And why ignoring your aerobic system is killing your PRs

This isn’t just a tip. This is a Molotov cocktail lobbed into the iron temple of conventional meathead wisdom.

We’re talking dispatches from the frontlines of exercise science—where VO2 max collides head-on with bro science, blood lactate, and the frayed wiring of your nervous system.

Listen up, you beautiful savage beasts of iron.

I've got something that might just change your life—if you can swallow the bitter red pill without choking on your own creatine foam.

THE BRUTAL REALITY CHECK

Your bench hasn’t budged in months, every set feels like lifting underwater, and your joints scream like they've aged 40 years.

Meanwhile, weaker dudes are smashing PRs left and right. You’re left grinding your teeth, wondering what secret sauce you’re missing.

You crave faster recovery from the savage beatdowns you willingly inflict upon yourself.

You want more muscle, bigger PRs, and enough gas in the tank so you don’t need smelling salts just to unrack the darn bar.

But here you are—stuck.

Stuck like a rusty barbell jammed in a swamp-gym bench rack halfway between Nowhere and Overtrainedville.

The 405 deadlift still mocks you.

Your first chin-up taunts you like a drunken goblin.

You've dialed in your macros like a neurotic squirrel counting almonds.

You're sleeping like a monk hopped up on melatonin.

Still... nothing.

Nada.

Dead in the water.

What if I told you it's not your lifting, your nutrition, or even your sleep that's the real physiological bottleneck?

I'll bet you a stale custard donut it's your:

Aerobic. Fooking. Metabolism.

Yep. Your neglected aerobic system is choking your gains—holding back your volume, stunting your strength, and trashing your recovery.

Let me explain...

YOUR BODY'S TWO-GEAR SYSTEM

(Science incoming, try to keep up)

1️⃣ Aerobic Metabolism (The Long Game Kingpin): Level 1

• Your fat-burning, oxygen-using power plant
• Creates clean-burning cellular energy (ATP for you nerds)
• Fuels every cell like rocket fuel—without the crash
• This is your all-day, every-day energy system

2️⃣ Anaerobic Metabolism (The Redline Boost): Level 2 --SEE THE OTHER LINK AS THIS SALES PAGE IS FOR LEVEL 1 ONLY!

• Your carb-burning, turbocharged power
• The raw intensity behind your PRs
• Burns hotter than a habanero but faster than your last relationship
• Great for lifting, terrible for life

Most lifters neglect their aerobic system like a red-headed stepchild.

...But when you train it right? You become an absolute monster.

WHAT IF YOU COULD...

✅ Improve recovery between sets—so you can train harder and longer without dying

✅ Boost work capacity—so your lifts feel like warm-ups

✅ Get leaner and healthier—without mindless treadmill death marches

✅ Feel like an absolute machine—while keeping every ounce of muscle

✅ Train efficiently—without wasting time on BS cardio plans

That's exactly what this system delivers. This isn't your typical "do more cardio" nonsense. This is a decade of research and real-world testing, wrapped in a system that'll make your current training look like a warm-up.

FLEXIBLE MEATHEAD CARDIO: L1 Aerobic Metabolism

The No-BS System to Build Your Engine While Keeping Your Gainz

This is the foundation.

The core.

The bedrock.

THE FRAMEWORK: A 3-PHASED APPROACH

Same battle-tested blueprint from The Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert—but now, laser-focused on cardiovascular dominance.

PHASE 1: THE BIG PICTURE – WTF IS CARDIO & WHY YOU NEED IT

• The real reasons you should care about aerobic training.
• VO2 max formula – Don’t worry, I’ll translate it from nerd to human.
• Fick equation, fuel use, and more – Again, no geek tears. Just clarity.

This is the 30,000-foot view, so you know exactly what you’re doing.

PHASE 2: THE NITTY GRITTY – HOW TO MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU

• The biggest VO2 max increase I’ve ever seen in almost 30 years of studying the cardiovascular system.
• The max VO2 gain you can realistically expect.
• The 3-tiered approach – Low, medium, high, so you can make it work no matter how much time you have.
• The Interference Effect – It’s real, but do you actually need to worry about it?
• VO2 max testing (bike, rower, running, and more) – Find your baseline and shatter it.
• Full assessments
• How to test your VO2 max with minimal tech (bike, rower, running, or other methods).
• Heart rate recovery (HRR) and dynamic range insights – What your heart is really telling you.
• CO2 retention testing – A sneaky, powerful tool for breath control and endurance.
• Basic bloodwork markers that matter.
• Respiratory rate tracking – Only if you’ve got an Oura or smart watch (but not required).
• The best training split to NOT destroy your lifting gains.
• Zone 2 cardio – What it really is and how to use it like a weapon.
• Cardiac development – Because if your heart sucks, everything else does too.
• How to crank your VO2 max – The real key to more energy, better endurance, and even better lifting recovery.
• Fat oxidation mastery – Learn how to burn more fat during the day without doing more exercise.

PHASE 3: EXACT ACTION STEPS – HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT WITHOUT WASTING TIME

• Step-by-step programming.
• Protocols tailored to your time, experience, and goals.

REAL RESULTS FROM REAL MEATHEADS

"My client just gave me her times back from using your progressive 6 and the 1 & 2k row in her training block—she's shaved TWO minutes off her row with your system!!! Thank you for real life progress in my clients' cardiac health and fitness!" – Lydia, Coach in the UK

"Finally broke 8:00" - Mark Rogers (2K Row time - check the Concept2 screen proof)

"Dr Mike had some great ideas on how we could go about increasing VO2 max... I cranked out a 7:03 for the 2K row, which was ~300 watts avg, and just over 3.5 watts per kilo (which is a higher VO2 max output than I would have ever dreamed of)." - Bryan Boorstein, coach, bodybuilder

But here's the kicker—these aren't cardio bunnies.

These are strength athletes who figured out “the secret”.

WHAT IF YOU COULD...

✅ Add 20-50lbs to your main lifts while improving recovery between sets

✅ Train harder and longer without feeling like you got hit by a truck

✅ Burn more fat throughout the day without adding a single burpee

✅ Feel like an absolute machine while keeping every ounce of muscle

✅ Recover faster between training sessions so you can actually progress

That's exactly what this system delivers.

THE "TOO BUSY" EXCUSE CRUSHER

"I don't have time for cardio!"

Not any more. Here's your 3-tier approach:

I) BUSY AF PROTOCOL: 6 +sessions/week, at only 6 minutes each (36 min total)
II) SOME TIME PROTOCOL: 3 sessions/week, 30 minutes each (90 min total)
III) DOMINATION PROTOCOL: 4+ sessions/week, 45 minutes each (3+ hours total)

All three get results. Pick your poison based on your life, not your excuses.

WHO AM I TO TEACH THIS?

I'm Dr. Mike T. Nelson - and I've been quietly perfecting this system for over 7 years with my high-level 1-on-1 clients.

My credentials aren't just academic BS:

• PhD in Exercise Physiology from University of Minnesota
• MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech
• Formal coursework in exercise physiology and cardiovascular performance
• 20 years or working with clients from grandmas to elite level athletes
• 7+ years of real-world testing with strength athletes who hate cardio using the methods in this course.
• Author of The Flex Diet Certification (you might know me from that) and the Phys Flex Cert

But more importantly: I'm the guy who figured out how to do cardio without killing your gainZ

THE EXPERIENCE

Five face-melting sessions that are already done – they were recorded live – you get full access once you enroll to everything.

Each pre-reordered session was 90 -120 minutes of pure content including a Q&A in each one to make sure you directly apply the material.

Expert interviews from Dr Kenneth Jay, Dr Phil Batterson, Anthony Castore and more.

MY GOAL?

TO MAKE THIS THE MOST EFFECTIVE CARDIO TRAINING FOR MEATHEADS—PERIOD.

WHO THIS IS FOR

✅ Intermediate lifters tired of being strong but gassed

✅ Athletes who want their engine to match their chassis

✅ Iron addicts ready to transcend mere mortality

✅ Anyone done with fluffy "zone 2 and chill" nonsense

✅ Busy lifters who need efficient, effective training

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR

❌ Instagram cardio bunnies

❌ "My heart rate monitor is my personality" types

❌ People who think burpees count as cardio

❌ Anyone afraid of real, measurable progress

❌ Beginners still learning basic lifts

THE INVESTMENT FOR LEVEL 1

What you're getting, you beautiful maniacs:

-5 Sessions of Pure, Unfiltered Knowledge Bombs ($500 value)

-Complete Protocol Library for the Clinically Obsessed ($199 value)

-Bonus Implementation Videos for the Detail Freaks ($149 value)

-Templates, Case Studies, and Plug-and-Play Methods ($199 value)

-Lifetime Access to All Materials & Updates ($priceless)

-Lifetime Access to email me personally with any questions ($priceless)

Total Value: More than your monthly supplement budget

Your Investment: Less than a good night out in Vegas

This isn't some always-open course you can "get to later."

READY TO BECOME A CARDIO-CAPABLE SAVAGE?

Stop letting your cardiovascular system be the weak link in your strength chain.

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW - $297 EARLY BIRD PRICE --STILL ACTIVE

100% Money-Back Guarantee: Follow the program, track your metrics, and if you don't see measurable improvement, I'll refund every penny faster than you can say "anaerobic threshold."

PS—If you know me, you know I don't half-ass anything.

This isn't some fluffy "just do more cardio" nonsense.

This is a decade of research, testing, and real-world results, wrapped in a system that'll make your current training look like a warm-up.