In Superhuman, Rowan Hooper delves into the lives of individuals who have achieved extraordinary levels of mental and physical ability. The book is structured into three parts – Thinking, Doing, and Being – and explores various characteristics such as intelligence, memory, language, and endurance. Hooper interviews 'superhumans' like Dean Karnazes, a prolific ultra-marathon runner, and Alexander Arguelles, a polyglot who speaks over fifty languages. He also discusses the latest scientific thinking and genetic studies to understand what enables these individuals to achieve such advanced levels of aptitude. The book challenges common beliefs, such as the 10,000-hour rule, and offers an inspiring and scientifically grounded look at human potential.
In 'Smarter Not Harder,' Dave Asprey exposes the surprising secrets of the body's operating system, or 'MeatOS,' which is naturally designed to be lazy. He shows how to hack this system to achieve optimum wellness by exercising and eating smarter, not harder, and utilizing the body's built-in laziness. The book is packed with practical information on better eating, smart workouts, and strategic therapies to reduce stress and boost resilience, aiming to upgrade metabolic, neurological, and epigenetic systems.
In this special episode of The Human Upgrade, you will gain insights from four fitness and health experts on understanding muscle, how to grow muscle, exercise effectively, and recover properly.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine physician, emphasizes the critical role of skeletal muscle as an organ of longevity. She explains how muscle health impacts overall well-being and offers strategies to prevent age-related muscle loss.
John Jaquish, the inventor of the X3 bar, discusses the benefits of variable resistance training. He shares his expertise on progressive overload and how data-driven training can enhance muscle growth and performance.
Tony Horton, the creator of P90X, introduces the concept of muscle confusion. He explains how varying workout routines can prevent plateaus, reduce injuries, and keep your fitness journey exciting and effective.
Magnus Lygdbäck, a celebrity trainer, provides tips on optimizing performance and recovery. He highlights the importance of structured habits, balanced nutrition, and recovery techniques like ice baths and isometric exercises to sustain high performance.
Tune in to this episode to learn practical tips and expert advice on building muscle, improving exercise routines, and optimizing recovery for long-term health and fitness.
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://youtu.be/X3hkW0afys0
John Jaquish: https://youtu.be/6efQiP_rCLM
Tony Horton: https://youtu.be/BRSvTx8Ank4
Magnus Lygdbäck: https://youtu.be/9x3fvChVwyo
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening
00:00:10 — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Skeletal Muscle Health
00:02:32 — Aging and Muscle
00:06:03 — Measuring Muscle Quality
00:09:15 — Genetic Potential
00:20:41 — John Jaquish on Variable Resistance Training
00:24:32 — Progressive Overload
00:27:37 — Neurological Adaptation
00:31:47 — Data-Driven Training
00:34:39 — One Meal a Day and Protein
00:44:15 — Tony Horton on Muscle Confusion
00:47:45 — Using Bands for Resistance
00:50:16 — Continuous Training
00:52:03 — Balancing Rest and Work
00:54:27 — Magnus Lygdbäck on Optimizing Performance
00:57:15 — Nutrition vs. Training
01:00:15 — Avoiding Perfectionism
01:02:48 — Pre-Performance Training
01:05:59 — Blood Flow Restriction
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