Pandemic Habits
Introduction The year is 2050. What was life like during our first pandemic? And how can we cope with the next one? How do we get fitter, eat well, relax deeply, and love life without the mundane monotony of everyday…
How to Hack Your State
Introduction Are you comfortable being uncomfortable? Take a moment to answer that. I'll wait. --- Upgrading your physiological state quickly isn't comfortable, but exposing yourself regularly to healthy stress helps you perform better at work, at home, and in life.…
Sleep
Introduction I wrote a post a few years ago on good sleep habits. Then last year I gave a presentation on Timeless Health Habits - behaviors for eating, moving, and sleeping that stand the test of time. When I asked…
How to mindfully choose workouts to maximize lifetime results
High-impact vs low-impact workout trade-off Let’s trade off a decision. Should I choose a high-impact workout like running, martial arts, or CrossFit? Should I choose a low-impact workout like yoga, weight training, or swimming? What’s the difference between high-impact…
How To Gain Strength Lightning Fast With Drop Sets
Introduction Why did I sign up for this? Why am I STILL squatting? I can’t do one - more - rep! 2 days later... Why am I still SO sore? I can barely walk. 2 weeks later... Why drop sets…
How to Quickly Create a Clean Slate and Growth Mindset
Introduction I love this quote. It reminds me that you can create a clean slate any day. Every day is a new chance to practice becoming better. We are not tied to the chains of our past. We are who…
How to Fail in the New Year
December 31st, . How did I fail again this year? Hmmm. Let me think... Day 1 - I wrote a long list of goals. Day 2 - I created the perfect plan. Day 3 - I prepped all my…
Create a Healthy Habit that’s easier, faster, and automatic
Is this Video for You? What’s a habit you want to build? It could be eating, sleeping, exercise, reading, writing, learning. If you don't have a habit you want to build, close the page now. Do you feel like developing…
Slow Lifting (1 of 4): Definition and Motivation
What is Slow Lifting? How can you trigger muscle growth in less than 2 minutes? Find a moderate weight. Pick up the weight. Lift the weight slowly. Not enough detail? Read the Cliff Notes below or skip to the specifics…
Slow Lifting (2 of 4): Exercise Protocol
Introduction Read Part 1 for more context on what slow lifting is and why you might want to use this exercise protocol. Read the Sample Workouts below for what I used when Slow Lifting or substitute your own exercises. Read…