by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Sep 6, 2026 | Newsletter
Why I Program Distance When Finishing Is the Goal The other day, I battled the tool of Beelzebub himself… …the Concept2 rower. After the first 60 seconds of my 2K, my heart rate was already much higher than usual. My brain immediately started banging excuses around...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Sep 6, 2026 | Q & A
Do eccentric reps actually cause more muscle growth? The short answer: the research does not show a massive difference when the work is matched. But that does not mean eccentric loading is useless. There are a couple of reasons I still use it. Why use heavier...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Sep 6, 2026 | Q & A
Metabolic flexibility sounds like one of those terms invented to sell you a $400 test, six supplements and possibly a red-light-powered toaster. But the basic idea is pretty simple. Your body should be able to use different fuels depending on what you’re doing and...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Sep 1, 2026 | Q & A
I get hit with some version of this question all the time: “I’m cutting. How do I not lose muscle?” The standard answers are correct and nearly useless. Eat more protein. Keep lifting. Do not slash calories with a chainsaw. Fine. That’s the standard...
by Dr. Mike T. Nelson | Aug 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
I get asked about creatine all the time, but one question comes up more than almost any other: “Okay Dr. Mike, what creatine do YOU use?” Easy. Creatine monohydrate from Driven Nutrition. I’ve used the same stuff for almost 12 years. Twelve. Years. Which is...
