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Body Composition Science Plant-Based Nutrition

P-Ratio Optimization: The Key to Plant-Powered Muscle Partitioning

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 23, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Earth Day Edition: The Carbon-Efficient Athlete | Performance Metrics Beyond the Gym

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 22, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Isometric Overcoming: The Plant-Powered Secret to “Bulletproof” Joints

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 21, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

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

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 20, 2026
Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

The Plant-Based VO2 Max Blueprint: Fueling Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 19, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Epigenetics and Plant-Based Fitness: Can You “Turn Off” Your Aging Genes?

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 20, 2026

Discover how a plant-based diet and structured training can "turn off" aging genes. Dr Mike Regan Jr explores 2026 epigenetic clock research and biological age reversal.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Why Online Fitness Programs Struggle to Change Your Behavior

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 15, 2026

Most online fitness programs get human behavior wrong. Dr Mike Regan Jr explains why algorithms, optimization, and willpower cannot replace empathy, consistency, and identity.

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Endurance & Performance Strength & Conditioning

AI Coaching Tools: Where They Help — and Where They Fall Short

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 14, 2026

AI coaching tools offer precision and scale, but do they have the empathy to keep you on track? Dr. Mike Regan Jr. breaks down where AI helps and where it…

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Endurance & Performance Strength & Conditioning

Training Intensity, Not Volume, Is Often the Real Recovery Issue

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 13, 2026

Is your workout volume the problem, or is it intensity? Dr Mike Regan Jr explores why training to failure might be the real reason you aren't recovering.

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Endurance & 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition 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 Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity 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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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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