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

Nitric Oxide Beyond Beets: The Full-Spectrum Strategy

Mike Regan Jr. May 14, 2026
Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

Circadian Rhythm and Glycogen: The Strategic Timing of Plant-Based Carbs

Mike Regan Jr. May 10, 2026
Body Composition Science Nutrition & Supplementation

The Thermic Effect of Plant Protein: Why Your Metabolism Prefers Peas Over Pasta

Mike Regan Jr. May 7, 2026
Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition

The Lactate Shuttle: Recycling Energy with Anthocyanins

Mike Regan Jr. May 4, 2026
Body Composition Science Nutrition & Supplementation

The Amino Acid Spike: How to Pair Legumes and Seeds to Master the Leucine Profile

Mike Regan Jr. Apr 30, 2026
Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity

Why Maintenance Calories Matter More Than Fat-Loss Calories

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 8, 2026

Maintenance calories matter more than fat-loss calories for sustainability, metabolism, and performance. Here’s why most diets fail.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Training for Longevity vs. Aesthetics

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 5, 2026

Explore why many fitness programs fail by focusing on aesthetics over longevity. Learn evidence-based training strategies that support healthspan, function, and lasting results.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Why Fitness Advice Fails Outside the Lab

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 4, 2026

Explore why science-based fitness advice often doesn’t work outside controlled conditions — ecological validity, individual variability, and real-world challenges.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Pregnancy Fitness Misinformation: Don’t Believe the Hype

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 3, 2026

Pregnancy fitness misinformation fuels fear, anxiety, and guilt. Learn how evidence-based exercise supports mental health during pregnancy.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation

Fiber Performance Enhancer: The Most Underrated Edge

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 2, 2026

Fiber performance enhancer benefits explained: how dietary fiber improves energy stability, gut health, recovery, and long-term athletic performance.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation

Do Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Non-Diabetic Athletes?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026

Explore how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may help non-diabetic athletes optimize training, nutrition, and performance — evidence, limitations, and practical use.

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Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition Strength & Conditioning

Eating Before Exercising: Plant‑Based Fueling Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 1, 2026

Learn evidence‑based, plant‑forward strategies for eating before exercising — ideal timing, macronutrients, hydration, and practical meal ideas to fuel your workouts for performance and comfort.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

The Minimum Effective Dose of Training for Busy Professionals

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 31, 2026

Learn how the minimum effective dose of training helps busy professionals build strength, fitness, and health with the least time investment—backed by science.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

VO₂max, Grip Strength & Muscle Mass: Top 3 Fitness Predictors of Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 30, 2026

Discover why VO₂max, grip strength, and muscle mass are among the strongest longevity fitness metrics, backed by research on mortality risk reduction and healthspan.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

How Sport & Physical Activity Boost Mental Health, Mood & Well-Being

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 30, 2026

Explore how sport and physical activity boost mental health, reduce anxiety & depression, and improve mood, resilience, and brain function through evidence-based insights.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation

Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 29, 2026

Learn about iron deficiency in female athletes, how it affects performance, key symptoms, evidence-based nutritional strategies, and practical solutions with athlete-focused insights.

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Body Composition Science Strength & Conditioning

Why Aggressive Fat Loss Backfires

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 26, 2026

Aggressive fat loss often backfires in trained individuals due to metabolic adaptation, muscle loss, and performance decline—learn science‑backed, sustainable strategies.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Leucine Threshold on a Plant-Forward Diet

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 25, 2026

Learn how hitting the leucine threshold on a plant-forward diet supports muscle protein synthesis and strategies to maximize muscle growth on plant proteins.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

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

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 23, 2026

Learn how identity-based behavior change drives long-term success in fitness, nutrition, and health—beyond motivation and willpower.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Strength Training Basics: Benefits, Focus, and Options

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 22, 2026

Strength training basics explained—benefits, program focus, and equipment options. Learn why resistance training is essential for health, performance, and longevity.

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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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