Health & Fitness Trends / Research Archives

The Ketosis Experience: A Personal Journey

March 7, 2024August 2, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development

Disclaimer: Before diving into my personal journey with ketosis, I want to clarify that this blog does not promote the keto diet nor does it claim the diet is safe or...

Metabolic Health – Calories & Macros | Episode 73

December 26, 2023April 24, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast

On a recent visit with my doctor we took some metabolic tests to determine how I can optimize and recover quicker. Getting data on true BMR and proper macro requirements...

Just an Hour Away from a Clear Mind

December 14, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships

Waking up one morning, I felt a familiar sense of dread at the thought of my workout. Recently, my performance doctor had supported a new program aimed at enhancing my...

Clear Your Mind in One Hour | Episode 71

December 14, 2023April 24, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast

In this podcast, we explore the transformative power of Zone 2 training, a method involving over an hour of cardiovascular work at a moderate intensity. I share a personal story...

Embracing Bad Weather: How Ohio Taught Me to Build Resilience

December 1, 2023April 15, 2024|Article, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Lifestyle & Personal Development

As I drove to my office this morning, 37 degrees, surrounded by the sounds of rain pattering against the window and a gray sky overhead, I can't help but reflect...

The Science Behind Exercise and Stress Relief

October 31, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Stress Management Techniques

The Science Behind Exercise and Stress Relief: Finding the Right Balance In our fast-paced, high-stress world, we often hear that exercise is the antidote to stress. While this statement holds...

Built-In Self Optimizer, You have one!

January 31, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Mental Health and Wellness

When things don’t go right, we are quick to correct. I’m reading a book called 80/20 Running and there was a section about running form and technique. While it was...

How I Relieved Pain & Improved My Running | Episode 47

January 27, 2023April 25, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Podcast

How I fixed my knee pain, shin splints and metatarsal neuroma and improved my running Without getting much relief from seeing a podiatrist I had to find my own answers...

Home Made Cold Exposure Tub – 6 Easy Steps

January 16, 2023April 11, 2024|Article, Body Resets and Recovery, Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research

Home Made Ice Bath I’ve heard all of the benefit of the ice plunge for about a year. The thought of getting into a bath with ice sounded so painful...

Heart Rate Training Zones | Episode 46

January 6, 2023April 25, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Podcast

… These work, why didn't anyone tell me? I'm a savage. When I run, I run at a pace as fast as I can to finish as quickly as possible....

David Goggins Psoas… Resetting the System | Episode 42

December 23, 2022April 26, 2024|Body Resets and Recovery, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Health & Wellness, Podcast

I'm on another David Goggins kick. His content, story and delivery, to me is extremely motivational. Whenever I listen, I see all of the life I'm leaving on the table......

The Best Exercise to Build Muscle | Episode 41

December 21, 2022April 26, 2024|Exercise and Fitness, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast, Self Improvement

Magazines back in the day sold thousands of copies with headline covers like "The Only Exercise You'll Need to Build Your Ideal Physique". It looks like we are still searching...

How I Use Carbohydrates | Episode 31

June 17, 2022April 26, 2024|Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Nutrition and Diet, Podcast, Self Improvement

For me, Carb Cycling worked extremely well. A few days of restricting/limiting carbohydrates followed by a day or a meal of an increase in carbohydrates. By restricting carbohydrates I increased...

My Take on TRT | Episode 26

May 3, 2022April 26, 2024|Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Personal Development, Podcast, Stress Management Techniques

TRT Testosterone Replacement Therapy may be the best thing since sliced bread but I'm not 100% sold on it. Where it may be the only option for some, I truly...

Data Driven Healthcare | Episode 8

January 12, 2022April 15, 2024|Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Health & Wellness, Podcast

Numerical data is a fantastic tool yet it can be limited in use for decision making if not all of the data is present. Taking sample sizes of data can...

You’re probably over breathing….Huh?

June 7, 2021April 11, 2024|Article, Health & Fitness Trends / Research, Self Improvement

I started a book last week called the Oxygen Advantage by Patrick Mckeown. I was recommended this book by several BeActivated, muscle activation, practitioners when I was looking for ways...