Weekly Wrap Up Feb. 22, 2026


Greetings from Revelstoke, Canada, eh, where it is snowing now, wahooo!

Here's what went down this week.

Newsletters:

Flex Diet Podcast:

  • Episode 369: Stop “Thinking Positive”: Nervous System, Pressure, and Performance with Vince Malts

Guest Podcast:

Iron Radio:

Article of the week:

Instagram posts of the week:

Gym Tune of the Week: Gojira - Born In Winter

I thought this was a good pic since 1) I love Gojira 2) and I felt like a winter theme. Starts off a bit slow and builds over time in classic Gojira style. Send it!

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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