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Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Epigenetic Clock Reset: Can 12 Weeks of Plants Lower Your Biological Age?

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 19, 2026
Nutrition & Supplementation Sport Performance

Energy Drinks: Optimization or Overload?

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 12, 2026
Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Plant-Based Brain Fuel: Athletic Processing Speed

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 8, 2026
Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

Senolytics in Nature: Can Plant Compounds Clear “Zombie Cells” Post-Workout?

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 1, 2026
Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

DNA-Based Nutrition

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 31, 2026
Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Why Training to Failure Is Overused (and Often Counterproductive)

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 13, 2026

Training to failure is popular in strength and hypertrophy programs, but research suggests it may be overused. Learn when it helps, when it harms recovery, and how to apply it…

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity

The Physiology of Weight Regain — It’s Not Willpower

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 7, 2026

Weight regain is driven by biology, not willpower. Learn how metabolic adaptation, hormones, and appetite regulation influence long-term fat-loss success.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance

Physical and Spiritual Health: Why Meaning Shapes Physiology

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 6, 2026

Physical and spiritual health are deeply linked. Learn how meaning, purpose, and identity shape physiology, stress, recovery, and long-term health outcomes.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Physical and Social Health: How Movement Shapes Connection

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 5, 2026

Physical health influences social connection, belonging, and support. Learn how movement shapes relationships and long-term health.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Physical and Mental Health Connection: A Two-Way Street

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 4, 2026

Explore the physical and mental health connection and why training the body without the brain limits outcomes.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Plant-Based Diet and High Training Volume Without Underfueling

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 3, 2026

Can a plant-based diet support high training volumes without underfueling? Learn the physiology, risks, and strategies athletes need.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance

Insulin Sensitivity for Athletes: Why “Healthy” People Still Develop Metabolic Dysfunction

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 1, 2026

Even lean, active athletes can lose insulin sensitivity. Learn why metabolic dysfunction occurs despite training and how to prevent it.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Resistance Bands Benefits Over Other Resistance Training

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 28, 2026

Discover evidence-based resistance bands benefits over traditional free weights and machines — from strength gains to portability and joint health. Learn why resistance bands deserve a spot in every workout.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Training During Pregnancy Sets the Ceiling for Postpartum Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 27, 2026

Training during pregnancy influences postpartum recovery, strength, and mental health. Here’s why consistency—not fear—matters most.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Why Consistency Beats Optimization Every Time

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 26, 2026

Consistency—not perfect programming—drives long-term fitness, health, and performance. Here’s why consistency beats optimization every time.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Cold Exposure and Recovery: Help or Hype?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 25, 2026

Cold exposure can reduce soreness—but may impair adaptation. Learn when ice baths help recovery and when they undermine performance.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Why “More Discipline” Fails Under Stress

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 24, 2026

Why more discipline fails under high life stress. Learn how stress physiology, cortisol, and recovery dictate sustainable fitness progress.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Zone 2 Training Is Not Easy Cardio: A Physiological Breakdown

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 23, 2026

Zone 2 training is not “easy cardio.” Learn the physiology behind aerobic base training, fat oxidation, and endurance performance.

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Body Composition Science Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Reverse Dieting: Evidence, Myths, and When It Actually Works

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 22, 2026

Does reverse dieting really fix metabolism? Learn what the science says, who it helps, and when maintenance is the better option.

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Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance Strength & Conditioning

Blended vs. Single-Source Plant Proteins: Do Combinations Improve Results?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 16, 2026

Which is better: Blended vs. single-source plant proteins? Learn what actually drives muscle growth, leucine thresholds, and performance.

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    Epigenetic Clock Reset: Can 12 Weeks of Plants Lower Your Biological Age?

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    Apr 8, 2026
    Senolytics in Nature: Can Plant Compounds Clear “Zombie Cells” Post-Workout?
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    DNA-Based Nutrition
    Mar 31, 2026

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    Dr. Mike is a researcher, professor, and plant-based endurance athlete. He translates the science of human performance and longevity into daily, actionable protocols for athletes who want to excel on a plant-based diet. Follow the blog for evidence-based insights on training, nutrition, and recovery.

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