Bring It On is a musical based on the popular film series of the same name. It follows the story of a competitive cheerleading squad and their journey to victory. The musical features high-energy choreography, catchy songs, and explores themes of friendship, competition, and self-discovery.
In 'Crush It!', Gary Vaynerchuk shows readers how to harness the power of the Internet to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. The book focuses on utilizing new, free tools on the Internet to capitalize on branding and developing a business. Gary shares his own experiences, from building his family's wine shop into a national industry leader to transforming his life and earning potential by building his personal brand. The book emphasizes the importance of identifying and pursuing your passions, using social media effectively, and maintaining a hardworking and authentic approach to business.
In 'The Better Baby Book', Lana and Dave Asprey provide a detailed roadmap for parents to enhance their baby's health, intelligence, and happiness. The book covers topics such as prenatal care, nutrition, and environmental factors that influence a child's development. It offers practical advice and scientific insights to help parents make informed decisions for their child's well-being.
This book, first published in 1990, is based on the work of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It introduces the concept of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and provides a step-by-step guide to various forms of meditation, including breathing, sitting, body-scan, yoga, walking, and loving-kindness meditation. The book emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind and body and offers strategies for coping with stress, pain, and illness by living fully in the present moment. It is structured into five parts, covering the practice of mindfulness, a new paradigm for health and illness, stress, and practical applications for managing various types of stress[1][2][5].
In 'Fast Like a Girl,' Dr. Mindy Pelz provides a detailed manual on fasting specifically designed for women. The book addresses the unique hormonal needs of women and offers practical steps backed by science on how to apply fasting strategies at different stages of life. It includes a 30-day fasting reset, protocols for intermittent fasting, and strategies for safely extending fasts. The book also features over 50 recipes based on the ketobiotic and hormone feasting food plans to support women’s hormonal health. Dr. Pelz emphasizes the importance of timing fasting according to the menstrual cycle and provides guidance for women who no longer have a cycle.
In today’s episode, we tackle longevity, exploring workouts optimized for hormones, and dive deep into a crucial quality we all need a bit more of—resilience (or as I like to call it, equanimity). It's about more than just being tough; it's about the ability to maintain your chosen mental and emotional state, no matter what life throws your way.
I’m excited to introduce Tony Horton, a name many of you will recognize. We both are passionate about the journey to self-improvement, albeit via different approaches. Tony is a renowned motivational speaker, the author of Bring It, Crush It, and The Big Picture, and the brains behind immensely popular fitness programs, Beachbody Fitness and P90X®.
His influence in the world of fitness and wellness is vast, as his insights into healthy living have been shaping lives for years.
Today, we uncover the reasons behind Tony's new collaboration with Dr. Mindy Pelz to create a unique fitness program tailored for women's hormone cycle. We also explore the often overlooked roles of humor and mindfulness in promoting longevity and examine how the right workout routine can significantly enhance your relationships.
Tony also shares the best ways to move your body to prevent injuries, and imparts lessons from his extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Get ready for a practical, insightful conversation that will hopefully inspire you to move more, laugh more, and continue striving for the best version of yourself at any age.
(01:15) Inside Tony’s New Program & Health Recovery Journey
• Fast Like A Girl by Mindy Pelz
• How Tony collaborated with Mindy Pelz to create a hormone-centric workout plan
• The Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey
• Being mindful of overtraining
• Tony’s experience with Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Bell's Palsy
• Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zin
• How mindfulness contributes to longevity
• Biohack for stopping pox viruses from replicating
(21:04) Tony’s Biohacking, Fitness & Longevity Blueprint
• Adaptability as a contributor to long-term happiness and resilience
• Tony’s tips for establishing a consistent workout practice
• Why tracking your progress is core to biohacking
• The link between mental health and exercise
• How to incorporate cold plunging into your fitness routine
• Workout modalities that reduce the likelihood of injury
• The value of humor for longevity and happiness
(46:44) Diving Into Muscle Confusion, Relationship Harmony & Entrepreneurship
• The latest science related to muscle confusion
• Early biohacks Tony pioneered
• Maintaining testosterone levels as you get older
• How the PowerSync60 helps women design workouts around their cycle
• PowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalog
• How exercising in alignment with your hormones improves relationships
• The hardest parts of entrepreneurship
• Navigating PowerSync60 for women menopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal
Resources
Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books
Website: tonyhortonlife.com
Facebook: Tony S. Horton
X: @Tony_Horton
Instagram: @tonyshorton
YouTube: Tony Horton Life
PowerSync60: powernationfitness.org/catalog
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