In my last article, I talked about the intrinsic process of homeostasis - the ability of your body to hold a specific parameter of physiology within a tight range - despite being exposed to a wide variety of stimulus. The example I used was core body temperature staying very close to 98.6F even when subjected
I am back again yammering about how to employ a flexible approach to be a more robust human that can train harder, recover faster, and do it while enhancing your health. The key linchpin concept for the next level is based on the idea of "adaptive homeostasis." Whoa! there, Dr Nerd. Those are some uber
It snowed in Minnesota the day right after the wonderful wifey arrived in S Padre TX, where it was a sunny 88F today. Since there was some wind, I opted yesterday to go kiteboarding in the afternoon. Unfortunately, it did not go as planned. I got my big 17M kite pumped up, launched, and started
*from www.ironradio.org After sharing some science news on how to prevent muscle loss during deconditioning (hint: fish oils may help!), the guys chat with exercise physiology grad and CrossFit enthusiast, Stephanie Stepp. Tune in for topics like what attracted an educated woman into that world, staying competitive post-college, and tons more. Come on in! http://www.IronRadio.org
Ah.....nothing like hanging out on my couch on a cool Fall day with a fresh cup of Kick-Ass dark coffee post AM routine (red light, RPR, neuro rehab drills, cardio on the row and bike, cold water immersion in the ole freezer filled w water at 43F, reading brand new research. Yes, I read research
Greetings from Dallas TX as we are on the road to South Padre Island. While here in Dallas for just the one day, we crashed with our friends Adam Glass and his wife Ashley. As is typical when we get together, we eat lots of protein - just had some local brisket, and chat about
Huge thanks to my friend, Chris Kelly, who asked me to be a guest on the Nourish Balance Thrive podcast. It's an honor to be asked back to chat about nerdy science. >>NBT podcast: A Science-Based Guide to Met Flex<< Listen in! And nerdy science it is . . . Here is what we discussed: [00:05:10]
Several years ago at a fitness conference, I had the following conversation with a "fit pro" (that word fit pro triggers me to no end for some reason). Fit Pro: Yo, I have been taking this new supplement and it has really helped my recovery big time. Me: Really, what is it? Fit Pro: Fish
Huge thank you to everyone who enrolled in this round of the Flex Diet Cert! Wahooo! Super stoked for all of you and I am excited to help you out with the material. In addition to yours truly nerdy having an epic 28+ miles of kiteboarding here in Minnesota this past weekend, I have a
*from www.ironradio.org Into energy drinks? Or ready-to-drink protein? The Iron Radio podcast and its under-used sister broadcast Nutrition Radio offer insight this month in another video taste test! Join Mike T Nelson, Lonnie Lowery, Phil Stevens, and Michelle Blakely as they offer a rundown, including pros and cons, of another possible healthy food product, Bang
