Stompcast Pt 2: Ditch the Biohacks and Get the Basics of Energy Right! | Oli Patrick
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Jul 1, 2025 Oli Patrick, a physiologist and the host of 'The Energy Equation', dives into the essentials of managing energy and well-being. He emphasizes the importance of foundational health practices like fitness, nutrition, and sleep over trendy biohacks. Oli discusses the challenges of personal transformation and the crucial link between diet and exercise. He also highlights the role of patience in achieving health goals and the importance of context when using health technology. Discover how small, consistent changes can lead to significant energy boosts and overall health improvements.
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Aim For Energy Score 75
- Aim for an energy score of at least 75 to have enough energy for your desired life.
- Avoid obsessing over a perfect score as it may harm your well-being rather than help it.
Start With Physical Capacity
- Focus first on increasing physical capacity like cardiorespiratory fitness to boost overall energy.
- Improve physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, and sleep as foundational energy sources.
Fitness Predicts Life Expectancy
- Cardiorespiratory fitness measured by VO2 max is currently the best predictor of life expectancy.
- Higher VO2 max means more mitochondria creating energy, leading to better overall health.