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Weekly Wrap Up Nov. 16, 2025

Published about 3 hours ago • 1 min read

Greetings from semi-windy South Padre Island, where today was a no-kiteboarding day due to low winds, and my MN Vikings lost in the last few seconds today to the Da Bears. Argh!

Here is what went down this week:

Newsletters:

  • ​I, Veteran - guest post by Adam Glass: A powerful Veteran's Day piece from my friend and veteran, Adam Glass.
  • ​CEU Panic Season: It’s CEU Panic Season, and your favorite meathead nerd is here with the only certification that’ll actually make you smarter instead of putting you to sleep—The Flex Diet Cert, open now through Monday at midnight.
  • ​CEUs, Caffeine, and Metabolic Chaos — You In?: The Flex Diet Cert — real science, real CEUs, zero academic torture, open only until Monday at midnight PST.
  • ​Leverage: The Flex Diet Cert teaches you what actually works, using the one equation that transforms good coaches into dangerously effective ones: Coaching Leverage = Physiologic Effect ✕ Client Ability to Change.

Flex Diet Podcast:

  • ​Episode 353: Pain-Free Performance with Dr. John Rusin

Iron Radio:

Article of the week:

Instagram posts of the week:

Gym Tune of the Week: Sanguisugabogg “Skin Cushion”
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If you love straight-up blistering heavy heavy death metal, you will love these guys. I got to see them live this past year, and they were amazing. At one point, the lead singer yelled to the crowd, “Come you guys get moving in the pit, this is weak sauce, I bet most of you can’t even bench 225” hahaha. Enjoy and crush 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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