I’m going to reveal the two most important, most effective ways of promoting healthy aging and longevity, as well as improving body composition. If you’re like 90% of people, you’re eating for more than 12 hours a day. Although it goes against what you’ve probably been taught, this habit of grazing throughout the day and evening has serious […]
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How to Quit Caffeine (aka Caffeine Reset)
Today, caffeine is America’s most popular drug — touted as an energy-boosting, focus-enhancing wonder supplement without any downside. Many people feel like they need to consume greater and greater amounts of caffeine to feel any “buzz”— this is just caffeine tolerance building up. Why Reset? Many of caffeine’s effects, including fat burning, strength benefits, and euphoria, […]
Excel at Your Sport and Life while Building Endurance by Training Less
Conventional wisdom about improving physical performance like endurance and maintaining good physical health has rested on the twin pillars of volume and intensity (along with diet). While those are no doubt vital, there are a number of equally important, but completely ignored, ”fitness levers” you can pull to improve health and performance.
BLACK COFFEE CHALLENGE: Lesson 6: Community
Study after study has shown that social connections – through family, friends or with companion animals – seem to pay off in terms of good health, longevity and even prolonged survival among patients with very serious diseases. In fact, a landmark study found that social support was a stronger predictor of survival than physical activity, […]
BLACK COFFEE CHALLENGE: Lesson 5 – Stress
Stop. Take a deep 4 second inhale. Hold it for 4 seconds. Now exhale for 8 seconds. Repeat 2 more times. This simple breathing technique can calm stress and anxiety, down regulate your nervous system and put you into a “rest & digest” state – useful particularly during the hectic holidays. Yes, a simple breathing […]