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Why Your Physiology Loves Going Back to the Basics w/ Sam Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #759

Aug 7, 2024

Sam Miller, an Amazon Best-Selling Author and seasoned nutrition coach, joins fitness experts Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash. They delve into the essentials of returning to basic health practices and emphasize the value of simplicity in fitness routines. Personal experiences lead to discussions on holistic health approaches, including the significance of sleep and breathwork. The conversation also critiques misinformation in health and promotes empowering individuals to make informed health choices through personalized coaching strategies.

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Mastering foundational practices like nutrition, training, and sleep is essential for optimizing health and performance outcomes.

Effective communication between coaches and clients is crucial for fostering understanding and empowering informed health decisions.

Taking personal responsibility through consistent, manageable commitments enhances self-trust and supports long-term health and personal growth.

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The Importance of Basics in Health and Performance

Returning to fundamental principles in health and performance can lead to significant improvements. Many individuals and coaches often overlook the basics in favor of advanced strategies without realizing that mastery of foundational practices can yield better health outcomes. For instance, focusing on proper nutrition, consistent training, and adequate sleep is paramount in optimizing health. Implementing these foundational habits consistently can often address a majority of health issues and enhance overall performance.

Leverage Personal Passion for Optimization

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Maintain Gut Health to Prevent Dysbiosis

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Empowerment Over Fear in Health Journeys

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Intro

2min

Back to Basics in Health and Fitness

7min

Holistic Health Journey

8min

Foundations of Fitness and Health

27min

Exploring Effective Conditioning Workouts

2min

Navigating Health Information Overload

6min

Empowering Individual Agency in Health Coaching

3min

Sam Miller is an Amazon Best-Selling Author and has more than 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach. A popular online educator, podcast host, and mentor, he consistently offers simple, strategic methods for transformation and translates complex concepts into leverage for any health and fitness goal.

His workshops, classes, and specialization programs have served over 5,000+ coaches worldwide. He has been a featured speaker for companies like LinkedIn and a content contributor for industry titans such as T-Nation, Elite FTS, Muscle for Life, Mark Bell's Power Project, Muscle Intelligence, and Barbell Shrugged.

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https://Sammillerscience.com

https://Metabolismschool.com

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