Happy Sunday! Hope your weekend’s going well.

Your fave nerd took the day off yesterday, packed up Black Sunshine, and made the two-hour drive north to Mille Lacs for some kiteboarding at “The Gathering” kite event.

The wind was light—light enough that I got a solid NEAT workout from hiking 35 minutes back through the water with all my gear when it died off. Haha.

Still managed to log 73 km and snag the #2 spot on the leaderboard.

It was a blast, and, as much as gym training matters, recreation does too. So go play tennis, mountain bike, surf, learn to kiteboard… or as a last resort, try pickleball. Haha.

Here's what went down this week.

Newsletters:

• ​How to train for longevity (hint: it’s not just Zone 2): I sit down with the team from Superage to break down the real science behind training for longevity.
• ​Eustress vs Distress: Learn how to train smarter, not harder.
• ​Seed oils: Why seed oil hysteria is a distraction from the real work.
• ​For coaches and trainers only...: Why building your business on your terms beats chasing income or approval.

Flex Diet Podcasts:

• ​Episode 332: Muscles, Mind, and Metrics: Biomechanics with Dr. Doug Goldstein
• ​Episode 333: Coach Cal Dietz on Triphasic Training, Pain, and Performance – Q&A Edition

Guest Podcast:

• ​Life After Impact - Concussion Recovery Podcast 2-Part Series w Dr Mike T Nelson​

Iron Radio:

• ​Protein Myths and Practical Tips for Getting Lean​

Instagram posts of the week:

• 😴 One night of missed sleep doesn’t just make you groggy, it hits your biology like a truck.​

Article of the week:

• ​The One Secret to Sleep? Get Real.​

Gym Tune of the Week: “Children of the Grave” by Lamb of God

Wow- LOG did an amazing cover of this classic Black Sabbath tune for their very last performance ever recently. This tune is a rally cry straight from the nuclear-era early ’70s, penned by Geezer Butler and sealed with Sabbath’s groundbreaking drop-tuned heaviness.

The lyrics are top notch with great lines like "Show the world that love is still alive, you must be brave.”

Randy and Lamb of God channeled ferocity into this all-time classic. Put it on and crank out PRs.

Side note - the concert “Back to the Beginning” also raised about $190 million for charity that was evenly split between Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Cure Parkinson's, and Acorns Children’s Hospice.

None of the bands that played took a single cent, and all paid for their own way to be there. They also expressed how nervous they were to play for Ozzy and Black Sabbath's last show. Amazing tribute!

Much love and metallic madness,
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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