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 Sept. 17, 2023
Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend is a good one. As a heads up, the Phys Flex Cert opens up tomorrow (Monday), so look for the email once it's open. I am super stoked to see you in the course.
Here's what went down this past week.
Newsletters:
- My #1 Secret to Using HRV to Get Strong(er): I unleash my #1 "Secret" for harnessing HRV.
- Your Top Obstacle: Tell me your #1 obstacle.
- I would love your help on this: What is your #1 obstacle?
Podcast:
- Flex Diet Podcast Episode 226: A Deep Dive into Ketones, Astaxanthin, and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Hunter Waldman
Past Podcast:
- Flex Diet Podcast Episode 202: Cold water immersion and the body’s regulation systems: An interview with Dr. Dwayne Jackson
Guest Podcast:
Article of the week:
IG Post of the week:
Gym Tune of the Week: Orbit Culture - "From The Inside”
Death metal growls - got it. Insane guitar playing - got it. Clean angelic vocals - got it. Wide-ranging wall of sound - got it. What's not to love about these Swedish metal masters?
Loving this entire album, especially this track.
Rock on,
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
Is it me or is every gym Bro popping Zyn nicotine pouches like they are going out of style? Seems also ironic to do that and then stay parked on the Pec Deck like a motionless stuff animal fiddling through TikTok for 10 minutes between sets, but I digress... The word by the intent Goo Roos is that nicotine is a legal exercise performance booster, but is that true or is it a myth that is spreading faster than Marlboro smoke in a Vegas casino. To help you out I put tougher a short PDF for you...
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