Podcast Notes Playlist: Fitness

• Tips for maintaining consistency: (1) What gets you excited to work out?; (2) What exercise do you enjoy and have low pain with?; (3) What will you execute consistently?
• Variables for building strength: (1) Mechanical tension; (2) Number of hard sets; (3) Training muscles at long lengths under tension
• Factors that increase the risk of injury: (1) Increase in training load and/or volume when you aren’t prepared; (2) Psychological stress – what happens in the mind affects the body (and what happens in the body affects the mind); (3) Sleep quality is a big lever for injury risk and pain management

• Form doesn’t move the needle on injury risk – tissue adaptation matters more

• Seed oils are not innocuous but energy toxicity is a big chunk of what’s happening, we’re eating too much and moving too little
• Seed oils are also more representative of consuming more processed foods
• Bottom line: There is no strong evidence to avoid seed oils, as long as you’re still controlling for overall diet quality and calories – focus on diet quality and the bigger picture

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Dr. Layne Norton is a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences, a professional bodybuilder, and a champion powerlifter. We discuss why most people aren’t training too hard, when to go to failure, whether seed oils are “the” central cause of chronic disease, why having a slow metabolism isn’t a credible reason for being overweight (for most), and the sustaining power of good habits. We also get into controversies around the carnivore diet, diet sodas, artificial sweeteners, intermittent fasting, and much more.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (04:48) Layne's coaching philosophy
• (14:39) Why to start tracking calories (for at least 3 days)
• (17:41) Why people lie to themselves about food intake
• (23:06) The profound benefits of small exercise doses
• (26:53) Why you should treat exercise like brushing your teeth
• (30:11) Benefits of resistance training for older individuals
• (33:51) Should you train to failure?
• (47:07) Why hard training & consistency trump exercise selection
• (56:46) Is lifting heavy necessary for building muscle?
• (57:54) Barbell vs. hack squats for preventing falls
• (1:00:10) Can lifting weights decrease low-back pain?
• (1:01:43) Injury prevention when resistance training
• (1:11:16) How exposure therapy can help you with injuries
• (1:15:04) Why pain doesn't always indicate tissue injury
• (1:18:17) Should you resistance train after a poor night of sleep?
• (1:21:57) Why menopause can cause weight gain
• (1:29:36) Why it's never too late to start lifting weights
• (1:32:05) Resistance training tips for older individuals with joint pain
• (1:36:18) Why total protein intake matters more than distribution
• (1:44:19) Layne's daily protein distribution
• (1:46:44) The shortcomings of nutrition studies
• (1:54:06) Is consuming more than 1.6 g/kg of protein beneficial?
• (1:55:33) Should you eat more protein in a calorie deficit?
• (1:56:43) Protein intake for endurance athletes
• (1:58:07) How much protein does Layne eat?
• (1:59:11) Are seed oils a predominant cause of chronic disease?
• (2:08:45) Does the carnivore diet increase heart disease risk?
• (2:14:16) Are heated seed oils more inflammatory?
• (2:20:33) Is there a "big food" industry conspiracy?
• (2:26:17) Are sugar-sweetened beverages uniquely deleterious?
• (2:30:17) Can diet soda help you lose weight?
• (2:34:20) Microbiome & cancer risks of diet soda
• (2:42:02) Is drinking 1 Diet Coke per day unhealthy?
• (2:44:24) Why Layne rarely takes a strong position on early science
• (2:49:04) Carnivore diet
• (3:01:52) Time-restricted eating
• (3:12:38) Layne's daily routine
• (3:16:55) Layne's diet and supplements
• (3:19:49) Creatine and hair loss
• (3:22:49) Rhodiola rosea & ashwagandha
• (3:25:54) Layne's tier 2 supplements

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• Our feet have a memory: they have a certain way that they like to fit inside a shoe
• Do not put your footwear next to the fire because the fire will break down the synthetic materials in the shoe 
• Put a footprint tarp under the tent to protect the bottom lining of the tent
• One of the best things you can do to take care of your sleeping bag: When you first wake up in the morning, reverse your sleeping bag and let it air out before you put it back into your backpack
• Make sure that you go into your sleeping bag hydrated and ensure that you are not wearing restrictive clothing  
• Spend more on your sleeping pad than you do on your sleeping bag; get a sleeping pad with the highest R-value that you can afford 
• Create the “butt divot” to sleep better when camping: Before setting up your tent, make a divot in the ground that is the size of your bottom
• Use a fixed-blade knife instead of a folding knife; the fewer moving parts, the better
• Get a backpack with a waist belt if you are going to carry something over 20 pounds 

A fair amount of gear is involved in making a camping or backpacking trip a success, and choosing that gear can be a little intimidating as there are lots of options, and it's expensive to boot.

Here to offer some tips on selecting gear and getting the most out of it is Craig Caudill, an avid outdoorsman, the director and lead instructor of the Nature Reliance School, and the author of Ultimate Wilderness Gear: Everything You Need to Know to Choose and Use the Best Outdoor Equipment. Today on the show, Craig and I discuss some things to know when purchasing things like boots, tents, sleeping bags, and more, and we offer some specific recommendations as to the gear that's worked for us respectively. Craig also offers tips on using outdoor equipment, including how to dry wet boots without damaging them, whether you should put a tarp under your tent, what to do if you get hot and sweaty or cold in your sleeping bag, a hack for sleeping more comfortably on the ground, and the best kind of knife for an outdoorsman to carry.

• AoM Article: How to Filter and Purify Water for Traveling, Camping, and Survival
• AoM Article: The Benefits of Hammock Camping
• AoM Article: How to Pack a Backpack for Backpacking
• AoM Article: Two Things You Should Be Doing to Take Better Care of Your Camping Gear
• AoM Article: Outdoor Hydration Showdown — Nalgene Bottle vs. Water Bladder
• AoM Article: How to Choose the Perfect Survival Knife
• Craig's books
• Native Summit in Edmond, OK
• Brett's Tent: Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent
• Hennessy Hammock Tent
• Warbonnet Hammock Tents
• Military Modular Sleep System
• Brett's Sleeping Pad: Big Agnes
• Kate's Sleeping Pad: Therm-A-Rest Trail Prolite Apex
• Backpacking Cot
• Brett's Backpacking Pillow: Sea to Summit Aeros
• Brett's Water Bladder: HydraPak Shape-Shift
• Craig's Water Filter: Sawyer Mini
• Brett's Water Filter: Katadyn Hiker Pro Hand Pump Water Filter
• Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
• Brett's Backpacking Stove: Jetboil Stove
• Fire-Maple Backpacking Stove
• MSR Backpacking Stove
• LT Wright Handcrafted Knives
• Fast Fire Firestarters
• Hill People Gear Backpacks

• Nature Reliance School
• Craig on IG
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Ben Patrick, known as the “Knees Over Toes Guy,” is the founder, president, and CEO of Athletic Truth Group (ATG) Online Coaching. Though a longtime basketball player in his youth, Patrick’s three knee surgeries by the age of 18 stopped his athletic career short. After struggling with pain medication addiction and depression, Patrick soon became devoted to physical fitness and rehabilitation, now boasting an NBA-like 42-inch vertical jump. He developed ATG Online Coaching, working to restore the quality of life in individuals struggling with knee injuries and bringing out their full physical potential. In addition to building his training system, Patrick has authored three books, Knee Ability Zero, Back Ability Zero, and ATG for Life, and he has gained a massive social media presence with over 2.5 million followers. 

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• Hardship will show you who your real friends are; don’t eat with people that you wouldn’t starve with
• On evolving: You do something for awhile, you do it at the highest possible level for you, and then at some point you pivot and start supporting the young talent that eventually emerges
• For certain individuals, high-THC cannabis can induce psychosis 
• The Jungian shadow is the unconscious part of the personality that holds repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts
  • Integrating the shadow is essential for personal growth, as it involves acknowledging these hidden aspects to achieve a more balanced and complete self-awareness
• Being in a state of silence – either while sitting or walking – can help you to discover a better understanding of yourself and allow you to really tap into your unique gifts
• Nicotine is an interesting compound; it will raise blood pressure, and it is probably not safe for everybody 
• While Andrew does not recommend for people to use nicotine frequently, or at all – especially young people who are 25-years-old or younger – he will allow himself two pieces of Nicorette total, per week 
• Just because a compound is a pharmaceutical does not mean that it is “bad”
• On fostering meaningful relationships: Obviously pick the right partner, but also do the work on yourself 

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• “The best diet for you – the individual – is the one that you can adhere to consistently.” – Dr Layne Norton 
• The main reason why diets fail is because people view them as a “diet” instead of a lifestyle change
• People who have lost weight and successfully kept it off say that they had to form a new identity; they had to become someone else 
• Being successful and having fun are not mutually exclusive; just because you give yourself credit does not mean that you cannot strive for more
• People who believe that they need excellent form on exercises to not get injured are actually more likely to get injured than people who think their bodies are strong and resilient 
• Weight loss requires some form of restriction – whether that is calorie restriction, dietary restriction, time restriction, or some variation of those three 
• If you look at the amount of lean mass that people lose while on Ozempic or GLP-1, it is very similar to the amount of lean mass that people lose when they just do the diet with no resistance training or exercise 
• Exercise sensitives your brain to satiety signals 
• Any diet that gets people to eat less processed foods and more satiating foods is going to be a diet that is better than the Standard American Diet 
• A recent meta-analysis showed that for every 10-gram increase in dietary fiber, there was a corresponding decrease in the relative risk of mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular disease 
• On a high-carb low-fat diet, you will not burn much fat, but you also do not store much fat; on a low-carb, high-fat diet, you are burning a lot of fat, but you are also storing a lot of fat 
• A little exercise can go a long way: Four minutes of vigorous exercise per day has been shown to decrease the risk of cancer incidents by 20%
• If you are trying to lose weight, stop snacking! 
• In America, the average amount of physical activity is less than 20 minutes per day and the average caloric intake is 3500 calories per day – and we’re worried about seed oils and artificial sweeteners
• Dr Layne Norton’s Mt. Rushmore of supplements: Creatine monohydrate (5-10g per day), Caffeine (the original nootropic and performance enhancer), and Whey protein 
• Tier 2 supplement list: Rhodiola rosea, Beta-alanine, Citrulline malate, ginseng, ashwagandha, fish oil, and melatonin 

Layne Norton is a Doctor of Nutritional Science, a powerlifter and an author.

• Find your talent, not your passion: Being great at something that pays well will make you passionate about whatever that thing is 
• Fostering the American Middle Class is the country’s greatest innovation
• You become a man when you add surplus value to society, i.e. when you produce more than you consume  
• People under the age of 40 used to control 19% of the GDP, in terms of their wealth; it has since been cut to 9%  
• “The most dangerous person in the world is a man who is broken and alone.” – Scott Galloway 
• America used to be about giving unremarkable kids remarkable opportunities; the country has since gone away from this 
• It is not obvious how to become economically secure without working hard 
• Billionaires will tell you to follow your passion, but they probably made their billions in iron ore and smelting 
• Near-peer adversaries will not choose to take on the U.S. kinetically; instead, they will likely use AI and other tools to attack America from within and exploit the ongoing loneliness epidemic 
• Young professionals should not fall victim to the “myth of balance”; it is very rare to achieve professional success while living a balanced life 

This week, I am joined by Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to discuss the multifaceted challenges many young men face today. He underscores the lack of empathy and understanding many experience, attributing it to societal expectations and the impact of technology. Scott emphasizes the winner-take-most economy, which limits opportunities for many young men. Drawing from personal understanding, he stresses the importance of education, support, and the presence of positive male role models. The discussion encompasses economic challenges, the decline of mentorship programs, and the need for reform in higher education institutions. Addressing societal constructs of masculinity and the importance of vulnerability and integrity, Scott advocates embracing emotions and seeking help to navigate life’s hurdles. He stands apart as a model of healthy, grounded masculinity—one defined by humility, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to uplifting the collective rather than indulging narrow self-interest.

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• Tips for improved cognition: Sleep, exercise, maintain good metabolic health & low risk of cardiovascular disease, give yourself blocks of time for focused work

• Exercise for cognitive health: Train cardio in a ratio of 80:20, Zone 2:VO2 max

• Your emotions matter but don’t just take them at face value; use them as cue to dive deeper below the surface and consider the origin
• Considerations for emotional health: (1) Sense of purpose; (2) Satisfaction and joy; (3) achievement; (4) Quality of relationships; (5) Self-regulation; (6) Distress tolerance

• Take out your phone and voice record a description of what you would say to a friend if they just committed the same act you were just about to punish in yourself
• For example, instead of yelling at yourself for burning dinner, pull out your phone and record yourself talking to a friend who is upset they just burned dinner – you will find yourself much kinder to them than yourself
• With practice, you will still remember the incident happened, but you will be able to move on easier without it ruining the day

• The cereal is processed and made of junkier ingredients in the US than other places – but should you be eating the cereal in the first place?

Dr Peter Attia is a physician, longevity expert, podcaster and an author.

• The future is now with stem cell treatments for longevity – stem cell treatments can be targeted, dosed, and have predictable outcomes like pharmaceuticals

• In early trials, stem cells transplanted into the brain created new dopamine neurons and put Parkinson’s disease into remission

• Look out for klotho, NK cell treatments, placental implants, and Vagus nerve blocks to become common practice

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As the CEO and founder of Eterna Health, a revolutionary concept in specialized healthcare, Dr. Khan's allure extends beyond borders. Patients from across the globe seek out his unwavering dedication to understanding cellular physiology and the art of cellular repair, leading to collaborations with scientists in Canada, the USA, Mexico, Dubai, Italy, and Japan.

Dr. Khan’s grand vision reaches beyond personal success. His ultimate aspiration is to democratize regenerative medicine, making it affordable and accessible to people from all walks of life.

Join Dr. Khan and me as we explore the benefits of cutting-edge treatments for slowing down the aging process, enhancing muscle growth, improving overall health, and innovative approaches to regenerative medicine, shedding light on the future of anti-aging therapies.

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• Benefits of adequate omega-3: protects against heart disease, improves cognitive function, delays all-cause mortality

• Supplement 2g daily (with food for optimal absorption) and/or eat plenty of wild Alaskan salmon (the cleanest food source)

• (1) avoid refined carbohydrates; (2) try to get 1-3 minute exercise snacks throughout the day; (3) eat protein or fat 10-30 minutes before carbohydrates; (4) eat smaller meals to avoid inflammatory response; (5) omega-3s can help blunt glucose spike

• Try the 4×4 protocol: vigorous exercise (you cannot speak) for 4 minutes, then rest for 4 minutes, repeat 4 rounds
• Sprinkle in resistance training 2 hours per week, and zone 2 cardio when you can for a well-rounded program

Dr Rhonda Patrick is an biomedical scientist, researcher and a podcaster.