The Empowered Athlete

Using TEA to Optimize Longevity, Recovery, & Performance (Interview with Vince LaPelusa)

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In this episode, I chat with Vince LaPelusa - a BJJ purple belt and Tea enthusiast. We learn about his story and discuss the benefits of tea for longevity, health and performance. 


About Vince:

Vince is a chemical engineer & Brazilian jiu jitsu purple belt with a mission is to teach athletes how tea can optimize longevity, recovery, & performance. He hosts the podcast OpTEAmized to provide free information & founded Fresh Steeps to offer premium, functional, & delicious teas for your athletic pursuits.


What You'll Learn:

  • His story as a lifelong athlete and how he was first introduced to tea
  • What got him into BJJ and details of the injury hardships he endured at purple belt
  • Why he is passionate about tea and what led him to create Fresh Steeps
  • The benefits of tea for recovery and performance
  • Interesting facts about tea and the amazing potential it has for athletics
  • What adaptogens are and how they work
  • The tea blends he recommends athletes to include in their regimen


    • Episode Resources:

    FreshSteeps.com (currently Fresh Steeps is redirecting to the OpTEAmized website while I finish up some the details)

    OpTEAmizedPod.com

    Instagram

    TikTok

    Twitter

    Facebook


    Podcast Links:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc/

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