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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Why Identity Is the Missing Link in Long-Term Health Change

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 23, 2026
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Strength Training During Pregnancy: Safe, Beneficial, and Backed by Science

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 21, 2026
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The Gut–Muscle Axis: How Microbiome Health Influences Strength and Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 20, 2026
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Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 19, 2026
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Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026
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Longevity Fitness: Training Today for a Body That Still Performs in 20 Years

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 18, 2025

Discover the blueprint for longevity fitness that supports mobility, strength, VO₂ capacity, stress resilience, and recovery — scientifically backed strategies to help your body and mind perform decades into the…

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

Short Workouts, Big Results: The Hybrid Fitness Model

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 17, 2025

Short, focused micro-sessions + gym sessions + outdoor training = a hybrid fitness model that boosts adherence and fitness. Learn to build sustainable routines that stick.

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Outdoor Fitness Is Exploding: How to Train Smarter on the Trails

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 16, 2025

Outdoor fitness is surging as athletes and recreational exercisers move to trails. Learn how trail running, MTB, and hybrid endurance training improve performance, resilience, and long-term health.

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The Rise of Mental Fitness Training

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 15, 2025

Explore the science and practice of mental fitness training — from resilience and emotional recovery to cognitive endurance — with evidence-based strategies athletes can use to train the brain like…

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Exercise & Fitness Sport Performance

Components of a Proper Warm-up

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 14, 2025

A proper warm-up improves performance, reduces injury risk, and prepares the mind and body for exercise. Learn the key components of an effective, evidence-based warm-up.

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Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition

The Global Case for Plant-Based Diets Beyond Health

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 14, 2025

Explore how plant-based diets matter not just for health but for environmental sustainability, animal welfare, cultural identity, and a resilient future. Learn why embracing plant-based eating is vital for humanity’s…

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Strength Training for Longevity: Why Muscle Is the New Vital Sign

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 13, 2025

Discover why muscle mass is emerging as a key predictor of longevity. Learn how strength training improves metabolism, bone density, fall prevention, and long-term health — plus how to start…

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle

Sex and Exercise: Can Sexual Activity Replace or Enhance Your Workouts?

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 12, 2025

Explore the science behind sex and exercise. Learn whether sexual activity can replace workouts, how it affects fitness, and how it complements physical activity.

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Exercise & Fitness Plant-Based Nutrition Sport Performance

The Anti-Inflammatory Athlete: Foods and Habits That Boost Recovery Naturally

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 11, 2025

Learn how anti-inflammatory foods and recovery habits help athletes reduce chronic inflammation, recover faster, and perform better long-term.

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Plant-Based Nutrition

Why a Plant-Based Diet Leads the Pack in 2026

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 11, 2025

Discover why a plant-based diet outperforms keto and Mediterranean diets for health, longevity, and sustainable weight loss in 2026. See the science-backed comparison.

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Exercise & Fitness

The Future of Fitness: Why Personalized Training Beats One-Size-Fits-All

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 11, 2025

Discover how personalized training, biometrics, and wearables improve performance, recovery, and longevity better than generic fitness programs.

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Body Composition & Fat Loss Exercise & Fitness Sport Performance

Benefits of Heart Rate Training for Exercise and Sport

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 10, 2025

The benefits of heart rate training are the ability to take a proactive approach going into an exercise or sport session, using your heart rate to guide the intensity of…

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Body Composition & Fat Loss

Drinking Alcohol and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 7, 2025

Learn how alcohol affects weight loss, metabolism, fat burning, and calorie balance. Understand what happens in your body when you drink and how to stay on track.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Sport Performance

How to Train Smarter With Fitness Wearables

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 6, 2025

Fitness wearables can improve performance, recovery, and long-term health — when used correctly. Learn to use fitness data smartly without obsession or burnout.

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Exercise & Fitness Health & Lifestyle Plant-Based Nutrition

What Is Holistic Health?

Mike Regan Jr. Dec 5, 2025

If we view holistic health as a form of personal health, then it consists of five components: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

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Dr. Mike is a plant-based fitness and nutrition coach, professor, and lifelong mountain biker. He blends evidence-based training with holistic nutrition to help people build strength, improve performance, and live healthier lives. Follow the blog for practical, science-backed tips you can use every day.

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    Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why
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    Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination
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