Life Optimized 02: Biohacking and the Quantified Self Movement with Bob Troia
Welcome to Episode 2 of the podcast! New technologies can give us much detail about our bodies’ efficiency and function, but there are many questions. What technologies are most beneficial? Are there affordable options to use at home? How do we use the information to optimize health and wellness? Join us in today’s conversation to learn more!
Bob Troia, aka “Quantified Bob,” is well known in the personal optimization space. Based in NYC, he is a technology entrepreneur and biohacker focused on the intersection of data-driven citizen science, health and wellness, human performance, and longevity. Bob has been at the forefront of digital innovation and emerging technology for two decades, and he is a prominent voice in the biohacking and quantified self movement. He addresses many present-day issues in the field in his blog, Quantified Self, which can be found on his Website. In addition to speaking at leading international conferences, Bob has appeared on numerous media outlets including CBS News Sunday Morning, PBS Newshour Weekend, National Geographic Explorer, CBC (Canada), SBS-TV (South Korea), Fast Company, Men’s Fitness, and Outside Magazine as well as many wellness-related podcasts. He is the co-founder of Awesome Labs, a health, wellness, and emerging technology studio.
Show Highlights:
- How the biohacking movement has evolved over the last ten years
- How biohacking has become a worldwide phenomenon that people use for various reasons to improve their health and wellness
- What Bob sees as the current top emerging technologies in the field
- The importance of doing research before you invest in new technologies
- How high-level athletes can use the available technologies to optimize performance
- Simple biohacking modalities people can use without spending big money
- The benefits of percussive devices and compression therapy
- New technologies in electro-muscular therapy and brain-training tools
- Bob’s recommendations regarding supplements, injections, fasts, etc.
- What to look for in the near future in the field of quantified health
Resources
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Find out more about Awesome Labs, their peptide calculator app, and Awesome Breathing