Boundless Life

How To HACK Plant Protein For Muscle Building, How *Little* Can You Train To Maintain Muscle (& A Sauna Strategy), The Best Time To Take Melatonin, & More! Solosode #482


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In this solosode, you’ll get to explore some of the most powerful tools and strategies for optimizing your body and mind. First, we’ll dive deep into the benefits of plant-based protein for building muscle. If you’re wondering whether plants can pack the same punch as animal-based sources, you’re in for some surprising insights. You’ll also get to explore minimalist training techniques—perfect for maintaining strength and muscle with less time and effort, so you can stay fit without spending hours in the gym.

This episode is packed with actionable tips and insights designed to help you live a truly boundless life. Get ready to upgrade your health, performance, and mindset. Let’s dive in!

05:17 - Rebranding to The Boundless Life Podcast, reflections on a 17-year podcasting journey, and insights into a $25,000 blood filtration protocol in Tijuana.
11:19 - The concept of solvitur ambulando ("solved by walking"), how walking improves learning, focus, neurogenesis, and boosts memory, mood, and cognitive performance.
15:06 - Benefits of physical movement while learning, the Aristotelian peripatetic school approach, and using a manual treadmill for walking while working.
27:13 - A study on maintaining 95% of fitness gains by training once every two weeks, combining strength and cardio in one session, and tips for efficient workouts.
32:27 - Sauna use for muscle growth, recovery, and bone density via heat shock proteins, growth hormone, and mTOR activation, with evidence-based benefits from high-heat sessions.
36:41 - Advantages of "weekend warrior" workouts, plant-based vs. animal-based proteins for athletic performance, and the role of leucine in boosting muscle protein synthesis on plant-based diets.
44:06 - Effective melatonin use for sleep and jet lag, issues with over-the-counter dosing inaccuracies, and selecting reliable supplement brands.

Full show notes: BenGreenfieldLife.com/482

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