In 'Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World', Dr. Kelly Starrett provides strategies to reduce sitting time and transform your workspace into an active environment. The book offers solutions to eradicate back, neck, and shoulder pain, mitigate carpal tunnel syndrome, and improve overall mobility through 14 mobility templates. It is designed to help individuals maximize performance, lose weight, or simply live pain-free.
In 'Boundless', Kathleen Winter recounts her 2010 journey across the Northwest Passage, accompanied by marine scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists. The book delves into the impacts of climate change, the emergence of new hybrid species, and the geopolitical tensions over sovereignty in the region. Winter also reflects on her personal odyssey, including her childhood migration from England to Canada and the complexities of cultural identity and traditional ways of life among the Inuit population.
Body by Science explains the principles and benefits of high-intensity, low-frequency weight training. The book is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature and provides detailed explanations of how this type of training improves cardiovascular health, resting metabolic rate, glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, body composition, and more. It introduces the 'Big Five' workout routine, which involves slow movements using the largest muscle groups, and discusses the importance of proper rest and recovery. The authors also address genetic factors in muscle development and provide guidance for athletes and seniors. The book is well-organized, well-researched, and includes numerous graphs and diagrams to support its claims[2][4][5].
This book provides a straightforward approach to understanding the risks associated with electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from devices like smartphones and Wi-Fi routers. It offers practical tips on how to minimize exposure without abandoning modern technology. The book covers topics such as the health impacts of EMFs, how to reduce cellphone radiation, and safer alternatives to common devices.
Spicy stuff for fat loss? The effects of capsaicin intake on weight loss among overweight and obese subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials - also seems to help with performance! Effects of different phenylcapsaicin doses on resistance training performance, muscle damage, protein breakdown, metabolic response, ratings of perceived exertion, and recovery: a randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial...6:51
Penis optimization research - super interesting that my friend and former podcast guest Dr. Judson Brandeis has been able to safely and effectively grow healthy men’s penises almost an inch in length, a half an inch in girth, and significantly improve erectile function. Geez: Increasing Penile Length and Girth in Healthy Men Using a Novel Protocol:
The P-Long Study...15:22
Yet another surprising benefit of daily “micro workouts”: reduced cancer risk - Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity and Cancer Incidence Among Nonexercising Adults...20:30
Q: My question is, since I want to speak about health, nutrition, and well-being in general, what is a good course (online or not) to get that validation?...20:05
Q: Dan asks: Is it OK to listen to podcasts etc. in the sauna on Bluetooth earphones or is it still bad for health?...40:10
Q: Wade asks: Hey Ben! I can’t afford the ARX machine, so is there another way to do a simple set to failure?...49:50
Q: What's your recommended setup for a treadmill desk?...54:00
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