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Weekly Wrap Up April 5, 2026

Published about 4 hours ago • 1 min read

Hola from South Padre Island, where guess who has 2 opposable thumbs and hit a 23-foot jump kiteboarding this week? Wahoo!

Happy Easter!

Here's what went down this week

Newsletters:

  • ​VO₂ max 50 to 59 in 4 months: Build your aerobic engine the right way and you’ll see real gains—like a 9-point VO₂ max jump—while recovery and energy improve before the data even catches up.
  • ​Do this highly underrated test to determine your recovery capacity: A simple 2-minute heart rate recovery test can reveal the true size of your aerobic engine, and the Flexible Meathead Cardio course shows you exactly how to build it for better performance and recovery.
  • ​The 3 Components of HDR: Most lifters don’t have a stress or recovery problem—they have a nervous system range problem, and the Physiology Flexibility Certification shows you how to expand both ends for better performance and recovery.

Coming up:

  • The Phys Flex Cert will open again on Monday, April 20, 2026, for 1 week. Mark your calendars. Much more info coming up.

Flex Diet Podcast:

Iron Radio:

Instagram posts of the week:

Gym Tune of the Week: Live Harms Way in honor of Bo

I was very sad this week to hear that the guitarist and part-time vocalist for Harms Way died via suicide. I am still sad. Here's the post I wrote: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWxP7_pGdv3/​

RIP Bo. You are missed. Tell your friends and family you love them today, please.

Much love,
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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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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