Optimal FNXN

Episode 5 Outline

 

 

Interview with Josh Rafferty:

 Former MMA fighter, now strength and conditioning coach to pro athletes

 IG: @joshraff_

Josh Rafferty has an open discussion with the docs regarding training, mindset, injuries and recovery, supplementation and more.

 

Optimal Concept of the Week:

“Mindful Eating”

 Review of Emotional Eating – Discussion of different triggers

 

Tips:

Water, Slow down eating speed

Think of food as fuel instead of emotionally satisfying

Walking or exercise after eating

Increase vegetable and fiber consumption

 

Ask the Doc: 

“What are the top 3 most important supplements people should be taking daily to promote health?”

 

Jim – Vitamin D, Joint Complex and Omegas

 

Craig – Whole Food Multivitamin, Glucosamine and a healthy non-rancid Omega 3

 

Note: Omegas benefits heart, eyes

EPA, DHA, DPA only found in marine sources

Plants have LNA – Body converts to EPA, but poorly. Vegetarians can’t get this efficiently.

 

Final Thots:

“Lying Hamstring Curls, Don’t arch the back”

Form issues and alternatives to the popular leg curl.