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Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Spermidine Autophagy Activation: Plant Compounds for Longevity

Mike Regan Jr. Oct 14, 2026
Body Composition Science Endurance & Performance Gear & Tech

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Sensors: Track SmO2 & Zone 2

Mike Regan Jr. Oct 13, 2026
Body Composition Science Recipes Strength & Conditioning

High-Protein Berry-Spinach Anabolic Recovery Smoothie

Mike Regan Jr. Oct 12, 2026
Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Plant-Based Fueling Strategies for Intermittent Fasting Guide

Mike Regan Jr. Oct 11, 2026
Body Composition Science Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Reverse Dieting Vegan Approach: Healing Your Metabolism

Mike Regan Jr. Oct 11, 2026
Nutrition & Supplementation

The Omega-3 Index: Why DHA/EPA Status Is the Most Ignored Biomarker in Plant-Based Performance

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 23, 2026

Discover why the Omega-3 Index—tissue levels of EPA/DHA—is the most crucial, yet ignored, biomarker in plant-based performance.

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Endurance & Performance Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

Dopamine Management: How to Avoid Fitness Burnout

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 21, 2026

Learn how dopamine management prevents fitness burnout. Dr Mike Regan Jr explains the neurobiology of reward pathways and how to sustain lifelong motivation.

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Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

The “Double Win”: Aligning Personal Health and Planetary Impact

Mike Regan Jr. Mar 20, 2026

Discover why the ultimate blueprint for maximizing personal health and longevity is identical to the blueprint for minimizing your ecological footprint. Dr Mike Regan Jr explores the 'Double Win' in…

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Holistic Health & Longevity Nutrition & Supplementation

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 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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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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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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