Two Percent with Michael Easter

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Many fitness tracker companies claim their devices will help you become more active. Michael recently went down the rabbit hole to learn if that claim is true—and the answer is far more fascinating than he anticipated. Here’s what today’s podcast covers: * The chicken/egg problem of fitness trackers.* Results from studies on long-term tracker use.* Whether fitness trackers lead people to become more active.* Reasons why people stop using trackers.* Three features science tells us we should look for in a tracker.* Why your tracker is wrong and what to do about it.* Final thoughts on trackers and activity.Become a Member of Two Percent to get full access to this episode, all Two Percent posts and podcast, plus access to our epic community.

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Michael covers a counterintuitive way to run faster—by not using GPS. He covers:* The benefits and drawbacks of using GPS while running.* Why more coaches are advising runners to leave their GPS technology at home.* The benefits of running without technology.* Four methods that can help you run faster, reduce your risk of injury, and improve your enjoyment of running.Become a Member of Two Percent to get full access to all three of our weekly posts and podcasts—plus access to our epic community and bonuses. 

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This month’s Two Percent Burn the Ships workout requires just one weight and 21 minutes of your time. But it moves fast and hits hard. * It works your entire body without any fluff. * It burns fat while improving strength in some of the most important movements a human can do.* It transfers over to helping you move and perform better in all other activities—from rucking to golf to pickleball—and life in general.We’ll cover the workout and explain why doing one tough workout a week is important for health, VO2 max, and more. Become a Member to access the full podcast, get video of all the exercises, and see the workout in written form.

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Michael recently drove across the country, which required a lot of sitting.During stops, he'd do a quick movement routine and four specifically-tailored stretches.The routine is quick, simple, not embarrassing to do in public—and effective. You can use it to offset the downsides of sitting, stay limber, and live, feel, and perform better. The data suggest it can help you avoid pain and injury and maybe even add some time to your life.Check out the post at TWOPCT.com for videos of all the exercises. Have fun, don't die, don't let your chair kill you.

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Michael covers the surprising benefits of cycling and mountain biking. Topics include:* Why cycling has unique benefits over other endurance sports, and why mountain biking is especially powerful.* The metabolic upsides of cycling and why it often trumps running for metabolic health and fat burning.* Why biking compliments rucking and running.* The fascinating cognitive benefits of mountain biking.* The connection between mountain biking and meditation.* Why mountain biking is safer than road cycling.* For those not interested in biking, we’ll cover how you can get the same powerful effects from other activities. * The most effective advice for your first rides.This podcast episode is free to all subscribers of Two Percent. Become a Member to get all of our episodes, full access to the Two Percent community, and all the perks of Membership. TWOPCT.com.

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Today's AMA covers an important question from a Member of the Two Percent community. The question is: How do I move well and not feel stiff as I age? The good news is that the answer is wonderfully simple and practical—and it has a huge return on your time invested.This matters because:* Movement quality is at an all-time low—we all face movement issues as we age. And yet ...* Maintaining good movement is critical for longevity.* Good movement is important for exercise performance.* Solid mobility also reduces your risk of injuries.* Mobility is life saving during an emergency.We'll also cover a few things people get wrong about mobility. Have fun, don't die. Members, set up your podcast in the button below. It’s best to do this on your phone.

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Today we're covering the science of job satisfaction and how any job can be fulfilling with the right mindset tactics. You'll learn:* The counterintuitive, surprising relationship between work and happiness. Much of this material comes from what Michael learned living at a Benedictine monastery in New Mexico.* Why roughly half of all people are unsatisfied with their jobs.* How being the half of “extremely satisfied” workers is mostly determined by your mindset about your job.* How any job can be fulfilling and rewarding if you learn the right mindset tactics.* Then we'll explore three ways you can build the right mindset around your work, including:* What scholars get wrong about modern jobs and how any job can be fulfilling.* A framework for viewing your career that’ll leave you happier and healthier.* The surprising science of happiness and retirement and what we can learn from it.Thanks for listening!

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Big news: Two Percent is returning to Substack. Michael will explain why. Topics include:* Why we left Substack.* What happened after we left.* The power of the Two Percent community. * The plan Substack created to bring Two Percent back.* Big new things happening at Two Percent.* How you can steer the future of Two Percent.Become a Member at TWOPCT.com to get full access to all of our upcoming posts, podcasts, and videos filled with information that will help you live a happier, healthier life. If you’re a new Member, here’s how to set up your podcast:P.S. As a welcome back, we’re running an Annual Membership discount. It’ll last for 48 hours. Sign up now and get 15% off an annual Membership. We rarely run discounts. So take advantage while it lasts. Have fun, don’t die, and get excited—because we’re putting the band back together …Thanks to our sponsors:* Momentous Nutrition: The company that made me feel good about supplements again. The US Military and most pro sports teams trust it.* GORUCK: Maker of the best rucking gear (not stuff).* Maui Nui Venison: Provider of the world’s healthiest meat (the research, linked here, is insane).* Use discount code EASTER for all brands.

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**Member Episode** Become a Member at TWOPCT.comThe Expedition is a journey into thoughts, opinions, ideas, observations, studies, facts, figures, etc.Good ones, bad ones, insightful ones, dumb ones, and ones you can use to live better.It’s a roundup of all the worthwhile stuff I’ve encountered in the last month. The Expedition is a bit of an island of misfit toys. But, hey, the greatest journeys are winding.This month, we’re covering:

• Numbers on:
• Who commits suicide and why.
• The amount of pushups that reduces heart disease risk.
• Money, marriage, and happiness.
• Who wins marathons.
• How changing the speed of videos impacts information retention.
• The truth about expensive treadmills.
• How much time we spend online.
• A wild and clever three-part challenge.
• A fun read about ChatGPT and its propensity for b******t.
• A thought-provoking read on a surprising source of a hidden health threat.
• How to survive—and thrive—this Godforsaken heatwave.
• A wild map on weight changes.
• A tough, fantastic workout I did while traveling recently.
• An important parting quote.
• An even more important parting question.

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**Member Episode** For full access to this episode, become a Member at TWOPCT.com. We save you more time and money than the monthly cost. Michael recently gave a talk on mental toughness. Today, he's covering some points from that talk including:

• The conflicting and ambiguous research on mental toughness.
• How I think about mental toughness in a way I and others have found useful.
• Three of my favorite fundamentals of mental toughness and how to build it.

The result: You'll be able to accomplish more and perform better—all with less stress.Read the full post at TWOPCT.com 

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