Two big things for you today from windy El Cuyo, Mexico, where your fav nerd just did day 13 in a row of AM cardio – even in a tropical paradise.

#1) Stoked For Those Who Enrolled

Massive shoutout to the savages, rebels, and metabolic misfits who have already jumped into Flexible Meathead Cardio: Level 1 – Aerobic Training.

You are the chosen ones.

You are the enlightened few who understand that cardio isn’t the enemy—it’s the secret weapon.

And I am stoked as hell to guide you through it.

For the rest of you still sitting on the sidelines, overanalyzing, questioning reality, or waiting for a sign from the universe—this is your sign – hahah.

We kick off Module 1 on Tuesday, March 4.

Get in now before you’re stuck watching from the outside, gasping for air while the rest of us are laughing, recovering faster, and dominating training like metabolic maniacs.

Go here before you doom yourself to mediocre cardio forever

#2) Recent podcast

I recently did a podcast with Lisa where we got into all things met flex, HRV and much more.

In this episode, I share a bit about my journey—how I started lifting weights in college and, through a winding path of physiology and engineering studies, ended up diving deep into the science of performance, health, and adaptability.

This episode is packed with practical takeaways and science-backed insights on improving your nutrition, training, and overall adaptability—so you can perform better, recover faster, and live longer.

​Podcast on iTunes << iTunes

​Metabolic Flexibility, HRV & Longevity Benefits << full details

Episode Chapters:

• [00:00] – Introduction
• [00:31] – Welcome Dr. Mike T. Nelson
• [00:55] – Dr. Nelson’s Journey into Fitness and Health Research
• [04:21] – HRV and its Connection to Longevity
• [08:11] – Practical Tips to Improve HRV
• [16:16] – Understanding Metabolic Flexibility
• [23:52] – Improving Metabolic Flexibility with Fasting and Nutrition
• [28:43] – Physiologic Flexibility Explained
• [36:33] – Using pH, Temperature, and Oxygen for Flexibility
• [40:00] – Practical Applications of Physiologic Flexibility
• [46:16] – Introduction to Triphasic Training and Its Applications
• [50:28] – Insights on the Flex Diet Certification

Much love,
Dr Mike

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

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