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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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Alright, comrade of the iron and sweat! Buckle up, because this is a ride on the most high-octane roller coaster life’s got—the one that barrels down between your own potential and that sneaky son-of-a-gun called entropy. Election’s over. Half of you are celebrating, and the other half? Nursing a cocktail of rage and disappointment. I get it. ...But here’s the brutal truth, my friend: the world keeps spinning. This isn’t about politics, anyway; I save that insanity for face-to-face...

Join me on this week’s episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, as I dive deep into optimizing athletic performance, muscle mass, and body composition with expert Ben Mayfield-Smith. Join us as we discuss physiology, psychology, time management, sleep routines, coaching, client setbacks, goal setting, and lifestyle factors. Hear first-hand about Ben’s experience at the Super Coach Summit and insights on various topics, from effective coaching techniques to the importance of mentorship. Optimize...

Happy Sunday from sunny South Padre, where I'm out the door to get on the water and kiteboard in the wind again. The time change works in my favor since I'll be back in time to watch my MN Vikings win tonight. 🤞 Here is what went down this week: Newsletters: The Living Dead: The Savage Necessity of Rest and Recovery: Recovery doesn't always mean becoming motionless. Find out what I mean. Heavy Metal Nights and Iron Logic: Lessons from the Bench and Beyond: When in doubt, live to lift another...

You may not know that one of my favorite pastimes is to read new research - as in actual studies not what some 17 years old TikTokking GooRoos typing frantically on their ergonomic split keyboard from their mom's basement post. I also enjoy reading studies where they have subjects do both cardio and lift stuff. Go on the internetZ long enough though and you will here things like: Is that really true though that doing cardio makes you weaker and fatter? To the research Batman! This research...

Greetings from the sweltering shores of South Padre, where the wind was dead as a disco inferno, leaving me marooned with my laptop, churning through work like a caffeinated cyborg. Kicked off the day with a 5K row and some quick iron therapy, clearing my head before I gave Black Sunshine the cleansing she deserved after the monster drive down. Before setting off, I cranked out one last "Doode Bro" upper session that left me wired with a lesson worth sharing here today. Picture this: I...

Greetings from the sun-soaked madness of South Padre Island, Texas—where the wind howls like a rabid beast and the ocean beckons with a wicked grin. We're entrenched here for a spell, working, kiteboarding, and flirting with the edge of sanity. Wahoo! Yesterday, your favorite mad scientist finally slammed the brakes and took a full day off. Back in Weatherford, TX, the ever-curious Ashley Glass cornered me with a piercing gaze to ask me when I last took a full day off? “…ah, I think it was...

Join me on this week’s episode of the Flex Diet Podcast as Dr. Catrina Fabian and I delve into comprehensive pelvic floor health. We discuss pelvic floor dysfunction, fascia, neuromuscular control, and the importance of functional muscle assessments. Our discussion covers key topics like visceral massage, fascial connections, and the impact of jaw tension on pelvic health. Learn expert tips on breathing, hydration, stress management, and non-surgical treatment options and discover how to...

Hola from Weatherford, TX! We made it here on Friday night, and I survived 3 concerts in 5 days to boot! Here is what went down this week: Newsletters: Thank you so much + met flex: Thanks to everyone who enrolled in the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course! I also have a cool discussion all about it with Brandon DaCruz on the Chasing Clarity: Health and Fitness Podcast. Raise the bar on your strength: Here are a couple of my top-tier, unconventional exercises pulled straight from the...

Greetings from the wild plains of Weatherford, TX, where your intrepid nerd and guide through the chaos of metal and muscle, has touched down like a comet last night! What a mad, hallucinatory ride this week has been! I did my sonic assault of 3 concerts in 5 days with the onslaught of The Sisters of Mercy laying siege to our ears just two days before we headed out on the road to plunge into the frenzied depths of a mosh pit as Harms Way, Carcass, and Hatebreed tore Kansas City a new auditory...

In this week's episode of the Flex Diet Podcat, Dr. David Church and I delve into anabolic strategies, nutrition, and fitness. This episode covers various topics, including exercise, protein, essential amino acids, and balancing hypertrophy with performance training. Get insights on lifting techniques, injury prevention, recovery strategies, and the cognitive benefits of exercise. Additionally, explore the role of ultra high protein diets, plant-based protein comparisons like beef vs....