Dr. Brennan Spiegel on Biogravitational Medicine

There are many strategies you can use to harness your biology to reach your goals, but have you ever considered the role that gravity plays in regulating your body weight?

On this episode of The Model Health Show, we’re diving into the fascinating science on the human body’s relationship to gravity. You’re going to learn about how the human body can sense weight, and how it reacts accordingly to regulate your metabolism and body weight.  

You’re going to learn how to harness the power of biogravitational medicine to improve your metabolic health, body composition, and more. Specifically, you’re going to learn how the human metabolism regulates in response to weight loss, and how loading your body with additional weight can improve weight loss efforts. 

We’re going to cover specific ways you can use this interesting relationship with gravity to improve your workouts and uplevel your daily routine. You’ll also learn five main areas you need to address to support the regulation of your body weight and overall health. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What percentage of weight loss attempts fail long-term. (0:23) 

• The definition and purpose of resting metabolic rate. (2:45) 

• How gravitational loading can help your body resist regaining weight. (4:48) 

• Why every part of our bodies evolved to manage gravity. (12:01) 

• How wearing a weighted vest can impact your body composition. (17:03) 

• The fascinating relationship between weight loading and liver health. (21:15) 

• What the gravitostat is. (23:14) 

• How to add a weighted vest or alternative equipment to your existing routine. (26:32) 

• The best anti-gravity exercises for all fitness levels. (28:52) 

• Five factors to address to ensure your fat loss efforts will last long-term. (36:21) 

• How your hunger and satiety hormones react to weight loss. (36:50) 

• The critical link between nutrient deficiencies and overeating. (38:30) 

• Why focusing on walking can aid in fat loss. (41:07) 

• The two main ways to protect muscle mass during weight loss. (49:47) 

• Why better sleep can improve your body composition. (50:01) 

• The role your relationships play in supporting your health goals. (52:55) 

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