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Weekly Wrap Up May 17, 2026

Published about 4 hours ago • 1 min read

Happy Sunday! I hope your week is going well. I'm back home and finally in a groove with work and training again after a ton of sleep. Sleep is good. Hahaha.

Here is what went down this week

Newsletters:

  • ​Creatine and Your Brain: Here’s why creatine may matter far beyond muscle and why brain stress, sleep deprivation, and contact sports change the conversation entirely.
  • ​No Gym? No problem, do this: Here’s why bodyweight training can humble you fast and why effort, tension, and control matter a lot more than fancy gym equipment.

Flex Diet Podcast:

  • ​Episode 384: Building Strength & Muscle After 50 (Without Getting Hurt) with Chad Landers

Guest Podcast:

  • Jacked Athlete Podcast #170: Metabolic Flexibility and Tendons with Dr. Mike T. Nelson

Iron Radio:

Instagram posts of the week:

Gym Tune of the Week: Slipknot - Live​

If you haven't seen Slipknot live, you're missing out. Here's a recent show where they crushed it. I was able to see them live in MN for their first show ever here waaaay back in the late 90s.

I knew the opening band, “The Step Kings,” so I was able to hang out backstage and watch them from above. Wow, it was insane. I literally thought they were going to kill each other. Blown away. I’ve been able to see them many times since, and they always deliver. Crank it up and crush some PRs.

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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