In this episode, Joseph Anew and Richard Blake break down what really matters in health and fitness—cutting through hype, misinformation, and overcomplication. They dive into authenticity in fitness advice, exploring whether figures like RFK Jr. and Greg Glassman truly “walk the walk” and exploring how rhetoric can overshadow truth. A deep discussion on the Huberman Lab interview with Pavel Tsatsouline sparks debate over a misunderstood recommendation about running with a unilateral load—leading to a breakdown of energy systems, metabolic pathways, and why so many people are aerobically deficient.

The conversation also explores longevity, stress, and why some Blue Zones research may be misleading. They unpack the “Midwit” meme—showing how fitness advice often gets needlessly complex—and highlight the power of community, the mental benefits of strength training, and the history of kettlebell training.

You’ll Learn:

• The real impact of creatine on energy and performance.
• Why authenticity matters in fitness advice.
• How energy systems fuel your workouts—and why most people ignore aerobic health.
• Why fitness advice often gets overcomplicated.
• The surprising mental benefits of strength training—especially back squats.
• The origins of kettlebell training and what RKC & Strong First got right.

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