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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Plant-Based Nutrition

Plant-Based Diets and Immune Resilience Under Heavy Training Load

Mike Regan Jr. Aug 9, 2026
Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

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

Mike Regan Jr. Aug 9, 2026
Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Strength & Conditioning

Endurance Athletes Muscle Loss: Why Hypertrophy Training Is Critical

Mike Regan Jr. Aug 6, 2026
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Muscle Oxygen Utilization vs Oxygen Delivery: Beyond VO2 Max

Mike Regan Jr. Aug 5, 2026
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Why You Should Eat More Almonds: 5 Science-Backed Health Benefits

Mike Regan Jr. Aug 3, 2026
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

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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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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Body Composition Science Endurance & 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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Endurance & Performance Plant-Based Nutrition 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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Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

The New Definition of Metabolic Fitness — Why Body Fat % Alone Fails

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 15, 2026

Metabolic fitness goes far beyond body fat percentage. Learn what truly defines metabolic health and why physique alone is outdated.

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Endurance & Performance Nutrition & Supplementation Plant-Based Nutrition

Creatine and Beta-Alanine for Plant-Based Athletes: What’s Worth Supplementing?

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 13, 2026

Creatine and beta-alanine for plant-based athletes: evidence-based benefits, limits, and who actually needs them.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Strength & Conditioning

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: What Actually Transfers

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 11, 2026

Strength training for endurance athletes improves economy, power, and durability—when programmed correctly. Here’s what actually transfers to performance.

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The Hidden Cost of Chronic Energy Deficit in Endurance Athletes

Mike Regan Jr. Feb 10, 2026

Chronic energy deficit in endurance athletes drives RED-S, hormonal disruption, injury risk, and performance decline. Learn signs, consequences, and solutions.

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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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Dr. Mike is a researcher, professor, and plant-based endurance athlete. He translates the complex science of human performance and longevity into daily, actionable protocols for fitness enthusiasts and endurance athletes alike. Follow the blog for evidence-based insights on training, nutrition, and sustainable recovery.

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