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Weekly Wrap Up Oct. 26, 2025
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Hola from TX as we are making our way to S Padre, TX, so lots of time on my butt the past 2 days. It does make you realize how amazing movement is! Here is what went down this week: Newsletters:
Flex Diet Podcast:
Iron Radio: Guest Podcast:
Article of the week: Instagram posts of the week: Gym Tunes of the Week: “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” I’ve been listening to a ton of Prong as of late, and this is an absolute classic by Tommy Victor and friends. Enjoy it and crush some PRs! Much love, _____________________ Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD ... |
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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