Carefully Selected Essentials by Dr. Mike
This is my go-to list of hand-picked products, tools, and resources I personally use and recommend, built for serious results and backed by years of research.
Dr. Mike’s Faves
Favorite Gym Equipment
EliteFTS
I use their 2×2 rack, TX power bar, trap bar, neutral bar, and safety squat bar. All top-quality.
Fat Bastard Barbell Company
I love their Saxon pinch bar and Inch DB replica. Tell Andrew I sent you!
Rogue
Anything they make is solid.
IronMind Crush Grippers
A classic for grip strength.
Sorinex
Legends in the strength game for 40+ years.
Concept2 Rower
Brutal and brilliant. Best investment I’ve made for aerobic and interval work.
Dragon Door Kettlebells
I’ve had mine for 12+ years. Durable, travel-tested, and still going strong.
Nutrition Certifications & Courses
Flex Diet Certification
I created this to combine nutrition, recovery, and real-world coaching. Best online course for performance-minded coaches.
Precision Nutrition
Optimal Adaptation & Performance
Human Performance Course (Carrick Institute)
Other Education & Mentorship
Muscle Nerds – Program Design Course
Cal Dietz – Triphasic Training
Stronger Experts
Brain & Recovery
Dr. Jeremy Schmoe – TBI Recovery
Trusted him with my own care. Great clinical work.
Center for Brain Plasticity
Dr. Matt and Dr. Adam are outstanding. I highly recommend it.
Ulta Labs
Order your own labs and share with your doc. Great for proactive health.
Omega-3 Testing – Dr. Doug Bilbus
My go-to researcher. I've used his at-home test for 7+ years.
Creatrix Solutions Sauna
My preferred at-home infrared sauna.
Kiteboarding Gear
Blade Kites
Litewave Boards
Top Metal Bands
Top Metal Bands
Too many to name, but here’s a taste:
- August Burns Red
- Lamb of God
- Tool
- Metallica
- Hatebreed
- Slayer
- Zao
- Anthrax
...and more. Metal = fuel.
Game-Changer Technique
Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR)
Destination-Based Continuing Education
BroResearch Center (Costa Rica)
The Points Retreats
Recommended Tools
ConvertKit
Proven & Tested
Results
I met Dr. Mike through MPI and quickly knew he was someone I wanted to learn from. After joining his online program, my outlook on training completely changed.
I’ve been hitting PRs, feel great, and now coach my own clients with more confidence. He’s become a trusted source of knowledge.
S. Lamenzo, Personal Trainer
Before working with Dr. Mike, I was exhausted, stressed, and stuck. His smart nutrition and training guidance took out all the guesswork.
In six months, I lost weight, trained smarter, and actually enjoyed the gym again. Highly recommend!
Melissa, Fitness Enthusiast
