Performance Intelligence 149 The New Science of Staying Match Fit & Selling 100k+ Books | Dr Tom Buckley
When Andrew wrote MatchFit, it was during one of the toughest seasons of his life. Fast forward to today, the core principles still hold - but the way we apply them has transformed. From adding resistance training to redefining recovery and mental performance, this episode dives into what’s changed and what still matters most.
Andrew May and co-author Dr Tom Buckley share the latest insights on longevity, mental skills, and why simplifying health might be the smartest move you ever make.
In this episode, you'll hear:
1:45 The backstory of the MatchFit philosophy
3:30 Rolling through the decades and how that effects your health
11:00 Lever 1: Why any amount of exercise is better than none at all
13:00 Why resistance training is the fountain of youth
19:10 Lever 2: Nutrition is the most contentious topic, the importance of eating healthy fats, and how your diet can affect your gut health
21:50 Lever 3: The recovery rocket, presenting it to the Wallabies, and adding mental skills into your recovery process
26:50 Lever 4: Andrew's 12 essential mental skills model
33:20 Lever 5: Why connecting with each other was so important during COVID and the scientific research to back it
41:10 Lever 6: Why people have forgotten about play
45:55 What Dr Tom has done differently since publishing MatchFit and how it has changed Andrew’s way of living
50:55 Reflections and new book ideas
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