The Alpha Quorum Show

082: LIFE IS A MARATHON - Alpha Energy with Gavin Hillman and Tanner Smith

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Gavin Hillman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been actively engaged in structured and organized physical health for over 25 years. He continues to keep his physical health a priority and regularly takes part in running events, hikes, biking, and scheduled gym time for resistance training.


Tanner Smith is an emergency room Physician’s Assistant and worked the night of the Route91 mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017.  He and his team treated 200 victims in two hours as a result of the shooting. He has qualified and completed the Boston Marathon 3 times and has a PR in the marathon running in 2 hours and 52 minutes. In his most recent Boston Marathon two months ago, a runner had a cardiac arrest and Tanner performed CPR saving her life, and still ran another 18 miles to finish with a time of 3:12. He enjoys promoting fitness and helping people stay active by coaching people looking to get into running and leading weekly group runs for Life Time Athletic Club.


In this episode we answer these questions: 


General health topics:

  • What mistakes do men commonly make when it comes to the health of their bodies?
  • What are the consequences of men who don’t pay enough attention to their physical wellbeing?
  • What are the most common medical ailments that lead men to medical emergencies and injuries?


    • He burns premium fuel. Intentional about food and water.

    • When it comes to nutrition and hydration, what really matters most?
    • With so many ideas out there, how can men sort through diet approaches that can most benefit them?


      • He is igorously active to extend strength and stamina.

      • What is the role of movement in maintaining optimal health?
      • What do you eat, what do you do for physical fitness? What keeps you going?
      • If a man has never exercised after middle school P.E., where should he begin?
      • What leads to failure in men’s training habits? Why do we quit so easily?
      • How can we stay motivated and disciplined with exercise?
      • What drives you to compete?  Why not just do it as a hobby?


        • He judiciously uses supplements and medical treatments.

        • Men are stereotypically notorious for NOT doing well with medical care.  Why is that?
        • What general habits facilitate healing of the body when something has gone wrong?
        • Supplements. Why?  What are the common dietary deficiencies that men need to supplement? How do we start? What’s the best bang for your buck in supplementation for beginners?


          • He gets proper rest.

          • We discuss sleep as a way to improve health and prevent problems.


            • https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a38005460/meghan-roth-boston-marathon-cardiac-arrest/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&fbclid=IwAR2TuiclpQiqYp8bK5Hopr3S17J2zKvTnz4GyVoE0FUMFEC0Sze6V_HQf0Y



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