Today’s message is about a box. A literal box. And it might be one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever helped create. Not long ago, the nonprofit gang over at We Care hit me up and asked: “Hey, could you curate our April box on Exercise Prescription?” Didn’t hesitate. Said yes before they
In this guest interview, I had the chance to dive deep into some of my favorite topics — from why I created the Flexible Dieting Method to how early athletic development can impact everything from brain function to long-term movement quality. I shared a bit about my own background (spoiler: I wasn’t
Misinformation spreads fast, especially when it comes to health and nutrition. Myths take root, facts get twisted, and before you know it, people are ditching perfectly safe supplements based on fear instead of science. Lucky for you, I roll with a black-ops network of uber-nerds who spend their days knee-deep in scientific research, battling
No deep dive into eccentric tempos today. No philosophical musings on mTOR. Just a box. A literal box. And why it might be one of the most meaningful things I’ve had the chance to help create. What’s This All About? Recently, the incredible team at We Care reached out with a question: “Hey Mike,
Athletes are constantly looking for ways to do 2 main things: 1) increase performance 2) improve body composition. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of the body to use fat as the main fuel during low intensity exercise/rest and to also use carbohydrates to fuel intense training (1,2) If you can increase metabolic flexibility, you
Every quarter when I teach Exercise Physiology, I issue a challenge to my students to see if they can find a peer reviewed study asserting that in healthy people, too much protein will damage their kidneys. Can you guess what they find? Nothing, nada, zilch, zip. The data does not currently exist. Then how
“Yo, Bro – how much protein do I need?” I am sure you hear that question all the time. I sure do. While the long lengthy answer is always “it depends,” that answer is not very helpful or applicable, so let’s dive into the research and take a look. The biggest way to divide
Traditional therapies for traumatic brain injury are not enough. Could the historically vilified cannabis plant contain a solution? Despite standard therapies, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) contribute to about 30 percent of all injury deaths per year (1). In addition, it is common for TBI survivors to suffer long-term impairments in memory, hearing, vision, and
What up, comrades of chaos, from the sunburned sands of South Padre, Texas—a land of tequila fumes and dubious life choices! Your favorite brain-obsessed nerd is here, neck-deep in scientific sorcery, prepping for tonight’s spectacle: Tyson versus Jake Paul, a fight destined to be etched in the annals of absurdity. Are you watching this madness?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a powerful tool for understanding your body’s stress and recovery patterns. However, to make the most of HRV tracking, it’s essential to approach it with the right strategies. Here are four key tips to help you get accurate readings, interpret the data effectively, and use it to optimize your
