Hola from beautiful Manchester State Park outside of Seattle, WA! We were here for Jodie’s awesome brother's wedding.

Here is what went down this week:

Newsletters:

• ​Do Hard Things (wisdom from Maynard of Tool): Whether it’s lifting, BJJ, or just surviving the chaos-scape, Tool, Maynard, and the iron all preach the same gospel: do the work.
• ​Keto Myths That Could Be Killing Your Gains: From 30,000 feet, I break down keto myths with Ari, covering fat loss, performance, ancestors, exogenous ketones, and why metabolic flexibility still wins.
• ​The Omega-3 Thunderdome: Fish Oil vs Your DOMS: New research shows EPA keeps your jump height alive, DHA keeps your strength steady, and together they make fish oil your post-leg-day recovery wingman.

Flex Diet Podcast:

• ​Episode 341: Flexing with EAAs: Muscle, Metabolism, and More with Angelo Keely

Iron Radio:

• ​Old School vs. Modern Methods​

Guest Podcast

• ​Why Keto Works for Weight Loss But Fails for Performance with Dr. Mike T. Nelson​

Instagram posts of the week:

• ​Petptide rant​
• ​The Youth Protein​
• ​From hat trick to ACL tear—the highest highs to the lowest lows​

Gym Tune of the Week: Strapping Young Lad “Relentless”

A classic song here from the amazing Devon Townsend with the one and only Atomic Clock Gene Hogland bashing the skins. It is hard to beat SYL for amazing PRs in the gym!

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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