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
Weekly Wrap Up May 28, 2023
What a crazy busy week here now that we are back home and getting in the groove big time.
Here is what went down this week.
Newsletters:
- Is exercise only enough?: Exercise is a great start, but in my biased yet accurate opinion, no, it is not enough.
- Trauma: A new documentary “Dark Night of Our Soul” explores the evolutionary purpose of trauma & the possibilities of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Find out more.
- Grapefruit LMNT is back now: Yes, the rumors are true - grapefruit LMNT is back, but only for a limited time.
- HRV: I was recently on Barbell Shrugged to chat about HRV, sleep, and using the Oura ring. Check it out.
- See you at NEC?: I'm sending up a heads up that I'll present at the Northeast Coaches Summit this Fall.
Podcast:
- Flex Diet Podcast Episode 206: Advanced recovery tactics and more: An interview with elite athlete coach Justin Kavanaugh
Calendar:
- ISSN Meeting June 15-17. I'll be doing a talk titled “Primer on Psychedelics as a "New" Therapy - Are Psychedelic Supplements Next?”
Gym Tune of the Week: Gym Tune: In Flames “Meet Your Maker”
The first time I saw In Flames was 1997 at the Milwaukee Metal Fest - which is going on this weekend again actually. They had just released “The Jester’s Race” the year before and it was my first time seeing them live.
Wow - they were amazing! I was right up front on the left hand of the stage next to my buddy “The Rev” (aka Rev David J Ciancio). Fast forward over a decade and half later and In Flames are still putting out crushing new tunes like this one. Horns up!
Rock on,
Dr Mike
_____________________
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
...
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
The latest feature from SuperAge just dropped, and yep, I’m in it. I sat down with their team to break down the real science behind training for longevity and how to combine steady-state cardio and HIIT to boost VO₂ max, build muscle, protect your brain, and live a longer, more badass life. We get into: Why “just going for a run” isn’t doing what you think it is How to actually do Zone 2 without overthinking heart rate zones What true HIIT should look like (hint: it’s not medium-intensity...
In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Doug Goldstein for a deep dive into biomechanics, performance, and recovery. We get into the weeds on muscle performance, body comp, and how to reduce injury risk—stuff that matters whether you’re an elite athlete or just trying to move and feel better. We also explore some cutting-edge tools like Springbok Analytics and dive into how intramuscular dry needling can change muscle properties to enhance performance. Plus, we break...
Hola from sunny Minnesota, where I've returned from a great time at the ISSN Sport Nutrition Conference in Florida. Another amazing time learning new science and hanging out with super nerdy friends. Here's what went down this week. Newsletters: Day 1 at ISSN + A Killer Podcast Drop for You: A massive thanks to everyone who purchased the Flex Diet Certification Course and a killer podcast with Coach Kav. Flex Diet Podcasts: Episode 331: The Bloodwork Blueprint for Bodybuilders with Michael...