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.
Meet the man who’s making leaps forward in functional movement training.
Ben Patrick (aka the Knees Over Toes Guy) went from chronic knee issues to becoming a dunking sensation with his remarkable 42-inch vertical leap. His journey led him to discover the unconventional “knees over toes” method. He now trains to reverse joint pain and defy aging.
In this episode, Ben shares his three game-changing foundations of exercise. We look back at the history of backward walking, and talk about its benefits today. Ben gives us his best tips for strengthening and healing knees, calves, shins, hip flexors, and shoulders. We start from the ground up with fixes for feet and toes. Plus, we talk about the problem with most shoes.
Today’s biggest takeaway is recognizing the connection between functional movement and longevity. Functional training is key to how long you live and how well you live. Whether you’re 18 and want to do parkour or you’re 80 and want to get up off the floor—or still do parkour—you’ll want to hear this one.
(00:04:45) What’s Up With Knees Over Toes?
(00:13:58) Strengthening Joints, Not Just Muscles
(00:19:54) Starting Off on the Right Foot
(00:28:21) Taking It Back to Basics
(00:38:30) Will These Workouts Help or Hurt Your Joints?
(00:45:09) Fixes From the Toes Up
(00:53:48) How To Have Healthy Hip Flexors
(01:00:33) Healthy Movement Patterns for Life
(01:03:03:) Secrets To Shoulder Healing
(01:05:50) Marketing That Actually Helps People
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