M2 Coach
Cogen Nelson
Former D1 Football player turned Marine turned devoted boyfriend and father, Cogen knows what it is like to have to rebuild from the ground up. After suffering a traumatic brain injury and multiple other physical impairments, Cogen was told he would never be able to workout in the same capacity as he had. With fifteen different medications prescribed at once, he quickly gained 50 pounds.
Education
Precision Nutrition Level 1, 2 years at Jacksonville University, CrossFit Level 2, Competitive Men's and Women's Gymnastics Coach, International Weightlifting Coach
In a search for health and happiness, Cogen was introduced to CrossFit. Starting by scaling almost every movement, Cogen was able to grind his way back to health and no longer needs to modify workouts. In this upwards battle, he was able to reduce his medications and shed the excess weight. Now, in the best shape of his life, he is striving to make it to the CrossFit Games as a Masters Athlete.
Cogen understands what it means to struggle mentally and physically in the journey to health. He is able to empathize while simultaneously guiding his clients towards their goals. He appreciates having the ability to coach clients from all walks of life; men and women targeting varying goals of health, aesthetics, and performance. His favorite aspect of coaching is helping his clients reach milestones they once thought to be impossible. From Cogen’s life experience, he can tell you that the idea of “impossible” is a lie.
Favorite Quote
Never surrender.
Client Testimonials
Mona Shay
"I started working with Cogen and M2performancenutrition approximately 5 months ago. Since this time, I have had a dramatic increase in my macros, most specifically, carbohydrates. With this nearly 2 x increase, my energy and performance have substantially skyrocketed. I have competed at Wodapalooza and presently performing well through the first several weeks of the Crossfit open. Cogen has been instrumental from a nutritional standpoint but also has been a cheerleader in my performance and general well being."
Shannon Muller
"Cogen has been there every step of the way, helping me adjust my eating, training, and overall physical and mental well-being. He has been there through the good, the bad, and everything in between. This is truly the only program I have been able to commit to long term and the transformation speaks for itself. I am truly so grateful for the help and support of Cogen and Mike, and I can't wait to see what else is to come this year!"
Katrina DiGiacomo
"My experience with M2 has been incredible. Not only has my performance increased during training, but my knowledge about eating and the foods I put into my body has grown and has been drastically altered for the better. Since I began using M2, Cogen has guided me through many obstacles both inside and outside the gym, which has in result allowed me to live a healthier and happier life!"
Cogen's Posts
Strategies for Unpacking the "What-if's" in your Nutrition Journey
One of the biggest concerns that clients have around consistency is what to do when they can’t control their meals fully. “What do I do when I’m not 100% in control of the food I’m going to eat? What if I’m not cooking it? What if I can’t use my scale? What if I’m at a restaurant, work dinner, baby shower, picnic, etc.” These ‘what if’s’ can often become bottlenecks to finding consistency. We'll talk through some strategies to employ to find consistency even when you’re not 100% in control of the food you’re eating. We’ll also tackle two important things: understanding your goals and personal nutrition journey and the role of perfectionism and mindset in achieving your goals.
Handling the Holidays with M2
It’s that time of year again! The time of year when we get to come together with friends and family for what feels like an exaggerated two month long celebration - drinking, eating and being merry! This time of year triggers different emotions for different people depending on what holidays have meant to them in their past.
