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Weekly Wrap Up Apr, 28 2024

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Hola from our last full weekend here in S. Padre, TX! Kiteboarding on Friday night was a bust in light wind, but I hit the #2 spot for distance a few days before and cracked the top 5 on the Global Woo recordings, too. PRs in all areas are fun!

Here is what went down this week

Newsletters:

  • Move!: My Earth Day challenge to you.
  • Creatine: Myth vs Fact: The results of a study of 175 different creatine powders.
  • Online Coaching Roundtable: Here's the skinny on the SuperCoach Virtual Summit, where I'll be part of an online roundtable called "How to be a BadAss online coach."
  • MASSive Bonus: Don't miss out on this absolute rock-bottom price tag on MASS - an epic PDF of all the latest science each month distilled into terms you can understand!

2-Day Conditioning Seminar Luke Leaman from Muscle Nerds:

Podcast:

Article of the week:

Instagram post of the week:

Gym Tune of the Week: Machine Head - Davidian [Live at Wacken 2009 - HD DVD]

This was the first Machine Head tune I heard from my friend Andy back in the late 90s. Wow, I was blown away, and it soon became a stable CD at the gym. This headbanger stands the test of time decades later.

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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