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Body Composition Science Strength & Conditioning

Metabolic Rate Mechanics: 5 Ways to Optimize Energy Burn

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 6, 2026
Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Vegan Diet for Better Health: 6 Science-Backed Benefits

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 4, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Exercise and Mental Health Connection

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 3, 2026
Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

VO₂max for Longevity: Why Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness Predicts Lifespan and Healthspan

Mike Regan Jr. Jun 1, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Eating & Sleep Architecture: Rebuilding Elite Performance Overnight

Mike Regan Jr. May 28, 2026
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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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Strength Training During Pregnancy: Safe, Beneficial, and Backed by Science

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 21, 2026

Discover why strength training during pregnancy is safe and beneficial when cleared by a provider, reducing pregnancy symptoms, improving health, and supporting recovery.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

The Gut–Muscle Axis: How Microbiome Health Influences Strength and Recovery

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 20, 2026

How the gut–muscle axis influences strength, recovery, inflammation, and training adaptation through microbiome health and metabolic signaling.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Sleep Debt Sabotages Fat Loss More Than Diet Mistakes — Here’s Why

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 19, 2026

Sleep debt undermines fat loss more than common diet mistakes. Discover how poor sleep disrupts hormones, metabolism, appetite, and recovery with science-backed insights.

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Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Myth: Aerobic Exercise and Weight Loss, the Ultimate Combination

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026

Aerobic exercise improves health, but it’s a weak standalone weight-loss strategy. Learn why cardio alone fails—and what evidence-based approaches actually drive fat loss.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Creatine for Plant-Based Athletes: Performance, Cognition, and Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 18, 2026

Creatine for plant-based athletes supports performance, cognitive function, and healthy aging. Learn why supplementation matters when dietary creatine is absent.

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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Mortality: Why Fitness Beats Weight Loss

Mike Regan Jr. Jan 17, 2026

Cardiorespiratory fitness is a stronger predictor of mortality than weight loss. Learn why aerobic fitness matters more for longevity and long-term health.

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Dr. Mike Regan Jr.

Dr. Mike Regan Jr.

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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