Ep. 9 - Robert C Jacobs - Optimizing Energy, Mood, and Performance Through Light and Circadian Biology

• Today we welcome strength + conditioning coach Rob C Jacobs (@robertcjacobs)
• Rob is an International Lecturer/Coach and Published author who has devoted the last 19 years to optimizing the performance of his clients on and off the field
• He is a coach of Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer and Judo, title holders in MMA, National Champions in Track & Field,NFL Athletes, D1 College Athletes, WBFF Pros, and Soccer Mom's alike
• Mentee and friend of world class strength coach Charles Poliquin
• He specializes in optimizing performance using a wide range of tools: light therapy, acupressure, soft tissue modalities, neurotransmitter profiling, DNA testing, and optimizing hormonal profiles through nutrition and supplementation.
• We do get in the weeds during certain parts delving into things like Quantum mehcanics, Physics, Electro dynamics, circadian biology but listen through the entire episode for a ton of easy to implement strategies on how to have more energy and more happiness in your day to day

3 Key Things You Will Takeaway from Today:

• Getting AM sunlight every morning may be the biggest performance hack you are overlooking, I know I was
• Don't over complicate things and focus on the minimum effective dose
• If you put the work in to understand the system and constituent parts, you are able to understand and solve problems at a much deeper level

Time Stamps:

• Key Benefits of Red Light - 7:00
• Negative Effects of Blue Light - 9:00
• What Happens When you Disrupt Circadian Biology - 11:00
• Addicted to Sunlight - 15:45
• Optimizing Your AM Routine - 18:00
• How to Optimize Your Sun Exposure Throughout the Day- 21:00
• How to Deal with Night Shift - 25:00
• Negative Impacts of EMF - 27:00
• Get Your Phone Out of the Weight Room - 31:00
• How to Optimize your Sleep - 34:00
• Best Sleep Supplements - 38:00
• Sustained Energy + Mood - 43:00
• The Color Red + Dopamine - 45:00
• Problem Solving - 50:00
• How the Electron Transport Chain Works - 53:00
• How to Optimize Mitochondrial Efficiency - 58:00
• Benefits of Seasonal Eating - 1:04:00
• How to Maximize the Brain for Training - 1:08:00
• Thinking for Yourself - 1:16:00
• Big Realizations in Coaching - 1:21:00
• Continuum Training - 1:24:00

Resources

• Follow Zach @zachmobius
• Start Growing Your Business - Online Biz Quiz
• Follow Rob - @robertcjacobs