2% With Michael Easter

Discover tips for selecting the right strength equipment for a home gym without breaking the bank. Learn about the critical difference between 'gear' and 'stuff' and how it impacts your fitness journey. Explore the unique needs of strength training by gender and the importance of personalizing your equipment choices. Plus, delve into the mental benefits of having essential gear to keep you motivated and consistent in your workout routine.

Discover the surprising benefits of silence and how we’ve strayed from it in our noisy world. Explore how noise contributes to stress and poor health, while silence can enhance productivity and creativity. Dive into the realities of achieving true silence and learn about the intriguing experiences in anechoic chambers. Plus, get practical tips on improving your well-being by leveraging soundscapes in daily life. Uncover how moments of quiet can transform your fitness routines and mental clarity.

Explore how our increasingly noisy world impacts health, causing stress and cognitive decline. Discover the hidden dangers of noise pollution and its connection to serious health issues. Dive into the often-missed power of silence and its profound benefits for mental and physical well-being. A study reveals why many struggle with silence, underscoring the importance of carving out quiet moments for improved wellness. Silence isn't just golden; it’s essential in today’s chaotic life.

Get ready to boost your core strength for a healthier year! Join a community-focused workout designed to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Learn about the essential role of core muscles as the body's control center. Uncover personal stories that connect family bonding to fitness, making the experience relatable and fun. Discover how rigorous exercises contribute to physical longevity and overall well-being. It's all about sweating together to achieve stronger, more resilient selves!

Join our tribe at TWOPCT.com.Modern humans have engineered the world for comfort and ease. Most people rarely step outside of their comfort zones these days—we’re living progressively soft, sterile, temperature-controlled, over-fed, under-challenged, safety-netted lives. And it’s slowly limiting the degree to which we experience our, as the poet Mary Oliver put it, “one wild and precious life.”But a growing body of evidence shows that people are at their best—physically harder, mentally tougher, and spiritually sounder—after doing hard sh*t. We’re talking about pushing back against our world of ease and comfort and actively seeking occasional hardship. Michael will unpack the science of why doing hard things is so beneficial. He’ll cover:* What a month in the Arctic taught him about the value of doing hard things.* The state of modern comfort and how it presents a conundrum.* Why you’re wired to do hard things. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe

To send out 2024, Michael is highlighting the 11 bests stories he published on Two Percent (TWOPCT.com).These stories made us think differently, gave us actionable information, and improved our lives.He also has a quick thanks for listeners and explains the mission and values of Two Percent. Join our community and discover our tense of living. TWOPCT.com. Also, don’t go comfortably into 2025: check out our Two Percent New Year Challenge starting January 1st. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe

Kick off the new year with a sustainable health challenge! Discover how small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Forget those extreme resolutions that burn you out; this initiative focuses on manageable daily tasks within a supportive community. Learn about the science and philosophy driving these habits, making 2024 your best year yet!

Dive into the fascinating power of traditions and their impact on our well-being. Hear a heartwarming story about a family’s unique Christmas Eve bingo game that sparked joy for decades. Explore why traditions are vital for forging bonds and enhancing mental health. Discover the reasons traditions fade and learn how to create new ones that reflect personal experiences. Plus, uncover three essential rules for building successful traditions that can strengthen connections and enrich lives.

Discover how more exercise can significantly lower your risk of death and why vacation health isn't a myth. Dive into Gen Z's perspectives on social media, including the rise of flip phones. Get a scientific prescription for running faster and unveil the ultimate lentil soup recipe. Explore the downsides of optimization with a fascinating NBA case study and debate the link between seed oils and cancer. Finally, ponder whether social media could one day fade like shopping malls!

Dive into the magic of community insights as listener comments spark lively discussions on health and fitness. Uncover why the right questions can enhance your well-being and the pitfalls of certain fitness narratives. Explore the perks of being 'SUPERMEDIUM' and the truth behind VO2 testing methods. Get tips on optimal strength training for aging individuals and discover intriguing food choices to combat microplastics. Plus, learn how to change bad habits and the value of engaging health conversations—no weight language allowed!