know what cracked your skull open. I read every one.
Much love and mitochondria,
Dr. Mike

PS - here is a direct link to the non-profit We Car Box I curated for them below:

​Check it out here: 🔗 Click here to grab the April Exercise Prescription Box​

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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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