Yes, it’s that glorious overlap where resurrection meets reefer, and if you spot a stoned Easter bunny dragging a basket of edibles across the dunes, just give him a nod and move on. No sudden moves.

We're still deep in the chaos of South Padre Island, where the wind gods have been extra generous this past week. The wonderful wifey Jodie got out yesterday and absolutely crushed it — riding the board both directions like Poseidon's understudy.

As for me? I was lit up like a solar flare and floated across the Gulf for 34 miles over 2.5 hours. Just me, the wind, and the ever-looming threat of faceplanting into jellyfish.

Hit a 17.9-foot jump, cleared 120 feet, and for one brief, shining moment, I was the Easter Bunny — if he had quads, a barbell addiction, and too much beta alanine in his bloodstream.

Here's what went down this week.

Newsletters:

• ​2 Steps for GainZ - even when on the road: Two steps to keep on the road to gainz even when you're on the road.
• ​The Truth About NAD+: What's real and what's overhyped and what's yet to be proven about NAD+.
• ​What Oreos, Russians & grip strength taught me about training: Check out this guest interview with Be Guest Co., where I had the chance to dive deep into some of my favorite topics.
• ​Exercise + metabolism in a box (for a good cause): Here's an honest chance to do something cool—for you, your clients, and someone you’ll never meet who really needs it.
• ​Metabolic Mayhem: The Untold Truth About Fuel, Flexibility, and Flaming Brain Juice: My lecture for the April We Care Box that I talked about yesterday.

Flex Diet Podcast

• ​Episode 319: Exploring the World of Peptides with Anthony Castore

Iron Radio:

• ​Powerlifting Gear, Pushups & RKC​

Instagram post of the week:

• ​I yammer about downregulation and why it’s the real flex​

Gym Tunes of the Week:

• Double Trouble Edition Six Feet Under – “420”​

Chris Barnes sounds like he gargled gravel and washed it down with lava. Raw, sludgy death metal to celebrate the herbal holiday properly.

• ​Clutch – “Basket of Eggs” (Acoustic)

Perfect cool-down vibes for when you’ve finished lifting heavy stuff and need to return to your baseline like a functional adult. I took Jodie to see Clutch live this past year, and even she’s a believer now.

That’s it for this week. Whether you’re chasing the kite wind or dodging chocolate-fueled toddlers at a family brunch, I hope you stay wild, stay weird, and train like a mythological beast with a Wi-Fi connection.

Much love and flying squirrels,
Dr. Mike

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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 Ph.D. 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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